OKLAHOMA CORPORATION COMMISSION
The OCC has exclusive jurisdiction over oil & gas exploration and production waste, underground and aboveground fuel storage, tanks and motor carrier pollution matters.
Oil and Gas Operations
Crude oil spills-unrefined product
Saltwater spills
Pipeline spills (except at refining, stripping or extraction plants)
Saltwater injection and disposal wells
Commercial disposal and reserve pits
Fuel Storage
Underground storage tank releases
Aboveground storage tank releases
Motor Carrier Operations
dumping
wash pits
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
The DEQ is dedicated to providing comprehensive environmental protection and management programs to assist people in sustaining a clean, sound environment. The agency has jurisdiction over air quality, water quality, hazardous waste and solid waste.
| Air Quality | Hazardous Waste |
| emissions | disposal |
| dust | spills |
| open burning | transportation |
| incineration | radiation |
| biomedical waste |
| Water Quality | Solid Waste |
| public water supplies | landfills |
| private water wells | Roadside dumping |
| abandoned water wells | commercial composting |
| sewage treatment facilities | tires |
| septic systems | trash haulers |
| septic tank haulers | |
| industrial wastewater | |
| storm water runoff |
OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
The Department of Agriculture's function is to insure the continuation of agriculture production so that the environment is not harmed by that production. They have jurisdiction over agriculture operations.
Pesticide Application
Commercial Fertilizer Application
Feed Lots confined animal feeding operations
Forestry
Large Animal Disease
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF MINES
The role of the Department of Mines is to provide protection for the mine workers and to protect the environment as it relates to mining operations.
Mining Activities
coal
non coal including strip mining
quarries
OKLAHOMA CONSERVATION COMMISSION
The Conservation Commission does not have regulatory authority. The agency primarily provides technical assistance and information for approved soil and water management practices.
Abandoned Coal Mines
Soil Erosion
Flood Control Structures
Agricultural Practices
OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
The OSDH has responsibility to help insure the health and welfare of the public.
Dairy Operations
Restaurant Inspections
Mosquito and Rat Control
Public Bathing Places
Barber Shops
Rabies & Animal Bites
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
The Department of Wildlife Conservation is involved in protecting the ecological integrity of all ecosystems. The agency is responsible for determining the values of any fish or wildlife losses due to contamination.
Fish Kills
Wildlife Mortality