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OK HB2440
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Bobby Cleveland
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AI Summary
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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
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Applies to public-use airports, qualifying private-use airports with FAA notice filed, and municipal-owned airports
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Maintains existing 1.5 nautical mile setback requirements from public schools and hospitals unchanged
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Requires attestation of compliance with setback requirements in Corporation Commission reports, with disputes handled by district courts
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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