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MI SB1531
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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Defines "hydraulic fracturing" as fracturing of rock using fluid-driven fracturing techniques to stimulate natural gas or oil production.
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Introduced September 29, 2010, by Senators Brater, Scott, Jacobs, Whitmer, Switalski, Clark-Coleman, Clarke, Anderson, Hunter, Olshove, Cherry, and Thomas.
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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