SB 141 Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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

SB 141 requires oil and gas well operators in Michigan to reduce fugitive methane and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions by at least 95% through methods like capturing gas for sale, on-site fuel use, or reinjection. It directly affects operators of oil/gas wells (excluding simple wellheads), with specific exemptions for wells exceeding 40 tons/year of emissions if technical infeasibility is certified by an engineer. The bill mandates operators to implement capture systems, report compliance, and maintain equipment, with enforcement including $100,000 fines or permit revocation for violations (excluding prompt repairs of malfunctions). Rules to implement these requirements must be finalized within 180 days of the bill’s effective date.
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Introduced Mar 12, 2025 Last action Mar 12, 2025
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Mar 12, 2025
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Mar 12, 2025
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
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