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Texas Becomes First State to Ban Fracking Bans
2015-06-18 01:07:48| Oil & Gas - Topix.net
On May 18, 2015, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 40 into law, putting restrictions on the ability of municipalities to regulate the oil and gas industry in their jurisdictions. Because the bill passed both the Texas House and Senate with more than a two-thirds majority, it went into effect immediately.
Taxes On Fracking Being Examined By Ohio Lawmakers
2015-06-17 04:24:09| Oil & Gas - Topix.net
Raising taxes on drilling across Ohio has created a divide within the legislature. Now, lawmakers are pledging to put aside differences and create a cohesive policy by October 1. They say that deadline is real, not political showboating.
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Fracking bid 'should be approved'
2015-06-15 12:45:17| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Fracking should be allowed at one of two sites on the Fylde coast in Lancashire, a report recommends.
Another earthquake in Fox Creek raises concerns over hydraulic fracking
2015-06-14 23:19:41| Oil & Gas - Topix.net
The small oil and gas town has had tremors in the past, including one the same size in January that caused minor damage. There's still no word on the cause of Saturday's quake, but officials have blamed previous tremors on hydraulic fracking in the oil and gas industry.
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U.S. fracking rules to face early legal test
2015-06-11 22:39:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Energy industry groups and states that oppose new U.S. rules for hydraulic fracturing on public lands are headed to court this month to try to block the regulations a day before they are to take effect. Foes of the regulations will go before a federal judge on June 23 to seek a preliminary injunction. The Interior Department rules, slated to take effect on June 24, would require companies to provide data on chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and to take steps to prevent leakage...
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