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OH HB723
Bill
Status
8/29/2018
Primary Sponsor
Glenn Holmes
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AI Summary
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Limits the Chief of the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management to issuing no more than 23 injection well permits in any single county.
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If more than 23 injection well permits have already been issued in a county as of the bill's effective date, no additional permits may be issued in that county.
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Requires written notice to state representatives and senators within 3 business days of receiving an injection well permit application for a proposed well in their district.
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Maintains existing requirements for injection well permits to include a $1,000 permit fee and compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act standards.
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Establishes tiered per-barrel fees on injected substances ($0.05 for locally-produced materials, $0.20 for non-local), capped at 500,000 barrels annually per well, with collected fees deposited to the oil and gas well fund.
Legislative Description
Limit number of injection well permits in a county
Environment and Natural Resources : Waste Disposal
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Energy and Natural Resources
11/13/2018