Bill > S467

This bill aims to regulate the practice of hydraulic fracturing, a technique used for extracting natural gas. The key provisions include: 1) Defining "hydraulic fracturing" as the pumping of hydraulic fracturing fluid, possibly with a proppant, into a shale formation to create fractures and increase permeability and productivity. 2) Defining "Class II injection wells" as wells used to inject fluids brought to the surface in connection with oil or natural gas production, for enhanced recovery of oil or natural gas, or for storage of liquid hydrocarbons. 3) Prohibiting the construction, installation, operation, or maintenance of Class II injection wells in connection with hydraulic fracturing. 4) Prohibiting the use of "toxic chemicals" in connection with the extraction of natural gas. "Toxic chemicals" are defined to include a broad range of substances known to be harmful to human health and the environment. The bill seeks to address environmental and public health concerns related to hydraulic fracturing practices and the use of potentially hazardous chemicals in the natural gas extraction process.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S467