Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 35-8-18 - Spill and Pollution Prevention and Control Measures; Drilling, Completion, Work-over, and Production Operations18.1. Site equipment shall be positioned and techniques shall be used on well sites so as to prevent spills of any pollutants to surface waters and groundwater of the State. Potential pollutant sources from well operations during the drilling, completion, work-over, and production phases include, but are not limited to, mobile treatment or service units, skid drop-off units, material storage, the loading and unloading of dry bulk materials and liquids, process activities, dust generating activities, improper connections or management practices, waste disposal practices, and production facilities.18.2. The limit of disturbance must be indicated on the erosion and sediment control plan described in subdivision 5.4.c. of this rule. All site provisions and activities listed in this section must be conducted within this limit of disturbance.18.3. The operator may utilize placement of linings, feltings, paddings, and support boardings of adequate qualities and strengths in the areas of the site that contain complex activities, equipment, and materials.18.4. All catchment basins, synthetic linings, paddings, boardings, sumps, berms, dikes, curbings, drill pad spill containment lining systems, and diversionary structures shall be appropriately installed, of adequate quality, and maintained to intercept all spills and pollutants from operations.18.5. Catchment basins, dikes, sumps, and secondary containments shall be structurally sound and appropriate for collection of stormwater. Protective measures shall be in place for adequate stormwater control and pollutant collection.18.6. Secondary containments shall be installed with impermeable basins for tanks used for stored liquids other than freshwater and shall have a capacity of one hundred and ten percent (110%) of the largest tank within a battery. The Office's Water Pollution Control Rule (35 CSR 1) and federal SPCC plans may also apply to operations in this section.18.7. Bulk storage of dry chemicals and materials shall be placed upon an impermeable base and protective of weather conditions and stormwater runoff.18.8. The owner or operator or person in charge of operations subject to this rule shall include measures for inspections of all facilities and equipment during active drilling, completion, and work-over operations. The owner, operator or person in charge of operations must conduct site inspections at least once per week and maintain records of the inspections so that they are available for review by the oil and gas inspector.18.9. The owner or operator or person in charge of operations subject to this rule shall notify the oil and gas inspector or the Chief of a reportable discharge, as that term is defined in 35 C.S.R. 1 § 3.3, by calling 1-800-642-3074 immediately, but in no case no later than twenty-four (24) hours after becoming aware of the discharge. The owner or operator or person in charge of operations shall notify the oil and gas inspector immediately of any spills or pollutant discharges that are reasonably expected to contaminate surface water or groundwater.