Developed by the IOGCC, this easy-to-understand fact sheet provides a brief overview of the history surrounding the legislation and regulation of hydraulic fracturing. Topics covered include the Safe Drinking Water Act (SWDA), Underground Injection Control (UIC), Regulation of Hydraulic Fracturing, and Congressional Actions.
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August 20, 2010 (Forbes Blogs) By Dr. Michael Economides After postponing a hydraulic fracturing (aka “fracking”) hearing slated for upstate New York last week, EPA is planning a new event which reports suggest could turn into a full two-day spectacle sometime in September. T
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Learn MoreJuly 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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