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TITLE 16ECONOMIC REGULATION
PART 1RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS
CHAPTER 4ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
SUBCHAPTER FOIL AND GAS NORM
RULE §4.601Purpose

(a) This subchapter establishes requirements for the identification of equipment contaminated with oil and gas Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM), and the disposal of oil and gas NORM waste for the purpose of protecting public health, safety, and the environment.

(b) The provisions of this subchapter do not supersede other Commission regulations relating to oil and gas waste management, including disposal.

(c) The provisions of this subchapter do not supercede the applicable rules of the Texas Department of Health (TDH), including but not limited to 25 TAC §289.202 (relating to Standards for Protection Against Radiation from Radioactive Material) and 25 TAC §289.259 (relating to Licensing of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM)).


Source Note: The provisions of this §4.601 adopted to be effective March 3, 2003, 28 TexReg 1838

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