H.R.2766 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009

To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009 as introduced.

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Diana DeGette

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Official Summary

6/9/2009--Introduced.Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009 - 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
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6/9/2009--Introduced.Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009 - 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.

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Organizations Supporting H.R.2766

  • Natural Resources Defense Council
  • National Wildlife Federation
  • Front Range Environmental Resource Coalition
  • Earthjustice
  • American Rivers
  • Center for Food Safety
  • ...and 10 more. See all.

Organizations Opposing H.R.2766

  • Industrial Minerals Association of North America
  • United States Chamber of Commerce
  • Independent Petroleum Association of America
  • Energy in Depth
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