California seeks strict limits on new oil drilling near communities By Reuters – Investing.com

California seeks strict limits on new oil drilling near communities By Reuters – Investing.com

(Reuters) - California on Thursday unveiled a plan to ban new permitting of oil wells within 3,200 feet (975 meters) of homes, schools and hospitals.

The proposed rule was published by the California Department of Conservation's Geologic Energy Management Division, the state agency that regulates oil and gas operations.