US legislators continue to seek hydraulic fracturing compromise

In the House, Reps. Maurice Hinchey (D-New York) and Michael Arcuri (D-New York) succeeded in attaching a provision to oil spill legislation that would end an exemption under the Clean Water Act and require producers to obtain permits for their drilling sites. The bill passed the House Jul. 30.

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Published inNatural Gas Week Vol. 26; no. 34; p. 6
Main Author O'Neil, Lauren
Format Journal Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Energy Intelligence Group 23.08.2010
Subjects
Clean Water Act-US
Disclosure
Environmental law
Environmental protection
Federal regulation
Hydraulic fracturing
Legislation
Oil spills
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Summary:In the House, Reps. Maurice Hinchey (D-New York) and Michael Arcuri (D-New York) succeeded in attaching a provision to oil spill legislation that would end an exemption under the Clean Water Act and require producers to obtain permits for their drilling sites. The bill passed the House Jul. 30.
ISSN:8756-3037