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OH HB418
Bill
Status
1/19/2012
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Boyd
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AI Summary
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Establishes a moratorium on underground injection disposal of brine and other waste substances from oil and gas exploration and development, effective from the bill's enactment through December 31, 2014
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Prohibits any person from disposing of oil and gas-related waste by injection into underground formations during the moratorium period
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Requires the Chief of the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management in the Department of Natural Resources to take necessary actions to implement the moratorium
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Authorizes the Division to adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119 of the Revised Code to enforce the moratorium
Legislative Description
To establish a moratorium until January 1, 2015, on the disposal by injection into an underground formation of brine and other waste substances associated with the exploration or development of oil and gas resources.
Brine & waste disposal by injection underground-moratorium
Last Action
To Agriculture & Natural Resources
1/19/2012