Prohibits any agency of the State, including the specified entities, from issuing a permit for oil or gas exploration or development activities using horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing treatments. Makes conforming changes and deletions in GS 113-391, GS 113-391.1, GS 113-393, GS 143-214.2, and GS 113-395.
Repeals GS 113-415.1, which invalidated local ordinances regulating oil and gas exploration, development, and production activities.
Applies to any application for a permit for oil and gas exploration and development activities received by any agency of the state on or after that date.
HYDRAULIC FRACTURING/STATEWIDE BAN.
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AN ACT TO BAN THE DANGEROUS, POLLUTING, AND UNNECESSARY PRACTICE OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING THROUGHOUT THE STATE.Intro. by Autry, Morey, Harrison, von Haefen.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Apr 19 2023)
Bill History:
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Tue, 18 Apr 2023 House: Filed
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Wed, 19 Apr 2023 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 19 Apr 2023 House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
H 676
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Bill H 676 (2023-2024)Summary date: Apr 18 2023 - View Summary
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