citizensvoice.com/news/environmental-protection-takes-a-significant-hit-1.1359308 Published: August 16, 2012 State environmental regulators told The Associated Press last year that they spend as little as 35 minutes reviewing each of thousands of permit applications for natural gas wells, even though the environment surrounding each well is unique to that site. Gov. Tom Corbett’s reaction? That’s not fast enough. After cutting… Read more
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Extension [ http://extension.psu.edu/ ] will host a Web-based seminar on Aug. 9 exploring the ramifications of the recent court decision that struck down part of the state’s recently passed law governing Marcellus Shale natural-gas development. Titled “A Blow to Act 13?: The Impact of the Commonwealth Court’s Decision on… Read more
www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-05/D9USIMM83.htm BY KEVIN BEGOS May 20, 2012 Some people are absolutely sure gas drilling threatens public health, while others are absolutely sure it doesn’t. Geisinger Health Systems is looking for more facts on the debate. “Our concern is getting reliable data so we know what to do for our patients,” said David Carey, director of… Read more
thetimes-tribune.com/news/gas-drilling/drilling-law-hurts-health-docs-say-1.1298897#axzz1rpg4bvIU Published: April 12, 2012 PITTSBURGH – Public health advocates and doctors on the front lines of Pennsylvania’s natural-gas-drilling boom are attacking the state’s new Marcellus Shale law, likening one of its provisions to a gag order and complaining that vital research money into health effects was stripped at the last minute. Doctors say they… Read more
citizensvoice.com/news/nepa-counties-to-raise-millions-or-nothing-under-gas-impact-fee-1.1270948#axzz1mH3yTlIS By Laura Legere (Staff Writer) Published: February 13, 2012 Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale boom counties stand to raise millions of dollars this year through an impact fee on the deep gas wells. Other regional counties with a handful of wells may get little or nothing. Once Gov. Tom Corbett signs natural gas legislation that… Read more
www.marketwatch.com/story/pennsylvania-house-votes-sweetheart-deal-for-big-oil-and-gas-2012-02-08 Feb. 8, 2012 (Press Release) HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb 08, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) condemned the passage of the so-called “compromise” drilling bill, House Bill 1950, in the Pennsylvania House today, which passed by a 101 to 90 vote. PennFuture said the bill was fast tracked to near warp speed,… Read more
www.timesleader.com/news/Pa__GOP_to_seek_vote_on_drill_bill_02-06-2012.html February 6, 2012 Party has notified lawmakers that it hopes to hold votes on impact fee, regs this week. HARRISBURG — A final framework is at hand on sweeping legislation to impose an impact fee and update safety regulations on Pennsylvania’s booming natural gas industry, top Republican state lawmakers say. Republicans notified rank-and-file lawmakers… Read more
www.timesleader.com/news/Scarnati__Drilling_fee_legislation_near_01-31-2012.html January 31, 2012 HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s highest-ranking state senator said Monday he thinks an agreement on a sweeping bill to impose a fee on the booming natural gas drilling industry can be finished in a week, right before Gov. Tom Corbett unveils his budget plan. Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati said negotiators from… Read more
citizensvoice.com/news/epa-serves-public-interest-1.1261500#axzz1kIQ5EBAW Published: January 24, 2012 The Corbett administration’s recent characterization of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as naive interlopers evaporated like so much gas last week. Federal investigators began testing water supplies for 61 homes in Dimock Township, Susquehanna County, and delivering clean water to four homes where independent testing has found health threats in… Read more
citizensvoice.com/news/drilling/well-safety-bill-heads-to-governor-1.1259551#axzz1jv2b8ZOm By Robert Swift (Harrisburg Bureau Chief) Published: January 19, 2012 HARRISBURG – A bill requiring Marcellus well operators to upgrade safety procedures is headed to Gov. Tom Corbett’s desk following final approval today in the Senate. The measure sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Lehman Township, requires operators of new and existing wells to provide… Read more
