Bill > HB3571

This bill requires that if an oil or gas facility, including wells, pipelines, and processing plants, is found to be in violation of any relevant laws, rules, or permits, and is located within 300 feet of a residence, the operating company must be notified in writing. The company will then have 120 days to fix the violation and become compliant, unless there's an immediate danger to public health, safety, or the environment, which would require a quicker fix. If the violation isn't corrected within the 120-day timeframe, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, the state agency that regulates oil and gas, will order operations to stop until the issue is resolved and verified. Operations can only restart after the Commission confirms the violation is fixed and that continuing operations won't endanger the public. Importantly, this new process does not prevent the state from pursuing any other existing legal penalties or remedies. This act will take effect on November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3571&Session=2600