Sec. 27.026. DUAL AUTHORIZATION OF INJECTION WELLS TO INJECT NONHAZARDOUS BRINE FROM DESALINATION OPERATIONS OR NONHAZARDOUS DRINKING WATER TREATMENT RESIDUALS. (a) The commission may authorize by individual permit, by general permit, or by rule a Class V injection well for the injection of nonhazardous brine from a desalination operation or nonhazardous drinking water treatment residuals into a Class II injection well that is also permitted by the railroad commission under Subchapter C.
(b) The commission and railroad commission by rule shall enter or amend a memorandum of understanding to implement and administer this section.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 297 (H.B. 2230), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Water Administration
Subtitle D - Water Quality Control
Subchapter B. Jurisdiction of Commission
Section 27.011. Permit From Commission
Section 27.012. Application for Permit
Section 27.013. Information Required of Applicant
Section 27.014. Application Fee
Section 27.015. Letter From Railroad Commission
Section 27.016. Inspection of Well Location
Section 27.017. Recommendations From Other Entities
Section 27.018. Hearing on Permit Application
Section 27.023. Jurisdiction Over in Situ Uranium Application Development and Operations
Section 27.024. Sharing of Geologic, Hydrologic, and Water Quality Data