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EPA's Final Hydraulic Fracturing Study and Related Information 

Natural Gas Extraction - Hydraulic Fracturing   

Underground Injection Control Guidance for Permitting Oil and Natural Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Activities Using Diesel Fuels

The Agency held four technical webinars with specific stakeholder groups. Experts contributed by providing technical knowledge on topics related to operating and regulating underground injection in oil and gas formations, specifically when diesel fuels are used in hydraulic fracturing fluids.

EPA presentations:  

• Underground Injection Control 101 PDF (42pp, 2.1M)
• Permitting Guidance for Oil and Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Activities Using Diesel Fuels PDF (27pp, 289K)  

Meeting summaries:  

• State and Tribal Partner: May 9, 2011                  Meeting Summary PDF (7pp, 45K)
• Federal Partner: May 10, 2011                             Meeting Summary PDF  (6pp, 52K)
• Industry Representatives: May 11, 2011              Meeting Summary PDF (6pp, 49K)
• Environmental Organizations: May 16, 2011        Meeting Summary PDF (6pp, 41K)  

A meeting with tribal representatives and a public webinar were also held to explain EPA's strategy to address use of diesel fuels in hydraulic fracturing, and to solicit input on development of the guidance.   

• Tribal Representatives Webinar, June 2, 2011  Meeting Summary PDF (2pp, 38K)   | Underground Injection Control 101 PDF (42pp, 780K)   | EPA's Approach to Permitting Guidance Presentation PDF (25pp, 280K)
• Public Webinar, June 15, 2011    Meeting Summary PDF (8pp, 60K) | Presentation PDF  (55pp, 1.1M)

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