In the Introduction to the Report we describe our mandate from the Province of Nova Scotia and we define “the process of hydraulic fracturing” (from our mandate) as, “The process of hydraulic fracturing and its directly associated activities and technologies for the purpose of unconventional gas and oil development.”. [...] In Chapter 1, we describe The Process of Hydraulic Fracturing, setting out the primary industrial uses of the technology, the history of its application, the different components of the process, and matters relating to fracturing fluids and “flowback” waters. [...] David Wheeler, President and Vice Chancellor of Cape Breton University, was asked to convene and Chair the review and expert panel on a voluntary and unpaid basis.1 The mandate for the review was to: create a panel of technical experts based on input from the public and hire technical consultant(s) to facilitate the work of the panel; hire a part-time project administrator; conduct public consulta [...] The intended outcome for the project was for the Province of Nova Scotia to be able to make an informed decision on the future of hydraulic fracturing activity in Nova Scotia, based on input from technical experts and the public on environmental, health, and socio-economic impacts. [...] Finally, all panel members started and ended their involvement in the work of the panel in a spirit of inquiry and learning within an ethos of public service to the Province of Nova Scotia.
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- Ottawa, Ontario
