Proposed Supplemental Requirements for Water Reuse (20.6.8 NMAC) Including Produced Water
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), as delegated by the Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) has begun the preliminary stages of drafting the State’s Ground and Surface Water Protection – Supplemental Requirements for Water Reuse (20.6.8 NMAC) which focuses on the restricted reuse of produced water, which is water derived from oil and gas activities. This administrative rule will focus on regulations associated with the limited and restricted use of produced water.
Document
Public Involvement Plan
Notice of Public Comment Period on Proposed Rule in English and Spanish
Draft Rule for Public Comment
Petition and Hearing Request
Order Granting Hearing and Hearing Officer
Public Rulemaking Hearing
Pleadings Log
Administrative Record and Hearing Transcript
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