S. 2248 (112th): Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act

Introduced:
Mar 28, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. James “Jim” Inhofe [R-OK]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

H.R. 4322 (same title)
Referred to Committee — Mar 29, 2012

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 28, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 28, 2012
Referred to Committee Mar 28, 2012
Cosponsors
9 cosponsors (9R) (show)
Committees

Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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Full Title

A bill to clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State.

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Last updated Mar 28, 2012.
5 pages

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3/28/2012--Introduced.
Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act - Grants any state sole authority to promulgate or enforce any regulation, guidance, or permit requirement with regard to the underground injection of fluids or propping agents pursuant to the hydraulic fracturing process, or any component of such process, relating to oil, gas, or geothermal production activities on or under land within the boundaries of that state.
Makes the underground injection of fluids or propping agents pursuant to such process, or any components of such process, relating to oil, gas, or geothermal production activities on federal land subject to the law of the state in which that land is located.

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