under this paragraph and test for chemicals known to be
used in hydraulic fracturing, including benzene, toluene,
styrene, methylbenzene, chlorobenzene, xylene,
acrylonitrile, cyclohexane, hemellitene, pseudocumene and
mesitylene.
(ii) Keep confidential and anonymous the identities
of participants studied under this paragraph in the
reporting of data in accordance with section 708(b)(5),
(6) and (28) of the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6,
No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law, and the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
(Public Law 104-191, 110 Stat. 1936).
(4) Prior to the permitting of new hydraulic fracturing
infrastructure, gather research on baseline communitywide
health data. As part of the baseline research, hydraulic
fracturing companies shall declare the health impacts that
are expected to result from hydraulic fracturing
infrastructure development and processes.
(5) Following the collection of data, issue a report of
symptoms found in connection with hydraulic fracturing
infrastructure as described under subsection (c).
(b) Nondisclosure agreements.--
(1) A participant submitting information to the registry
under this section shall not be held liable in an action for
violating a nondisclosure agreement agreed to by all parties,
including an employment contract or settlement agreement
signed after the effective date of this paragraph.
(2) A company engaged in hydraulic fracturing shall be
prohibited from conditioning a settlement or employment
agreement on a participant signing an agreement or waiver
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