Denton, Texas Voters Approve Fracking Ban
Yesterday, Denton voters approved a ban on fracking within city limits by a margin of 59% to 41%. In the case of a ban, mineral rights holders announced that they were prepared to challenge the measure...
View ArticleNovember 2014 Fracking Report
New this month: With Pennsylvania governor-elect Democrat Tom Wolf heading for Harrisburg in January, industry anticipates he will act on a campaign pledge to pursue a 5 percent severance tax on...
View ArticleMD Gov. to Introduce Fracking Regulations
Outgoing Democratic Governor Martin O’Malley announced that natural gas fracking will move forward in Maryland, but only under a set of strict regulations that he is set to propose next month. From The...
View ArticleDecember 2014 Fracking Report
New this month: Colorado: State officials have notified the federal Fish & Wildlife Service of Colorado’s intent to sue the agency over its decision to list the Gunnison sage-grouse as a...
View ArticleDenton Ordinance Could Violate State Law
Proposed amendments to the natural gas drilling ordinance in Denton could conflict with state laws governing oil and gas permitting. According to Energy In Depth, the amendments may change the terms of...
View ArticleFracking Regs Clear NC Rules Review Commission
New fracking regulations written by the North Carolina Mining and Energy Commission passed through the Rules Review Commission on December 17, despite concerns from commission staff that three of the...
View ArticleHelis Moves Forward on St. Tammany Project
Last week, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources issued a permit to Helis Oil & Gas to move forward on much-debated plans for a fracked well in the St. Tammany Parish. For the next step, Helis...
View ArticleLingonier, PA Introduces Draft Fracking Zoning Ordinance
Residents of Lingonier, Pennsylvania spoke out against a draft zoning ordinance that would allow fracking to take place in the town’s agricultural zones. The ordinance and zoning map are under review...
View ArticleCuomo Approves NY Fracking Ban
Following the release of a long-awaited study on the public health impacts of hydraulic fracturing in New York State, Governor Cuomo announced on December 17 that he would move to formally ban...
View ArticleJanuary 2015 Fracking Report
New this month: California: State regulators issued a draft environmental impact report that finds well stimulation in the state can be done with “less-than-significant” impact if mitigation measures...
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