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Closed Maintain current seismic thresholds for fracking activities.

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Fracking activity in the UK currently has to work within strict thresholds for seismic activity that may be generated by fracking operations. A relaxation could lead to more frequent seismic activity up to a level where damage to property or injury to the public is more likely to occur.

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