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Bill would ban fracking, other risky California oil production techniques by 2027
Janet Wilson, Palm Springs Desert Sun
Two California state senators on Tuesday introduced legislation that would halt all new fracking, steaming and other risky oil and gas production techniques next year, and end them completely by 2027.
The bill, SB 467, End Fracking & Harmful Drilling Act will also include a renewed bid to require a 2,500-foot setback between oil operations and neighborhoods, similar to buffers already in place in Texas, Colorado and elsewhere mandating separation between hazardous facilities and schools or residences.
The legislation, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and Sen. Monique Limon (D-Santa Barbara), is certain to face stiff headwinds from oil industry lobbyists and building and trade unions.