HB 84
An Act amending the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L.380, No.97), known as the Solid Waste Management Act, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in residual waste, providing for prohibition on road spreading and land application of oil and gas wastewater.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Solid Waste Management Act to specifically prohibit the road spreading and land application of oil and gas wastewater. It defines ‘residual waste’ to include various types of oil and gas wastewater, excluding certain coal-related materials. The bill aims to prevent potential environmental contamination from these wastewater streams by restricting their disposal and use.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘residual waste’ to include oil-related and gas-related wastewater, tophole water, production water, brine, and wastewater sludge.
- Prohibits the application, dumping, or spreading of oil and gas wastewater on roads.
- Outlaws equipping vehicles transporting oil and gas wastewater with mechanisms for road spreading.
- Clarifies that oil and gas wastewater is not considered a coproduct for dust suppression or road stabilization.
- Specifies exceptions for tophole water application at well sites under specific regulations.
Who is affected
- Oil and gas industry
- Municipalities
- Environmental Protection Department
- County Health Departments
- Residents and communities potentially impacted by wastewater disposal
Notable changes
- Introduces a specific prohibition on road spreading and land application of oil and gas wastewater.
- Expands the definition of ‘residual waste’ to include previously unregulated oil and gas wastewater streams.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Christopher Rabb
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