SB2231 amends Tennessee's oil and gas production regulations, including permit requirements, bonding, and reclamation standards.
SB2231 amends Tennessee's oil and gas production regulations, requiring operators to obtain permits before conducting surface disturbances. It mandates that operators post bonds to secure compliance with reclamation requirements and environmental protections. The bill also establishes procedures for assessing civil penalties and conducting hearings for contested cases. Additionally, it modifies the definition of "crude petroleum" to "oil" and adjusts the distance requirement for well sites near streams. The act takes effect upon becoming law.
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