Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources (Hydraulic Fracturing) Regulations 2017. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Western Australia Document type Regulation Date 2017 (2021) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources, Water Keyword Mining Protection of environment Water conservation zone Freshwater pollution Pollution control Public health Potable water Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract Thee Regulations prohibit hydraulic fracturing in certain areas of the State; these include the metropolitan region; the Peel region; the South West region; the Dampier Peninsula hydraulic fracturing ban area; a national park as defined in the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 section 3; a public drinking water source area; an area that is within 2 km of a public drinking water source area; an iconic natural heritage place. Exception is made for existing petroleum authority area for which is establish a moratorium period. Full text English Website www.legislation.wa.gov.au References - Legislation Implements Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources Act 1967. Legislation | Australia | 1967 (2020) Keyword: Oil, Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Exploration, Mining, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Indigenous peoples Source: FAO, FAOLEX