Sec. 91.454. REMOVAL OF AUTHORIZED PITS. (a) A person who is authorized to operate a saltwater disposal pit under Section 91.453 of this code shall close the pit within 45 days after being ordered to close the pit by the commission; provided that the commission may grant an extension or extensions for a reasonable period or periods of time on a showing of good cause or upon request for an extension by the surface owner or owners of the land upon which the pit is situated.
(b) A saltwater disposal pit must be closed in compliance with this subchapter and rules, standards, and specifications adopted by the commission.
(c) In closing a saltwater disposal pit, the person authorized to operate the pit shall remove all salt water and wastes and shall backfill and compact in compliance with commission-approved procedures.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5305, ch. 975, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas
Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable
Subchapter K. Saltwater Disposal Pits
Section 91.452. Prohibited Activity
Section 91.453. Commission Authorized
Section 91.454. Removal of Authorized Pits
Section 91.455. Rules, Standards, and Specifications
Section 91.456. Injunctive Relief
Section 91.457. Removal of Unauthorized Pit