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EPA's Study of Hydraulic Fracturing and Its Potential Impact on Drinking Water Resources

Opportunity for Stakeholder Input on EPA's Hydraulic Fracturing Research Study: Study Design, July 14, 2010

Overview document providing background info on key interactions of hydraulic fracturing and water resources, and seeking input from the public & stakeholders regarding these interactions.

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Opportunity for Stakeholder Input on EPA's Hydraulic Fracturing Research Study: Study Design, July 14, 2010 (PDF)(3 pp, 61 K)