As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
APPLICATION
The physical act of placing or spreading natural gas waste
on any road or real property located within the County of Suffolk.
HYDRAULIC FRACTURING
The fracturing of shale formations by man-made fluid-driven
techniques for the purpose of stimulating natural gas or other subsurface
hydrocarbon production.
NATURAL GAS EXTRACTION ACTIVITIES
All geologic or geophysical activities related to the exploration
for or extraction of natural gas or other subsurface hydrocarbon deposits,
including, but not limited to, core and rotary drilling and hydraulic
fracturing.
NATURAL GAS WASTE
Any waste that is generated as a result of natural gas extraction
activities, which may consist of water, chemical additives, or naturally
occurring radioactive materials ("NORMS") and heavy metals. Natural
gas waste includes, but is not limited to, leachate from solid wastes
associated with natural gas extraction activities.
This article shall apply to actions occurring on or after the
effective date of this article.
[Amended 12-2-2014 by L.L. No. 5-2015]
Any violation of §
446-19 of this article shall constitute an unclassified misdemeanor, punishable
by a fine not to exceed $25,000 per violation and/or up to 30 days'
imprisonment. Each sale and/or application of natural gas waste shall
constitute a separate and distinct violation.
This article shall take effect immediately 60 days after its
filing in the office of the Secretary of State.