The Senate Committee on Energy, Industry and Mining met today to discuss one bill, HB 2811.
House Bill 2811 relates to the definition of above ground storage tanks. Tanks of 10,000 gallons or less and not located in the zone of critical concern would be exempt from certain proceedings. The zone of critical concern is 1,000 feet from principle stream. Signage and provisions remain same for those not exempted. Oil tanks in the drilling process still have to follow the current rules as well.
The bill was reported to the full senate with the recommendation that it pass with no discussion in the committee.
There are two bills in subcommittees but once the scheduling conflicts are resolved, the committee intends on discussing them.
