1. Do you believe that any future liability caused from fracking (e.g., from earthquakes) should be treated as a civil liability or criminal liability? In other words, is the payment of compensation limited by contractual agreement or by statute sufficient to compensate for any future life or property loss? Or do you think additional punitive measures including fines and potential imprisonment for responsible corporate personnel is merited? Explain.
2. If you believe criminal liability is appropriate, what type of standard should be required for such liability? Should a corporation or officer have to be shown as either reckless or negligent? Or should strict liability standards apply?
3. If you believe that criminal liability is appropriate, what types of punishments do you think as being appropriate if there ever is a case where fracking may cause loss of property or life due to an earthquake?