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Board discusses creating limited registration for hydrofracking contractors
Summary
Board members discussed creating a limited registration for hydrofracking contractors to require permits and completion reports without granting full unlimited well‑drilling licenses.
Board members raised concerns Oct. 23 about out-of-state contractors performing hydrofracking in Connecticut without holding an appropriate state credential or leaving adequate records with local health departments. Members said hydrofracking activity can affect groundwater and that towns and sanitarians sometimes lack records documenting flow rates, pump tests and completion reports.
Members discussed…
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