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OK SB1162
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Oklahoma statute Section 160.12 to add requirements for proper location and decommissioning of wind turbines and wind energy facilities to protect public health and safety
- Requires landowners affected by wind energy development have access to adequate information to verify accuracy of their payments
- Establishes that abandoned or improperly maintained wind energy facilities pose hazards through mechanical failures, electrical hazards, or release of hazardous substances
- Mandates standards for suitable location and safe decommissioning of wind energy facilities, with assurance of adequate financial resources for end-of-life decommissioning
- Committee amendment removed the emergency clause that would have made the act effective immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Wind energy; protect public health and safety in locating wind energy facilities. Effective date. Emergency.
Last Action
Emergency clause stricken
2/18/2016
Committee Referrals
Energy2/2/2016
Full Bill Text
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