W. Va. Code R. § 38-15-13

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Section 38-15-13 - Criteria and Standards Applicable to Class III Wells

13.1 Applicability. The requirements of 40 C.F.R. § 146.31 are incorporated by reference.

13.2 Construction Requirements. The requirements of 40 C.F.R. § 146.32 are incorporated by reference. Additionally, the following requirements shall also apply:

13.2.1 All parts of Class III wells which will come into contact with corrosive fluids (whether injected or in the natural environment) shall be constructed of corrosive resistant material.

13.2.2 The following logs and tests shall be made on surface casing intended to protect underground sources of drinking water:

13.2.2.1 Resistivity, spontaneous potential, and calipher logs before the casing is installed; and

13.2.2.2 A cement bond, temperature, or density log after the casing is set and cemented.

13.2.3 For intermediate and long strings of casing intended to facilitate injection:

13-2.3.1 Resistivity, spontaneous potential, porosity and gamma ray logs before the casing is installed;

13.2.3.2 Fracture finder logs in appropriate situations a prescribed by the Director; and

13.2.3.3 A cement bond, temperature or density log after the casing is set and cemented.

13.2.4 Where the injection zone is a formation which is naturally water bearing, the following information (in addition to- that required by 4 0 C.F.R. § 146.32 ) concerning the injection zone shall be determined or calculated for new Class III wells or projects:

13.2.4.1. The nature and volume of the injected fluid, the formation water and the process by products.

13.3 Operating, Monitoring, and Reporting Requirements. 40 C.F.R. § 146.33. The following additional requirements shall also apply:

13.3.1 Written notice must be given to the Director within thirty (30) days of any compliance schedule date of whether the permittee has or has not complied with the requirement in question.

13.3.2 Immediate reports must be made to the Director on any violation of a permit condition or malfunction of the injection system which may cause fluid migration into underground sources of drinking water.

13.4 Information to be Considered by the Director. The requirements set forth at 40 C.F.R. § 146.34 are incorporated by reference.

13.5 Mid-course Evaluation. The requirements of 40 C.F.R. § 146.35 are incorporated by reference.

W. Va. Code R. § 38-15-13