Bill No.: HB0263                  Drafter:  MRW

LSO No.:  07LSO-0539              Effective Date:  2/15/2007

Enrolled Act No.:  HEA0026

Chapter No.:       27

Prime Sponsor:     Representative Mercer

Catch Title:       Oil and gas conservation commission-rules.

Subject:  Oil and gas commission rulemaking authority.

Summary/Major Elements:

• Expands rulemaking authority of the oil and gas conservation commission, by authorizing rules:

• Requiring underground electrical conductors outside of facilities to comply with the national electric code;

• Requiring operators to install and maintain electrical equipment located in and around oil and gas wells to comply with the national electric code.