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Introduced
02/13/2019
02/13/2019
In Committee
03/13/2019
03/13/2019
Crossed Over
03/08/2019
03/08/2019
Passed
03/13/2019
03/13/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/15/2019
03/15/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES; ENACTING THE PRODUCED WATER ACT; ESTABLISHING CONTROL AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRODUCED WATER; ALLOWING THE USE OF TREATED OR RECYCLED PRODUCED WATER; DECLARING CERTAIN CONTRACT PROVISIONS RELATING TO PRODUCED WATER VOID AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY; AMENDING AND ADDING DEFINITIONS; AMENDING THE DUTIES OF THE OIL CONSERVATION DIVISION OF THE ENERGY, MINERALS AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND THE WATER QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION; MAKING CONFORMING TECHNICAL CHANGES; AMENDING THE OIL AND GAS ACT REGARDING VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; REQUIRING ANNUAL REPORTS; AMENDING AND ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Fluid Oil & Gas Waste Act, establishes the Produced Water Act and new regulations around the control, responsibility, and use of produced water - a fluid that is an incidental byproduct from drilling for or producing oil and gas. It gives the Oil Conservation Division jurisdiction over regulating produced water under the Oil and Gas Act, and the Water Quality Control Commission jurisdiction over regulating the discharge, handling, transport, storage, recycling, and treatment of produced water for uses unrelated to oil and gas. The bill also declares certain contract provisions related to produced water as void against public policy, provides penalties for violations of the Oil and Gas Act, and requires annual reporting on violations and penalties.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 197 - Apr. 3 (on 03/15/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=546&year=19 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/19%20Regular/final/HB0546.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/19%20Regular/bills/house/HB0546.pdf |
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