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OK HB2848

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Michael Jackson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 82 O.S. 2011, Section 1020.16 to clarify language regarding commercial drilling, plugging, and water well pump installation licensing requirements.

  • Changes "Such fees" to "The fees" to clarify that all collected fees shall be deposited and expended as provided in the statute's subsection B.

  • Establishes and maintains the Well Drillers and Pump Installers Remedial Action Indemnity Fund at $50,000 with collected fees used to protect groundwater from pollution.

  • Authorizes creation of a Well Drillers and Pump Installers Advisory Council to recommend rules and review use of indemnity fund monies for remedial actions and enforcement.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Waters and water rights; commercial drilling or plugging licenses; clarifying statutory language; effective date.

Natural Resources

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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