Gas, Petroleum Products, Volatile Oils - As enacted, makes various changes concerning oil and gas drilling operations; specifies procedural requirements for review of certain administrative actions. - Amends TCA Title 59; Title 60 and Title 68.

Summary

The bill revises definitions, adds new notice and permit rules for drilling, and creates stronger enforcement tools such as daily civil penalties and a reclamation fund. It also sets stricter standards for stream buffers, erosion control, access‑road maintenance, and bond releases after reclamation. The changes affect operators, landowners, and the state agency that oversees oil and gas activities.

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