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MI SB1531

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/29/2010

Primary Sponsor

Hansen Clarke

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits discharge of any substance into wells regulated under Part 615 for hydraulic fracturing purposes unless the person has obtained a permit under that part.

  • Defines "hydraulic fracturing" as fracturing of rock using fluid-driven fracturing techniques to stimulate natural gas or oil production.

  • Introduced September 29, 2010, by Senators Brater, Scott, Jacobs, Whitmer, Switalski, Clark-Coleman, Clarke, Anderson, Hunter, Olshove, Cherry, and Thomas.

  • Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

Legislative Description

Natural resources; gas and oil; discharges used in hydraulic fracturing process; require to comply with groundwater discharge permitting process. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 3109d.

Energy, gas and oil

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Natural Resources And Environmental Affairs

9/29/2010

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs9/29/2010

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