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<p>In 2012, an independent review by the Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering
concluded that the environmental risks associated with hydraulic fracturing can be
managed effectively in the UK if operational best practices are implemented and enforced
through regulation. In 2013, the Environment Agency (EA) published <strong>‘</strong><a
href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/296949/LIT_8474_fbb1d4.pdf"
target="_blank">An Environmental Risk Assessment for Shale Gas Exploratory Operations
in England</a>’ on gov.uk, which reviewed the potential environmental risks and how
they can be minimised and managed through environmental regulation. We have a robust
regulatory regime in this country, which the Government has committed to keep under
review as the industry develops. The EA carries out detailed site specific risk assessments
where fracking is proposed and will not issue a permit unless it is satisfied that
the risks can be managed.</p>
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