Utah Admin. Code R649-9-12 - Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for E and P Recycling Facilities

(1) Unauthorized discharges or spills from E and P recycling facilities including water observed in a leak detection system shall be reported, within 24 hours, to the division.
(2) Each operator of an E and P recycle facility shall keep records, which shall be available for inspection by the division, for at least six years, showing at a minimum the following:
(a) Date and time E and P product was received, origin of the sample or location where it was taken, volume, type, transporter, and generator of the E and P product; and
(b) Volume and type of E and P product recycled.
(3) Reporting and record keeping specific to long term produced water recycling pond facilities.
(a) Each operator of a long term produced water recycling pond facility, shall report to the division on a quarterly basis the following:
(i) The volume of produced water received during the quarter;
(ii) The volume of produced water reused in oil and gas operations;
(iii) The volume of produced water used for reinjection in Class II wells; and
(iv) Results of the weekly leak detection system inspections.
(b) Berms and outside walls shall be inspected quarterly and after a major rainfall or windstorm. Berm erosion or loss of integrity shall be reported to the division and may require immediate action.
(c) Accumulation of oil or other solids on the surface of a long term produced water recycling pond that are not removed within 48 hours shall be reported to the division.
(d) The occurrence of water in a leak detection system during operation constitutes liner failure and requires immediate action.
(i) The division has the option of allowing the operator a short period to take corrective action.
(ii) Further utilization will be allowed only after liner repairs and an inspection by the division, which inspection shall occur within ten days after the operator has taken corrective action and notified the division regarding the action taken to resolve the situation.

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Utah Admin. Code R649-9-12
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-06, effective 2/26/2025

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