Alan Lowenthal actually said...

"we believe that FracFocus, which the BLM is considering for use as the primary tool for public disclosure on fracturing operations on public lands, is seriously flawed."

"I do not think that hydraulic fracturing is inherently bad. However, that being said, we need to be writing rules to make sure that it is done right."

"Our letter supports recent research and recommendations by the Department of Energy's task force that was specifically tasked to review FracFocus."

"the rule doesn't do much at all, it simply requires companies to do what they are already doing under State regulations."