[Durham INC] Fw: Fracking Bill Passes Senate

[Ed Harrison]

I doubt that anyone reading this listserv's message has a legislator  
who will support the fracking bill in the House unless it is changed  
to the point of being unrecognizable -- and therefore acceptable to  
supporters of environmental protection, local government powers, etc.   
Our House members on this side of the Triangle have been among the  
strongest opponents of the legislation so far. It could be changed a  
lot, but am not counting on it.

I was in the Senate gallery for the floor debate described in the  
initial email. It was not pleasant to hear the braying on and on, fact- 
free,  of bill sponsor Senator Rucho of Mecklenburg County. He was  
described in the lead to a recent Independent story as "a dentist with  
drilling on the brain."

Ed H




On Jun 6, 2012, at 5:44 PM, Christine Chamberlain wrote:

> I'm disappointed the fracking bill passed this afternoon.  If you  
> have time available to speak with your legislators, in person or on  
> the phone, please try to make your voice heard before the vote  
> occurs in the House?
>
> ·  Look up the names of your senator and representative. You'll find  
> their office and phone numbers listed here.
>
> Christine Chamberlain
>
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> From: Travis Hargett <travis.hargett at sierraclub.org>
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> Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2012 5:01 PM
> Subject: Fracking Bill Passes Senate
>
> All,
>
> This afternoon the legislature passed a bill that moves North  
> Carolina closer to fracking. The bill leaves environmental rule- 
> making to an industry dominated Mining Commission, prohibits local  
> control, and fails to protect groundwater standards. The bill passed  
> 29-19.
>
> Josh Stein was a true champion for us on the floor. He proposed an  
> amendment that would have kept the ban on fracking and asked for  
> more study from DENR. He eloquently pointed out that NC has enough  
> natural gas to supply the US for 12 days. Is that enough to justify  
> the risk to our land and water? If you have time you should send him  
> a thank you email.
>
> Also, Neil Hunt (R-Wake) stood up to his caucus and introduced an  
> amendment to give local governments two addition seats on the Mining  
> Commission. The provision failed, but Senator Hunt's action showed  
> that he was willing to put our concerns before his party's. You can  
> find his email here.
>
> The bill will go to the House next week. We'll keep you updated.
>
>
> Travis
> Learn more about our fracking campaign at  www.thedailyfrack.com
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