EPA v. SNR Operating, LLC - MIT Violation

Case summary

On October 7, 2026, EPA Region 6 issued a Proposed Administrative Order (AO) to SNR Operating, LLC (Respondent). The AO alleges that Respondent violated regulations set forth at 40 C.F.R. ?? 147.3107 and 146.8 by failing to successfully demonstrate mechanical integrity of an injection well located in Kay County, Oklahoma. The proposed AO requires Respondent to successfully demonstrate mechanical integrity of the injection well, plug the injection well or convert it to production use. EPA will solicit comments for 30 days.

Defendants (2)

• Jack McClendonNamed in complaint
• SNR Operating, LLCNamed in complaint

Facilities (1)

• OK9022 - WELL NO. DREW-1 (S)

  NE/4, SEC. 15, T 25N, R 01E, PONCA CITY, OK, 74601

  Registry ID: 110014420073

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1422/1423 — UIC Regulations Classes I - V
• SDWA 1421 — UIC Regulations

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2026-10-07Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-10-27Enforcement Action Data Entered