The bill, S.B. No. 3017, proposes new regulations by the Railroad Commission of Texas concerning the management of reserve and mud circulation pits used for the storage and disposal of oil and gas waste. It introduces Section 91.119 to the Natural Resources Code, defining "mud circulation pit" and "reserve pit," and mandates the commission to establish rules that include minimum siting standards, technical and construction standards, bonding and financial security requirements, groundwater monitoring standards, and protocols for notifying landowners about the burial of oil and gas waste.

Additionally, the bill requires operators to notify the county clerk within 30 days after the closure of a pit used for permanent burial of oil and gas waste, providing details about the location and contents of the pit. The county clerk is then tasked with recording this notice in the official public records at no charge. The regulations aim to ensure environmental safety and transparency in the disposal of oil and gas waste, with the act set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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