2010 Senate Bill 1531

Impose new regulations on natural gas “fracking” extraction

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 29, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Liz Brater (D-18)

To impose groundwater discharge permit regulations, fees, permit requirements, etc. on the use of "hydraulic fracturing" to extract natural gas. This new “fracking” technique has more than doubling the amount of known domestic reserves.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs