"Pa. landowners resist gas pipeline plan: "...Some of those landowners spoke Wednesday at a public hearing on a request by Laser Northeast Gathering Co. to become a public utility. If the request is approved, Laser would be allowed to obtain land for a proposed natural gas pipeline through eminent domain. Laser Northeast., formerly Laser Midstream, filed a request in January to become a public utility, which would subject the Texas-based company to state regulations and allow it to condemn privately owned land at fair market value. Its 30-mile line would carry natural gas from northern Pennsylvania through Windsor and southern Broome County, connecting to the Millennium Pipeline, which leads to larger markets in the Northeast..." " (NY & PA)- http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100707/NEWS01/7070368/1112/Pa.-landowners-resist-gas-pipeline-plan

"Landowner coalitions combine forces, amass 174,000 acres: "...The largest landowner coalition in New York State just got bigger. The Central New York Land Coalition, which originated in Norwich and New Berlin, and the Oxford Land Group announced this morning that they would combine forces under the Central New York Land Coalition name. The two group’s membership represents 174,000 acres..." " (Norwich NY)- http://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2010-07-07/9999/Landowner-coalitions-combine-forces-amass-174000-acres/

"Gas drilling could dominate county meeting: "...Gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing could dominate today's meeting of the Otsego County Board of Representatives as an industry executive is scheduled to speak. Citizens worried about their drinking water have said they plan to turn out in force. At the request of the county's Solid Waste & Environmental Concerns Committee, Orville Cole, president of Gastem USA, is slated to address the board. Gastem drilled the Ross 1 well in the town of Maryland and plans to drill other wells in the county, Cole has said..." " (The Daily Star) (NY)- http://thedailystar.com/localnews/x302724132/Gas-drilling-could-dominate-county-meeting

"More than 100 attend county board meeting: "...About 150 people opposed to horizontal gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing came to Wednesday's meeting of the Otsego County Board of Representatives..." " (The Daily Star) (NY)- http://thedailystar.com/breakingnews/x1671042426/More-than-100-attend-county-board-meeting

"Residents rally against horizontal drilling in Otsego County: "...An organic farmer from Oneonta asked the anti-drilling crowd to keep an open mind to what she called 'safe' drilling...There wasn't enough time for everyone at Wednesday's meeting to speak, so another meeting has been scheduled for July 21 at 6 p.m. at the Otsego County Courthouse in Cooperstown..." "(Video, WKTV) (NY)- http://www.wktv.com/news/local/Residents-rally-against--97937409.html

"Fracking Fears: "...Hundreds of people crowded in to the Otsego County office building in Cooperstown today. They presented their concerns to the county board about hydrofracking in their communities, and made another effort to place a moratorium on drilling..." " (Video, WBNG-TV) (NY)- http://www.wbng.com/news/local/Fracking-Fears-97975619.html

"Common Council Items of Interest: "...DANGERS OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING IN NEW YORK STATE--The Council adopted a resolution sponsored by Lovejoy District Council Member Richard Fontana urging Governor David Paterson and the State of New York to issue a Moratorium suspending hydraulic fracturing operations in New York State until the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") provides specific details on the operation's dangers and possible environmental impacts..." " (Buffalo NY)- http://www.buffalorising.com/2010/07/common-council-items-of-interest-6.html

"EARTHWORKS Celebrates Effort To Close Clean Water Act Loophole: "...EARTHWORKS joined 17 other organizations from across the country in support of an effort by Representative Mike Arcuri (NY) to close one of the loopholes in environmental laws for oil and gas companies. Representative Arcuri offered an amendment to the Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010, which was approved recently by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The amendment eliminates the ability of oil and gas operators to circumvent the Clean Water Act's stormwater permitting provisions during construction of oil and gas wells..." " (EARTHWORKS)- http://www.pollutiononline.com/article.mvc/EARTHWORKS-Celebrates-Effort-To-Close-Clean-0001

"Offer On The Table For Broome Gas Lease" (Video, FOX 40 WICZ) (NY)- http://www.wicz.com/news2005/viewarticle.asp?a=14908

"Lease Offer On Table: "...Broome County could strike it rich from leasing its land to the natural gas industry. Inflection Energy LLC out of Denver, Colorado is offering millions to drill on county property..." " (Video, WBNG-TV) (NY)- http://www.wbng.com/news/local/Offer-On-Table-97993614.html

"More Storm Water Regulations: "..."We need to make sure the government is doing what it's supposed to do. And that's doing the kind of regulations necessary so that another environmental catastrophe doesn't happen. Because here, it's not a far off ocean. It's our drinking water. And to us that's very important,"said Arcuri..." " (WBNG-TV NY)- http://www.wbng.com/news/local/More-Storm-Water-Regulations-97885279.html

