- (a) No person shall create, operate, or maintain an underground storage well for natural gas in bedded salt without obtaining a permit from the secretary.
- (b) Underground storage caverns for natural gas shall be constructed only in bedded salt.
(c) A variance may be granted by the secretary if both of the following conditions are met:
- (1) The variance is protective of public health, safety, and the environment.
- (2) The applicant or permittee agrees to perform additional testing, monitoring, or well improvements, or any combination of these, if required by the secretary.
- (d) Each applicant or permittee seeking a variance shall submit a written request, including justification for the variance and any supporting data, to the secretary for review and consideration for approval.
(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2002 Supp. 55-1,117; effective, T-28-4-1-03, April 1, 2003; effective Aug. 8, 2003.)