Hydraulic Fracturing and Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Issues
Description:
This report reviews past and proposed treatment of hydraulic fracturing under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the principal federal statute for regulating the underground injection of fluids to protect groundwater sources of drinking water. It reviews current SDWA provisions for regulating underground injection activities, and discusses some possible implications of the enactment of legislation authorizing EPA to regulate hydraulic fracturing (beyond diesel) under this statute.
Date:
January 10, 2013
Creator:
Tiemann, Mary & Vann, Adam
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