"Tight credit persists, senator says: "...Steven Lant, CH Energy Group chairman, president and CEO, asked Gillibrand's views on the controversial practice of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," horizontal drilling to collect natural gas, which has been a hot topic of late in the region. Gillibrand said the practice has "huge potential" for stimulating economic growth, but more information is needed on how it would affect the environment, including New York City's watershed. Alternative methods must also be looked at, she said, and the businesses that do it need to fully disclose the nature of the chemicals they use. Lant noted afterward that drilling would not be done in New York City's watershed..." " (Times Herald-Record NY)- http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100708/BIZ/7080326/-1/SITEMAP

"Gillibrand wants environmental safeguards on Marcellus Shale mining: "..."My view is do the research that we can do, have the disclosure we need, see if there is a safer method than hydrofracking or a variant in chemicals that can be used where we use safe chemicals,” she said. “We just need to know that it’s safe.”..." " (NY)- http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2010/July/07/Shale_Gillibrand-07Jul10.htm

"Clearfield County Officials Investigate Fraudulent Deeds: "...The deeds amount to around 2,700 acres of land around Morris Township. They were discovered after one property owner decided to enter into a gas lease with a drilling company. Residents said they could have lost as much as $300,000 in royalties if the fraudulent deeds went undetected. Hundreds of property owners are affected by the fraudulent deeds. Clearfield County District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. is investigating the deeds. He said charges could be filed in this case within the next few days..." " (Video, WJACTV) (PA)- http://www.wjactv.com/news/24176106/detail.html

"Fraudulent Deed Recordings Under Investigation: "...Shaw stated that, “the investigation has identified what appears to be fraudulently recorded deeds claiming ownership of gas rights. The theft of gas rights may have an enormous economic impact on the true owners of the gas rights. Land owners should not be required to spend thousands of dollars to file lawsuits to protect their ownership interests”..." " (PA)- http://gantdaily.com/2010/07/07/fraudulent-deed-recordings-under-investigation/

"Dallas Twp. considering pipeline on its property: "...The supervisors have not yet signed an agreement with a natural gas company to allow a pipeline through township property, and told residents Tuesday they would do their homework first..." " (PA)- http://citizensvoice.com/news/dallas-twp-considering-pipeline-on-its-property-1.879975

"A Fracking First in Pennsylvania: Cattle Quarantine: "...Carol Johnson, who along with her husband owns the farm in north-central Pennsylvania, said she noticed in early May that fluids pooling in her pasture had killed the grass. She immediately notified the well owner, East Resources Inc...In the Johnsons' case, a mixture of fresh water and wastewater that had been injected into the well leaked from an impoundment pit on the farm, the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) said. Tests performed for East Resources Inc., found hazardous chemicals and heavy metals, including chloride, barium and strontium. East did not dispute that a leak had occurred...An inspection conducted May 3 by the DEP found two seeps from the impoundment. According to the inspection report, an East Resources employee said a contractor had inspected twice in April and he was unsure why the leak wasn't detected earlier.The DEP inspector issued four violations for the leak and resulting pollution. One cited East's failure to notify the department of the pollution, saying the agency learned about it from the Johnsons' daughter.State records show that the well, also on the Johnsons' property, was issued five violations by DEP in January, including one labeled "Improperly lined pit."..." " (PA) (Pro-Publica)- http://ecopolitology.org/2010/07/06/a-fracking-first-in-pennsylvania-cattle-quarantine/

"Water tops Frazer fears about gas drilling: "...After a lengthy discussion Tuesday with Frazer residents about water testing around Marcellus shale natural gas wells, officials with the companies developing one along Yutes Run Road couldn't say whether new testing would unfold there...About 40 people — most of them residents who would be affected by the gas well drilling — asked questions last night of officials from Range Resources and partner Huntley & Huntley about the potential environmental impacts their Yutes Run Road project might have..." " (PA)- http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleynewsdispatch/lifestyles/s_689293.html

"Upper Burrell wants to toughen drilling ordinances: "...In an about-face from a month ago, Upper Burrell supervisors on Tuesday agreed to look into toughening ordinances to restrict Marcellus shale natural gas drilling..." " (PA)- http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleynewsdispatch/lifestyles/s_689291.html

"Smith says 'common sense' should prevail in natural gas play" (PA)- http://thedailyreview.com/news/smith-says-common-sense-should-prevail-in-natural-gas-play-1.880114

"Allegheny County Council to hold Marcellus hearing: "...County Council has scheduled a hearing for later this month on Marcellus Shale gas-well drilling. The hearing will take place July 21 at 5 p.m. in the Gold Room of the County Courthouse. Pittsburgh City Council is considering restrictions on drilling for natural gas deposits within the city, but County Council President Rich Fitzgerald said he and his colleagues have not proposed similar legislation. "We want to educate ourselves and our constituents," the Squirrel Hill Democrat said... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) (PA)- http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10188/1070872-455.stm

