European Parliament 16 February 2012, Written question E-001872/12 Pat the Cope Gallagher (ALDE) to the Commission. Hydraulic Fracturing

Question for written answer E-001872/12 to the Commission Pat the Cope Gallagher (ALDE) (16 February 2012) Subject: Hydraulic Fracturing In the absence of a comprehensive directive establishing EU legal provisions on mining, can the Commission clarify the precise safety assessment and inspection activities which must currently be complied with, prior to the commencement of hydraulic hacking, in