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OK HB1589
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Todd Thomsen
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AI Summary
HB 1589 Summary
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Amends 82 O.S. 2001, Section 1020.2 to clarify exemptions from Oklahoma Groundwater Law regarding water use in mining operations.
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Exempts salt water associated with oil and gas exploration, production, or recovery from groundwater law regulations.
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Exempts water trapped in producing mines from groundwater law, unless the water originates from a sensitive sole-source groundwater basin or subbasin.
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Declares an emergency clause, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Waters and water rights; providing an exception from groundwater law exemption for water in mines from certain areas; emergency.
Natural Resources
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Agriculture, Wildlife and Environment
2/8/2011