HB 1742 Summary

• Adds new section 15-71-117 to Arkansas Code establishing fees for oil and gas operators regulated by the Oil and Gas Commission

• Requires application fees up to $100 per transportation tank for operators of exploration and production fluid transportation systems equipped with transportation tanks

• Requires permit fees up to $5,000 for pipeline operators applying to construct or operate jurisdictional pipeline systems

• Requires hearing application fees up to $2.00 per person whose address is provided by the applicant and who requests a copy of the hearing order

• Designates all fees collected under these provisions as cash funds of the Oil and Gas Commission for use in any manner permissible under law