North America
November 29, 2012
Fossil Fuels | Oil
Policy Brief
New York DEC Releases Revised Draft Regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released a revised draft of the state’s hydraulic fracturing regulations, yet again extending the rulemaking period by 90 days. Faced with a November 29, 2012 deadline, DEC sought this extension to allow the health panel to complete its review of the proposed shale drilling regulations. DEC’s effort…