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NC H1184

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Bill Faison

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that the ban on discharge of wastes to subsurface or groundwaters of North Carolina by means of wells applies to injection of fluids for oil and gas exploration or production activities regulated under Article 27 of Chapter 113 of the General Statutes.

  • Maintains existing exception for closed-loop groundwater remediation systems operated in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1A.

  • Appropriates $50,000 to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to implement the statutory changes.

  • Becomes effective upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Clarify Underground Injection Ban

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Environment, if favorable, Judiciary Subcommittee C, if favorable, Commerce and Job Development

5/30/2012

Committee Referrals

Environment5/30/2012

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