§ 26-58-201 - Definitions. - Arkansas Statutes

26-58-201. Definitions.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) (A) "Approved underground salt water disposal system" means a system or systems of reinjection of salt water produced as a result of oil production into an underground level or stratum, as approved by the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission or the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission, whereby the salt water disposed of and the method of disposing of the same shall pose no menace to a fresh water supply or to the lakes and streams of this state.

(B) "Approved underground salt water disposal system" does not include any:

(i) Reinjection system which is designed primarily for the purpose of secondary recovery and pressure maintenance; or

(ii) Pool that has been unitized for secondary recovery or pressure maintenance by order of the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission;

(2) "Director" means the Director of the Department of Finance and Administration or any of his or her duly appointed deputies or agents;

(3) "Oil producer" means the producer of oil who is charged with the responsibility of reporting and paying the severance tax on oil as required by the laws of this state;

(4) "Person" means any individual, firm, association, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation; and

(5) "Severance tax" means the severance tax on oil produced in this state as levied by 26-58-107.