A 5164 New York Assembly · 2017 Regular Session

Imposes a moratorium on high-volume hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling for natural gas until every aquifer in the state is mapped and classified

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Imposes a moratorium on high-volume hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling for natural gas until every aquifer in the state is mapped and classified by the United States Geological Survey and/or the New York State Geological Survey, and the department of environmental conservation has adopted regulations to protect such aquifers.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Feb 2017

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Introduced Feb 6, 2017 Last action Jan 3, 2018

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Jan 3, 2018

Assembly · Referred to committee

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Feb 6, 2017

Assembly · Referred to committee

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

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