PERFORMANCE PETROLEUM

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. UIC PERMITS INCLUDE A CONDITION THAT THE PERMITTEE ACTUALLY USE THE WELL FOR INJECTION ONLY AFTER RECEIVING AN “AUTHORIZATION TO INJECT.” RESPONDENT OPERATED TWO INJECTION WELLS WITHOUT “AUTHORIZATION TO INJECT.” REMEDY: RESPONDENT SUBSEQUENTLY RECEIVED AUTHORIZATION TO INJECT FOR THE WELLS SUBJECT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT. THEREFORE, THE ENFORCEMENT ACTION IS TO ASSESS A PENALTY ONLY.