1. The USA Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking)
Regulations Handbook, 2012
This is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists, and offers comprehensive
information on hydraulic fracturing regulations applicable in the US both at the federal and state level. The
report provides information on the regulatory bodies supervising hydraulic fracturing operations and laws
and acts enacted for the regulation of fracking operations. The report also provides information related to
the current state-level regulatory bodies and the policies framed for protecting the environment and public
health from the potential impacts of fracking. The report is compiled using data and information sourced
from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research, and in-house analysis by GlobalData’s
team of industry experts.
Scope
 Hydraulic fracturing regulations in the US at the federal level and the acts enacted for
environmental and public health protection.
 The regulatory bodies in Colorado, Texas, Pennsylvania, North Dakota, New York, Arkansas,
Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, West Virginia and Alabama for hydraulic fracturing activities.
 The rules and regulations framed at the state level in Colorado, Texas, Pennsylvania, North
Dakota, New York, Arkansas, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, West Virginia and Alabama for
environmental and public health protection.
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1 Table of Contents 4
1.1 List of Tables 6
1.2 List of Figures 6

2. 2 Introduction 7
2.1 Overview 7
2.2 GlobalData Report Guide 7
3 Overview of Regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing in the US 9
3.1 Need and Importance of Regulatory Structure 9
3.2 Major Regulatory Laws for Hydraulic Fracturing in the US 12
3.2.1 Federal Level 12
3.2.2 State Level 12
4 Regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing at the Federal Level 13
4.1 Environment Protection Agency 13
4.2 Bureau of Land Management 13
4.3 Federal Level Laws 14
4.3.1 Safe Drinking Water Act 14
4.3.2 Clean Water Act 14
4.3.3 Clean Air Act 15
5 Regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing in Colorado 16
5.1 Overview of Hydraulic Fracturing in Colorado 16
5.2 Fracking Regulations by Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 18
5.3 Rules and Regulations Framed by Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission for Hydraulic
Fracturing 20
5.4 Local Government Regulations in Colorado 21
6 Regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing in Texas 22
6.1 Overview of Shale Plays in Texas 22
6.2 Fracking Regulations of the Rail Road Commission 22
6.3 Rules and Regulations Framed by the Rail Road Commission 24
7 Regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing in Pennsylvania 25
7.1 Overview of Hydraulic Fracturing in Pennsylvania 25
7.2 Fracking Regulations by the Department of Environmental Protection 26
7.3 Rules and Regulations framed by the Department of Environmental Protection 27
7.3.1 Rules under the Oil and Gas Act (Act 223) 27
7.3.2 Act of July 25, 1961, Oil and Gas Conservation Law 30
8 Regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing in North Dakota 31
8.1 Overview of Hydraulic Fracturing in North Dakota 31
8.2 Oil and Gas Division of Department of Mineral Resources Regulates Hydraulic Fracturing Activities in
North Dakota 32
8.3 Rules and Regulations Framed by the Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Division 32
9 Regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing in New York 35
9.1 Overview of Hydraulic Fracturing in New York 35

3. 9.2 Fracking Regulations by the Department of Environmental Conservation 36
9.3 Rules and Regulations by the Department of Environmental Conservation 36
10 Regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing in Arkansas 38
10.1 Overview of Hydraulic Fracturing in Arkansas 38
10.2 Fracking Regulations by the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission 39
10.3 Rules and Regulations by the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission 39
11 Regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing in Michigan 40
11.1 Overview of Hydraulic Fracturing in Michigan 40
11.2 Fracking Regulations by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality 40
11.3 Rules and Regulations by the Department of Environmental Quality 41
11.3.1 Permitting Instructions 41
11.3.2 Completion Instructions 42
11.3.3 Reporting Instructions 42
12 Regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing in Louisiana 43
12.1 Overview of Hydraulic Fracturing in Louisiana 43
12.2 Fracking Regulations by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation 43
12.3 Rules and Regulations by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation
43
13 Regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing in Ohio 45
13.1 Overview of Hydraulic Fracturing in Ohio 45
13.2 Fracking Regulations by the Division of Mineral Resource Management 46
13.3 Rules and Regulations by the Division of Mineral Resource Management 46
13.4 Senate Bill 315 47
14 Regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing in Oklahoma 48
14.1 Overview of Hydraulic Fracturing in Oklahoma 48
14.2 Fracking Regulations by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission 48
14.3 Rules and Regulations by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission 49
15 Regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing in West Virginia 50
15.1 Overview of Hydraulic Fracturing in West Virginia 50
15.2 Fracking Regulations by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection 50
15.3 Rules and Regulations by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection 51
16 Regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing in Alabama 52
16.1 Overview of Hydraulic Fracturing in Alabama 52
16.2 Fracking Regulations by the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama 53
16.3 Rules and Regulations by the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama 53
17 Appendix 55
17.1 Market Definitions 55
17.2 Abbreviations 55

4. 17.3 Sources 57
17.3.1 Methodology 59
17.3.2 Coverage 60
17.3.3 Secondary Research 60
17.3.4 Primary Research 60
17.4 Contact Us 61
17.5 Disclaimer 61
List of Tables
Table 1: Hydraulic Fracturing, Water Usage of Shale Gas Fracking Operations in the US, 2012
List of Figures
Figure 1: Exploration and Production Industry, Horizontal Well with Multiple Fractures by Hydraulic
Fracturing, 2012
Figure 2: Hydraulic Fracturing, Clean Air Act, Costs and Benefits, 2012
Figure 3: Colorado, Green River Shale Formations, 2012
Figure 4: Colorado, Niobrara Basin, 2012
Figure 5: Colorado, Hydraulic Fracturing, Casing, 2012
Figure 6: Texas, Hydraulic Fracturing, Casing, 2012
Figure 7: Pennsylvania, Hydraulic Fracturing, Location of Marcellus Shale Formation, 2012
Figure 8: North Dakota, Hydraulic Fracturing, Location of Bakken Shale, 2012
Figure 9: New York, Hydraulic Fracturing, Marcellus Shale, 2012
Figure 10: Arkansas, Hydraulic Fracturing, Fayetteville Shale, 2012
Figure 11: Ohio, Hydraulic fracturing, Marcellus and Utica Shales, 2012
Figure 12: West Virginia, Hydraulic Fracturing, Marcellus Shale, 2012
Figure 13: Alabama, Hydraulic Fracturing, Floyd and Conasauga Shales, 2012
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