Environmental risks associated with surface handling of chemicals used in coal seam gas extraction

About this document

This report is one in a series of technical reports that make up the National Assessment of Chemicals Associated with Coal Seam Gas Extraction in Australia (the Assessment).

This report assesses whether the 113 chemicals used for coal seam gas extraction in Australia in the period 2010 to 2012 could be harmful to the environment in scenarios specific to coal seam gas extraction in Australia.

Further information

• National assessment of chemicals associated with coal seam gas extraction in Australia