This document provides a summary of regulations for hydraulic fracturing in the United States at both the federal and state levels. It discusses the key regulatory bodies and laws governing fracking for each of 11 states where significant fracking activity is occurring. For each state, it outlines the relevant regulatory agency and describes the rules and policies they have implemented related to environmental protection and public health. The report was published in 2013 by GlobalData and is intended to help businesses understand the regulatory landscape for fracking across different US states.