Earthworks
March 30, 2012
March 30th, Washington, D.C. — “The Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands (or FRESH) Act, introduced yesterday by Senator Inhofe (R-OK) continues the Senator’s track record of attempting to substitute unfounded trust in the oil and gas industry in the place of fact-based policy.
That’s because the facts on the ground show us that state regulation of hydraulic fracturing is woefully inadequate. Most recently, analysis of Colorado state data revealed enforcement so spotty as to be derelict:
- So few inspectors that wells go uninspected,
- Many of those wells that are inspected and found in violation are not reported as such,
- Many of wells that are formally reported in violation are not penalized, and
- Those few wells that are penalized are fined so lightly as to fail to deter future violations – even by the operator fined.
Given what we know about the inadequacy of state regulation of fracking, the potentially unconstitutional FRESH Act will enshrine the status quo – an oil and gas industry that threatens the health and well-being of communities that live near drilling on public lands and forests.
Senator Inhofe’s confidence in the states to adequately protect our air, water and communities is unfounded. Instead, loopholes in federal law — that exist only for the oil and gas industry — should be closed. Only in this way can we ensure that our public lands are adequately protected from irresponsible oil and gas development.”
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Report: Inadequate enforcement causes irresponsible oil and gas development
Senator Inhofe gets paid well to write this kind of legislation
| Contributor | Total | Indivs | PACs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koch Industries | $44,600 | $37,100 | $7,500 |
| Murray Energy | $31,100 | $26,100 | $5,000 |
| Devon Energy | $28,000 | $14,000 | $14,000 |
| Contran Corp | $21,500 | $13,200 | $8,300 |
| Robison International | $21,300 | $21,300 | $0 |
| Industry | Total | Indivs | PACs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas | $488,600 | $286,500 | $202,100 |
| Leadership PACs | $322,636 | $500 | $322,136 |
| Retired | $316,256 | $316,256 | $0 |
| Lobbyists | $189,888 | $181,780 | $8,108 |
| Electric Utilities | $181,004 | $29,704 | $151,300 |
From Source Watch:
James M. Inhofe has voted in favor of big oil companies on 100% of important oil-related bills from 2005-2007, according to Oil Change International.
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Hick Perry better watch out sounds like James Inhofe is after the Thomas Jefferson Fascist Award.
Gov. Rick Perry: He was the 2010 recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award, given to a current or former public official who has become a nationally recognized champion of ALEC’s ideals. A recent report by Common Cause found that Perry received more campaign contributions from ALEC corporate sponsors than any other public official.
HYDRAULIC FRACTURING IN BRAZIL
Facebook – Hydraulic Fracturing in Brazil
http://www.facebook.com/groups/233431303415121/#!/pages/Fraturamento-Hidr%C3%A1ulico-no-Brasil-Hydraulic-Fracturing-in-Brazil/331037766937425
Geofísica Brasil – Basin of Reconcavo X Hydraulic Fracturing
http://www.geofisicabrasil.com/artigos/111-tecnologia/3161-bacia-do-reconcavo-x-fraturamento-hidraulico.html
Hydraulic Fracturing – Operational Models ( The new model is a solution ) http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.331721943535674.72730.331037766937425&type=3
https://apps.facebook.com/slideshare/slideshow/11722836?from=slidespacevio
Hydraulic Fracturing is a technical issue that must be regulated “urgent” by the ANP, based on a new operating model, defining the operational procedures for the oil and service companies.
With the word: ANP, ANA, IBAMA, INEMA, SEMA, MCTI, MME, MMA, HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE FEDERAL and the PUBLIC PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE.
Regards,
Ary Bastos
(55 71) 9985 0970
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