Prohibition on hydraulic fracturing

Section 545(c) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17155) is amended by adding at the end the following: (6) Ineligibility A State may not be eligible for a grant under the program if such State establishes or continues to enforce a prohibition of hydraulic fracturing, as defined in section 60.5430a of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation), within such State..