University Park, Pa. – Penn State Cooperative Extension has released an updated version of a publication that addresses the rapidly changing topic of water withdrawals for Marcellus Shale gas drilling. Originally published in September 2009, “Water Withdrawals for Development of Marcellus Shale Gas in Pennsylvania” reflects the latest Marcellus-related regulatory changes enacted by the Susquehanna River… Read more »
This month’s Marcellus Educational Webinar program hosts Dana Aunkst and Eugene Pine from DEP discussing new regulations for natural gas drilling. As the natural-gas drilling boom into the deep Marcellus Shale formation has unfolded, state regulators have become increasingly aware of pollution risks to ground and surface water, and they have scrambled to develop regulations… Read more »
As a result of the recent Pennsylvania state budget compromise, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently received bids for the leasing of state lands by gas drilling companies. The leases were for up to 32,000 acres of land in Cameron, Potter, Tioga, Clinton and Clearfield counties. The land is located in State… Read more »
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection recently announced new regulations for natural gas drillers in Pennsylvania. The new regulations are designed to improve safety and protect underground water supplies. Additionally, DEP will hire 68 new inspectors to police water supplies surrounding gas drilling sites. The new regulations will require quarterly inspections of drill sites, mandate… Read more »
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection offers an informative website with comprehensive weblinks that address many of the issues brought about by the Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling boom. A wide array of problems regarding drilling wastewater have been reported from both private homeowners (contaminated wells, dishwashers and washing machines malfunctioning from sediment in water,… Read more »
