EPA v. Dugan Production Corp

Case summary

This case addresses violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act's Underground Injection Control regulations and Class II permit provisions by Dugan Production Corp. EPA finalized an administrative enforcement action against Dugan Production Corporation, an oil and gas operator on the Navajo Nation, for violations of their Class II UIC permit. Dugan agreed to pay a penalty of $108,500 to resolve violations which included drilling without advance notice, failure to conduct several well and formation tests, and injection into an underground source of drinking water.

Defendants (1)

• Dugan Production Corp, Kurt FagreliusNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DUGAN PRODUCTION - WELL SWD #1

  SW NE SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 26N, RANGE 13W, NEAR SHIPROCK, NM, 87420

  Registry ID: 110035838804

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Dugan Production Corp.entered 2010-07-06

  Primary law: SDWA

  Federal penalty: $108,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2010-02-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2010-07-06Final Order Issued
• 2010-07-09Enforcement Action Data Entered