As Introduced

129th General Assembly Regular Session 2011-2012

H. B. No. 418

Representative Hagan, R. 

Cosponsors: Representatives Murray, Foley, Fedor, Goyal, Driehaus, Boyd, Antonio, Winburn, Heard 

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A BILL

To establish a moratorium until January 1, 2015, on

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the disposal by injection into an underground

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formation of brine and other waste substances

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associated with the exploration or development of

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oil and gas resources.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:

Section 1. Notwithstanding Chapter 1509. of the Revised Code	6
or any other provision of the Revised Code, on and after the	7
effective date of this act and through December 31, 2014, no	8
person shall dispose of brine or other waste substances associated	9
with the exploration or development of oil and gas resources by	10
injection into an underground formation. The Chief of the Division	11
of Oil and Gas Resources Management in the Department of Natural	12
Resources shall take any actions that are necessary in order to	13
implement this act, including adopting rules in accordance with	14
Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.	15