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ID H0460

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/20/2012

Primary Sponsor

Resources and Conservation Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires notice to the Idaho Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and a permit before commencing operations to drill or treat wells for oil or gas
  • Increases the filing and service fee from $100 to a maximum of $2,500 effective upon passage, with the fee reducing back to $100 on July 1, 2017
  • Requires the Commission to notify the Department of Water Resources, which has 15 days to recommend conditions necessary to protect fresh water supplies before permit issuance
  • Directs all permit fees to be deposited in the oil and gas conservation fund for administration and enforcement costs
  • Declares an emergency so the act takes effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Amends existing law relating to oil and gas wells to require certain notice and permit relating to treating wells for oil or gas and to revise fee provisions relating to permits for drilling and treating wells for oil or gas.

OIL AND GAS WELLS

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 71 Effective: 03/20/12

3/20/2012

Committee Referrals

Resources and Environment2/16/2012
Resources and Conservation2/3/2012

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