Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation in the U.S.
Source: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
1700 Lincoln St., #3800
Denver, CO 80203
303-839-3800
William J. Brady, Esq.
Partner - Grimshaw & Harring;
Adjunct Professor
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
2255 East Evans Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80208
303-871-6000
Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation in the United States: The Laissez-Faire
Approach of the Federal Government and Varying State Regulations
Professor William J. Brady
University of Denver, Sturm College of Law
Grimshaw & Harring, P.C.
Wells Fargo Center
1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 3800
Denver, Colorado 80203
303-839-3992 | 303-839-3838 (fax)
wmjbrady@grimshawharring.com | www.grimshawharring.com
An Introduction to Hydraulic Fracturing in the U.S.
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Facility, Golden, Colorado, US
Rocky Flats – Former NuclearWeapons
Facility, Golden, Colorado, US
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Facility, Golden, Colorado, US
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“The Precautionary Principle”
In the absence of competent scientific evidence,
an action or policy which has a suspected risk of
causing harm to the public or to the environment
requires that the burden of proof falls on those
undertaking the action or policy.
Simply stated, in the face of scientific uncertainty,
when a potentially serious harm is likely to occur,
policymakers should make discretionary decisions
to prohibit the proposed conduct or activity.
Once proof of a lack of harm is established, the
prohibition may be lifted.
Source: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation in the United States: The Laissez-Faire
Approach of the Federal Government and Varying State Regulations
Professor William J. Brady
University of Denver, Sturm College of Law
Grimshaw & Harring, P.C.
Wells Fargo Center
1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 3800
Denver, Colorado 80203
303-839-3992 | 303-839-3838 (fax)
wmjbrady@grimshawharring.com | www.grimshawharring.com
An Introduction to Hydraulic Fracturing in the U.S.
Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation in the U.S.
Source: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
1700 Lincoln St., #3800
Denver, CO 80203
303-839-3800
William J. Brady, Esq.
Partner - Grimshaw & Harring;
Adjunct Professor
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
2255 East Evans Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80208
303-871-6000