Effective: October 29, 1995
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 162 - 121st General Assembly
(A) Irrespective of any other provision in this chapter, the injection of gas into or storage of gas in a mineable coal seam, whether or not such coal seam is being mined, and the injection of gas into or storage of gas in a coal seam which has been mined, and the appropriation of any coal seam or any interest therein, is prohibited.
(B) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any necessary use of the surface of the earth above a coal mine, or the drilling of a well through a coal mine for use in storing gas in a gas storage reservoir or in producing natural gas or crude oil.
(C) Nothing in this chapter shall apply to the extraction of native natural gas, or the use of natural gas for recycling purposes in connection with the recovery of crude oil, or the primary or secondary recovery of crude oil, or shall prohibit the mining of coal.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources
Chapter 1571 | Underground Storage of Gas
Section 1571.01 | Underground Storage of Gas Definitions.
Section 1571.011 | Chapter Does Not Apply to Chapter 1514 Activities.
Section 1571.012 | Applicants for Position of Gas Storage Well Inspector.
Section 1571.013 | Examinations for Gas Storage Well Inspector.
Section 1571.014 | Appointment of Gas Storage Well Inspector.
Section 1571.02 | Filing of Map by Reservoir Operator.
Section 1571.03 | Excavations and Extensions to Be Shown on Maps - Notices Sent.
Section 1571.04 | Gas Storage Well Inspector to Examine Maps.
Section 1571.05 | Plugging and Reconditioning of Wells Within Reservoir Area.
Section 1571.06 | Accuracy or Correctness of Maps.
Section 1571.07 | Prohibited Acts - Exceptions.
Section 1571.08 | Use of Alternate Methods or Materials - Filing of Objections.
Section 1571.09 | Records and Facilities.
Section 1571.10 | Request for Conference - Request for Hearing by Chief of Division - Procedures.
Section 1571.11 | Rules Governing Administrative Procedures.
Section 1571.14 | Appeals to Director of Natural Resources.
Section 1571.15 | Appeals to Court of Common Pleas.
Section 1571.16 | Filing of Complaint - Hearing - Injunctions.
Section 1571.17 | Appropriation of Private Property.
Section 1571.18 | Gas Storage Well Regulatory Fee.