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Tom Carper: “Using diesel fluids for hydraulic fracturing in shale is subject to the Safe Drinking Water Act. It would be required to…”

On the recordApril 11, 2011
Using diesel fluids for hydraulic fracturing in shale is subject to the Safe Drinking Water Act. It would be required to get a permit.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Diesel use in hydraulic fracturing requires a permit under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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