The Emergence of Natural Gas and the Need for Cooperative Federalism to Address a Big "Fracking" Problem.

Authors

• Joshua P. Dennis

Abstract

This Comment explores the recent emergence of natural gas production, the hydraulic fracturing process and briefly touches on the current regulatory system that oversees its operation. I then explain why the current regulatory system is insufficient to protect individuals and the environment from hydraulic fracturing. And lastly, I argue that a form of cooperative federalism is the best approach to regulate hydraulic fracturing.

Recommended Citation

Joshua P. Dennis, The Emergence of Natural Gas and the Need for Cooperative Federalism to Address a Big "Fracking" Problem., 4 San Diego J. Climate & Energy L. 253 (2013)
Available at: https://digital.sandiego.edu/jcel/vol4/iss1/10