Sun Sep 2, 2012, 03:01 PM
limpyhobbler (8,244 posts)
Fracking in New York Will Lead to More Wastewater Injection Wells in Ohio
http://ecowatch.org/2012/fracking-in-new-york-impact-ohio
Dear Governor Cuomo: We, the undersigned Ohioans, are writing to request that you oppose shale gas extraction via fracking in all areas of New York, including the Southern tier. Such development would be irresponsible not only for the reasons outlined below, but also due to the lack of infrastructure for proper disposal of fracking waste products within your state. Because neighboring New Jersey will not accept out of state fracking waste, Ohio becomes a likely target for the disposal of the fluid by-products of fracking. Ohio relies on class II injection wells for disposal of such fluids. In recent years we’ve experienced increasing numbers and magnitudes of earthquakes as a result of this process. A moratorium was issued by our state due to the severity of the issue. Thus, Ohio’s current injection well space is at or over capacity. Should we be expected to receive New York waste, our citizens will be forced to endure many more injection wells in their communities. We, the undersigned Ohioans join the many other Ohioans opposed to more injection wells in our state. As recently as this month the city of Cincinnati voted unanimously to ban waste injection wells and the NRDC and others submitted comments detailing that the proposed regulations of Ohio injection wells do not meet minimum standards. We also endorse the following: 1. Letter from eleven national environmental groups collectively representing millions of members nationwide. ...
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blkmusclmachine | Sep 2012 | #3 |
Response to limpyhobbler (Original post)
Sun Sep 2, 2012, 03:10 PM
DURHAM D (32,073 posts)
1. I have not been following this but
shouldn't the State of Ohio be the controlling factor and regulator of disposal well use?
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Response to DURHAM D (Reply #1)
Sun Sep 2, 2012, 04:17 PM
limpyhobbler (8,244 posts)
2. -
Maybe the federal government should have been protecting us? It is clearly a national issue across several states and involves interstate commerce and transport of toxic waste. Unfortunately they sided with the oil & gas companies for some reason, actually becoming the head cheerleader for this industry.
The state gov't in Ohio is also siding with the gas companies. The reason is because they get money. |
Response to limpyhobbler (Original post)
Mon Sep 3, 2012, 04:24 AM
blkmusclmachine (16,149 posts)
3. They're still injecting carcinogens into those wells ??
Ticking timebomb before that sh!t blows up inside your body.
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