HB3383 Summary

• Amends the Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Act to include "horizontal drilling with fracturing operations" alongside high volume horizontal hydraulic fracturing in permit requirements and regulations.

• Adds comprehensive local siting approval process requiring applicants to obtain certified consent from county boards or municipal governing bodies before permit issuance, with detailed public notice and consultation requirements.

• Establishes mandatory consultations between local authorities and state agencies (Department of Public Health, Illinois State Water Survey, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, State Police, Fire Marshal, and Illinois State Geological Survey) regarding water resources, environmental risks, public health impacts, traffic management, and induced seismicity.

• Increases public comment period from 30 to 60 calendar days, plus an additional 20-day period if a public hearing is conducted, and provides for judicial review of denial of hearing participation requests.

• Changes well site distance requirements from 750 feet to 1,500 feet for identifying previous wellbores in permit applications and requires local jurisdictions to develop ongoing notification systems to the public regarding well site operations and any incidents.