"Today's Top 10: Gas drilling concerns: "...TheTop 10 Things about Drilling for Natural Gas: Is it safe for the environment?..." " (Delco Times) (PA)- http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2010/07/07/opinion/doc4c339a8473ffe782633038.txt

"Rail yard near Carbondale may also treat water for gas industry: "...Honesdale-based Linde Corp. has been developing the Carbondale Yards Bulk Rail Terminal in Fell Twp. - expected to open this month - to serve as a railroad transportation node for the natural gas industry and also to mix a chemical and water-based fluid needed to drill natural gas wells..." " (PA)- http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/rail-yard-near-carbondale-may-also-treat-water-for-gas-industry-1.879996

"DEP list contains all hydrofracking chemicals" (Wayne Independent) (PA)- http://www.wayneindependent.com/news/x41624123/DEP-list-contains-all-hydrofracking-chemicals

"Pa. regulators trying to decide how involved to be in the Marcellus Shale: "...When drilling companies can’t recycle or inject wastewater, regulated water treatment plants are the only other option for disposal. Getting materials to and from drill sites requires hundreds of regulated trucks traveling on local roads. With increased local supplies, which could soon make Pennsylvania a net exporter, natural gas distribution companies and natural gas fired power plants will have to rethink supply contracts to comply with regulations that require utilities to buy the cheapest fuel on the market. That’s forcing the PUC to decide how much it should indirectly regulate natural gas development, an industry it doesn’t regulate directly. So far, its answer is: as little as possible..." " (PA)- http://www.greeningofoil.com/post/The-regulatory-ripple-effect.aspx

"Governor Rendell Says Marcellus Shale Development Provides Economic Benefits; Severance Tax Must Provide Fair Share to Local Governments" (Pennsylvania Office of the Governor)- http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/governor-rendell-says-marcellus-shale-development-provides-economic-benefits-severance-tax-must-provide-fair-share-to-local-governments-97877314.html

"Area lawmakers take dim view of gas tax" (Williamsport Sun-Gazette) (PA)- http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/545687.html?nav=5011

"Rendell pleads for gas tax in Towanda stop" (Williamsport Sun-Gazette) (PA)- http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/545686.html?nav=5011

"PennFuture: DEP, DCNR Budget Cuts "Worrisome": "...Jarrett says she’s worried DCNR staffers won’t be able to adequately monitor natural gas drilling in the state forests, after a 30 percent reduction in Bureau of Forestry funding.
House Speaker Keith McCall says lawmakers will restore some of that environmental funding with revenue from a natural gas severance tax, but Jarrett is skeptical. "What we have right now – we don’t have a severance tax. We’ve got a promise. First of all, the promise has got to be fulfilled on October 1. And secondly, the devil will be in the details, in terms of how much the state can expect from that – in the rate and the structure of the tax are going to be very important."..." " (Wduqnews) (PA)- http://wduqnews.blogspot.com/2010/07/pennfuture-dep-dcnr-budget-cuts.html

"Baker takes 'middle ground' on moratorium" (PA)- http://citizensvoice.com/news/baker-takes-middle-ground-on-moratorium-1.879757

"Daily Events: "...August 19:...Marcellus Shale Opportunities and Challenges Seminar, 12 to 5 p.m. at Marywood University, Latour Conference Room, Nazareth Student Center. Marywood University will conduct a public, educational forum in which guest presenters will offer economic, environmental, regulatory and governmental perspectives on the short- and long-term implications of natural gas development in the Northeast Pennsylvania region..." " (PA)- http://www.timesleader.com/AbingtonJournal/extra/Daily_Events_07-06-2010.html

"New Jersey Forfeits Millions on Park Leases and Concessions: "... A related and perhaps larger deficiency is that DEP does not charge utilities, oil companies and other big corporate interests the full market rate for use of state lands, facilities and right-of-ways. This problem was illustrated last week when DEP proposed that Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. pay only $45,000 on a 24-year lease for a $2 billion pipeline that will cross through several state parks and preserves. While the deal was temporarily shelved by the State House Commission, during the hearing DEP was unable to find a copy of the appraisal on which the lease schedule was based. PEER today sent a letter to the State House Commission asking it to remedy severe deficiencies in its property management and appraisals before reconsidering the Tennessee pipeline deal. "It is scandalous that the State of New Jersey does not know what it owns or what it is worth," added Wolfe, noting that the DEP does not even have a complete list of all its leases. "One simple but seemingly revolutionary economy measure that we should enact right now is to ensure that all holders of state easements, leases and other concessions pay their fair share."..." " (Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER)) (NJ)- http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2010/07/06

 

"Natural Gas News For 7/7/2010" (The Carbon Capture Report)- http://www.carboncapturereport.org/cgi-bin/dailyreport?PROJID=10&date=20100707

