CRS Report for CongressPrepared for Members and Committees of Congress Unconventional Gas Shales: Development, Technology, and Policy Issues Anthony Andrews, Coordinator Specialist in Energy and Energy Infrastructure Policy Peter Folger Specialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy Marc Humphries Analyst in Energy Policy Claudia Copeland Specialist in Resources and Environmental Policy Mary Tiemann Specialist in Environmental Policy Robert Meltz Legislative Attorney Cynthia Brougher Legislative Attorney October 30, 2009 Congressional Research Service7-5700 www.crs.gov R40894