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NJ A575

NJ A575
Prohibits treatment, discharge, disposal, or storage of wastewater, wastewater solids, sludge, drill cuttings or other byproducts from natural gas exploration or production using hydraulic fracturing.*


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Introduced
01/10/2012
In Committee
06/14/2012
Crossed Over
06/21/2012
Passed
06/25/2012
Dead
Vetoed
09/24/2012

Introduced Session

2012-2013 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibits treatment, discharge, disposal, or storage of wastewater, wastewater solids, sludge, drill cuttings or other byproducts from natural gas exploration or production using hydraulic fracturing.*

AI Summary

This bill, in its current form, proposes to prohibit the treatment, discharge, disposal, or storage of any wastewater, wastewater solids, sludge, drill cuttings, or other byproducts generated from natural gas exploration or production activities that utilize hydraulic fracturing, a process commonly known as "fracking" which involves injecting high-pressure fluid into rock formations to release oil and gas.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (27)

Last Action

Absolute Veto, Received in the Assembly (on 09/24/2012)

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