Oklahoma SB1509 modifies groundwater use rules by removing the requirement for certain public hearings and authorizing new spacing rules.

Oklahoma SB1509 amends the Oklahoma Water Resources Board's authority to establish well spacing rules for groundwater use. The bill removes the requirement for certain public hearings and authorizes the Board to adopt spacing rules necessary for orderly water withdrawal. The Board must still conduct at least one public hearing in each major basin or subbasin before adopting these rules. The changes take effect on a specified date.

Oklahoma SB1509 modifies groundwater use rules by removing the requirement for certain public hearings and authorizing new spacing rules.

Oklahoma SB1509 amends the Oklahoma Water Resources Board's authority to establish well spacing rules for groundwater use. The bill removes the requirement for certain public hearings and authorizes the Board to adopt spacing rules necessary for orderly water withdrawal. The Board must still conduct at least one public hearing in each major basin or subbasin before adopting these rules. The changes take effect on a specified date.