VIOLATIONS: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) REGULATIONS REQUIRE THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF AN INJECTION WELL TO COMPLY WITH PERMIT CONDITIONS. RESPONDENTÂS PERMIT FOR THE WELL INCLUDED IN THIS ENFORCEMENT ACTION LIMITS INJECTION TO 27,000 BARRELS PER MONTH. RESPONDENT HAS VIOLATED THIS LIMIT DURING THE PAST THREE YEARS.
REMEDY: RESPONDENT SHALL COMPLY WITH PERMIT LIMITS. AUTHORIZATION TO INJECT FOR THE WELL WOULD BE SUSPENDED FOR THREE MONTHS FOR FUTURE VIOLATION OF PERMIT INJECTION VOLUME LIMITS. THE ORDER IS EFFECTIVE UNTIL NOVEMBER 1, 2009, AND WOULD BE EXTENDED FOR 12 MONTHS FOR VIOLATION OF THE ORDER.
PENALTY: NONE