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2010 Tennessee Code
Title 60 - Oil And Gas
Chapter 1 - Production of Oil and Gas
Part 7 - Environmental Protection
60-1-701 - Measures by operator at well site.

60-1-701. Measures by operator at well site.

At the well site, the operator shall take measures to prevent or minimize soil erosion and pollution of surface waters during the life of the operation. Such measures shall include sediment ponds, berms, diversion ditches, hay bales, and other measures designed to prevent erosion and discharge of pollutants from the well site.

[Acts 1987, ch. 257, § 3.]  

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