Claiming that it will harm its economy and set a bad national policy, Utah filed a lawsuit in federal court at the end of April seeking to block an order by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar that created a “wild lands” designation on public lands. Salazar’s order (3310) was issued in late December.
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The Texas Senate passed a bill that would create the Texas Energy Policy Committee, which would advise lawmakers on energy-related issues. The measure was introduced by Sen. Troy Fraser (R-Horseshoe Bay). It also would require the Railroad Commission of Texas to study the state’s coal and natural gas reserves and advise on their best use for power generation. The 12-member committee would include the chairs of five state agencies, two senators, two House members, two academic members and an appointed director. The measure is now to be considered by the House.
April 21, 2011
Arkansas Panel Urges Tighter Shale Laws
The Arkansas Public Policy Panel (APPP) issued a report last week urging state lawmakers to strengthen regulation of oil and gas development in the Fayetteville Shale and encouraged them to use moratoria as needed.
March 21, 2011
Panel Calls For Tighter Shale Laws in Arkansas
The Arkansas Public Policy Panel (APPP) issued a report Wednesday urging state lawmakers to strengthen regulation of oil and gas development in the Fayetteville Shale and encouraged them to use moratoria as needed.
March 18, 2011
Mackenzie Gas Project Gets OK, But Clock Is Ticking
Canada’s National Energy Board (NEB) has granted the Mackenzie Gas Project (MGP) consortium five years to negotiate favorable financial and policy terms with the federal government for its C$16.2 billion (US$16 billion) arctic production and pipeline scheme.
March 14, 2011
AR Report Lists Gas Drilling Risks, Recommendations
The Arkansas Public Policy Panel (APPP) released a report last week outlining what it perceives are the potential risks over natural gas development in the Fayetteville Shale play, and listing recommendations to minimize those risks.
February 24, 2011
House Lawmakers, Director Put Focus on Hydrofracking
The Gasland documentary film continues to dog the footsteps of the natural gas industry (see Shale Daily, Feb. 16). The film’s director Josh Fox and actor-turned-activist Mark Ruffalo flanked Reps. Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), Rep Jared Polis (D-CO) and Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ) Thursday as they announced plans to reintroduce legislation to regulate the practice of hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracking) at the federal level.
February 18, 2011
Texas Regulators, Industry Question Diesel Fuel Fracking Rules
Language included in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT) relating to the use of diesel fuel in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) “is extremely unclear and is open to interpretation,” making it unclear if the use of diesel fuel in fracking operations would be a violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), according to a Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) spokesman.
February 7, 2011
Texas Regulators, Industry Question EPA Diesel Fuel Fracking Rules
Language included in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT) relating to the use of diesel fuel in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) “is extremely unclear and is open to interpretation,” making it unclear if the use of diesel fuel in fracking operations would be a violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), according to a Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) spokesman.
February 4, 2011
Mackenzie Gas Project Gets OK, But Clock Is Ticking
Canada’s National Energy Board (NEB) has granted the Mackenzie Gas Project (MGP) consortium five years to negotiate favorable financial and policy terms with the federal government for its C$16.2 billion (US$16 billion) arctic production and pipeline scheme.
December 20, 2010
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