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Bill111th CongressFiled Jun 9, 2009Environmental Protection
S. 1215

Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 9, 2009)

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.

What just happenedJun 9, 2009

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

Who’s behind it

Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA](D-PA)Sponsor
9 cosponsors
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Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act — Informed