Ala. Admin. Code r. 400-3-4-.11

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 400-3-4-.11 - Recycling Or Disposal Of Pit Fluids And Pit Closure

(1) Recycling or Disposal of Pit Fluids. After a well is drilled, completed, or worked over all fluids that remain in pits shall be recycled or disposed of in a manner acceptable to the Supervisor within thirty (30) days of completion, unless otherwise approved by the Supervisor. Any oil that is present in the pit must be skimmed immediately after drilling operations cease and prior to the disposal of pit fluids and recycled or disposed of in accordance with appropriate permit(s) and regulations.

(2) Pit Closure. Within ninety (90) days after a well is drilled, completed, or worked over all pits shall be properly filled and compacted, unless otherwise approved by the Supervisor. Pits shall be backfilled with earth and compacted to the satisfaction of the Supervisor. After all fluids in such pits have been disposed of, the Supervisor may permit the operator to leave such pit for use by the landowner, if the surface owner requests in a written statement to the Board that the pit be left open. The written statement should include the intended use for the pit.

Author: State Oil and Gas Board

Ala. Admin. Code r. 400-3-4-.11

New Rule: Filed April 11, 2000; effective May 16, 2000.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 9-17-1, etseq.