submitted by June 1
st
; and for dust control, the report shall be submitted by January 1
st
for the
previous year’s activity. If using produced water for both dust and ice control, both reports shall
be submitted each year. Each annual report shall be maintained by the owner for a minimum of
three years. An example annual report form for submittal is included in Appendix C – Annual
Report Form. The annual report submittal shall also include a copy of the application log(s)
and a legible map marking road surfaces that received an application for the reporting period.
The annual report shall include an application log of all produced water application activities
that occurred over the reporting period. The application log must include all spreading dates,
rates, volumes, locations and the produced water source(s). A copy of the application log shall
be kept in the spreader truck and company/owner office. The office form shall be updated at
least weekly and kept on file for a period of three years. An example application log form is
included in Appendix D – operator’s Brine Spreading Log.
Annual reports, application logs and maps shall be made available upon request to inspectors
from the Department or local health units, state or local law enforcement and/or NDIC.
Additional Department Notification
Significant revisions to the spreading plan or produced water source shall be communicated by
letter to the Department before implementing the change. “Significant” shall mean change of
produced water supplier(s), produced water character, contact person, contract spreader, or
major change in spreading equipment.
Spill Reporting
Should any waste or material containing waste be spilled, released or otherwise discharged,
whether prior, during or after application, the material shall be properly managed to minimize
impacts to air, water and soil. Any spill, unapproved or accidental discharge of waste must be
reported immediately. The owner, operator or person responsible for a spill or discharge must
notify the Department as soon as possible (701.328.5150) or the North Dakota Hazardous
Materials Emergency Assistance and Spill Reporting number (1.800.472.2121) and provide all
relevant information about the spill. Depending on the severity of the spill or accidental
discharge, the owner or operator shall:
a. Take immediate remedial measures;
b. Determine the extent of pollution to waters, land or atmosphere of the state;
c. Provide alternate water sources to water users impacted by the spill or accidental
discharge;
d. Take any other actions necessary to protect human health and the environment; and
e. Non-emergency releases shall be reported by filling out the online Environmental
Incident Report Form: https://deq.nd.gov/eir/NonOilfield/ (releases of produced water
from truck transport are not exempt and should be reported using the General
Environmental Incident Report Form).