Skindell trying to halt "fracking"

From WTAM:

"A Lakewood lawmaker wants to put a hold on horizontal hydraulic fracturing in Ohio until a study can be done by the EPA. Sen. Michael Skindell (D) has introduced two bills that would make regulations on drilling operations stricter and impose a moratorium.

"The people of Ohio should be protected by proper regulations of the oil and gas industry," Skindell said.

Ohio Environmental Council Deputy Director Jack Shaner agrees. He says they aren't against getting natural gas and oil out of the ground in Ohio, but they want to make sure they are doing it right.

"This does not say no forever to deep shale gas development, but it does say slow down, let's take our time, let's get the best available science, let's get the most protective regulations and safeguards in place," Shaner said.

One of the biggest argument opponents of the process known as "fracking" bring up is damage to the state's drinking water supply. There have been several stories from those who live near drilling operations about how their wells have been rendered useless."

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