Environmental

Senators Wyden, Markey Press Administration to Ensure Public Safety in Fracking Rule

Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2014. U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Ed Markey, D- Mass., and 10 other senators yesterday pressed for greater transparency and strong safety standards while the administration considers a new rule for hydraulic fracturing methods on public lands, in a letter to the Office of Management and Budget today.

The senators called for public disclosure of all chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing, “strong and consistent” standards for the construction and maintenance of hydraulic…

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