Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
Section XIX-543 - Receipt, Sampling and Testing of Exploration and Production WasteA. Only E and P Waste (as defined in §501) from approved generators of record may be received at commercial facilities and transfer stations. Other generators of E and P Waste must receive written approval of the Office of Conservation in order to dispose of approved E and P Waste at a commercial facility or transfer station.B. For screening purposes and before offloading at a commercial facility or transfer station, each load of E and P Waste shall be sampled and analyzed (by facility personnel) for the following parameters:1. pH, electrical conductivity, chloride (Cl) content;2. NORM, as required by applicable DEQ regulations and requirements.C. The commercial facility or transfer station operator shall enter the pH, electrical conductivity, and chloride (Cl) content on the manifest (Form UIC-28, or latest revision) which accompanies each load of E and P Waste.D. An 8-ounce sample (minimum) of each load must be collected and labeled with the date, operator and manifest number. Each sample shall be retained for a period of 30 days.E. Records of these tests performed pursuant to the requirements of this Section shall be kept on file at each facility for a period of three years and be available for review by the commissioner or his designated representative.La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § XIX-543
Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation LR 27:1911 (November 2001).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:4 et seq.