(a) Methods of Disposal. The following methods of brine disposal are prohibited within the City of South Euclid:
(1) Annular disposal;
(2) Earthen pit storage (sludge and holding pits), either during the drilling process or the production life of the oil and/or gas well;
(3) Road application or any other surface application; and
(4) Deep well injection.
(b) Brine Hauler Permit. Any person owning or leasing a truck for the purpose of hauling brine from oil and/or gas wells within the City must secure an annual permit thereof from the CBO.
(1) Fee. A fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) will be charged for the permit, which must be renewed annually.
(2) Manifest. Each truck hauling brine from oil and/or gas wells within the City must maintain a cumulative manifest one calendar year in duration. The manifest shall include the following information on each load of brine hauled:
A. The source of brine collected.
B. The volume of brine collected.
C. The time of day that brine is collected.
D. The disposal site of brine.
E. The time of day that brine is disposed of.
(c) Routing of Trucks Hauling Brine or Crude. A vehicle transporting brine or crude oil derived from a and/or gas wells within the City shall not travel over local residential streets unless approval is granted therefore by the Police Chief.
(Ord. 37-04. Passed 5-24-04.)