"Federal Fracking Rule Pelted With Lawsuits; More on the Way"

"An anticipated cascade of litigation targeting the Obama administration's new drilling rule gained speed yesterday as a Wyoming lawsuit became the second legal challenge on court dockets so far.

Wyoming's suit accuses the Interior Department's Bureau of Land Management of abusing its power in crafting new requirements for fracking and drilling on public and American Indian lands. The challenge joins an industry lawsuit filed minutes after the rule's unveiling in kicking off what is likely to be a protracted legal battle over the controversial regulatory scheme.

Wyoming's suit accuses the Interior Department's Bureau of Land Management of abusing its power in crafting new requirements for fracking and drilling on public and American Indian lands. The challenge joins an industry lawsuit filed minutes after the rule's unveiling in kicking off what is likely to be a protracted legal battle over the controversial regulatory scheme."

Ellen M. Gilmer reports for EnergyWire March 27, 2015.