MI SB0966

Requires oil and gas well operators to reduce fugitive methane and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions by at least 95% using approved methods including routing gas to sales lines, on-site fuel use, gas reinjection, or flaring

Exempts flaring as a compliance method for wells producing more than 40 tons per year of fugitive emissions unless operators demonstrate technical infeasibility or cite temporary unsafe conditions

Department supervisor must promulgate implementation rules within 180 days covering approved capture systems, compliance schedules, inspection procedures, maintenance requirements, and operator reporting

Violations result in $100,000 civil fine; operators failing to comply within 180 days face permit revocation, with immediate permit revocation required for flaring violations

Requires well permits issued before rule promulgation to comply on a schedule determined by the rules; malfunctions that are promptly repaired exempt operators from penalties