Bill > S519

This bill aims to regulate hydraulic fracturing, a technique used for extracting natural gas. The key provisions of the bill are: 1) It defines "hydraulic fracturing" as a stimulation technique that involves pumping hydraulic fracturing fluid, possibly with a proppant, into a shale formation to create fractures and increase permeability and productivity. 2) It defines "Class II injection wells" as wells used to inject fluids brought to the surface in connection with oil or natural gas production, for enhanced oil or gas recovery, or for hydrocarbon storage. 3) It defines "toxic chemicals" broadly, including chemicals deemed reportable under the Toxic Release Inventory program, chemicals known to cause adverse health or environmental effects, and other persistent, bioaccumulative, carcinogenic, or toxic chemicals. 4) It prohibits the construction, installation, operation, or maintenance of Class II injection wells in connection with hydraulic fracturing. 5) It prohibits the use of toxic chemicals in connection with the extraction of natural gas.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S519