February 23, 2010 (Editorial, NewsOK) U.S. Reps. Henry Waxman, D-Calif, and Edward Markey, D-Mass., are investigating fracturing for its alleged environmental effects. Both support greater use of energy other than imported oil; both realize the environmental benefits of natural gas relative to coal. Yet they seem to have bought into the fear-mongering extant over fracturing.
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Natural Gas Company's Disclosure Decision Could Change Fracking Debate
July 15, 2010 (New York Times) A Texas natural gas producer's decision to voluntarily disclose the chemicals it injects into the ground could prompt other drillers to do the same, and pave the way for regulators to require such disclosure.
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Wyoming approves 'fracking' disclosure rules
June 8, 2010 (Associated Press) CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A state agency that oversees oil and gas development voted Tuesday to require energy companies to disclose what chemicals they're pumping underground to improve the flow of oil and gas into well bores.
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Gov. Hoeven tells EPA that N.D. can handle fracturing
May 16, 2010 (Bismarck Tribune) Gov. John Hoeven has had a series of meetings with Environmental Protection Agency leaders as the agency moves forward with a process that could end in its regulation of an oil drilling process known as fracturing.
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IOGCC Ready to Play Leadership Role in EPA Hydraulic Fracturing Study
April 2010 (IOGCC) On behalf of the nation’s 38 oil and natural gas producing states, the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) stepped forward to lead as one of the most prominent stakeholders in the hydraulic fracturing study.
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