From the (28/10/14) article: Fairfax Media has learned that the NSW Office of Coal Seam Gas signed off on the latest stage of the project before receiving lab test results confirming the chemicals to be used were safe to human health and the environment. The AGL pilot involves the controversial process of hydraulic fracturing or fracking, which forces gas to the surface by pumping water, sand and chemicals underground. There are fears it can cause gas leaks, damage aquifers and pollute water with toxic chemicals. Companies must demonstrate that all fracking additives comply with Australian drinking water guidelines, by having them tested by a certified laboratory. The NSW government approved AGLs fracking work on August 6, despite officials not receiving the test results until more than two months later, on October 23. A spokesman for Resources Minister Anthony Roberts said AGL was required to identify the chemicals to be used prior to approval being granted, but did not have to run tests on the chemicals before that date. The company was compliant with its obligations, he said. ... smh.au/nsw/csg-protest-gets-ugly-as-agl-starts-fracking-20141028-11cuoq.html#ixzz3HQ7RWnoI
Posted on: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 08:30:23 +0000
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