Review of regulatory frameworks legal acts and existing best practices from Europe and worldwide for drilling materials and generated wastes relevant to shale gas operations

Public dissemination of report with review of regulatory frameworks legal acts and existing best practices from Europe and worldwide for drilling materials and generated wastes relevant to shale gas operations. Aim: Review of regulatory frameworks legal acts and existing best practices for managing drilling materials and generated wastes from shale gas operations in Europe, U.S.A. and Canada. Scope: The inventory will outline best practices and latest developments in managing drilling materials and generated wastes from shale gas operations, thereby helping to identify potential knowledge gaps and potential developments for operations in Europe.