IL SB2058 | 2011-2012 | 97th General Assembly

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Failed on January 8 2013 - 100% progression
Action: 2013-01-08 - Session Sine Die
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Amends the Drilling Operations Act. Requires the Department of Natural Resource to approve certain well stimulation activities before they are undertaken. Requires the owners and operators of the affected wells to provide the Department with specific information concerning, among other things: the geological names, geological description, and the depth of the formation into which well stimulation fluids are to be injected; each stimulation fluid identified by additive type; the chemical compound name and Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) number for each additive used; and a copy of the contractor's proposed well stimulation program design. Requires the owner or operator to provide a detailed description of the proposed well stimulation design. Prohibits the use of volatile organic compounds, such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene, or any petroleum distillates for the specified types of well stimulation. Requires the owners and operators of the affected wells to provide certain information about the reuse and disposal of well stimulation fluids.

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Title

WELL STIMULATION PERMIT

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2013-01-08SenateSession Sine Die
2011-03-18SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
2011-03-02SenateAssigned to Environment
2011-03-02SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
2011-02-16SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval
2011-02-10SenateReferred to Assignments
2011-02-10SenateFirst Reading
2011-02-10SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Frerichs

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
7655306.5New CodeSee Bill Text

Illinois State Sources


Bill Comments

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