Dear Supervisor Kustic:

The League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) submits this letter documenting concerns regarding the lack of rigorous oversight of the practice of hydraulic fracturing. This letter supplements concerns expressed by members of the LWVC at hearings and workshops regarding proposed regulatory approaches to protecting the public and environment from hydraulic fracturing activities. Before entering into a formal rule making process later this year, we hope that you will revise your approach to address these concerns. Also, we may have additional concerns as the Division of Oil, Gas & Geothermal Resources (DOGGR, or Division) provides more details about its proposed strategy for the wise development of oil and natural gas “through sound engineering practices that protect the environment, prevent pollution, and ensure public safety” and using hydraulic fracturing (fracking). Read the letter.

Subject

Concerns Regarding the Lack of Rigorous Oversight of the Practice of Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking)

Sent to

Sent to State Oil & Gas Supervisor Tim Kustic, DOGGR

In response to

DOGGR “discussion draft” of fracking regulations

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