OH SB236

Creates the "Affected Mine Commission" with five members: two from the Reclamation Commission, two from the Oil and Gas Commission, and one farm owner or retired farmer appointed by the governor with Senate consent.

Defines "affected mine" as a coal mining operation with a valid permit under Chapter 1513 where a well application is filed within permitted limits, the operator owns 100% of coal rights at the well location, and active mining is occurring within 2,500 feet and progressing toward the proposed well location.

Transfers appeal authority for oil and gas well disputes related to affected coal mines from the Reclamation Commission to the new Affected Mine Commission, which must issue decisions within 30 days of appeal filing.

Requires the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management to notify coal mine operators of well applications within their permitted areas and establishes a 10-day objection period; appeals of chief decisions go to the Affected Mine Commission rather than the Reclamation Commission.

Appeals of Affected Mine Commission decisions may be appealed to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas; the commission must adopt procedural rules within 180 days of the effective date.