SAB Review of the EPA's draft Assessment of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing for Oil and Gas on Drinking Water Resources

<> SAB Review of the EPA's draft Assessment of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing for Oil and Gas on Drinking Water Resources - The Science Advisory Board (SAB) was asked to comment on various aspects of the EPA's draft Assessment Report, including the descriptions of hydraulic fracturing activities and relationship to drinking water resources, the individual stages in the hydraulic fracturing water cycle (HFWC), and the identification and hazard evaluation of hydraulic fracturing chemicals -- SAB identified several areas of the draft Assessment Report that can be improved. Background, documents & meetings The U.S. EPA Called Fracking Safe. Now Its Scientists Disagree

 

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