SF0023

Official summary

Summary for LSO115 Bill No.: SF0023 Effective : 7/1/2015 LSO No.: 15LSO-0244 Enrolled Act No.: SEA 16 Chapter No.: 39 Prime Sponsor: Joint Minerals, Business & Economic Development Interim Committee Catch Title: Enhanced oil recovery commission amendments. Subject: E nhanced oil recovery commission-name and mission. Summary/Major Elements: Changes the name of the Enhanced and Improved Oil Recovery Commission to the Enhanced Oil Recovery Commission and removes references to any “institute.” Clarifies the mission of the Commission to include work with gas recovery, gas technology and both conventional and unconventional oil and gas rese rvoirs. Previously, the law did not expressly include work with gas- related projects and technology. Specifies the Commission shall work with the School of Energy Resourc es at the University of Wyoming. Specifies that the Commission shall facilitate agreements between the School of Energy Resources and the oil and gas industry through which industry is allowed access to the School’ s expertise and work product while the School gains access to industry data and facilities. Repeals portions of the law guiding the Commission and which would require study into carbon dioxide sources and uses. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.