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ND SB2370
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/26/2015
Primary Sponsor
Oley Larsen
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AI Summary
- Amends North Dakota Century Code section 38-08-05 to modify setback requirements for oil and gas well drilling permits
- Changes the minimum setback distance from occupied dwellings from 500 feet to 1,320 feet [402.34 meters], except when waived by owner or when the industrial commission determines the location is necessary to prevent waste or protect correlative rights
- Allows the industrial commission to issue permits within 1,320 feet [402.34 meters] of occupied dwellings and may impose conditions on such permits
- For wells on new pads built after July 31, 2013, permits may require flares, tanks, and treaters to be located farther from the dwelling than the well bore if reasonably accommodated within the pad location
- Permits the industrial commission to impose additional conditions as reasonably necessary to minimize impact to owners of occupied dwellings
Legislative Description
Setbacks for oil and gas wells.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 7 nays 40
2/12/2015
Committee Referrals
Energy and Natural Resources1/26/2015
Full Bill Text
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