Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 37, September 13, 2024
Section 38-13-1 - General1.1 Scope - This rule excludes certain wastes from regulation as hazardous waste and provide a hazardous waste permit by rule for injection wells disposing of hazardous waste from the exploration, development, production, storage and recovery of oil and gas and related mineral resources in this state.1.2 Authority and Related Code Citation(s) - W. Va. Code §§ 22-1-13; 22-1-15; 22-1-16; 22B-1-2; 20-5E-6(a)(2) and 20-5E-7(h).1.3 Filing Date - June 12, 19871.4 Effective Date - This rule shall become effective upon the date of the proclamation by the Governor pursuant to W. Va. Code § 22-1-20 stating that final approval of the transfer of this program has been given by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or that such final approval is not necessary.1.5 Former Rule Superseded - This legislative rule supersedes Sections 3.01.03(b)(5) and 11.8.3 of West Virginia Legislative Rule "Department of Natural Resources, Chapter 20-5E, Series XV, Hazardous Waste Management Regulations" in effect on July 11, 1985, to the extent that such rule pertains to the exploration, development, production, storage and recovery of oil and gas and related mineral resources in this state. Such sections were contained in effect pursuant to W.Va Code § 22-1-15 for the benefit of the Department of Energy inasmuch as they pertained to the provisions of the West Virginia Energy Act.