Friday, May 18

Critics cry foul over Ohio frack proposals

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 17 (UPI) -- A measure passed by the Ohio Senate on hydraulic fracturing falls short of what's needed for responsible environmental oversight, an advocacy group said.

Ohio lawmakers, in bipartisan fashion, passed new regulations on shale drilling. They call on the oil and natural gas industry to disclose the origin, rate and volume of water used for drilling in the state's rich shale deposits. It mandates the disclosure of chemicals that could come in contact with drinking water sources. It doesn't require a specific ingredient mix, however.

"Ohio has a great opportunity to be leader in our country by crafting a comprehensive energy policy with the goal of making energy more affordable and Ohio more energy independent," said Ohio Gov. John Kasich.

UPI.com

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