Oklahoma SB259 establishes procedures for permitting, monitoring, and reporting groundwater use, including metering requirements and penalties for.

Oklahoma SB259 amends existing laws to enhance the regulation of groundwater use. The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is tasked with accepting, auditing, and reviewing groundwater use reports from permit holders. The Board must investigate complaints of waste and take action to cease any wasteful practices. Metering requirements are established for all water wells requiring a permit, with data to be transmitted to the Board annually. The Board is directed to promulgate rules for metering schedules and phase-in plans.

Oklahoma SB259 establishes procedures for permitting, monitoring, and reporting groundwater use, including metering requirements and penalties for.

Oklahoma SB259 amends existing laws to enhance the regulation of groundwater use. The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is tasked with accepting, auditing, and reviewing groundwater use reports from permit holders. The Board must investigate complaints of waste and take action to cease any wasteful practices. Metering requirements are established for all water wells requiring a permit, with data to be transmitted to the Board annually. The Board is directed to promulgate rules for metering schedules and phase-in plans.