S. 1215 would amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to repeal a certain exemption for hydraulic fracturing.
Detailed Summary
Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to: (1) repeal the exemption from restrictions on underground injection of fluids near drinking water sources granted to hydraulic fracturing operations under such Act; and (2) require oil and gas companies to disclose the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 6/9/2009: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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