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 IN THIS CASE OPERATED AN INJECTION WELL WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A UIC PERMIT FROM THE EPA.
REMEDY: RESPONDENT MUST SHUT-IN THE WELL INCLUDED ON THE COMPLAINT AND PAY A MONETARY PENALTY.