June 2014 Fracking Report
The HBW Resources Fracking Report summarizes federal and state public policy which could impact the use of hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas development. HBW Resources Fracking Report – June 2014...
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Highlights from the July 2014 HBW Resources Fracking Report: New York: The state’s highest court has ruled that cities and municipalities can enact bans and ordinances, adding fuel to the national...
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New this month: the battle over oil and gas regulation in Colorado comes to an end….for now, the Denton, Texas City Council rejects a citywide ban on fracking, Maryland moves forward with LNG exports,...
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New this month: Four California counties are set to vote on ballot measures relating to fracking bans in November. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper announces the members of his Blue Ribbon fracking...
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New this month: The California Department of Conservation has issued a revised draft of its new unconventional development regulations for public review. Colorado John Hickenlooper’s oil & gas task...
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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...
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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...
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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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California: Anti-fracking activists held what they billed to be the largest anti-fracking rally in U.S. history in Oakland last month. Organizers are seeking to increase pressure on Governor Brown to...
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California: San Benito County is now facing a lawsuit for its voter-approved ban on fracking and other stimulation practices. A drilling company has charged that only the state can regulate fracking –...
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New this month: California: Drilling company Citadel has dropped its suit against San Benito County over its voter-approved ban on fracking and other stimulation practices. However, the issue at the...
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New this month: California: A group of local leaders have called upon Governor Jerry Brown to pause fracking operations within the state in an effort to curb historic drought conditions. Brown...
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New this month: California: Environmentalist groups continue to push for Governor Jerry Brown to support a state-wide ban on fracking. Meanwhile, Earthjustice, the Center for Biological Diversity and...
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New this month: California: The CA Coastal Commission is considering increasing the permitting requirements for fracking in Long Beach. Governor Jerry Brown is taking steps to address the future of...
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New this month: California: A proposed law in California could require warning labels for produce watered with recycled fracking wastewater despite a recent study that did not find “strong evidence of...
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New this month: Colorado: The Colorado Supreme Court will hear cases challenging local fracking restrictions in Longmont and Fort Collins. Florida: Several bills have been filed in the Florida state...
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New this month: California: Farmers and environmental groups are suing Kern County over its new expedited oil and gas permit approval process. Colorado: Activist group proposes 11 ballot measures to...
View ArticleJanuary 2016 Fracking Report
New this month: California: Regulators Impose Moratorium on Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Colorado: Colorado Regulators Approve Local Control Rules Florida: Local Governments Continue to Oppose Fracking in...
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New this month: California: Committee Approves Moratorium on Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Colorado: Activists Drop More Proposed Ballot Measures, Leaving Three for Petition Drive Florida: Florida Senate...
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New this month: California: Carson City Considers Fracking Ban Colorado: Adams County Votes to End Permit Moratorium Florida: More Counties Vote in Support of Fracking Bans Pennsylvania: New Budget...
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