§22-6A-4. Definitions

(a) All definitions set forth in article six of this chapter apply when those defined terms are used in this article, unless the context in which the term is used clearly requires a different meaning. (b) Unless the context in which the term used clearly requires a different meaning, as used in this article: (1) […]

§22-6A-5. Application of Article Six of This Chapter to Horizontal Wells Subject to This Article

(a) To the extent that horizontal wells governed by this article are similar to conventional oil and gas wells regulated under article six of this chapter, the following sections of article six of this chapter are hereby incorporated by reference in this article: (1) The provisions of section three, article six of this chapter relating […]

§22-6A-6. Secretary of Department of Environmental Protection; Powers and Duties

(a) The secretary is vested with jurisdiction over all aspects of this article, including, but not limited to, the following powers and duties: (1) All powers and duties conferred upon the secretary pursuant to article six, chapter twenty-two of this code;

§22-6A-7. Horizontal Well Permit Required; Permit Fee; Application; Soil Erosion Control Plan; Well Site Safety Plan; Site Construction Plan; Water Management Plan; Permit Fee; Installation of Permit Number; Suspension and Transfer of a Permit

(a) It is unlawful for any person to commence any well work, including site preparation work which involves any disturbance of land, for a horizontal well without first securing from the secretary a well work permit pursuant to this article. (b) Every permit application filed under this section shall be on a form as may […]

§22-6A-7a. Modifications of Permits

A permit issued pursuant to this article may be modified to address changes to the permit if the secretary determines that the modification fully meets all applicable requirements and is consistent with the issuance of the original permit. The secretary may deny the application for a permit modification as outlined for new permits under this […]

§22-6A-8. Review of Application; Issuance of Permit; Performance Standards; Copy of Permits to County Assessor

(a) The secretary shall review each application for a well work permit and shall determine whether or not a permit is issued. (b) No permit may be issued less than thirty days after the filing date of the application for any well work except plugging or replugging; and no permit for plugging or replugging may […]

§22-6A-9. Certificate of Approval Required for Large Pits or Impoundment Construction; Certificate of Approval and Annual Registration Fees; Application Required to Obtain Certificate; Term of Certificate; Revocation or Suspension of Certificates; Appeals; Farm Ponds

(a) The Legislature finds that large impoundments and pits (i.e. impoundments or pits with a capacity of two hundred ten thousand gallons or more) not associated with a specific well work permit must be properly regulated and controlled. It is the intent of the Legislature by this section to provide for the regulation and supervision […]