The bill establishes new requirements for the Oil Conservation Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department regarding the review and approval of permits for produced water disposal wells. It mandates that the division must review applications within thirty days of receipt and notify applicants whether their submissions are administratively complete. If an application is incomplete, the division is required to inform the applicant in writing, detailing the necessary information to complete the application. Applicants are allowed to submit up to two supplemental filings to address any deficiencies, with the review period restarting each time a supplemental filing is received.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that once an application is deemed complete, the division has fifteen days to either grant, grant with conditions, or deny the permit. If the division does not act within this timeframe, the permit will automatically be considered granted. This legislation aims to streamline the permitting process for produced water disposal wells, ensuring timely responses and clarity for applicants.