HB0282 Summary

• Amends the Illinois Oil and Gas Act to define "horizontal well," "directional drilling," and "Survey" (Illinois State Geological Survey).

• Requires well permit applications to include GPS surface and bottom hole locations for directional or horizontal wells, and a list of chemicals and additives intended for drilling or completion operations.

• Prohibits horizontal wells and wells drilled using directional drilling from being classified as confidential; requires Department of Natural Resources to post weekly notices on its website showing all permits issued.

• Establishes requirements for well drilling and completion reports for horizontal and directional wells, including chemical disclosure information with specific details on water volume, additives, chemical names, and concentrations.

• Creates trade secret protections for chemical disclosure information with procedures for justification, appeal under Administrative Review Law, and mandatory disclosure to health professionals and government agencies in cases of chemical releases affecting public health or the environment.