An Act amending Title 58 (Oil and Gas) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in unconventional gas well fee, further providing for Statewide initiatives.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s oil and gas well fee regulations. Specifically, it directs 40% of the remaining revenue in the fund to the Marcellus Legacy Fund and outlines how 25% of that revenue will be distributed to counties to repair or replace deteriorated bridges, regardless of whether the bridge is eligible for federal aid. Counties can also use these funds to repair bridges owned by public transportation authorities.
Key provisions
- 40% of oil and gas well fee revenue will be deposited into the Marcellus Legacy Fund.
- 25% of the remaining revenue will be distributed to counties for bridge repair and replacement.
- Funds can be used for any county or municipal bridge, regardless of federal aid eligibility.
- Counties can use funds to repair bridges owned by public transportation authorities.
- The Department of Transportation will review and approve bridge repair plans.
- Distribution to counties will be based on population.
- The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania Counties
- Municipalities
- Public Transportation Authorities
- Oil and Gas Industry
- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Notable changes
- Increases the percentage of oil and gas well fees allocated to bridge repair.
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- Pn 1250 Html
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Patrick Stefano
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