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MI HB4199
Bill
Status
2/14/2017
Primary Sponsor
Jeremy Moss
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AI Summary
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Prohibits oil and gas well permits in counties with populations of 750,000 or more unless the well is located 2,000 feet or more from residential buildings.
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Requires compliance with applicable local ordinances and mandates a public hearing in the city, village, or township where the proposed well is located.
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Allows the supervisor to waive the 2,000-foot setback requirement if all residential building owners within 2,000 feet provide written consent or if a public hearing determines no reasonable alternative location exists and the well will not cause waste.
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Exempts wells used for natural gas storage injection, withdrawal, and observation from setback requirements.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Natural resources; gas and oil; setback for wells near certain residential areas; modify. Amends sec. 61506b of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.61506b).
State agencies (existing): environmental quality
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/14/2017
2/15/2017