Sec. 27.047. RULES

The railroad commission shall adopt rules and procedures reasonably required for the performance of its powers, duties, and functions under this subchapter, including rules for:

(1) the geologic storage and associated injection of anthropogenic carbon dioxide, including:

(A) geologic site characterization;

(B) area of review and corrective action;

(C) well construction;

(D) operation;

(E) mechanical integrity testing;

(F) monitoring;

(G) well plugging;

(H) postinjection site care;

(I) site closure; and

(J) long-term stewardship;

(2) the enforcement of this subchapter and rules adopted by the railroad commission under this subchapter; and

(3) the collection and administration of:

(A) fees imposed under Section 27.045; and

(B) penalties imposed for a violation of this subchapter or rules adopted by the railroad commission under this subchapter.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 224 , Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.