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MI HB5366
Bill
Status
2/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Roberts
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AI Summary
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Establishes a moratorium prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources from issuing new permits or approving modifications to existing permits for high-volume hydraulic fracturing operations.
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Defines high-volume hydraulic fracturing as any operation using 100,000 gallons or more of hydraulic fracturing fluid.
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Authorizes the legislature to repeal the moratorium only after enacting comprehensive legislation and rules that include modifications to water withdrawal assessment tools, chemical disclosure requirements, and a 5,000-foot setback distance from residences, schools, hospitals, and public parks.
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Requires full disclosure of all chemicals and additives in fracturing fluids before permit issuance and mandates public notice to local governments and the option for public hearings on permit applications.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Natural resources; gas and oil; hydraulic fracturing; suspend issuance of new or modified permits until advisory committee recommendations on hydraulic fracturing are implemented. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 61505b.
Environmental protection: water pollution
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/16/2016
2/17/2016