Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
NATURAL RESOURCES CODE |
Title 3. OIL AND GAS |
Subtitle B. CONSERVATION AND REGULATION OF OIL AND GAS |
Chapter 91. PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE |
Subchapter K. SALTWATER DISPOSAL PITS |
Sec. 91.455. RULES, STANDARDS, AND SPECIFICATIONS
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(a) The commission shall adopt rules that:
(1) define the procedures for obtaining authorization to operate a saltwater disposal pit;
(2) define the conditions under which authorizations for saltwater disposal pits will be granted;
(3) establish standards for saltwater disposal pits authorized by the commission;
(4) provide for standards for the proper closing of saltwater disposal pits authorized by the commission; and
(5) provide other standards, procedures, and requirements necessary to carry out this subchapter.
(b) The commission, by rule, shall require:
(1) liner specifications and installation procedures that are adequate to insulate a saltwater disposal pit; and
(2) the draining, cleaning, and closing of saltwater disposal pits.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5305, ch. 975, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.