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RALEIGH -- Energy and Mining Commission began two days of discussions on hydrofracking regulations while protestors gathered outside Archdale Building.
Now that lawmakers have paved the way for hydraulic fracturing in North Carolina it's up to the Mining and Energy Commission to develop regulations for it.
"We have to strike a balance between the environmental concerns that our citizens have as well as the industrial interest in developing this natural resource that we think is abundant in certain parts of the state," said Mining and Energy Commission Chairman Jim Womack.
The commission discussed water and environmental standards on Tuesday. But they weren't the only ones.
"Hydraulic fracturing cannot come to North Carolina because we value the air we breathe and the water we drink for ourselves, future generations, wildlife and ecosystems," said hydrofracking protestor Maria Rowan.
Despite two protestors chaining themselves to the entrance of the Archdale Building, the meeting went on uninterrupted.
Commission members said they are aware of the concerns over the controversial practice of drilling for natural gas. Concerns that will be addressed before any regulations are put in place.
"We certainly will not do anything that would put the environment at an elevated degree of risk, unacceptable risk," said Womack.
"Our geology makes our shale basin more vulnerable to contamination than in other states where there have been major disasters," said Womack.
The full committee will meet on Wednesday. And if Tuesday is any indication, there will probably be a lot of interest in what they discuss.
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