Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act

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Bill Number

S 1215

Introduced

Jun 9, 2009

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6382)

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Business records Environmental Protection Government information and archives Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Oil and gas Water quality Water use and supply

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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.

Actions

Jun 9, 2009

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6382)
Jun 9, 2009

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6380-6381)
Jun 9, 2009

Introduced in Senate

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