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Report: Enhanced EPA Oversight and Action Can Further Protect Water Resources From the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
15-P-0204
Report Type
Other
Description

Report #15-P-0204, July 16, 2015.

What We Found

Enhanced EPA oversight of the permitting process for diesel fuel use during hydraulic fracturing can further EPA efforts to protect water resources, and establishment of a plan for determining whether to propose a chemical disclosure rule can help address the public’s concerns about hydraulic fracturing chemicals.

Report Materials

Podcast: Report Overview with Khadija Walker MP3: Report Overview with Khadija Walker (mp3)
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