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OK SB1050
Bill
Status
2/21/2012
Primary Sponsor
Leslie Osborn
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AI Summary
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Removes references to tribal authority from Oklahoma's environmental regulatory framework regarding electric transmission costs (17 O.S. 2011, Section 286) and refining facility permitting procedures (27A O.S. 2011, Section 2-16-106).
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Amends electric utility regulations to clarify cost recovery processes for transmission upgrades needed for wind generation development and compliance with federal environmental laws.
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Modifies the refinery facility review process by eliminating tribal agency coordination requirements while maintaining state and federal environmental review coordination.
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Updates statutory references in the refinery permitting appeal process, changing references from "act" to "title" in the legal code structure.
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Declares an emergency to make the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Environmental regulatory agencies; removing certain tribal authority. Emergency.
Government
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Agriculture, Wildlife and Environment
3/19/2012