Oklahoma HB4455 amends oil and gas laws to clarify ownership and liability for oil and gas produced water and waste.
Oklahoma HB4455 amends the Oil and Gas Produced Water and Waste Recycling and Reuse Act to clarify ownership and liability for oil and gas produced water and waste. The bill specifies that the owner of the surface estate retains rights to subterranean water before extraction. It also exempts certain iodine extraction activities from the Oklahoma Brine Development Act. The legislation aims to prevent disputes over ownership and liability for oil and gas produced water and waste, ensuring that operators and nonoperators have clear rights and responsibilities.
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