yes / This paper focuses on the robustness of the regulatory system of British Columbia (BC) from
the environmental point of view. It argues that the enforcement of existing regulations is
effective due to the active monitoring of compliance by the provincial oil and gas regulator.
The regulator has a key role in promoting transparency, public participation and safety and
sustainability of shale gas operations. The paper argues that although certain elements in the
provincial legislative framework are covered by non-binding guidelines, rather than
legislation, the regulator has responded to many of the concerns raised by the public over the
shale gas development in BC, including impacts on regional air quality, fresh water
contamination and access to water, deforestation, biodiversity and induced seismicity. The
regulator has also recognized several key issues, such as baseline water monitoring as an
issue requiring further research. This paper concludes that BC has one of the most robust
regulatory systems in North America for regulating hydraulic fracturing.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BRADFORD/oai:bradscholars.brad.ac.uk:10454/7414 |
| Date | 06 1900 |
| Creators | Elfving, Sanna |
| Source Sets | Bradford Scholars |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Article, published version paper |
| Rights | © 2014 OGEL. Reproduced in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
| Relation | http://www.ogel.org/article.asp?key=3483 |
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