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MI HB5979

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

10/19/2016

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits oil and gas well operators from using flaring as a method to control methane emissions
  • Amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act of 1994 by adding Section 61506g
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law
  • Contingent on passage of either Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. ____ (request no. 04834'15) of the 98th Legislature
  • Introduced October 19, 2016 by Representatives Sarah Roberts and Irwin, referred to Committee on Energy Policy

Legislative Description

Natural resources; gas and oil; flaring; prohibit as a method to control methane emissions. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 61506g. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5974'16

Environmental protection: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/19/2016

11/9/2016

Committee Referrals

Energy Policy10/19/2016

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