I'm not sure that this is the best thread for new information, but it appears to be the most recent one where anything has been posted.

While the effect is unclear, a new agreement may offer some indication that some of the hazards of fracking may be reduced in one part of the US

Energy firms, environmental groups agree on tough new fracking standards

"PITTSBURGH -- In an unlikely partnership between longtime adversaries, some of the nation's biggest energy companies and environmental groups have agreed on a voluntary set of standards for gas and oil fracking in the Northeast that appear to go further than existing state and federal pollution regulations."

I'll leave it to those interested to check out the full report at the link. It may be encouraging that a degree of "cooperation" is shown, but whether those who "agreed" follow through with improvements will need to be watched for a while before planning the party.

John