VIOLATIONS: OSAGE UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL (UIC) REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATORS OF INJECTION WELLS TO OBTAIN A UIC PERMIT FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY BEFORE CONVERTING A WELL TO INJECTION OR USING THE WELL FOR FLUID INJECTION. RESPONDENT FAILED TO OBTAIN A UIC PERMIT FOR ONE INJECTION WELL BEFORE USING IT FOR FLUID INJECTION.
REMEDY: RESPONDENT SUBSEQUENTLY RECEIVED AUTHORIZATION TO USE THE WELL FOR FLUID INJECTION. THEREFORE, THE ENFORCEMENT ACTION IS TO ASSESS A PENALTY ONLY.