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OH SB78
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Skindell
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the director of natural resources from issuing any permit or lease to take or remove oil or natural gas from and under the bed of Lake Erie
- Allows permits and leases for other minerals and substances (sand, gravel, stone) from Lake Erie's bed, subject to approval by the directors of natural resources and environmental protection, the attorney general, and the governor
- Permits for minerals other than oil and gas are issued for 1-10 year terms; leases continue until economic extraction is completed
- Requires any person removing sand, gravel, stone, or other minerals from Lake Erie's bed to first obtain a permit or lease from the director
- Authorizes the director to adopt rules for administering, implementing, and enforcing these provisions
Legislative Description
To ban the taking or removal of oil or natural gas from and under the bed of Lake Erie.
Lake Erie-ban taking oil & gas from & under bed
Last Action
To Agriculture, Environment & Natural Resources
2/16/2011
Full Bill Text
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