"Engelhardt: Is your water flammable? Gas industry defends chemical fracturing extraction method: "...Burning tap water is not an image the nation's gas industry wants to show the world. The movie, in fact, is full of images the gas industry would prefer that most Americans never see..." " (Florida)- http://www.palmbeachpost.com/opinion/columnists/engelhardt-is-your-water-flammable-gas-industry-defends-791060.html

"A Shale Gas Boom Brings Change and Stress to a Quiet Town: "...WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- On a farm north of this old timber town that stretches out along the banks of the Susquehanna River, Perry Landon's 82-year-old mother confronts the promises and trepidation of a new era of energy wealth..." " (The New York Times)- http://www.nytimes.com/cwire/2010/07/07/07climatewire-a-shale-gas-boom-brings-change-and-stress-to-45334.html

"Accident Victims are Identified: "...The accident was registered at mile marker 43 on interstate highway 35 when a Toyota car was bashed in by an 18 wheeler that supposedly veered into the lane...Comments: Will this ever stop?  I used to operate an 18 wheeler for a company called Tutle and Tutle out of Cleburne Texas and a few of my old friends from there gave me a call yesterday and told me that this was one of their trucks. They pull those big shiny dry bulk sand trailers and haul frac sand to the gas wells all over Texas. As a matter of fact I knew the driver in the accident. The older these drivers get the more likely this is to happen and I don't mean that the driver was getting too old to do his job but rather the dispatchers of this company gives the older drivers more work than can legally be done and these drivers aren't getting the sleep that they need because of it. They are driving anywhere from 14 to 36 hours before they are allowed to lay down and in some instances (probably like this one) they keep pushing the driver until he wrecks. The dispatchers don't do it out of meanness just greed. The driver feels as though he is too old to get a job at another company so he must do what he is told or he will lose his income for good. As silly s that sounds, trust me, it is 100% true. When the company is investigated for logbook violations the company ends up just paying the fine and business goes on as usual. Until the laws change and they start holding the owners and or CEO's criminally responsible this type of thing will sadly continue. The sad part besides the people who lost their lives of coarse, is that this driver will probably go to prison the rest of his life for involuntary manslaughter if his logbook goes unchecked against his fuel receipts. If they do find out he was falsifying his logbook then he may go up on manslaughter charges while they company continues to do business as usual and run their other drivers in the ground. I hope their are some politicians out there that see what I have written and investigate what I'm telling them here because this needs to stop at a company top management level so people quit dying for a stupid load of frac sand. My heart goes out to the family..." " (Texas)- http://www.laredosun.us/notas.asp?id=8676

"In Perspective: Question of the Week: "...I watched the HBO special “Gasland” on the practice of hydraulic fracturing that was very shocking. Are any Utility Forecaster companies exposed?...Despite the frightening conclusion posed by the HBO special, the jury is still out on what, if any, environmental degradation fracking causes. On the one side is industry, which maintains its practices are safe and points to a relative lack of problems in most drilling areas. On the other are those like conservation group American Rivers, which claims the Delaware River--widely regarded as one of the cleanest free-flowing rivers in the US--is now the most endangered river in the country, due to fracking in the Marcellus Shale region. Residents have allegedly reported everything from a “browning” of local water supplies to actual combustibility. And similar charges have been levied at fracking in Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming..." " (InvestingDaily)- http://www.investingdaily.com/ufo/17518/in-perspective.html

"Ecosphere Technologies' Ozonix Technology Successfully Tested at Southwestern Energy Company: "...Ecosphere Technologies, a diversified water engineering and environmental services company, announced that its patented Ecosphere Ozonix technology, which eliminates biocides in the fracturing of natural gas wells, has completed the initial six months of an environmental services contract with Southwestern Energy Company..." "- http://www.tmcnet.com/news/2010/07/06/4886872.htm

"Energy corp. seeks dismissal of lawsuit alleging gas thievery: "...The second-largest producer of natural gas in Virginia has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses the company of exploiting a state law to steal natural gas belonging to Southwest Virginia landowners..." " (Virginia)- http://www2.tricities.com/tri/news/local/article/energy_corp._seeks_dismissal_of_lawsuit_alleging_gas_thievery/48696/

"Council approves emergency measure: "...In a separate matter, council approved letting Mayor Jim Swoger sign an agreement with Patriot Water Treatment LLC...Earlier, Blocksom spoke to the Utility and Franchise Committee about looking into the possibility of treating brine water from gas well drilling operations at the city's wastewater treatment plant...Tests will tell if the East Liverpool wastewater treatment plant can handle the influx of materials generated by Patriot Water. One change made in the contract proposal was that if the testing shows that the company could use the East Liverpool system, the company would have to build its facility in the city limits..." " (Ohio)- http://www.reviewonline.com/page/content.detail/id/528566.html?nav=5008

