Groundwater use; modifying provisions related to spacing of wells. Effective date.

Summary

The bill changes the rule‑making process for groundwater wells by allowing the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to adopt precise spacing requirements for each basin without having to hold a mandated public hearing. It applies to all current and future well permits—both regular and temporary—within Oklahoma’s major basins and subbasins. The change is intended to give the Board more flexibility in managing water withdrawals and establishing maximum annual yields.

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