The bill amends Title 58 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by adding a new section, 3222.2, which establishes requirements for hydraulic fracturing fluid tracers in the development of unconventional wells. It mandates that service providers and vendors involved in hydraulic fracturing must include a tracer substance in the base stimulation fluid used for well alterations. This requirement applies to all hydraulic fracturing treatments performed on or after the effective date of the subsection.
Additionally, the bill outlines specifications for the tracer substance, stating that it must be traceable to a specific operator after use and that its application must not pose a risk to public health or the environment, as determined by the department. The Environmental Quality Board is tasked with creating regulations to enforce these requirements. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.