ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) REGULATIONS REQUIRE THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF AN INJECTION WELL TO COMPLY WITH ITS PERMIT FOR THE WELL. RESPONDENT VIOLATED ITS PERMIT FOR ONE INJECTION WELL BY INJECTING IN EXCESS OF THE MONTHLY AUTHORIZED VOLUME DURING THE PERIOD OCTOBER 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. THE EPA HAD ISSUED AN ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2009, FOR PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS OF THAT PERMIT REQUIREMENT.