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Laws and Regulations

Laws and Regulations
Drilling in the Jonah Field, WY (Photo: SkyTruth/EcoFlight)

The layers of law and regulation that govern hydraulic fracturing are complex and include local, regional, state, and national elements. The laws and regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the state of Pennsylvania can be broken down into three topics: water, drilling permits, and pollution. For information regarding the laws and regulations behind the three areas, please navigate the links on the left of the page.