Georgia Code
Article 3 - Underground Storage of Gas
§ 46-4-62. Effect of Article on Authority of Department of Natural Resources

No provision of this article shall in any way be construed to impair or interfere with the authority of the Department of Natural Resources to prevent or abate injury, pollution, or contamination of any usable fresh-water resources.
History. Code 1933, § 93-813, enacted by Ga. L. 1965, p. 463, § 1.

Structure Georgia Code

Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation

Chapter 4 - Distribution, Storage, and Sale of Gas

Article 3 - Underground Storage of Gas

§ 46-4-50. Short Title

§ 46-4-51. Definitions

§ 46-4-52. Declaration of Public Purpose

§ 46-4-53. Application to Commission by Gas Utility for Order Approving Utilization or Operation of Underground Reservoir; Hearing on Application Generally; Giving Notice of Hearing

§ 46-4-54. Investigation by State Geologist of Site of Proposed Storage Project; Procedures Involving State Geologist; Investigation of Proposed Storage Project by Director of Environmental Protection Division; Procedures Involving Director; Investig...

§ 46-4-55. Receipt and Recording of Evidence at Hearing on Application; Order of Commission Approving or Disapproving Underground Storage Project

§ 46-4-56. Judicial Review of Commission’s Order

§ 46-4-57. Exercise of Right of Eminent Domain by Gas Utilities

§ 46-4-58. Determination of Ownership of Gas Injected Into Underground Storage Reservoir; Protection of Rights of Owners of Other Interests in the Land

§ 46-4-59. Effect of Abandonment of Reservoir by Gas Utility; Evidence of Abandonment; Approval of Abandonment by Commission

§ 46-4-60. Adoption by Board of Natural Resources of Rules and Regulations Governing Construction, Installation, Utilization, and Operation of Underground Reservoirs and Stations, Wells, Fixtures, and Other Facilities; Enforcement of Rules and Regula...

§ 46-4-61. Adoption by Commission of Rules, Regulations, and Orders Necessary for Enforcement and Administration of Article; Enforcement by Injunction, Mandamus, and Other Relief

§ 46-4-62. Effect of Article on Authority of Department of Natural Resources