Prohibits the use of drilling fluids, brine and flowback water from gas or oil wells, pools, or fields on any highway

Summary

The measure adds a new rule to the Environmental Conservation Law that forbids applying drilling fluids, brine or flowback water from oil or gas wells on any state highway, for any purpose such as de‑icing or dust control. It would affect state and local agencies that manage highway maintenance and any contractors who might use these liquids. The ban takes effect 180 days after the law is enacted.

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