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DateMonday, February 20, 2012 at 10:44AM

Commissioners call for tighter state regulations on fracking

The Athens News

With regard to baseline water testing, the resolution identifies a need for this in county water supplies prior to the initiation of fracking operations. The resolution calls for testing for organic and inorganic chemicals involved in the fracking process.

http://www.athensnews.com/ohio/article-36114-commissioners-call-for-tighter-state-regulations-on-fracking.html

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