Texas Administrative Code
Title 30 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part 1 - TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 336 - RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE RULES
Subchapter C - GENERAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Section 336.227 - Radioactive Tracers Used in the Exploration, Development or Production of Oil or Gas or Geothermal Resources
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) Disposal of radioactive tracer materials used in the exploration, development or production of oil or gas or geothermal resources is exempt from licensing requirements for the disposal of radioactive substances under this chapter if the radioactive tracer materials are disposed of in accordance with this section.
(b) Radioactive tracers are eligible for exemption under this section if:
(c) A person may dispose of radioactive tracers that are eligible for exemption under subsection (b) of this section in an on-site disposal pit that is permitted by the Railroad Commission of Texas for the disposal of oil and gas waste and is covered by at least two feet of clean soil.
(d) A person may dispose of radioactive tracers that are eligible for exemption under subsection (b) of this section in a Class II injection well permitted by the Railroad Commission of Texas for the disposal of oil and gas waste if the permit specifically authorizes the disposal of radioactive tracers.
(e) Any person who disposes of radioactive tracers exempted from licensing requirements under this section must maintain records related to the disposal, including method and location of disposal, identity of specific isotopes, estimated volume of the radioactive tracers, and total concentration of radioactivity for the isotopes disposed, and dates of disposal. The executive director may request records related to disposal of tracer materials under this section at any time.
