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DE SCR31
Concurrent Resolution
Status
7/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Catherine Cloutier
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AI Summary
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Requests monitoring of natural gas delivered to Delaware consumers for radioactive constituents, with results reported to the Department of Health and Social Services and the General Assembly
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Establishes a coalition of natural gas distributors, community groups, health advocates, and DHSS to determine a maximum safety threshold for radioactivity in delivered natural gas
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Coalition tasked with developing a strategy to address increased radioactivity in delivered gas if detected
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Notes that Marcellus shale wells contain radon levels 6-7 times higher than wells currently supplying Delaware, with new pipelines expected to bring this gas to state consumers
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Requires the coalition's report and initial monitoring results to be presented to the General Assembly and DHSS by January 31, 2014
Legislative Description
Requesting That Natural Gas Be Monitored For Radioactive Constituents And Reported To The Department Of Health And Social Services And Establishing A Coalition To Determine A Maximum Safety Threshold For Radon In Delivered Natural Gas.
Last Action
Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
7/9/2013