Disposal of waste material

All waste material associated with exploration or production of oil and gas must be properly disposed of in an authorized facility in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. All waste material recovered from spills, leaks, and other such events shall immediately be disposed of in an authorized facility, although the remediation of such material may be allowed onsite if approved by the director. This is not to be construed as requiring the offsite disposal of drilling mud from shallow wells or drill cuttings associated with the drilling of a well. However, water remaining in a drilling or reserve pit used in the drilling and completion operations is to be removed from the pit and disposed of in an authorized disposal well or used in a manner approved by the director. The disposition or use of the water must be included on the sundry notice (form 4) reporting the plan of reclamation pursuant to sections 43-02-03-19.4 and 43-02-03-19.5.