The IOGCC Shale Gas Directors Task Force – comprised of the regulating officials in seventeen shale gas producing states – was formed and held its first meeting in February 2009. Directors identified challenges and opportunities facing shale gas states and discussed possible projects for development.  Directors share appropriate operating procedures, discuss current and future subprojects for development, and continue working on planned activities. The Task Force determined that the most effective approach to stimulate Basin development would be a “clearinghouse” of regulatory information for Shale Gas states.

The Task Force is currently developing the Shale Gas page for Groundwork. Planned content includes regulatory fact sheets on the topics of water management and water disposal, infrastructure, and hydraulic fracturing.

An integral component of shale gas development is the process of hydraulic fracturing. Recognizing the importance of helping U.S. citizens, policy-makers, and lawmakers to understand the importance of shale gas to our economy and energy security, as well as the safeguards in place to prevent damage from shale gas exploration and production, the Task Force provides input and guidance into the development of material for the Groundwork hydraulic fracturing site.