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House Concurrent Resolution 84 History
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 84
(By Delegates Frederick, Amores and Craig)
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study
the process of granting and denying well work permits for the
drilling of gas wells near active coal mines.
WHEREAS
, Well work permits are required by the code of the
State of West Virginia for any person to commence any well work
within the State of West Virginia.
WHEREAS
, Well work permits to drill and extract gas are
essential to protect the health, welfare and safety of the citizens
of the State of West Virginia.
WHEREAS
, Well work permits protect the rights of businesses
participating in the coal and gas mining industry in the State of
West Virginia.
WHEREAS
, A review and study of the well work permit granting
process will ensure that every interested party's rights throughout
the permitting process are being considered and protected;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the process of granting and denying well work
permits for the drilling of gas wells near active coal mines; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2007, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with the
drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its
recommendation; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this
study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from the legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.
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