Environmental protection: air pollution; methane and VOCs from oil or gas wells; require control or capture of. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 61506e.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to reduce air pollution from oil and gas wells in Michigan by requiring operators to minimize fugitive methane and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. It mandates that operators use methods like capturing and reusing gas, reinjecting it, or flaring it in a controlled manner. The bill also establishes a process for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to create rules and conduct inspections to ensure compliance.
Key provisions
- Requires oil and gas well operators to reduce fugitive methane and VOC emissions by at least 95%.
- Allows operators to capture and use gas for various purposes, including sales, on-site fuel, or reinjection.
- Establishes a process for EGLE to develop and implement rules for compliance.
- Requires EGLE to conduct inspections to verify compliance with emission reduction requirements.
- Provides for civil fines of $100,000 for violations of emission reduction requirements.
- Allows EGLE to revoke a well operator’s permit for repeated violations.
- Specifies procedures for reporting compliance and maintaining control systems.
- Creates a timeline for rule promulgation and implementation.
Who is affected
- Oil and gas well operators
- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
- Residents of Michigan
- The energy industry
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