Scientific inquiry into hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory
Details:
Title
Scientific inquiry into hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory,
Other title
Scientific inquiry into hydraulic fracturing of unconventional reservoirs in the Northern Territory,
Interim report into hydraulic fracturing,
Final Report: Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing,
Final Report Appendices: Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing,
Draft Final Report : Scientific inquiry into hydraulic fracturing,
Draft Final Report Appendices : Scientific inquiry into hydraulic fracturing,
Summary of Draft Final Report : Scientific inquiry into hydraulic fracturing,
Background and issues paper,
Fracking implementation plan,
Fracking implementation plan Parts 2 - Recommendations,
Collection
E-Publications,
E-Books,
PublicationNT,
Date
2017-07-01,
Description
The report sets out the work undertaken by the Inquiry to date in assessing the impacts and risks associated with any potential onshore unconventional shale gas development in the Northern Territory. The report explains the method by which the Inquiry proposes to gather and then assess the evidence relevant to the issues that have been identified and discussed with the public. Where appropriate, the Interim Report makes some preliminary assessments about the likelihood of some of those risks eventuating as well as the methods to mitigate the risks. Finally, the report de4scribes the future work of the Inquiry that will be undertaken prior to the release of its draft Final Report by the end of the year.,
Made available via the Publications (Legal Deposit) Act 2004 (NT).,
Notes
The Inquiry is Chaired by Justice Rachel Pepper. The panel comprises 10 eminent scientists across a range of disciplines. Includes bibliographical references : pages 161-170. Publication spans 2017-2018,
Made available via the Publications (Legal Deposit) Act 2004 (NT).,
Table of contents
Executive summary -- Purpose of the Inquiry -- Work of the Inquiry to date -- Evidence and risk assessment methodology -- Summary of discussions at community forums and the revised list of issues -- Shale gas development and management -- Shale gas in Australia and the Northern Territory -- Water -- Land -- Greenhouse gas emissions -- Public health -- Aboriginal people and their culture -- Social impacts -- Economic impacts -- Regulatory reform -- Future work of the Inquiry -- Appendices 1-14,