An Act providing for the establishment of response teams relating to certain well operations and for powers and duties of the Secretary of Labor and Industry.

HB 42, the Well Operation Response Team Act, requires oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania to establish certified response teams for wells during exploration, drilling, and production phases. These teams must include trained members familiar with well operations, available within one hour of an emergency, and undergo annual first aid/CPR training and site-specific drills. Operators must report team details annually to the Department of Labor and Industry, provide emergency communication technology, and train local first responders on well hazards. The bill directly affects operators of active onshore oil/gas wells (excluding plugged/abandoned wells) and mandates specific response protocols to enhance emergency preparedness.