Texas Administrative Code
Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION
Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS
Chapter 4 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Subchapter F - OIL AND GAS NORM
Section 4.601 - Purpose

Universal Citation: 16 TX Admin Code ยง 4.601

Current through Reg. 49, No. 12; March 22, 2024

(a) This subchapter establishes requirements for the identification of equipment contaminated with oil and gas Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM), and the disposal of oil and gas NORM waste for the purpose of protecting public health, safety, and the environment.

(b) The provisions of this subchapter do not supersede other Commission regulations relating to oil and gas waste management, including disposal.

(c) The provisions of this subchapter do not supercede the applicable rules of the Texas Department of Health (TDH), including but not limited to 25 TAC § RSA 289.202(relating to Standards for Protection Against Radiation from Radioactive Material) and 25 TAC § RSA 289.259(relating to Licensing of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM)).

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