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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 206
BY REPRESENTATIVE TIM BURNS
A RESOLUTION
To urge and request 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 use of hydraulic fracture stimulation in Louisiana.
WHEREAS, the permitting of hydraulic fracture stimulation in Louisiana has
dramatically increased in the last few years; and
WHEREAS, despite the dramatic increase in use, hydraulic fracture stimulation has
not been utilized in thirty of the sixty-four Louisiana parishes; and
WHEREAS, although its use has been authorized and has been successful in
enhancing resource removal and well productivity, there are many concerns and questions
regarding its use; and
WHEREAS, it is important for the House of Representatives to thoroughly review
the issues and processes regarding the use of hydraulic fracture stimulation, including
requirements for notice, public hearings, and permits.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby request 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 Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committees shall invite all stakeholders to
provide input and recommendations regarding the study, including but not limited to
members of the public, representatives of industry, representatives of parish and municipal
government, the office of conservation of the Department of Natural Resources, and the
Department of Environmental Quality. ENROLLEDHR NO. 206
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committees shall compile a report of
findings and recommendations and shall submit the report to the House of Representatives
no later than thirty days prior to the convening of the 2015 Regular Session of the
Legislature of Louisiana.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES