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 OPERATED AN INJECTION WELL WITHOUT A PERMIT FROM THE EPA.
REMEDY: RESPONDENT SUBSEQUENTLY RECEIVED A UIC PERMIT AND AUTHORIZATION TO INJECT FROM THE EPA. THEREFORE, THE ENFORCEMENT ACTION IS TO ASSESS A PENALTY ONLY.