Hydraulic Fracturing... Continued from Page 8 continues to be a major concern as it relates to effective regulatory oversight. Should the Final SGEIS and regulation be issued during 2013, the ad-hoc committee will review the document to determine if the following concerns have been adequately addressed: • Adequate regulatory oversight –QA/QC. • A scientific basis for set-back distances. • Utilization of an inadequate one size fits all approach subsurface geology and aquifer hydrogeology. • The need to evaluate cumulative impacts and issues relating to reservoir-induced seismicity. • Assessment of accessible competent analytical laboratory capabilities to assess waste (flowback). • Lack credible data regarding the availability of appropriate waste disposal options. • Radioactivity levels in the wastewater and drill cuttings still remain a potential significant, unresolved issue. • Full disclosure of all chemicals used in the HVHF process. • The possible use of production brines on roads. If the Final SGEIS and regulations do not adequately address the above concerns, the ad-hoc committee will work with the Water Utility Council (WUC) to seek legislative remedies. Moving forward the committee and WUC will continue to strongly advocate for the following: 1. Funding for effective regulatory oversight. 2. Integrated assessment of HVHF impacts. 3. Local control / input. 4. Water system participation/input. We continue to strongly encourage our members to communicate any concerns to us. Our organization will be actively engaged in this issue to ensure that The Section can also assist you by providing any additional information and technical resources that you may need concerning this issue adequate regulations and resources be developed to ensure our drinking water supply is of high quality and ample quantity for the present population and future generations at a reasonable price. For more information feel free to contact Paul Granger, NYSAWWA HVHF Ad-Hoc Committee Chair, Phone: (631) 7568000 ext. 1419, E-mail: pgranger@h2m.com. 18 SPRING/SUMMER 2013 AqUARIUS