Texas Administrative Code
Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION
Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS
Chapter 4 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Subchapter A - OIL AND GAS WASTE MANAGEMENT
Division 4 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PERMITTED WASTE MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
Section 4.123 - Permit Modification, Suspension, and Termination

Universal Citation: 16 TX Admin Code § 4.123

Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025

(a) A permit issued pursuant to this subchapter, or a permit issued pursuant to § 3.8 of this title (relating to Water Protection) before July 1, 2025, may be modified, suspended, or terminated by the Commission for good cause after notice and opportunity for hearing.

(b) A finding of any of the following facts shall constitute good cause:

(1) pollution of surface or subsurface water is occurring or is likely to occur as a result of the permitted operations;

(2) waste of oil, gas, or geothermal resources is occurring or is likely to occur as a result of the permitted operations;

(3) continued operation of the facility presents an imminent danger to human health or property;

(4) the permittee has violated the terms and conditions of the permit or Commission rules;

(5) the permittee misrepresented any material fact during the permit issuance process;

(6) a material change of conditions has occurred in the permitted operations;

(7) the information provided in the application has changed materially; or

(8) the permittee failed to give the notice required by the Commission during the permit issuance, amendment, or renewal process.

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