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Nuts and Bolts of Marcellus Shale Drilling and Hydraulic Fracturing

Abundant, inexpensive, and lower in emissions than traditional coal power sources, natural gas is expected to play an enormous role in our energy future. Although the drilling technique of hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" has made it possible to extract natural gas from "plays," such as the Marcellus Shale Play, some members of the public have become increasingly concerned about problems alleged to be associated with fracking and drilling, such as groundwater contamination and air pollution.

S. 228, Bill Introduced

H.R. 56, Bill Introduced

H.R. 54, Bill Introduced

H.R. 53, Bill Introduced

76 FR 23650

FWS proposed to remove the Morelet's crocodile throughout its range from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife due to its recovery.

76 FR 23428

FWS proposed to revise the list of migratory birds based on new taxonomy and new evidence of occurrence, for a net increase of 19 species.

76 FR 23265

FWS announced a 90-day finding on a petition to list the smooth-billed ani as threatened or endangered under the ESA; the agency found that listing is not warranted.

76 FR 23256

FWS announced a 90-day finding on a petition to list the Arapahoe snowfly as endangered or threatened under the ESA and to designate critical habitat; the agency found that listing may be warranted and initiated a status review.

76 FR 20918

FWS announced a 12-month finding on a petition to list the Hermes copper butterfly as endangered under the ESA and to designate critical habitat; the agency found that listing is warranted but precluded by higher priority actions.