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EPA Report on Fracking in Texas Raises New Concerns

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Tue, 2013-12-24 18:22 — Kathy Gilbeaux

An inspector general's report says the EPA was justified in investigating claims of water contamination near a fracking site in Texas.

latimes.com - By Neela Banjeree - December 24, 2013

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency was justified in intervening to examine possible risks of gas drilling to Texas drinking water, the agency's internal watchdog reported Tuesday.

But environmentalists say the report raises fresh concerns about the EPA's 2012 decision to halt its investigation into possible well-water contamination in Parker County, Texas.

The EPA inspector general's report is the latest analysis to spotlight the regulator's handling of high-profile cases of alleged drinking-water contamination near natural gas drilling sites.

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Thu, 2014-01-02 18:48 — Kathy Gilbeaux

submitted by Margery Schab

Inspector General: EPA justified in intervention to protect drinking water from fracking-enabled pollution

earthworksaction.org - December 24, 2013

Response to Senator Inhofe accusation raises new questions as to why EPA withdrew its protection

December 24th 2014, Washington, D.C. & Parker County, TX – Today the EPA Inspector General found EPA Region 6 was justified in legally intervening to protect Parker County residents’ drinking water from drilling impacts. At Senator James Inhofe’s request, the Inspector General investigated to determine if Region 6’s intervention against Range Resources was due to political influence by the Obama administration.

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CLICK HERE - EPA INSPECTOR GENERAL'S REPORT (36 page .PDF report)

 

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