Director's Update On The Federal Fracking Rule

From the October Director's Cut:

Draft BLM regulations for hydraulic fracturing on federal lands were published last year. BLM received over 177,000 comments and withdrew the rule. 

A new proposed rule was published in the federal register on May 24, 2013 and the comment period ended August 23, 2013. This time BLM received 1.2 million comments. 

Thanks to all who provided comments in support of a “states first” policy.