Bill > HB43

This bill amends Pennsylvania's oil and gas law regarding well permit notifications by changing the public notice requirements. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing requirement for well permit applicants to notify surface owners and the public about a pending well permit. The bill requires that public notice be published in a local newspaper once a week for four consecutive weeks, which appears to be an extension of the previous notice period. The notification must be sent to persons listed on the county tax assessment books and must use department-prescribed forms that inform surface landowners and water purveyors about their rights, particularly concerning water supply protection. The changes aim to enhance transparency and provide more comprehensive communication about proposed well permits to local property owners and the broader community. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, giving stakeholders time to prepare for the new notification requirements.

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