Hydraulic Fracturing Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation in the U.S.Regulation in the U.S.

William J. Brady, Esq.Partner - Grimshaw & Harring;

Adjunct Professor University of Denver Sturm College of Law

1700 Lincoln St., #3800Denver, CO 80203

303-839-3800

2255 East Evans Avenue

Denver, Colorado 80208

303-871-6000

Source: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation in the United States: The Laissez-Faire Approach of the Federal Government and Varying State Regulations

Professor William J. BradyUniversity of Denver, Sturm College of Law

Grimshaw & Harring, P.C.Wells Fargo Center

1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 3800Denver, Colorado 80203

303-839-3992 | 303-839-3838 (fax)wmjbrady@grimshawharring.com | www.grimshawharring.com

An Introduction to Hydraulic Fracturing in the U.S.

Rocky Flats – Former NuclearWeapons Facility,

Golden, Colorado, US

Rocky Flats – Former NuclearWeapons Facility,

Golden, Colorado, US

Rocky Flats – Former NuclearWeapons Facility,

Golden, Colorado, US

Northwest Colorado, Northeast Utah, Southwest Wyoming

In the absence of competent scientific evidence, an action or policy which has a suspected risk of causing harm to the public or to the environment requires that the burden of proof falls on those undertaking the action or policy.

Simply stated, in the face of scientific uncertainty, when a potentially serious harm is likely to occur, policymakers should make discretionary decisions to prohibit the proposed conduct or activity.

Once proof of a lack of harm is established, the prohibition may be lifted.

““The Precautionary The Precautionary Principle”Principle”

Source: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation in the United States: The Laissez-Faire Approach of the Federal Government and Varying State Regulations

Professor William J. BradyUniversity of Denver, Sturm College of Law

Grimshaw & Harring, P.C.Wells Fargo Center

1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 3800Denver, Colorado 80203

303-839-3992 | 303-839-3838 (fax)wmjbrady@grimshawharring.com | www.grimshawharring.com

An Introduction to Hydraulic Fracturing in the U.S.

Hydraulic Fracturing Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation in the U.S.Regulation in the U.S.

William J. Brady, Esq.Partner - Grimshaw & Harring;

Adjunct Professor University of Denver Sturm College of Law

1700 Lincoln St., #3800Denver, CO 80203

303-839-3800

2255 East Evans Avenue

Denver, Colorado 80208

303-871-6000

Source: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation