Ohio HB853 regulates natural gas fuel cell facilities, requiring site plans, decommissioning plans, and performance bonds.

Ohio HB853 mandates that owners or operators of natural gas fuel cell facilities provide site plans and technology information to local fire departments for safety planning. It requires a decommissioning plan for facilities not certified by the power siting board, prepared by a registered professional engineer. The plan must include a list of decommissioning parties, a schedule, and a cost estimate. The bill also requires a performance bond, updated every five years, to ensure funds are available for decommissioning.

Ohio HB853 regulates natural gas fuel cell facilities, requiring site plans, decommissioning plans, and performance bonds.

Ohio HB853 mandates that owners or operators of natural gas fuel cell facilities provide site plans and technology information to local fire departments for safety planning. It requires a decommissioning plan for facilities not certified by the power siting board, prepared by a registered professional engineer. The plan must include a list of decommissioning parties, a schedule, and a cost estimate. The bill also requires a performance bond, updated every five years, to ensure funds are available for decommissioning.