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HB 394                                                                       
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 394(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE                                 
FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled:                                                   
                                                                               
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.                                              

1996-04-18                     Senate Journal                      Page 3357
HB 394                                                                       
was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance              
Committees.