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Publicly Available Sources of Voluntary Management Practices for Oil and Gas Exploration & Production (E&P) Wastes As They Address Pits, Tanks and Land Application

This review did not include state regulations, which are addressed in a separate document titled “Review of State Oil and Natural Gas Exploration, Development, and Production Solid Waste Management Regulations,” or federal regulations, such as the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures rules.

EPA conducted a literature review and internet search of voluntary management practices (also referred to in industry as best management practices) for oil and gas exploration and production wastes. The focus of the review was on such voluntary management practices as they address pits, tanks, and land application/disposal. A compilation of this research is available below.

  • Compilation of Publicly Available Sources of Voluntary Management Practices for Oil and Gas Exploration & Production (E&P) Wastes As They Address Pits, Tanks, and Land Application (pdf) (703.63 KB, April 1, 2014)

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