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Staff report possible violation of signed consent agreement by driller; informal conference pending
Summary
Enforcement staff said a driller who previously signed a consent agreement may have violated its terms; the agency has one signed agreement under review and discussed an informal conference held with a driller since the last meeting.
EGLE enforcement staff reported one signed compliance (consent) agreement with a driller that may be being violated, and said the agency is assembling documents for an informal conference in another case.
At the meeting enforcement staff said they had held an informal conference with a driller since the prior meeting and that staff are preparing the documentation and review materials for possible escalation. Separately, a case involving a driller who is party to a signed consent agreement is under review for potential violation; participants said that a violation of a consent agreement can lead to license revocation if proven.
Attendees emphasized that consent agreements should not be taken lightly. One participant said the practical advice he gives drillers is, "If you do have a consent agreement, don't screw up," reflecting the view that violating an agreement can have severe licensing consequences.
No final enforcement action was reported at the meeting; staff said reviews and further interviews are ongoing and that additional details will be provided after the next enforcement steps are taken.
