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Introduced
06/07/2021
06/07/2021
In Committee
06/07/2021
06/07/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending Title 58 (Oil and Gas) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in development, further providing for well location restrictions.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 58 (Oil and Gas) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to increase the distance restrictions for unconventional gas wells. Specifically, it increases the minimum distance from 500 feet to 2,500 feet for wells near buildings or water wells, and from 1,000 feet to 2,500 feet for wells near water supply extraction points. It also prohibits drilling within 5,000 feet of a school or hospital. The bill maintains the 100-foot setback from streams, springs, and wetlands, and allows for variances or waivers from the distance restrictions under certain conditions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Steve Santarsiero (D)*,
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Vincent Hughes (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Katie Muth (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Last Action
Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY (on 06/07/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=650 | 06/08/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0650&pn=0849 | 06/08/2021 |
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