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NY A11443
Bill
Status
6/14/2010
Primary Sponsor
Karim Camara
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AI Summary
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Establishes a suspension on issuance of new permits for wells using hydraulic fracturing to extract natural gas or oil in low permeability reservoirs, including Marcellus and Utica shale formations
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Suspension intended to allow the state time to review and analyze hydraulic fracturing's effects on water and air quality, environmental safety, and public health
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Defines "hydraulic fracturing" as the fracturing of rock by fluid for stimulating natural gas or oil extraction
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Exempts permits issued before the act's effective date that utilize hydraulic fracturing and are subject to renewal
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Takes effect immediately and expires on May 15, 2011, upon which the act is repealed
Legislative Description
Suspends hydraulic fracturing for the extraction of natural gas or oil until May 15, 2011; suspends the issuance of new permits for such drilling.
Last Action
substituted by s8129b
11/29/2010