Underground Injection Control in EPA Region 6 (AR, LA, NM, OK, and TX)
EPA Region 6 serves Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and 66 tribes.
- Public notices for proposed permits
- Contact information
- Regional guidance and guideline documents
- Primary enforcement authority information
- Tribal UIC permitting information
Public notices for proposed permits
- None at this time.
Contact information
Mailing Address
Ground Water/UIC Section (6WQ-SG)
US EPA Region 6
1445 Ross Ave.
Dallas, TX 75202-2733
214-665-7150
Fax: 214-665-2191
Section Chief Philip Dellinger (dellinger.philip@epa.gov) 214-665-8324
| Contacts by Topic | Contact Name and Email | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Aquifer Exemptions | Lisa Pham (pham.lisa@epa.gov) | 214-665-8326 |
| Aquifer Storage & Recovery | Michael Overbay (overbay.michael@epa.gov) | 214-665-6482 |
| Class I Well Permitting/Land Ban Exemptions | Brian Graves (graves.brian@epa.gov) | 214-665-7193 |
| Class II Contact | Bill Hurlbut (hurlbut.william@epa.gov) | 214-665-8305 |
| Class III Contact | Lisa Pham (pham.lisa@epa.gov) | 214-665-8326 |
| Class VI Contact | Brian Graves (graves.brian@epa.gov) | 214-665-7193 |
| Compliance Assistance & Enforcement (all well classes) | David Aguinaga (aguinaga.david@epa.gov) | 214-665-6439 |
| Field Inspection Contact | Guy Tidmore (tidmore.guy@epa.gov) | 214-665-3142 |
| Financial Assurance for Injection Wells | Bill Hurlbut (hurlbut.william@epa.gov) | 214-665-8305 |
| Hydraulic Fracturing | Michael Overbay (overbay.michael@epa.gov) | 214-665-6482 |
| Interstate Oil & Gas Commission Liaison | Rob Lawrence (lawrence.rob@epa.gov) | 214-665-6580 |
| National UIC Technical Workgroup | Brian Graves (graves.brian@epa.gov) | 214-665-7193 |
| Public Noticing | Evelyn Rosborough (rosborough.evelyn@epa.gov) | 214-665-7515 |
Regional guidance and guideline documents
Guidelines for Completing Class I Injection Well No Migration Petitions
Primacy enforcement authority information
UIC in Arkansas
| Class | Agency The following links exit the site Exit | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| I | Arkansas Department of Environmental QualityExit | Linda Hanson (hanson@adeq.state.ar.us) 501-682-0646 |
| II | Arkansas Oil and Gas CommissionExit | Gary Looney (gary.looney@aogc.state.ar.us) 870-862-4965 |
| III |
Arkansas Department of Environmental QualityExit | Linda Hanson (hanson@adeq.state.ar.us) 501-682-0646 |
| IV |
Arkansas Department of Environmental QualityExit | Linda Hanson (hanson@adeq.state.ar.us) 501-682-0646 |
| V | Arkansas Department of Environmental QualityExit | Linda Hanson (hanson@adeq.state.ar.us) 501-682-0646 |
| VI | U.S. EPA R6 |
Brian Graves (graves.brian@epa.gov) 214-665-7193 |
Arkansas Source Water Assessment and Protection Program Exit
US EPA R6 Contact:
Omar T. Martinez (martinez.omar@epa.gov)
214-665-8485
UIC in Louisiana
| Class | Agency The following links exit the site Exit | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| I | Louisiana Department of Natural ResourcesExit | Stephen Lee (stephen.lee@la.gov) 225-342-5569 |
| II | Louisiana Department of Natural ResourcesExit | Stephen Lee (stephen.lee@la.gov) 225-342-5569 |
| III | Louisiana Department of Natural ResourcesExit | Stephen Lee (stephen.lee@la.gov) 225-342-5569 |
| IV | Louisiana Department of Natural ResourcesExit | Stephen Lee (stephen.lee@la.gov) 225-342-5569 |
| V | Louisiana Department of Natural ResourcesExit | Stephen Lee (stephen.lee@la.gov) 225-342-5569 |
| VI | US EPA R6 |
Brian Graves (graves.brian@epa.gov) 214-665-7193 |
Louisiana Source Water Protection ProgramExit
US EPA R6 Contact:
Jana Harvill (harvill.jana@epa.gov)
214-665-8369
UIC in New Mexico
| Class | Agency The following links exit the site Exit | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| I | New Mexico Environment Department (Others)Exit | Melanie Sandoval (melanie.sandoval2@state.nm.us) 505-827-2936 |
| I | New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (Non-exempt oilfield refinery waste)Exit | Daniel Sanchez (daniel.sanchez@state.nm.us) 505-476-3493 |
| II | New Mexico Oil Conservation Division Exit | Daniel Sanchez (daniel.sanchez@state.nm.us) 505-476-3493 |
| III | New Mexico Environment Department (Others) Exit | Melanie Sandoval (melanie.sandoval2@state.nm.us) 505-827-2936 |
| III | New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (Brine solution mining) Exit | Daniel Sanchez (daniel.sanchez@state.nm.us) 505-476-3493 |
| IV | New Mexico Environment Department (Others) EXIT | Melanie Sandoval (melanie.sandoval2@state.nm.us) 505-827-2936 |
| V | New Mexico Environment Department (Others) Exit | Melanie Sandoval (melanie.sandoval2@state.nm.us) 505-827-2936 |
| V | New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (Wells associated with geothermal, oil and gas production, brine mining and oil field service related facilities) Exit | Daniel Sanchez (daniel.sanchez@state.nm.us) 505-476-3493 |
| VI | US EPA R6 |
Brian Graves (graves.brian@epa.gov) 214-665-7193 |
Vist the State of New Mexico's Oil and Conservation Division (NMOCD) publications website to review New Mexico's brochure of Class II well facts, and UIC Manual. EXIT The UIC Brochure provides general information on the UIC program and Class II injections wells in New Mexico. The UIC Manual provides detailed information for injection well operators, on NMOCD’s UIC regulatory requirements.
