Chance v. BP Chemicals, Inc.

This case presents unique questions surrounding the process of deepwell disposal of wastes. We stress at the outset that, because* appellee’s operation of the wells is authorized by the relevant regulating bodies, *23this case does not involve the general propriety of deepwell waste injection. This case also does not involve the specific question whether appellee should be using deepwell technology at its Lima facility.

The Ohio General Assembly has set up a scheme for the granting of permits for and the supervision of injection wells by state agencies. See R.C. 6111.043 and 6111.044, formerly…