"DEP Hears Residents’ Comments: "...The Department of Environmental Protection calls the construction of two natural gas compressor stations "standard" and "not significant" in terms of affected air quality...Janet Kostrej and Rose Baker said they have been having headaches in the past year-and-a-half. Kostrej lives close to the two-year-old Victory Compression Station on Greenfield Ridge. She said she has lived there for seven years, but has only had headaches since that station went into operation. Also, the headaches will stop if she spends time away from that area..." " (West Virginia)- http://www.wetzelchronicle.com/page/content.detail/id/503185/DEP-Hears-Residents--Comments.html?nav=5001

"Man dies in Bienville Parish drilling accident: "...Bienville Parish Sheriff John Ballance said an employee of a natural gas drilling company died after suffering chemical burns on 30 to 40 percent of his body. Ballance told The Shreveport Times that 51-year-old Jimmie Lenard died in Shreveport around 3 a.m. Tuesday. He said the accident occurred at a Bronco Drilling site on U.S. 371 south of Ringgold. Balance said the sheriff’s office was not notified, nor did any ambulance service get a call to transport the victim to the hospital. Balance said he learned about Lenard’s death after the Caddo Parish coroner notified the Bienville Parish coroner. He said investigators are still looking into the circumstances surrounding the death..." " (AP) (Louisiana)- http://www.sunherald.com/2010/07/06/2312865/man-dies-in-bienville-parish-drilling.html

"Weary of Fighting Natural Gas, DISH Mayor To Leave Town" (Texas)- http://www.texastribune.org/texas-environmental-news/environmental-problems-and-policies/weary-fighting-natural-gas-dish-mayor-leave-town/

"What's The Big Fracking Deal?: The EPA wants input from locals on fracking regulations" (NBC Dallas-Fort Worth) (Texas)- http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Locals-can-share-concerns-about-natural-gas-drilling-97947894.html

"Council appoints gas advisory board: "...The council aimed to have a board composed of eight members who are property owners in Flower Mound, divided between mineral right owners and surface right owners, as well as four members who are mineral lessors, independent experts and a neutral third party..." " (Texas)- http://www.scntx.com/articles/2010/07/07/news_update/361.txt

"Flaming faucets alarm Montague County family: "...A startling discovery is igniting fears about whether oil and gas drilling has ruined ground water in a rural Montague County community..." " (Video, WFAA) (Texas)- http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Flaming-faucets-alarm-Montague-County-family-97994344.html

"Romanoff reaches to the grassroots: "...“When we're staggering from the worst environmental disaster in American history, why aren't we doing everything we can to accelerate our transition from fossil fuel,” he asked...Romanoff praised President Barack Obama for laying out a national mission for a “clean-energy future.” “The trouble is, it's not enough to put a president of courage, vision and talent in the White House if that courage isn't matched at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue,” Romanoff said..." " (Colorado)- http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20100708/NEWS/100709835/1078&ParentProfile=1055

"Moffat County commission addresses BLM plan: "...During the meeting, the commission approved, 3-0, a letter to the public, which outlined reasons the commission supports a 1-percent natural gas drilling management plan in the 77,000-acre basin..." " (Colorado)- http://www.craigdailypress.com/news/2010/jul/07/commission-addresses-vermillion-basin-development-/

"Book chronicles life in Colorado's gas fields: "...A newly published book takes sharp aim at the natural gas industry in Garfield County, providing readers with a very personal look at what the author and others say are the potentially deadly health effects that come from living close to gas derricks and wells. The book, titled “Collateral Damage,” is the story of a five-year effort by Garfield County resident Tara Meixsell, along with others, to publicize the issue and their perspectives...A newly published book takes sharp aim at the natural gas industry in Garfield County, providing readers with a very personal look at what the author and others say are the potentially deadly health effects that come from living close to gas derricks and wells. The book, titled “Collateral Damage,” is the story of a five-year effort by Garfield County resident Tara Meixsell, along with others, to publicize the issue and their perspectives..." " (Colorado)- http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20100706/NEWS/100709904/1077&ParentProfile=1058

 
"Arcuri pushes bill regulating oil and gas industry: "..."This amendment will hold big oil and gas to the same environmental standards as every other industry in preventing unnecessary runoff from construction sites that could contaminate our rivers, lakes and streams," the Democrat from Utica said at Dryden Town Hall..." " (NY)- http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100706/NEWS01/7060368/Arcuri+pushes+bill+regulating+oil+and+gas+industry , http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100706/NEWS01/7060368/Arcuri+pushes+bill+regulating+oil+and+gas+industry & http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100706/NEWS01/7060368/-1/

