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MI SB1026
Bill
Status
8/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
John Brandenburg
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the supervisor from issuing permits for oil or gas wells located within 450 feet of a residential building or in cities/townships with populations of 70,000 or more.
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Allows the supervisor to grant a waiver if the local clerk is notified and either all affected residential property owners within 450 feet provide written consent or the supervisor holds 2 public hearings and determines the well will not cause waste and no reasonable alternative location exists.
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Exempts wells used for injection, withdrawal, and observation of natural gas storage from the drilling restrictions.
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Applies retroactively with an effective date of January 1, 2014.
Legislative Description
Natural resources; gas and oil; drilling oil and gas wells in cities or townships with a population of 70,000 or more; prohibit except in certain circumstances. Amends sec. 61506b of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.61506b).
Energy, gas and oil
Last Action
Defeated Roll Call # 756 Yeas 10 Nays 27 Excused 1 Not Voting 0
12/11/2014