Deborah Ross on Energy & Oil

Voted NO on horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracking

Highlights:
• Authorizes horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing
• Defines "hydraulic fracturing treatment" as any stage of the treatment of a well by the application of hydraulic fracturing fluid under pressure that is expressly designed to initiate or propagate fractures in a target geological formation to enhance production of oil and gas
• Requires a permit from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources prior to using hydraulic fracturing
• Establishes a maximum fine of $25,000 per day for every day an individual continues to knowingly violate the provisions of this bill, including the use of hydraulic fracturing without a permit
• Establishes the North Carolina Mining and Energy Commission to establish rules and regulation for the development of oil, gas, and mining resources, including regulating the process of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing.

Pro-renewable energy, according to PVS survey.

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