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Introduced
01/16/2024
01/16/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/16/2024
01/16/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES; PROHIBITING CERTAIN USES OF FRESH WATER IN OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS; REQUIRING AN ANNUAL WATER USE REPORT; ALPHABETIZING DEFINITIONS AND ADDING DEFINITIONS FOR "FRESH WATER", "RECYCLED PRODUCED WATER", "TREATED PRODUCED WATER" AND "WATER POLLUTION" TO THE OIL AND GAS ACT.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of fresh water for oil and gas well drilling and development at depths lower than fresh water zones, requiring operators to use produced water, recycled produced water, or treated produced water instead. It also adds definitions for "fresh water", "recycled produced water", "treated produced water", and "water pollution" to the Oil and Gas Act, and requires operators to submit annual water use reports to the Oil Conservation Division, which will review the reports and post them on the division's website.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 01/16/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=30&year=24 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/24%20Regular/bills/house/HB0030.pdf |
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