Sec. 27.201. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Aquifer recharge project" means a project involving the intentional recharge of an aquifer by means of an injection well authorized under this chapter or other means of infiltration, including actions designed to: (A) reduce declines in the water level of the aquifer; (B) supplement the quantity of groundwater available; (C) improve water quality in an aquifer; (D) improve spring flows and other interactions between groundwater and surface water; or (E) mitigate subsidence. (1-a) "Fluid oil and gas waste" has the meaning assigned by Section 122.001 , Natural Resources Code. (2) "Native groundwater" means the groundwater naturally occurring in a geologic formation. (3) "Project operator" means a person holding an authorization under this subchapter to undertake an aquifer recharge project. (4) "Recharge injection well" means a Class V injection well used for the injection of water into a geologic formation for an aquifer recharge project, including an improved sinkhole or cave connected to an aquifer.
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