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OK HB1913

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

John Jordan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 27A O.S. 2011, Section 2-7-120 to clarify that underground injection wells used for liquid waste disposal must be permitted by the Department of Environmental Quality.

  • Establishes a fee of 0.002 cents per gallon for disposal of non-hazardous liquid waste in permitted underground injection wells, with annual fees capped at a minimum of $10,000 and maximum of $50,000.

  • Sets separate annual fee requirements for drinking water treatment residuals injected into Class V underground injection wells at a minimum of $2,000 and maximum of $5,000 per year.

  • Requires quarterly fee payments to the Department within one month following each quarter's close, with all fees deposited into the Department of Environmental Quality Revolving Fund.

  • Declares an emergency provision making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Environment and natural resources; establishing total annual fee for disposal of drinking water treatment residuals in certain injection wells; emergency.

Natural Resources

Last Action

Referred to Rules

2/17/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules2/17/2015
Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources and Regulatory Services Subcommittee2/5/2015
Appropriations and Budget2/3/2015

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