Eau Claire County, Wis., is re-evaluating its guidelines for groundwater, according to a report on WQOW TV. The county’s Groundwater Advisory Committee is focusing on the demand for water and the impact of that demand, in light of local frac sand production which uses high-capacity wells that handle anywhere from a few thousand gallons to a several million per year.…
Read MoreDay: December 13, 2013
Summit Proppants to Build New Plant
Mark Rust, executive vice president operations of Summit Proppants Inc., announced that the Missouri Department of Natural Resources has granted the company a permit that allows it to begin mining sand near Farmington, Mo. The sand will be used by the oil and gas industry as a proppant in hydraulic fracturing operations.
Read MoreWisconsin Regulation Under Discussion
According to WTAQ radio, Wisconsin communities could keep more control over their frac sand mines, under a compromise that’s being worked on at the state capitol.
Read MoreHi Crush Hiring Workers for New Plant
According to WQOW TV, more than 400 people showed up at a job fair held in Whitehall, Wis., by frac sand producer Hi-Crush. Last year Hi-crush held a successful job fair for its Augusta, Wis., plant.
Read MoreCounty Considers Resolution Targeting State Regulation
According to the Portage Daily Register, the Columbia County, Wis., Board’s planning and zoning committee – and possibly at least two other committees – are likely to consider a resolution opposing proposed state legislation designed to prevent local entities from regulating frac sand mining.
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