CA SB711

Amends the definition of "well" in Public Resources Code to clarify that waste fluid disposal wells include fluids brought to the surface in connection with conventional oil or gas production and gas plant wastewater that is an integral part of production operations, unless classified as hazardous waste at the time of injection.

Adds new definition of "fluid" to include materials that flow in semisolid, liquid, sludge, gas, or other forms, encompassing both hydrocarbon and nonhydrocarbon gases.

Requires operators of class II commercial waste fluid disposal wells to file an indemnity bond of $50,000 per well with the state supervisor.

Requires well operators to file monthly reports with the supervisor detailing oil and gas production, fluid disposition, composition of injected fluids, and information on wells used for enhanced recovery, underground storage, or waste fluid disposal.

Establishes legislative intent that state regulatory authority over class II injection wells be consistent with federal Environmental Protection Agency regulations and prior DOGGR approvals for waste fluid disposal operations.