The bill amends section 1509.10 and enacts new sections 1509.101 and 1509.102 of the Revised Code, focusing on enhancing the disclosure requirements for chemicals used in oil and gas well operations. It mandates that well owners file detailed information with the division of oil and gas resources management from the start of drilling until completion, including trade names, total amounts of products used, suppliers, and a comprehensive list of intentionally added chemicals with their chemical abstracts service numbers and maximum concentrations. The bill also requires owners to obtain accurate chemical information from drilling companies and report on the use of recycled fluids.

In addition to these new requirements, the bill modifies existing regulations by removing certain provisions related to trade secrets and specifying submission timelines for well completion records. It emphasizes transparency in reporting while ensuring appropriate handling of trade secret information. The chief of the division is tasked with posting material safety data sheets and chemical information online, creating a chemical disclosure database, and implementing a verification process for compliance. The bill also establishes a civil action process for challenging trade secret claims and mandates that any changes to chemical information be reported within thirty days. The existing section 1509.10 is repealed as part of this update.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 1509.10