Section 6.105 - Registration of a Shallow Closed-Loop Geothermal System for Authorization by Rule(a) Registration for authorization by rule. (1) Prior to commencing operations for a shallow closed-loop geothermal system, the owner of the system shall submit to the Director a registration for authorization by rule. The registration shall be signed by the owner, include the TDLR license numbers required by paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, and include the following statement: "I declare under penalties prescribed in Section 91.143, Texas Natural Resources Code, that I will use the services of a licensed water well driller as required under 16 Texas Administrative Code §6.105(a)(2) and I agree to plug the well upon abandonment."(2) All shallow closed-loop geothermal injection wells shall be drilled and completed by a water well driller who holds a current and valid water well driller's license issued by TDLR. Prior to commencing operations for a shallow closed-loop geothermal injection well, an owner shall provide to the Director the name and TDLR license number of the TDLR water well driller.(3) If the shallow closed-loop geothermal system utilizes a submersible pump, the submersible pump associated with the shallow closed-loop geothermal system shall be installed by a pump installer who holds a current and valid pump installer's license issued by TDLR. Prior to commencing installation of the pumps and other equipment, an owner shall provide to the Director the name and TDLR license number of the pump installer.(b) Inventory. Drillers of shallow closed-loop geothermal injection wells authorized by rule shall inventory wells after construction by completing the TDLR state well report form and submitting the form to the Director within 30 days from the date the well construction is completed. Any additives, constituents, or fluids (other than potable water) that are used in the closed loop system shall be reported on the state well report form.(c) Approval. A registration submitted under this section will be reviewed by the Commission's Special Injection Permits (SIP) Unit. The SIP Unit will notify the owner when the TDLR state well report form is approved by the Commission. The owner may operate the system as soon as the owner receives the SIP Unit's approval.16 Tex. Admin. Code § 6.105
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 50, Number 01, January 3, 2025, TexReg 0103, eff. 1/6/2025