A bill for an act relating to oil and gas production, including filing requirements, the authority of the department of natural resources, confidential information, pooling orders, negotiation of surface damage, imposition and distribution of a tax, and jurisdiction, and providing civil penalties.

Summary

The bill creates a new severance‑tax account in the Environment First Fund that must be used for water‑quality projects. It adds detailed annual filing requirements for oil and gas operators, defines what information can be kept confidential, and gives the Department of Natural Resources more authority over well spacing and pooling. The changes aim to improve oversight, protect water resources, and clarify owners' rights.

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