2004 Matanuska-Susitna Borough Ordinance 04-175 Regulating Use of Coal Bed Methane

This ordinance establishes an areawide conditional use permit for coal bed methane exploration and development. An entity that wants to install and operate coal bed methane facilities must have its permit application approved. This ordinance outlines the permit application process and further requirements for an emergency response plan, archeological and historic preservation plan, fish and wildlife mitigation plan, and plans to abide by environmental quality standards. It also features penalties for violating these requirements or constructing unapproved coal bed methane facilities.