Ohio HB439 prohibits the surface application of brine from oil and gas wells on roads.

Ohio HB439 amends the Ohio Revised Code to prohibit the surface application of brine from oil and gas wells on roads. The bill also repeals existing sections related to brine management and introduces new provisions for the storage, recycling, treatment, processing, and disposal of brine. It mandates that brine must be disposed of through injection into underground formations or other approved methods, but not by surface application on roads. The bill includes provisions for penalties and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with these regulations.

Ohio HB439 prohibits the surface application of brine from oil and gas wells on roads.

Ohio HB439 amends the Ohio Revised Code to prohibit the surface application of brine from oil and gas wells on roads. The bill also repeals existing sections related to brine management and introduces new provisions for the storage, recycling, treatment, processing, and disposal of brine. It mandates that brine must be disposed of through injection into underground formations or other approved methods, but not by surface application on roads. The bill includes provisions for penalties and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with these regulations.