New title that discusses the law and control of fracking in the UK, the developments in technology regulation, regulator involvement, as well as a raft of fracking cases being brought before the courts.
Contents:
Introduction
What is fracking and where does it occur
Where is fracking and the world
Government development of shale gas industry
Arguments for and against fracking
Economic
Environmental
Public opinion
Stage to start fracking
BEIS (Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy) Regulatory road map
Ownership and licensing (Petroleum Exploration and Development Licence (PEDL)
Landowners Consent
Environment Agency Assessment risk to water and management of waste
Planning Permission – LA and views rom Local Community
Special HSE inspectors scrutinise design
OGA (Oil and Gas Authority) checks
Hydraulic fracking consent from BEIS
Regulations
Infrastructure Act 2015
Regulators
Environmental Regulators
Health and Safety Regulator
Joint Inspection by EA and HSE
Shale Environmental Regulator Group
Commissioner for Shale Gas
Engagement – Community Charter UK Offshore Oil and Gas