RCRA-Exempt Waste and Permits
The EPA and every state in the United States (except California) recognize and accommodate the unique risks and differences of wastes generated in the exploration and production of oil and gas (E&P) from other hazardous waste.
Specifically the EPA says, “Wastes generated during the exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and geothermal energy are categorized by the EPA as “special wastes” and are exempt from federal hazardous waste regulations under Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).”*
E&P waste materials, such as oil tank bottom, natural gas flowback, off-spec crude and cuttings are RCRA exempt. So unlike most industrial hazardous waste which is “listed” and must meet disposal requirements, E&P waste materials are not “listed” and do not require significant documentation or TSDF management. Additionally all recovered E&P materials and any residues can be placed in the market for sale or disposed of at permitted industrial waste (non-listed) disposal facilities.
So where do we fit in this picture? H2Oil and 212 Resources turns “waste” or products considered to be of minimal value into products of “beneficial use.” H2Oil recovers crude oil for sale directly to refineries and 212 Resources recovers NG condensate, methanol, 10# brine and creates distilled water for use or discharge. We’re helping to not only protect and recover resources, but turn waste into something useful.
We enable our customers to mitigate risk, comply with regulations, and fulfill the highest standards of corporate social responsibility.
*Information taken directly from the EPA’s website
