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Mines and Mining

Passed

P HB881

Location of drilling gas and oil wells. Allows an interstate park commission, if it is the surface owner, to raise objections to gas and oil well permits. However, the location of the well or pipeline must unreasonably infringe on the park's use of the surface, a reasonable alternative site must be available within the drilling unit, and granting the objection must not materially impair any right contained in an agreement between the park and the operator.
Patron - Phillips

Failed

F SB639

Coalbed methane; miner safety. Requires the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy to review the minimum distance limitations of coalbed methane wells to ensure (i) the safety of persons engaged in coal mining and gas production and (ii) the minimal adverse effect on existing or planned coal mining operations.
Patron - Wampler


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