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European Governance On The Shale Gas Debate: The Need For An Environmental Impact Assessment

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  • Valentina IVAN

    (Bucharest University of Economic Studies)

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Shale gas extraction raises environmental concerns in relation to the volumes of water and the chemicals used in fracking and their subsequent disposal, the possible risk of contaminating groundwater, potentially high emissions of methane from well completion, impacts in terms of noise and traffic as well as land use. The European Union has leverage in shaping the shale gas debate by regulating the environmental aspects and imposing regulation and/or making recommendations in what concerns the safety standards. The article highlights the European model of environmental impact assessment in light of the surge in unconventional gas activities that are taking place, pointing to shortcomings in legislation, and analysing Romania’s compliance status to the Environmental Impact Assessment (‘EIA’) Directive.

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  • Valentina IVAN, 2013. "European Governance On The Shale Gas Debate: The Need For An Environmental Impact Assessment," Proceedings of Administration and Public Management International Conference, Research Centre in Public Administration and Public Services, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 9(1), pages 81-91, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:rom:compca:v:9:y:2013:i:1:p:81-91
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