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OK HB1107

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Ed Cannaday

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases minimum setback distance for oil and gas wellbores from occupied structures from 125 feet to 500 feet, and from freshwater wells from 50 feet to 300 feet

  • Requires wells using hydraulic fracturing techniques to be located at least 2,000 feet from any occupied structure or producing freshwater well

  • Establishes 100-foot minimum setback for surface equipment (storage tanks, compressors, heaters, separators, dehydrators) from occupied structures

  • Defines "occupied structure" as any building requiring a certificate of occupancy or intended for human occupancy, including homes, schools, and hospitals

  • Allows surface owners to waive setback requirements in writing, but only for occupied structures or freshwater wells located on their own property

Legislative Description

Oil and gas; modifying restriction on the location of habitable structures; adding restriction for wells using hydraulic fracturing techniques; effective date.

Oil and Gas

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Environmental Law

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Environmental Law2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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