Tighter Restrictions on Hydraulic Fracturing
By: Mycah Glover
Updated: May 4, 2012
U.S. - The Obama administration has tightened rules on hydraulic fracturing, asking for the disclosure of chemicals for jobs done on federal and American Indian lands.
CNNMoney reports the new rules will also require additional testing of oil and gas well construction and require the industry to have a management plan for the water used in the process.
The Interior Department issued a statement saying, "This proposed rule will strengthen the requirements for hydraulic fracturing performed on federal and Indian lands in order to build public confidence and protect the health of American communities, while ensuring continued access to the important resources that make up our energy economy."
