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The Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing (Protected Areas) Regulations 2015
These Regulations define "protected groundwater source areas" and "other protected areas" for the purposes of section 4A of the Petroleum Act 1998. In accordance with with the provisions of sections 4A and 4B of the Petroleum Act 1998, associated hydraulic fracturing will be prohibited within these areas.
Policy milestone details
Start date: 2015
Countries: UK -
Milestone source: Link to legislation
Milestone type: Legislation
Sector: Environment - Oil and gas -
Organisation: Department of Energy and Climate Change
Subjects: Oil and gas, Hydraulic fracturing, Onshore, Onshore production, Onshore exploration, Energy policy
