RULES — Texas Code § WA.27.047
Texas Code § WA.27.047 — RULES. Reproduced from the official The Texas Constitution, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ WA.27.047. RULES
RULES. The railroad commission shall adopt rules and procedures reasonably required for the performance of its powers, duties, and functions under this subchapter, including rules for: (1) the geologic storage and associated injection of anthropogenic carbon dioxide, including: (A) geologic site characterization; (B) area of review and corrective action; (C) well construction; (D) operation; (E) mechanical integrity testing; (F) monitoring; (G) well plugging; (H) postinjection site care; (I) site closure; and (J) long-term stewardship; (2) the enforcement of this subchapter and rules adopted by the railroad commission under this subchapter; and (3) the collection and administration of: (A) fees imposed under Section 27.045 ; (B) penalties imposed for a violation of this subchapter or rules adopted by the railroad commission under this subchapter; and (C) funds received from financial responsibility mechanisms under Section 27.073 . Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 224 (S.B. 1387 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009. Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 460 (H.B. 1284 ), Sec. 12, eff. June 9, 2021.
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- Citation: The Texas Constitution § WA.27.047
- Jurisdiction: Texas
- Code: The Texas Constitution
- Subject: RULES
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