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ID S1049
Bill
Status
3/29/2013
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Environment Committee
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AI Summary
S1049 Summary
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Creates an independent Oil and Gas Conservation Commission with five members appointed by the governor with senate approval, replacing the previous structure based on the State Board of Land Commissioners.
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Establishes member qualifications requiring expertise in oil and gas matters, geological matters, water matters, and two private landowners (one with mineral rights and one without).
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Sets four-year terms for commissioners with a staggered initial appointment schedule (one 1-year, one 2-year, one 3-year, and two 4-year terms effective July 1, 2013).
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Authorizes the commission to employ personnel, contract with the Department of Lands for services, appoint advisory committees, and designate hearing officers to conduct proceedings.
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Modifies spacing unit exception procedures by requiring applications to be filed directly with the commission rather than the Department of Lands director, removing provisions for director review and objection processes.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to remove reference to the State Board of Land Commissioners comprising the commission, to provide for commission membership, terms of office, officers, meetings, compensation and personnel, to provide for hearing officers; and to authorize the commission to appoint committees for the purpose of advising the commission on matters relating to oil and gas.
OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Last Action
Signed by Governor on 03/29/13 Session Law Chapter 189 Effective: 07/01/13
3/29/2013