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Texas Natural Resources Code

§ 91.605 — HAZARDOUS OIL AND GAS WASTE GENERATION FEE

NR § 91.605Title 3. OIL AND GAS · Part B. CONSERVATION AND REGULATION OF OIL AND GAS · Ch. 91. PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE · Art. N. OIL AND GAS HAZARDOUS WASTE

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(a)An annual fee is imposed on each operator who generates hazardous oil and gas waste.
(b)The commission by rule shall set the fee, which must:
(1)be based on the volume of hazardous oil and gas waste generated by the operator; and
(2)be reasonably related to the costs of implementing this subchapter and enforcing the rules, orders, and permits adopted or issued by the commission under this subchapter.
(c)The commission by rule shall also prescribe the procedures by which an operator must account for the volume of hazardous oil and gas waste generated and pay the fee.
(d)This section does not apply to an operator who, at all facilities operated in this state, satisfies the requirements established by the administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency for a conditionally exempt small quantity generator.
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Legislative history

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 19.22, eff. September 28, 2011.

Source: Texas Natural Resources Code § 91.605 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.