Natural resources: gas and oil; fee for monitoring, administration, and enforcement; increase. Amends sec. 61524 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.61524).
Impact
The implementation of SB0220 is set to significantly impact state laws surrounding environmental monitoring and resource management. By adjusting the fee based on production values and fund balance assessments, the bill seeks to enhance the financial resources available for monitoring and environmental enforcement. This could lead to more rigorous oversight of oil and gas operations in the state, thereby potentially improving environmental safeguards and compliance with existing regulations.
Summary
Senate Bill 220 (SB0220) proposes amendments to the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, specifically targeting the fee structure related to the production of oil and gas within the state. The bill aims to increase the fee imposed on oil and gas producers, allowing it to be based on the gross cash market value. The proposal envisions a fee not exceeding 2%, depending on stable fund balance criteria and overall assessments made by state departments as part of annual fiscal evaluations.
Contention
While supporters of SB0220 argue that the revised fee structure will bolster environmental protection efforts and provide necessary resources for regulatory enforcement, opponents have raised concerns regarding the possible economic implications for oil and gas producers. Some fear that an increase in production fees might deter investment in these sectors, leading to adverse economic consequences. There are also discussions about whether the proposed fee adjustments adequately consider the fluctuating nature of market values and their consequences on local industry.
Environmental protection: other; general amendments to fees in the natural resources and environmental protection act; modify. Amends secs. 3122, 4112, 5522, 11525a, 17303, 17317, 80130, 80315, 81114 & 82156 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.3122 et seq.).
Natural resources: mining; regulations for mining of sand and gravel operations; modify. Amends sec. 9115 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.9115) & adds pt. 639. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4526'23, HB 4527'23
Natural resources: mining; regulations for mining of sand and gravel operations; modify. Amends sec. 9115 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.9115) & adds pt. 639. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6111'24, HB 6109'24
Establishing the Lifeline Scholarship Program and the Lifeline Scholarship Fund; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the State Treasury and Auditor General.
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