"Arcuri Drilling Legislation: "...Currently, oil and gas companies have an exemption from the Environmental Protection Agency because of the 2005 Energy Bill.  As a result a higher amount of sediment runoff can take place at drilling sites.  That could have a negative impact on waterways and could contribute to more flooding..." "  (Video, WIVT/WBGH) (NY)- http://www.newschannel34.com/news/local/story/Arcuri-Drilling-Legislation/ysI8VoNlIkCm6G4DoU5aLw.cspx

"More Storm Water Regulations: "...Congressman Michael Arcuri is pushing to strip the 'sweetheart deal' given to big oil and gas industries nationwide. It would prevent unnecessary runoff from drilling sites that could contaminate nearby rivers, lakes and streams..." " (WBNG-TV NY)- http://www.wbng.com/news/local/More-Storm-Water-Regulations-97885279.html

"Best Case Scenario: "...But even in a best case scenario; the most ardent of Gassers will allow that with 4 to 8 thousand plus wells so far proposed there will be some accidents, problems, mishaps or whatever they might be called. Continuing along the best case path, we will assume the number of these incidents is small. Just a few areas or homes will have polluted water from either gas or Fracking fluid, contaminated land from drilling accidents or cesspool overflows. Most area residents initially might feel they aren't being directly affected by these events..." " (NY)- http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100706/VIEWPOINTS02/7060320/Best-Case-Scenario

"Scranton native Karam figures in gas-line utility push: "...Scranton native Tom Karam is buying the pipeline company spearheading the effort to have natural gas gathering lines declared utilities, subject to regulation but able to condemn land by eminent domain. Figuring that local roots, pipeline experience and knowledge of state regulations will help the nascent industry gain legitimacy, Mr. Karam is scheduled to close on Laser Northeast Gathering LLC from its Houston owners within the week for an undisclosed sum. That makes Mr. Karam, former president of Southern Union Co., the point man in Laser's application before the state Public Utility Commission. On the eve of Wednesday's PUC public hearings in Great Bend and Montrose on the controversial move, Mr. Karam wants to defend Laser Northeast's application and make the case that his company will invoke eminent domain rarely and responsibly..." " (PA)- http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-native-karam-figures-in-gas-line-utility-push-1.878805 & http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/4280132

"Website to Track All Things Marcellus: "...The Center for Healthy Environments and Communities (CHEC) at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health has launched a new web page that it hopes will help everyone learn more about the impacts on Marcellus Shale drilling in PA. The site, Fracktracker.org, will include a blog where CHEC director Dan Volz says “snapshots” of what is happening in the Shale play will be posted for people that do not want to dig into the data on their own. For those who are more adventurous, the site also holds a web-based data tool developed by Pittsburgh-based Rhiza labs that will allow users to layer data sets and then produce a visualization of the information..." " (PA)- http://wduqnews.blogspot.com/2010/07/website-to-track-all-things-marcellus.html

"Carney on Drilling: "...Arcuri's Democratic colleague, Congressman Chris Carney has a more favorable view of the potential benefits of gas drilling.  Carney says the shale gas is a unique opportunity to develop a domestic energy source, thereby bolstering our national security and he says it creates jobs for residents and tax income for the state.  However, Carney, who lives in Dimock, says much needs to be learned from mistakes made by gas drillers in his hometown..." " (Video, WIVT/WBGH) (PA)- http://www.newschannel34.com/news/local/story/Carney-on-Drilling/I8MOwNB4vEiUoIlfZ26Iqw.cspx

"DEP gas drilling violations database" (PA)- http://republicanherald.com/news/gas-drilling/dep-gas-drilling-violations-database-1.879361

(Event) "Daily Events: "...Marcellus Shale Opportunities and Challenges Seminar, 12 to 5 p.m. at Marywood University, Latour Conference Room, Nazareth Student Center. Marywood University will conduct a public, educational forum in which guest presenters will offer economic, environmental, regulatory and governmental perspectives on the short- and long-term implications of natural gas development in the Northeast Pennsylvania region..." " (The Abington Journal) (PA)- http://www.timesleader.com/AbingtonJournal/extra/Daily_Events_07-06-2010.html

"George: Eyes on drilling will protect us: "...tate Rep. Camille "Bud" George, D-74 of Houtzdale, noted that residents witnessing hazardous, suspicious or illegal activities linked to Marcellus shale gas-drilling should notify federal and state authorities...George said spills and other emergencies may be reported to the state Department of Environmental Protection's at 570-327-3636 or toll free at 800-541-2050. Less-urgent complaints may be made to the toll-free Citizen Complaint Line at 866-255-5158, pressing No. 4 to reach the Northcentral Regional Office. Complaints may be filed anonymously online to the office through the links on the DEP Web site, www.depweb.state.pa.us. The federal Environmental Protection Agency's Mid-Atlantic Region offers a natural gas drilling tip line for reporting dumping and other illegal or suspicious hauling or disposal activities. The toll-free number is 877-919-4372 and the e-mail address is eyesondrillingepa.gov ..." " (PA)- http://www.theprogressnews.com/default.asp?read=23105

