The Halliburton Loophole
The oil and gas industry is the only industry in America that is allowed by EPA to inject known hazardous materials — unchecked — directly into or adjacent to underground drinking water supplies.
Issues
The Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance
IRMA is a multi-sector initiative that offers independent, third-party auditing and transparency at mine sites using its 400+ page standard.
Toxics Release Inventory – Mining Industry Opposition
After the EPA required the mining industry to begin reporting its toxic releases, mining companies and the National Mining Association began fighting to eliminate or limit the public’s right to know about the mining industry’s toxic releases.
Underground Wastewater Injection Wells
Large volumes of oil and gas wastewater are ultimately disposed of in underground injection wells (UICs) through a federal program …
Salt Cavern Gas Storage
Salt caverns account for about 10% of gas storage capacity nationwide, mostly in the South and East. Storage occurs after …
Pipelines
Pipelines carry oil, gas, wastes and related products to and from drilling, processing, and distribution areas under high pressure. No matter the type, pipelines pose safety risks, environmental damage, property rights issues, and more.
Pit Rule
There are many fluids and wastes associated with oil and gas operations that can poison living organisms. This web page contains information on some of the following issues of concern related to the storage and disposal of oil and gas wastes: