1996-05-04                     Senate Journal                      Page 3915
HB 394                                                                       
The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.                           
394(FIN) am 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.           
Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senator Pearce.  Signing           
under other recommendations: Senators Duncan, Salo.                            
                                                                               
The bill is on today's calendar.