Although industry often claims that states are doing a sufficient job regulating the disclosure of the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing, this survey of state regulations shows that only one state has full public disclosure and three other states have mediocre policies.
As natural gas becomes increasingly important to America's energy mix, it's critical that major environmental and safety concerns be addressed through policies and regulations. This Science and Policy Brief adresses the issue and makes recommendations about moving forward with natural gas.
A teleconference was held after the House Natural Resources Committee held hearings on reforms to the nation’s oil and gas program to discuss the growing impacts of hydraulic fracturing, a process used in most natural gas drilling projects.
Listen to the teleconference below.
