Supporting Safe and Responsible Development of Unconventional Domestic Natural Gas Resources
Creates Interagency Group to Support Safe Natural Gas Development
What it does
Federal agencies must coordinate policies, share technical and environmental information, and plan together to support safe unconventional natural gas development.
Real-world impact
- Creates a federal working group coordinating gas development policy across agencies.
- Promotes sharing of scientific and environmental information among agencies.
- Supports planning for infrastructure and greater use of natural gas in transportation.
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Summary
This order creates a high-level federal working group to support safe and responsible development of unconventional domestic natural gas. It directs agencies to coordinate policies, share scientific and environmental information, and plan for research and infrastructure.
The group includes deputy-level representatives from many departments and is chaired by the Director of the Domestic Policy Council. The stated purpose is to take advantage of natural gas resources while protecting water, air, cultural resources, and public health and safety, and to help reduce dependence on oil.
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