SECTION 331.5. Prevention of Pollution

(a) No permit or authorization by rule shall be allowed where an injection well causes or allows the movement of fluid that would result in the pollution of an underground source of drinking water. A permit or authorization by rule shall include terms and conditions reasonably necessary to protect fresh water from pollution.

(b) Persons authorized to conduct underground injection activities under this chapter shall address unauthorized discharges of chemicals of concern (COCs) from associated tankage and equipment according to the requirements of Chapter 350 of this title (relating to the Texas Risk Reduction Program).

(c) Pre-injection units must be designed, constructed, operated, maintained, monitored, and closed so as not to cause:

(1) the discharge or imminent threat of discharge of waste into or adjacent to the waters in the state without obtaining specific authorization for such a discharge from the commission;

(2) the creation or maintenance of a nuisance; or

(3) the endangerment of the public health and welfare.

Source Note: The provisions of this §331.5 adopted to be effective May 13, 1986, 11 TexReg 1980; amended to be effective September 23, 1999, 24 TexReg 7416; amended to be effective January 9, 2003, 28 TexReg 340; amended to be effective January 7, 2021, 46 TexReg 191