Regulating Hydraulic Fracturing for a Safer, More Renewable Future

Oftentimes produced water from hydraulic fracturing in the Marcellus Shale region is not treated and disposed of properly because drilling companies are taking advantage of loose regulations. Hydraulic fracturing is exempt from many federal regulations, including the Federal Safe Water Drinking Act,...

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Published in:	Digital WPI
Main Authors:	Brendan Casey, Annie McDonald-Schwartz, Julia Pershken, Derek Porter, Tara Sharp
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	2013
Subjects:	Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics Energy Law and Policy Regulation and Compliance Studies hydraulic fracturing produced water wastewater disposal Marcellus Shale state environmental regulation Safe Drinking Water Act Wyoming Utah Texas renewable energy natural gas development
Online Access:	https://digitalcommons.wpi.edu/gps-posters/279
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