Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R649 - Oil, Gas and Mining; Oil and Gas
Rule R649-9 - Waste Management and Disposal
Section R649-9-2 - General Waste Management
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 649-9-2
Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
1. Wastes addressed by these rules are E and P Wastes that are exempt from the RCRA hazardous waste management requirements.
1.1. Before using a commercial disposal
facility the operator may contact the division to verify the status of the
facility. The division regularly updates this information on the Division of
Oil, Gas and Mining web site.
1.2.
Each site and/or facility used for disposal must be permitted and in good
standing with the division.
1.3.
All approved disposal facilities not located at a well site shall be identified
with a suitable sign showing facility name, operator, location and emergency
number.
1.4. The disposal facility
shall be fenced and maintained to deter access by livestock and wildlife and,
if determined necessary by the division, equipped with flagging or netting to
deter entry by birds and waterfowl.
2. Reduction of the amount of material generated that must be disposed of is the preferred practice.
2.1. Recycling should be used whenever
possible and practical.
2.2. In
general, good housekeeping practices shall be used.
2.3. Operators shall catch leaks, drips,
contain spills, and cleanup promptly.
2.4. Disposal facilities shall be operated in
accordance with an approved application and in a manner that does not cause
safety or health hazards.
3. The method of disposal used shall be compatible with the waste that is the subject of disposal.
3.1. Whenever possible, injection of E and P
waste into approved Class II wells is the division's preference.
3.2. RCRA exempt waste shall not be mixed
with nonexempt waste.
4. Every operator shall submit, to the division, an Annual Waste Management Plan by January 15 of each year to account for the proper disposition of produced water and other E and P Wastes. This plan will include:
4.1. The type and estimated annual volume of
wastes that will be or have been generated.
4.2. The facilities to be used for
disposal.
4.3. The description of
any waste reduction or minimization procedures.
4.4. Any onsite disposal/treatment methods or
programs to be implemented by the operator.
4.5. If changes are made to the plan during
the year, then the operator shall notify the division in writing, within 30
days, of this change.
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