Fracking (Measurement and Regulation of Impacts) (Air, Water and Greenhouse Gas Emissions) Bill

Key Points

• Creates a legal duty for the Secretary of State to measure the impacts of unconventional gas extraction on air quality, water quality and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Requires systematic monitoring, data collection and reporting of fracking-related emissions.
• Establishes a regulatory framework to regulate and mitigate environmental impacts from fracking.
• Applies to unconventional gas extraction activities in the UK and related regulatory actions.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would typically move to Committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by further stages in both Houses.