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Introduced
02/08/2016
02/08/2016
In Committee
02/08/2016
02/08/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes a permanent moratorium on the practice of hydraulic fracturing in the State for the purpose of natural gas exploration or production. The bill defines "hydraulic fracturing" as the drilling technique of expanding existing fractures or creating new fractures in rock by injecting water and chemicals, sand, or other substances under pressure into or underneath the surface of the rock for the purpose of well drilling or natural gas exploration. It includes "fracking," "hydrofracking," "hydrofracturing," and other colloquial terms for this drilling technique.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a permanent moratorium on the practice of hydraulic fracturing, also known as "fracking," "hydrofracking," or "hydrofracturing," in the State of New Jersey for the purpose of natural gas exploration or production. Hydraulic fracturing is a drilling technique that involves injecting water, chemicals, sand, or other substances under pressure into or underneath the surface of rock to create or expand fractures for well drilling and natural gas exploration and production. The bill cites concerns about the use of contaminating chemicals and the risk of uncontrolled releases of contaminated water and natural gas from hydraulic fracturing sites as the reasons for the moratorium.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (on 02/08/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A3000/2625_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A3000/2625_I1.PDF |
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