Legislation

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Legislation & Politics

Explore FracTracker’s articles and maps about oil and gas legislation and regulation.

Mapping Energy Systems Impacted by the Russia-Ukraine War

April 20, 2022

This story map explores how the West's failure to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is funding Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Permitting Aggregate Mines in Michigan Poses Very Serious Consequences

March 30, 2022

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Varying across municipalities, mine permitting in Michigan can bring very serious consequences. This is the second of a two-part series.

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Permitting Aggregate Mines under Michigan’s Zoning Enabling Act

January 24, 2022

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This guest article outlines the role of local government in determining Michigan's frac sand permitting and explores how decisions can vary.

Fracking Wastewater Concerns Resurface on Pennsylvania Roads as the DEP Undergoes an Evaluation of Coproduct Determinations

November 10, 2021

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Though a 2018 legal win resulted in a statewide ban on the practice, unauthorized brine spreading in PA continues. Guest post by Fair Shake.

Oil and gas companies use a lot of water to extract oil in drought-stricken California

November 9, 2021

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FracTracker details the disproportionate amounts of water used by the oil and gas industry in CA and recommends that Gov. Newsom take action.

Chickahominy Pipeline project tries to exploit an apparent regulatory loophole

November 1, 2021

Local communities are skeptical of the Chickahominy Pipeline company, which plans to build a supply line through five Virginia counties. With no track record and very little experience in pipeline construction, the company's capacity to take on this project is questionable.