Environmental Groups to File Lawsuit Against Oklahoma Oil, Gas Companies

摘要

Environmental groups are putting four Oklahoma oil and gas companies on notice that they intend to file a federal lawsuit against them, alleging that earthquakes induced by their waste injection are causing endangerment in central Oklahoma and southern Kansas resulting in environmental and property damage and personal injuries. In an Oct. 29 letter addressed to the heads of four companies, the environmental groups allege "ongoing violations" of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), demanding the companies take immediate action to modify their operations in a way that will substantially reduce seismic activity or face legal action in federal district court 90 days following service of the notice.