New Mexico Source Water Protection Program Exit
US EPA R6 Contact:
Lisa Pham (pham.lisa@epa.gov)
214-665-8326
UIC in Oklahoma
| Class | Agency The following links exit the site Exit | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| I | Oklahoma Department of Environmental QualityExit | Hillary Young (hillary.young@deq.ok.gov) 405-702-5188 |
| II | Oklahoma Corporation CommissionExit | Patricia Downey (p.downey@occemail.com) 405-522-2745 |
| III | Oklahoma Department of Environmental QualityExit | Hillary Young (hillary.young@deq.ok.gov) 405-702-5188 |
| IV | Oklahoma Department of Environmental QualityExit | Hillary Young (hillary.young@deq.ok.gov) 405-702-5188 |
| V | Oklahoma Department of Environmental QualityExit | Hillary Young (hillary.young@deq.ok.gov) 405-702-5188 |
| VI | US EPA R6 |
Brian Graves (graves.brian@epa.gov) 214-665-7193 |
Oklahoma Source Water Protection Program Exit
US EPA R6 Contact:
Class II Wells
Nancy Dorsey (dorsey.nancy@epa.gov)
214-665-2294
US EPA R6 Contact:
Class I, III, IV, V Wells
Lauren Ray (ray.lauren@epa.gov)
214-665-2756
UIC in Texas
| Class | Agency | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| I | Texas Commission on Environmental QualityExit | Lorrie Council (lorrie.council@tceq.texas.gov) 512-239-6461 |
| II | Railroad Commission of Texas Exit | Sean Avitt (sean.avitt@rrc.texas.gov) 512-463-3011 |
| III | Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (Others) Exit | Lorrie Council (lorrie.council@tceq.texas.gov) 512-239-6461 |
| III | Railroad Commission of Texas (Solution Brine mining)Exit | Sean Avitt (sean.avitt@rrc.texas.gov) 512-463-3011 |
| IV | Texas Commission on Environmental QualityExit | Lorrie Council (lorrie.council@tceq.texas.gov) 512-239-6461 |
| V | Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (Others)Exit | Lorrie Council (lorrie.council@tceq.texas.gov) 512-239-6461 |
| V | Railroad Commission of Texas (Geothermal and in situ coal combustion)Exit | Sean Avitt (sean.avitt@rrc.texas.gov) 512-463-3011 |
| VI | US EPA R6 |
Brian Graves (graves.brian@epa.gov) 214-665-7193 |
Texas Source Water Protection Program Exit
US EPA R6 Contact:
Class II Wells
Mike Frazier (frazier.mike@epa.gov)
214-665-7236
US EPA R6 Contact:
Class I, III, IV, V Wells
Jose Torres (torres.jose@epa.gov)
214-665-8092
Tribal UIC permitting information
Regional UIC Direct Implementation (DI) Program Contact
Bill Hurlbut (hurlbut.william@epa.gov), UIC DI Coordinator, Ground Water/UIC Section (6WQ-SG) Safe Drinking Water Branch, Water Division, Environmental Protection Agency - Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202. Ph: 214-665-8305/Fax: 214-665-2191.
EPA implements the UIC program on tribal lands in EPA Region 6 except for the Five Civilized TribesExit in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission implements the UIC program for the Five Civilized Tribes.
EPA issues and maintains active tribal UIC permits in Oklahoma and New Mexico. Tribes with UIC permitting activity include:
- Osage Nation (Oklahoma)
- Jicarilla Apache (New Mexico)
Currently there is no tribal UIC permitting activity in Texas, Louisiana, or Arkansas.
Class II injection well owners and operators planning injection activities on tribal lands in EPA Region 6 must submit an injection well application package.
Owners or operators planning to operate a Class II injection well on tribal lands in EPA Region 6, except on Osage Nation land, should contact Bill Hurlbut (hurlbut.william@epa.gov) for an application package.
For wells to be located on Osage Nation land, owners and operators should access the permit application directly from the Osage Nation.
Osage Nation underground injection control well application package Exit