Environmental protection: air pollution; methane from oil or gas wells; require control or capture of. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 61506e.

This bill requires oil and gas well operators in Michigan to reduce fugitive methane and volatile organic compound emissions by at least 95%. To achieve this, operators must capture the gas and either sell it, use it as fuel, reinject it, or flare it, unless they can prove that other methods are technically infeasible or unsafe. The legislation mandates that the state develop specific rules within 180 days to define acceptable control systems, set compliance schedules, and establish inspection and reporting procedures. Non-compliance with these requirements could result in a $100,000 fine and the revocation of the operator's permit, though penalties may be waived if the equipment malfunctioned and was promptly repaired.