A Bill to require fracking operators to monitor seismic activity caused by fracking and take steps if such activity exceeds certain levels; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
22 March 2019
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The Fracking (Seismic Activity) Bill would require fracking operators to monitor the earthquakes or tremors caused by their activities and to take action if seismic activity exceeds defined levels. It sets out how monitoring should be carried out and the steps operators must take to reduce risk, with powers for enforcement and regulation to support these requirements.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons, with its first reading in 2019.
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