by lil

Jan 25, 2017

House legislators voted 82-11 in favor of House Bill 1151, which would no longer require companies to report spills of crude oil, produced water or natural gas that are contained to a well site or production location and are less than 10 barrels, or 420 gallons.

"It will make government more efficient by focusing resources on spills that pose a threat to health, safety and the environment," said Rep. Dick Anderson, R-Willow City, noting that the bill does not change the requirement to clean up all spills.