Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 43 - NATURAL RESOURCES
Part XVII - Office of Conservation-Injection and Mining
Subpart 4 - Statewide Order No. 29-M-2
Chapter 31 - Disposal of Exploration and Production Waste in Solution-Mined Salt Caverns
Section XVII-3113 - Location Criteria
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. No physical structure at a salt cavern waste disposal facility shall be located within 500 feet of a residential, commercial, or public building. Adherence to this requirement may be waived by the owner of the building. For a public building, the waiver shall be provided by the responsible administrative body. Any such waiver shall be in writing and be made part of the permit application. Examples of physical structures include, but are not limited to, the wellhead of the salt cavern well, waste storage, waste transfer and waste processing areas, onsite buildings, pumps, etc. An exception to the 500-foot restriction may be granted upon request for the placement of instruments or equipment required for safety or environmental monitoring.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:4 et seq.