| Resource Name |
FracFocus Chemical Disclosure Registry |
| Unique File Number |
204 |
| Information Type |
Public Reporting |
| Surface Water |
A |
| Aquatic Ecosystem |
A |
| Groundwater |
A |
| Groundwater & Surface Water |
A |
| Management for Natural & Industrial Hazards |
A |
| Strengths |
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| Limitations |
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| Challenges |
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| Information Subtype |
oil and gas |
| Organization |
BC Oil and Gas Commission, Governments of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Yukon |
| Resource Name |
FracFocus Chemical Disclosure Registry |
| Resource Purpose |
to provide Canadians with objective information on hydraulic fracturing, what legislation and regulations are in place to protect the environment including groundwater, and transparency on the ingredients that make up hydraulic fracturing fluids. |
| Type of Information |
database of ingredients used in hydraulic fracturing, information on the process of hydraulic fracturing, regulations, water use, a registry of wells and chemical use |
| How does this help decision making? |
Better understanding of chemical use in hydraulic fracturing |
| Program Status |
Ongoing |
| NE Coverage |
Coverage in NE BC |
| Drinking Water |
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| Ecosystem |
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| Fish |
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| Groundwater |
Y |
| Public Safety |
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| SW Quality |
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| Link |
http://www.fracfocus.ca/ |
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