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MI HB5370
Bill
Status
2/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
Julie Plawecki
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AI Summary
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Creates a rebuttable presumption that a person conducting hydraulic fracturing is liable for groundwater contamination if hazardous substances or hydraulic fracturing fluid tracers injected into the well are found in nearby groundwater.
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Defines "hydraulic fracturing" as injecting foam or fluid under pressure into a well to create fractures in a formation and enhance hydrocarbon production.
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Defines "hydraulic fracturing fluid tracer" as an element, compound, or isotope added to fracturing fluid to track groundwater flow paths and travel time, which must be traceable to a specific person and approved by the department as safe.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Natural resources; gas and oil; presumption of liability for contamination of groundwater caused by chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing process; establish. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 20126b.
Environmental protection: water pollution
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/16/2016
2/17/2016