SECTION 165:5-7-31. Injection of reserve pit fluids

(a)   Each application for the approval of the onsite injection of reserve pit fluids (i.e., drilling mud fluids or fracture fluids) used in drilling or well completion shall be filed by the well operator on Form 1015-T and shall be verified by a duly authorized representative of the operator. The application and one complete set of attachments, with additional copies as may be required by the Court Clerk, shall be furnished to the Court Clerk, who shall mail one copy to the Department of Pollution Control.

(b)   The application for approval of reserve pit fluid injection shall include:

(1)   Driller's log.

(2)   Electric or radioactivity log (if run).

(3)   Cement bond log (if run).

(4)   Schematic diagram of well showing:

(A)   Total depth of well.

(B)   Depths of tops and bottoms of casting and cement.

(C)   Size of casing.

(5)   Certificate of service to surface owner.

(6)   Proof of publication.

(7)   Operating data:

(A)   Maximum pressure.

(B)   Volume of fluids to be injected.

(8)   Additional information, as the Commission may require.

(c)   Notice shall be provided by mailing or delivering a copy of the application to the owner(s) of the surface of the land on which the injection or disposal well is located and to each operator of a producing leasehold within one-half (1/2) mile of the well location.

(d)   If a written objection to the application is filed within fifteen (15) days after the application is published or if a hearing is required by the Commission, the application shall be set for hearing and notice thereof shall be given in the same manner as required for the filing of the application. If no objection is filed and the Commission does not require a hearing, the matter shall be presented administratively to the Manager of Underground Injection Control who shall file his report and make his recommendations.

(e)   Any operator applying for temporary emergency authority to inject fluids into the annular space shall give written notice to:

(1)   The Underground Injection Control Department.

(2)   The surface owner.

(3)   Each operator of a producing leasehold within one-half (1/2) mile of the well location at least five (5) days prior to the emergency hearing or submit a signed letter of consent from said parties.

[Source: Amended at 9 Ok Reg 2327, eff 6-25-92]