R649-9-2. General Waste Management

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.