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1999 SESSION

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HB 1218 Coalbed methane well development.

Introduced by: Jackie T. Stump | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Coalbed methane well development. Requires that applications for coalbed methane well permits include a survey showing whether any subsidence or other damage to the surface is likely to occur and, if necessary, a subsidence control plan. Permit applicants must provide notice to surface owners six months before drilling and permittees must take certain actions to prevent surface damage and compensate surface owners or correct the damage if damage occurs. All of the requirements in the bill are based on those currently imposed on coal surface mining operators by regulation.

FULL TEXT

• 01/26/98  House: Presented & ordered printed 980385460  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/26/98  House: Presented & ordered printed 980385460
• 01/26/98  House: Referred to Committee on Mining and Mineral Resources
• 02/11/98  House: Continued to 1999 in M. & M. R. (13-Y 2-N)
• 12/21/98  House: No action taken by Mining and Mineral Resources by voice vote