HLS 14RS-6059 ORIGINAL
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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 206
BY REPRESENTATIVE TIM BURNS
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Requests the House Committee on Natural Resources and
Environment and House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs to meet
jointly to study issues and the processes regarding the permitting of hydraulic
fracture stimulation
A RESOLUTION1
To urge and request the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment and the2
House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs to meet jointly to study issues3
and the processes regarding the use of hydraulic fracture stimulation in Louisiana.4
WHEREAS, the permitting of hydraulic fracture stimulation in Louisiana has5
dramatically increased in the last few years; and6
WHEREAS, despite the dramatic increase in use, hydraulic fracture stimulation has7
not been utilized in thirty of the sixty-four Louisiana parishes; and8
WHEREAS, although its use has been authorized and has been successful in9
enhancing resource removal and well productivity, there are many concerns and questions10
regarding its use; and11
WHEREAS, it is important for the House of Representatives to thoroughly review12
the issues and processes regarding the use of hydraulic fracture stimulation, including13
requirements for notice, public hearings, and permits.14
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the15
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby request the House Committee on Natural Resources16
and Environment and the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs to meet17
jointly to study issues and the processes regarding the permitting of hydraulic fracture18
stimulation in Louisiana.19 HLS 14RS-6059 ORIGINAL
HR NO. 206
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committees shall invite all stakeholders to1
provide input and recommendations regarding the study, including but not limited to2
members of the public, representatives of industry, representatives of parish and municipal3
government, the office of conservation of the Department of Natural Resources, and the4
Department of Environmental Quality.5
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committees shall compile a report of6
findings and recommendations and shall submit the report to the House of Representatives7
no later than thirty days prior to the convening of the 2015 Regular Session of the8
Legislature of Louisiana.9
DIGEST
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of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Tim Burns HR No. 206
Requests the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment and the House
Committee on House and Governmental Affairs to meet jointly to study issues and the
processes regarding the permitting of hydraulic fracture stimulation in La.