"Natural gas tax could come with concessions: "...The natural gas lobby is keeping quiet about a proposed severance tax, but is poised to actively pursue legislative concessions...Marcellus Shale Coalition President Kathryn Klaber indicated Tuesday that the industry will be pushing hard for natural gas pooling laws...The pooling issue was addressed because the state budget signed Tuesday by Gov. Ed Rendell includes an agreement to enact Pennsylvania’s first severance tax on Marcellus Shale-driven gas drilling...Pooling laws enable drillers to extract gas from beneath properties where landowners have refused to lease. Critics have dubbed this as “forced pooling” and call it a form of eminent domain. Proponents, meanwhile, argue that the controversial practice allows companies to more efficiently gather resources with a smaller environmental impact..." " (PA)- http://www.dailyamerican.com/articles/2010/07/06/news/local/news046.txt

"Balancing The Benefits: "...Pennsylvania's Governor says now is the time to give communities their fair share of money from drilling into Marcellus Shale..."We can reap all the economic benefits and at the same time, protect our environment, protect our local communities, protect our way of life and protect our transportation network," he said...Details of the tax, including the rate, will be worked out over the summer..." " (Video, WBNG-TV) (PA)- http://www.wbng.com/news/local/Balancing-The-Benefits-97903779.html

"Rendell: Natural Gas Extraction Tax Gives Local Governments Fair Share (VIDEO): "...“These companies can pay their fair share and they should,” Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell told county commissioners and citizens gathered at the Bradford County Courthouse Tuesday..." " (WENY-TV) (PA)- http://www.weny.com/News-Local.asp?ARTICLE3864=9154619

"New Severance Tax?: "...Governor Rendell said the money would help communities deal with the problems that can come with natural gas drilling. Problems such as extensive road and bridge damage because of the high volume of trucks. Or environmental issues like the cattle that had to be quarantined in Wellsboro last week because they drank contaminated water..." " (WETM-TV) (PA)- http://www.wetmtv.com/news/local/story/New-Severance-Tax/iADLNP4c4ECvHZoxqr7qoQ.cspx

"Gov. Ed Rendell Signs Part of Pa. Budget in Towanda (VIDEO): "...Rendell says now is the time to impose a gas tax to generate money to fix the headaches drilling has brought to Northern Tier communities. He's giving the legislature until October 1 to structure the tax..." " (WENY-TV) (PA)- http://www.weny.com/News-Local.asp?ARTICLE3864=9154611

"MSC: Budget Agreement a Win for PA’s Economy, Environment: "...Earlier today, Gov. Ed Rendell signed a budget plan for 2010-2011 that recognizes the critical contributions that natural gas producers are making in Pennsylvania. The new budget, the product of months of hard work by members of the General Assembly, does not include new taxes on Marcellus Shale employers – but does include a commitment by our elected leaders to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of how best to seize on the opportunities of the Marcellus in the future, and do so in a manner that benefits all Pennsylvanians..." " (Marcellus Shale Coalition) (PA)-  http://www.northcentralpa.com/feeditem/2010-07-06_msc-budget-agreement-win-pa%E2%80%99s-economy-environment

"Armageddon in Pennsylvania: "...We’ll hear that the new budget doesn’t raise taxes. Another lie. The state’s only prospect for the creation of thousands of long-term, high-paying jobs — extracting oil and natural gas from the Marcellus Shale fields — will be dealt a severe blow when the industry is heavily taxed in the fall..." " (PA)- http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/2010/07/06/armageddon-in-pennsylvania/

"All Wet on Fair Pooling: "...Fair Pooling protects the environment, reduces environmental footprints, and generates more revenue for environmental programs – so why do environmentalists oppose it?...Fair pooling allows for “equitable and efficient development of [natural gas] while preventing the drilling of unnecessary wells,” according to Michigan’s Department of Environmental Quality – “at the same time, it protects an owner from having his or her oil and gas drained without compensation.” " " (Marcellus Shale Coalition) (PA)- http://www.northcentralpa.com/feeditem/2010-07-06_all-wet-fair-pooling

"Audit shows public land leases to private firms continue to trouble N.J.: "...The state is still having trouble managing 236 lease agreements with private companies who are using public property, according to an official audit that was circulated by environmental groups yesterday. The audit was circulated as controversy grew over a proposed deal announced last week to run a natural gas line through 23 miles of New Jersey parks and protected land..."It’s just crazy. It’s a rip-off to state taxpayers and a give-away to a giant energy corporation for an environmentally destructive project at a time when we have no money for our state parks. The state has been mismanaging these lease deals for years, and the taxpayers are the ones who suffer,"..." " (NJ)- http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/07/audit_shows_nj_mismanagement_o.html

