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OK HB2440

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Cleveland

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the minimum setback distance for wind energy facility towers from airports from 1.5 nautical miles to 3 nautical miles, measured from the runway centerline

  • Applies to public-use airports, qualifying private-use airports with FAA notice filed, and municipal-owned airports

  • Maintains existing 1.5 nautical mile setback requirements from public schools and hospitals unchanged

  • Requires attestation of compliance with setback requirements in Corporation Commission reports, with disputes handled by district courts

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Wind energy facilities; modifying wind energy facility setback distance for airports; emergency.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Energy and Natural Resources

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Energy and Natural Resources2/2/2016

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