Jeff Bingaman: “At the end of title VI, add the following new section: ``SEC. 610. HYDRAULIC FRACTURING. ``Section 1421 of the Safe…”

“At the end of title VI, add the following new section: ``SEC. 610. HYDRAULIC FRACTURING. ``Section 1421 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 300h) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Hydraulic Fracturing for Oil and Gas Production.-- (1) Study of the effects of hydraulic fracturing.-- ``(A) In general.--As soon as practicable, but in no event later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall complete a study of the known and potential effects on underground drinking water sources of hydraulic fracturing, including the effects of hydraulic fracturing on underground drinking water sources on a nationwide basis, and within specific regions, States, or portions of States. ``(B) Consultation.--In planning and conducting the study, the Administrator shall consult with the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Energy, the Ground Water Protection Council, affected States, and, as appropriate, representatives of environmental, industry, academic, scientific, public health, and other relevant organizations.”