hydraulic fracturing regulation in the u.s
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Hydraulic Fracturing Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation in the U.S.Regulation in the U.S.
William J. Brady, Esq.Partner - Grimshaw & Harring;
Adjunct Professor University of Denver Sturm College of Law
1700 Lincoln St., #3800Denver, CO 80203
303-839-3800
2255 East Evans Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80208
303-871-6000
Source: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation in the United States: The Laissez-Faire Approach of the Federal Government and Varying State Regulations
Professor William J. BradyUniversity of Denver, Sturm College of Law
Grimshaw & Harring, P.C.Wells Fargo Center
1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 3800Denver, Colorado 80203
303-839-3992 | 303-839-3838 (fax)wmjbrady@grimshawharring.com | www.grimshawharring.com
An Introduction to Hydraulic Fracturing in the U.S.
Rocky Flats – Former NuclearWeapons Facility,
Golden, Colorado, US
Rocky Flats – Former NuclearWeapons Facility,
Golden, Colorado, US
Rocky Flats – Former NuclearWeapons Facility,
Golden, Colorado, US
Northwest Colorado, Northeast Utah, Southwest Wyoming
In the absence of competent scientific evidence, an action or policy which has a suspected risk of causing harm to the public or to the environment requires that the burden of proof falls on those undertaking the action or policy.
Simply stated, in the face of scientific uncertainty, when a potentially serious harm is likely to occur, policymakers should make discretionary decisions to prohibit the proposed conduct or activity.
Once proof of a lack of harm is established, the prohibition may be lifted.
““The Precautionary The Precautionary Principle”Principle”
Source: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation in the United States: The Laissez-Faire Approach of the Federal Government and Varying State Regulations
Professor William J. BradyUniversity of Denver, Sturm College of Law
Grimshaw & Harring, P.C.Wells Fargo Center
1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 3800Denver, Colorado 80203
303-839-3992 | 303-839-3838 (fax)wmjbrady@grimshawharring.com | www.grimshawharring.com
An Introduction to Hydraulic Fracturing in the U.S.
Hydraulic Fracturing Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation in the U.S.Regulation in the U.S.
William J. Brady, Esq.Partner - Grimshaw & Harring;
Adjunct Professor University of Denver Sturm College of Law
1700 Lincoln St., #3800Denver, CO 80203
303-839-3800
2255 East Evans Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80208
303-871-6000
Source: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
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