North Carolina Legislators Promise Fracking Moratorium, Break Promise and Ask For Public Funding

North Carolina Legislators Promise Fracking Moratorium, Break Promise and Ask For Public Funding
Photos Courtesy of Paul Perrin/(c) 2012
Jerry Nelson
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Photo Courtesy of Paul Perrin/(c)2012
Photo Courtesy of Paul Perrin/(c)2012

Despite a significant public opposition, North Carolina (USA) Governor Pat McCrony signed a bill into law that allows for fracking in the Tarheel State. Called the Energy Modernization Act, the legislation will start issuing drilling permits 61 days after the state agency overseeing fracking, the Mining and Energy Commission, approves rules for the industry within the state. Final policies and procedures are expected to be in place by summer 2015.

 

Moratorium Previously Put In Place Now Forgotten

 

Jerry Nelson
Jerry Nelson
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