EPA v. Newfield Production Company Monument Butte

Case summary

Newfield agreed to a penalty for failing to demonstrate and maintain adequate financial responsiblity for its EPA regulated injection wells from March 2009 through September 2010, when it obtained an alternate financial instrument. During this period, Newfield failed to pass all the ratios required to use its financial statement as a demonstration of financial responsiblity. The Consent Decree prohibits Newfield from using its financial statement as demonstration of financial responsibility until 2014, and incorporates stipulated penalties for failure to comply with the Consent Decree when and if Newfield chooses to use its financial statement as demonstration of financial responsibility in the future. The Consent Decree is in effect for three years.

Defendants (1)

• Newfield Production CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY

  COYOTE BASIN/MONUMENT BUTTE OIL FIELDS, MYTON, UT, 84052

  Registry ID: 110022874228

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Newfield Production Company Monument Butteentered 2013-12-12

  Primary law: SDWA

  Federal penalty: $600,000

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2011-09-26Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2011-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-10-23Complaint Filed With Court
• 2013-12-12Final Order Lodged
• 2013-12-12Final Order Entered
• 2013-12-12Enforcement Action Closed