1996-05-06                     House Journal                      Page 4447
HB 394                                                                       
A message dated May 6, 1996, was read stating the Senate has passed            
CSHB 394(FIN) am with the following amendment and it is                        
transmitted for consideration:                                                 
                                                                               
SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 394(RES)                                  
An Act authorizing shallow natural gas leasing from sources                   
within 3,000 feet of the surface; relating to regulation of natural            
gas exploration facilities for purposes of preparation of discharge            
prevention and contingency plans and compliance with financial                 
responsibility requirements; addressing the relationship between               
shallow natural gas and other natural resources; and adding, in the            
exemption from obtaining a waste disposal permit for disposal of               
waste produced from drilling, a reference to shallow natural gas.              
                                                                               
CSHB 394(FIN) am is under Unfinished Business.