Governor John R. Kasich signed into law yesterday Sub. S.B. 315, making substantial revisions to Ohio's oil and gas exploration and midstream programs (e.g., new frac fluid disclosure requirements, water sourcing disclosures, pipeline safety obligations). "Gov. John Kasich came to Akron on Monday to sign Senate Bill 315, sweeping energy legislation that includes tough rules on drilling for natural gas and oil in Ohio." (Akron Beacon Journal article.) You can find a copy of the legislation here.
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