The purpose of this subchapter is to regulate brine evaporation pit operations to:
  (1) prohibit discharge from the facility into or adjacent to water in the state;
  (2) establish standards for design, construction, location, operation, and maintenance to prevent contamination of surface and groundwater resources;
  (3) require financial assurance to ensure proper closure of the evaporation pit; and
  (4) require that the owner or operator submit evidence to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of pollution liability insurance coverage of bodily injury and property damage to third parties.

Source Note: The provisions of this §218.5 adopted to be effective October 16, 2008, 33 TexReg 8530