DRBC Schedules More Freak Shows on Proposed Frack Ban Regulation

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In September, MDN told you that the obsequious members of the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) had slavishly obeyed their radical environmental masters by voting to move forward with a permanent ban on fracking in the Delaware River Basin (see DRBC Votes Tomorrow on Permanent Frack Ban Resolution). The final ban language/regulation was dropped like a bomb by DRBC staff on Nov. 30 (see DRBC Drops Permanent Frack Ban Bomb – Public Hearings in January). In dropping their bomb, the DRBC said (with no proof) that fracking “poses significant, immediate and long-term risks” to the waters in the basin. Then they declared, by fiat, that “High volume hydraulic fracturing in hydrocarbon bearing rock formations is prohibited within the Delaware River Basin.” However, they also said (in the fine print) that water from the Delaware River Basin can be used by frackers in other locations--which sent antis like THE Delaware Riverkeeper into apoplectic shock. The DRBC announced they would allow public comment, via written communication, through Feb. 28. They also planned four public hearings (i.e. freak shows) to allow antis the opportunity to parade before the microphones and make jerks of themselves (we've seen it many times). Antis said three months wasn't enough time to crank up the form letter machine nor is it enough freak show opportunities (see Enviros Tell DRBC Not Enough Freak Shows Scheduled on Frack Ban). True to form, the DRBC has, once again, caved to the only constituency they listen to: anti-drillers. Yesterday the DRBC announced they will extend the public comment period from Feb. 28 to Mar. 30, and they will add another two freak show public hearings to the roster...

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