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NJ S253

NJ S253
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
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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 also known as fracking, which involves injecting water, sand, and chemicals into the ground to release natural gas.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Substituted by A575 (1R) (on 06/25/2012)

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