HB 2262 Summary

• Amends 17 O.S. 2011, Section 53.1 to require the Corporation Commission to promulgate rules for oil and gas operators to remove surface trash and debris from well sites and surrounding areas.

• Modifies statutory language by removing "prescribe and" and "and regulations" from the existing statute while maintaining the core requirement.

• Defines "surface trash and debris" as all discarded material directly connected with drilling, producing, or exploration for hydrocarbons, including garbage, rubbish, junk, or scrap.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2013.