FRAC Act—Congress Introduces Twin Bills to Control Drilling and Protect Drinking Water
June 10: This post has been corrected.
In a widely expected move that is sure to draw the ire of the oil and gas industry, Democratic members of Congress today introduced twin bills to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act and give the Environmental Protection Agency authority over the controversial drilling process called hydraulic fracturing.
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Update 6/9: Congress Introduces Twin Bills to Control Drilling and Protect Drinking Water
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