High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing Proposed Regulations
6 NYCRR Parts 52, 190, 550-556, 560, and 750
The proposed rulemaking will modify the Department's existing regulations and promulgate new regulations related to the use of high-volume hydraulic fracturing (HVHF) to facilitate production of natural gas from wells permitted by the Department. Also included in the proposed rules are updates to the Department's oil and gas and State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System regulations.
Express Terms:
- Proposed Express Terms 6 NYCRR Parts 52 and 190
- Proposed Express Terms 6 NYCRR Parts 550 through 556 and 560
- Proposed Express Terms 6 NYCRR Parts 750.1 and 750.3
Public Comment Period
The public comment period closed on January 11, 2012.
Public Hearings Calendar for HVHF Proposed Regulations
DEC held public hearings during the comment period for the SGEIS and regulations in November.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11/16/2011 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Dansville Middle School Auditorium, 31 Clara Barton Street, Dansville, NY 14437 |
| 11/16/2011 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Dansville Middle School Auditorium, 31 Clara Barton Street, Dansville, NY 14437 |
| 11/17/2011 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | The Forum Theatre, 236 Washington Street, Binghamton, NY 13901 |
| 11/17/2011 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | The Forum Theatre, 236 Washington Street, Binghamton, NY 13901 |
| 11/29/2011 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Sullivan County Community College, Seelig Theatre, 112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759 |
| 11/29/2011 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Sullivan County Community College, Seelig Theatre, 112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759 |
| 11/30/2011 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007 |
| 11/30/2011 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007 |
More about High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing Proposed Regulations:
- Rural Area Flexibility Analysis - information about compliance with the rules; costs; minimizing adverse impacts; and rural area participation.
- Job Impact Statement - information about the nature of any impact and self-employment opportunities.
- Regulatory Impact Statement Summary - brief description of the statutory authority and legislative objectives; needs and benefits; cost to industry; state costs; local government mandates; paperwork, duplication; alternatives; federal standards; and compliance schedule.
- Regulatory Impact Statement - detailed explanation of the statutory authority; legislative objectives; needs and benefits; cost to industry; state costs; local government mandates; paperwork, duplication; alternative approaches; federal standards; and compliance schedule.
- Regulatory Flexibility Analysis for Small Business and Local Governments - information about the effects of the rules; compliance requirements; professional services; compliance costs; economic and technological feasibility; minimizing adverse impact; and small business and local government participation.
- Summary of Express Terms - the proposed rules include revisions and additions to oil and gas regulations; regulations on the management of state land; and regulations pertaining to State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permitting.
- Proposed Express Terms 6 NYCRR Parts 52 and 190 - Use of State Lands administered by the Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources and Use of State Lands.
- Proposed Express Terms 6 NYCRR Parts 550 through 556 and 560 - information on changes pertaining to mineral resources.
- Proposed Express Terms 6 NYCRR Parts 750.1 and 750.3 - changes regarding obtaining a SPDES permit and adding a new sub-part for high-volume hydro fracturing.
