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OK HB1107
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Ed Cannaday
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires wells using hydraulic fracturing techniques to be located at least 2,000 feet from any occupied structure or producing freshwater well
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Establishes 100-foot minimum setback for surface equipment (storage tanks, compressors, heaters, separators, dehydrators) from occupied structures
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Defines "occupied structure" as any building requiring a certificate of occupancy or intended for human occupancy, including homes, schools, and hospitals
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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