Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Fall 2013, Question 24c

Level of authority local governments should have for decisions regarding fracking

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Hydraulic fracturing operations are sometimes regulated in terms of their location, height, setbacks, and so on. Please indicate whether you think local governments should have a great deal of authority, some authority, or no authority for such decisions regarding fracking.

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
Hydraulic fracturing operations are sometimes regulated in terms of their location, height, setbacks, and so on. Please indicate whether you think local governments should have a great deal of authority, some authority, or no authority for such decisions regarding fracking. (Excluding jurisdictions which report being completely unfamiliar with hydraulic fracturing) A Great Deal of Authority 44% 64% 67% 63% 63%
Some Authority 45% 29% 30% 30% 30%
No Authority 4% 2% 2% 3% 2%
Don't Know 7% 5% 1% 3% 4%