2024 Senate Bill 966

Environmental protection: air pollution; methane from oil or gas wells; require control or capture of.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 61506e.

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The bill mandates a 95% reduction in fugitive methane and VOC emissions from oil and gas wells, outlines compliance methods and penalties, and requires the establishment of detailed implementation rules within 180 days.

Introduced in the Senate

July 30, 2024

Introduced by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-15) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Erika Geiss (D-1) and Sue Shink (D-14)

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment