(a) Gas inspector.
(1) The gas inspector is responsible for enforcing this article, other city codes applicable to gas drilling and production, and any SUP for gas drilling and production.
(2) The gas inspector shall:
(A) review and approve or deny all seismic survey, gas well, and regulated pipeline permit applications;
(B) conduct inspections of all wells and operation sites at least yearly for compliance with this article, the gas well permit, and the SUP for gas drilling and production;
(C) request, receive, review, and inspect any records, including records the operator sends to the Texas Railroad Commission, logs, and reports relating to the status or condition of any permitted well;
(D) issue orders or citations to obtain compliance with this article, a seismic survey, gas well, or regulated pipeline permit, and the SUP for gas drilling and production; and
(E) revoke or suspend seismic survey, gas well, or regulated pipeline permits for violations of this article, the seismic survey, gas well, or regulated pipeline permit, or SUP for gas drilling and production.
(3) The gas inspector, at each inspection, shall call the emergency contact numbers listed on the operator’s informational signs to verify that the phone numbers are current and the emergency contact persons can be reached.
(4) The gas inspector shall contact the appropriate city department to inspect the operation site if the gas inspector believes the operator is violating a city code provision not addressed in this article. The gas inspector shall determine whether the other city department completed the inspection and shall document what actions, if any, were taken against the operator.
(5) The gas inspector shall contact the appropriate state agency to inspect the operation site if the gas inspector believes the operator is violating state law. The gas inspector shall determine whether the state agency completed the inspection and shall document what actions, if any, were taken against the operator.
(b) Technical or legal advisors. The city may hire technical or legal advisors to advise the city on gas drilling and production matters. If the city hires advisors to address an operator’s unique circumstances, the city shall notify the operator of the estimated cost of services. The city shall invoice the operator, who shall pay the city within 30 days of receipt of an invoice from the city. (Ord. Nos. 26920; 29228)