Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-45a-2

Current through Register Vol. 44, No. 2, January 9, 2025

Section 28-45a-2 - Permit required

(a) No person shall create, operate, or maintain an underground storage well for natural gas in bedded salt without obtaining a permit from the secretary.

(b) Underground storage caverns for natural gas shall be constructed only in bedded salt.

(c) A variance may be granted by the secretary if both of the following conditions are met:

(1) The variance is protective of public health, safety, and the environment.

(2) The applicant or permittee agrees to perform additional testing, monitoring, or well improvements, or any combination of these, if required by the secretary.

(d) Each applicant or permittee seeking a variance shall submit a written request, including justification for the variance and any supporting data, to the secretary for review and consideration for approval.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-45a-2

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2002 Supp. 55-1,117; effective, T-28-4-1-03, April 1, 2003; effective Aug. 8, 2003.