News from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission

Jim Palmer, Director of Information

Phone: (405) 522-2100, FAX: (405) 522-1623, www.occ.state.ok.us

June 26, 2001

ADA SEMINAR FOR OIL AND GAS OPERATORS

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR NEW WATER QUALITY STANDARDS EFFECTIVE JULY 1

(OKLAHOMA CITY) – representatives of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission will discuss the implementation plan and technical guidance document which take effect July 1 during a seminar at the Pontotoc Area Vocational Technical School.

The Commission will conduct the seminar June 28 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at 601 W. 33^rd in Ada.

The implementation plan and technical guidance document are mandated by the enactment of Senate Bill 549. The bill requires each state environmental agency to promulgate a water quality standards plan for its jurisdictional areas of environmental responsibility. The plan specifies how the agency utilizes and enforces the Oklahoma Water Quality Standards for surface water and groundwater.

Questions regarding the seminar should be directed to Patricia Billingsly (405) 522-2758. Copies of the Plan may be obtained by calling the Commission’s Pollution Abatement Department at (405) 521-3085. The Plan may also be found on the OCC web site at www.occ.state.ok.us.

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