Hydraulic Fracturing: New
Developments in Water Disposal
Reuse and Recycling
Environmental Impacts of Oil and Gas Production
State Bar of Texas
January 25, 2013
San Antonio, TX
Leonard H. Dougal
Jackson Walker L.L.P.
ldougal@jw.com • (512) 236-2000
Presentation Outline
• Water Consumption & Reuse Projections
• Regulatory Overview
– Federal: UIC exempton/EPA Study
– State: RRC MOU/Rule Proposals
• Property, Ownership, and Common Law
Issues
• Earthquake Risk
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Water Consumption & Reuse
Projections