ENERGY/OIL & GAS: Provides for the operation of saltwater disposal wells in the parishes of Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto, Red River, and Webster (EG +$111,002 SG EX See Note)

HB 205 addresses the operation of saltwater disposal wells in the parishes of Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto, Red River, and Webster. The bill establishes a minimum limit for the maximum surface injection pressure for these wells, setting it at no less than one half pound per vertical foot. It also provides a process for operators with existing permits that currently have lower pressure limits to request a modification to comply with this new standard. This legislation directly affects the regulatory framework and operational parameters for saltwater disposal well operators in these specified parishes.