HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 1013-1985Suqqested by: Council
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 1013-85
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
AMENDING KMC 5.35.130 TO PROHIBIT THE PERMANENT DISPOSAL OF
DRILLING MATERIALS DURING OIL/GAS DRILLING OR REWORKING
OPERATIONS.
WHEREAS, oil and gas drilling and reworking operations require use
of drilling muds acid their storage before, during, and after such
operations, and
WHEREAS, the disposal of such materials is more properly
regulated by the State of Alaska rather than the City of Kenai.
and
WHEREAS, the permanent disposal of such materials in the City of
Kenai may affect the quality of drinking water within the City
boundaries, and
WHEREAS, any potential health concerns would best be protected by
a ban of future disposal of such materials within the City of
Kenai.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, as hollows:
Section 1: K.MC 5.35.130 is amended to read as follows:
(a) Steel reserve and storage pits shall [NORMALLY]
be used in connection With all drilling and reworking operations.
Such pits and contents ahall be removed from the [PREMISES AND]
drilling site and the City of Kenai within 60 days after
completion of theme or cessation of drillino activity.
[(B) DELETE IN ENTIRETY]
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE ':ITY OF K NAI, ALASKA, this 6th day
of March, 1985.
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ATTEST:
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First Reading: February 20, 1985
Second Reading: March 5, 1985
Effective Date: April 6, 1985