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County Administrator's Report 11. 7.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	08/20/2015
Issue: Resolution Supporting Proposed Legislation Providing a Statewide Ban on Hydraulic Fracturing, Acid Fracturing, and Well Stimulation
From:	Jack Brown
Department:	County Administrator's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning a Resolution Supporting Proposed Legislation Providing a Statewide Ban on Hydraulic Fracturing, Acid Fracturing, and Well Stimulation - Commissioner Lumon May, District 3

That the Board adopt the Resolution supporting proposed legislation providing a Statewide ban on hydraulic fracturing, acid fracturing, and well stimulation performed for the purpose of exploration or production of oil or natural gas in the state of Florida.

BACKGROUND:

Escambia County currently has eight active Superfund Sites which are the known source of chemical contaminants in groundwater. Hydraulic fracturing, also known as well stimulation, may involve the use of hundreds of chemicals, some of which are known to be carcinogenic or could otherwise be harmful to human beings. Exposure to the chemicals used in well stimulation treatments may pose a widespread and significant risk to public health and the State of Florida's most precious natural resources. Hydraulic fracturing may involve the use of a substantial amount of fresh water at a time when may Florida local governments are struggling with the impacts that water scarcity may have in the State in the near future.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Resolution has been approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Meredith Crawford, Assistant County Attorney.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Clerk's Office will forward a copy of the Resolution to Governor Rick Scot; Senator Andy Gardiner, Senate President; Representative Steve Crisafulli, Speaker of the House; Senator Greg Evers; Representative Clay Ingram; and Representative Mike Hill.

Attachments
Resolution