"New Jersey Forfeits Millions on Park Leases and Concessions: "... A related and perhaps larger deficiency is that DEP does not charge utilities, oil companies and other big corporate interests the full market rate for use of state lands, facilities and right-of-ways. This problem was illustrated last week when DEP proposed that Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. pay only $45,000 on a 24-year lease for a $2 billion pipeline that will cross through several state parks and preserves. While the deal was temporarily shelved by the State House Commission, during the hearing DEP was unable to find a copy of the appraisal on which the lease schedule was based. PEER today sent a letter to the State House Commission asking it to remedy severe deficiencies in its property management and appraisals before reconsidering the Tennessee pipeline deal. "It is scandalous that the State of New Jersey does not know what it owns or what it is worth," added Wolfe, noting that the DEP does not even have a complete list of all its leases. "One simple but seemingly revolutionary economy measure that we should enact right now is to ensure that all holders of state easements, leases and other concessions pay their fair share."..." " (NJ)- http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2010/07/06

 
(Event) "Otsego County Board Meeting about Gas Drilling: "...Concerned About Gas-Drilling? How will it impact You? Rally at the Otsego County Board Meeting Wednesday, July 7, 9:30 a.m. Meet in front of the County Office Building, 197 Main Street, Cooperstown Tell our county government we are concerned about: · Contaminated ground water · Decreased property values · Industrialization of our rural way of life..." " (Cooperstown NY)- http://otegony.com/otsego-county-board-meeting-about-gas-drilling

"Powers' absence at meeting questioned: "...A meeting about gas drilling held Tuesday in Gilbertsville drew about 60 people who said they hoped to discuss their concerns with Otsego County Rep. James Powers, R-Butternuts..."I had heard there might be a meeting, but I wasn't sure of the details until after it was held," he said..."I think the number of people who came out on a Saturday speaks for itself," she said. "People are very worried about what might happen from drilling near their homes. They don't want the noise, the dust, the round-the-clock lights, but most of all, they're worried about their water."...The Otsego County Board of Representatives is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday..." " (The Daily Star) (NY)- http://thedailystar.com/localnews/x1385498276/Powers-absence-at-meeting-questioned & http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/4278695

"Ithaca's Fracking Dilemma: "...I’ve seen "No Fracking" signs off and on since I left Oneonta a day ago—it's a divisive issue, especially in a region as hard on its luck as this. Anyways, here's Lindy’s view of things: "It's very loud. There’s a huge, huge, generator. If your neighbor does it, they're just gonna leave it to the frackers and pack up. Plus your water is well water, and you’re gonna lose your well! I don't think the cost compared to the value—they're not gaining enough to justify the cost to the water and quality of life. Having a huge gas drill next to you is not quality of life. That's bottom line. That's very, very bottom line..." " (Mother Jones) (NY)- http://motherjones.com/road-trip-blog/2010/07/ithacas-fracking-conundrum

"Take our time, get drilling right: "...How's flowback treated? What's the actual chemical makeup of fracking fluid? What happens to those having direct, long-term exposure to the fluid? Where are the drillings being dumped? What effect will the now-disturbed heavy metals have on our environment? What happens to contaminated wells? What if I don't lease my land, but my neighbor does, and my well gets contaminated? Can I prove drilling caused this? Will large plastic containers with plumbing into homes be set up in front yards? Who pays for the water? Where will it come from? What happens to property values? What about the noise level from the drilling? Who inspects the drilling sites? How does this impact wildlife? Are we ready for the massive traffic increase fracking will bring? Where will we get the five to seven million gallons of water needed to frack each well one time? How many times will each well be fracked? Where will the tankers take the flowback? When the gas companies come from out of state, or out of country, will they bring employees with them? What will they hire local folks to do? What about when the drilling is finished? I know large landowners will get monthly checks for their leases, but what about people who don't own land? What will happen to rent and housing prices?..." " (NY)- http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100705/VIEWPOINTS02/7050302/1121/Take-our-time--get-drilling-right & http://www.pressconnects.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20107050302

"Expert explains perils and pitfalls of gas drilling: "...Colgate Geology Professor Bruce Selleck and Lebanon Supervisor Jim Goldstein outlined the scientific and political issues surrounding gas well drilling in the area at a Hamilton Forum sponsored by the Hamilton Rotary Club this past month...“It’s a question of if self-regulation works,” he said. “Are you going to blow the whistle on yourself?”..." " (NY)- http://www.romeobserver.com/articles/2010/07/05/news/doc4c2cb704650ba322032831.txt

"Tompkins energy conservation falling short of county target: "...Cornell University alone is expected to account for 40 percent of the county's 277,515-ton reduction, primarily through the recent replacement of its coal-fired power plant with a natural gas combined heat and power plant...By devoting some staff time to promoting alternative fuel vehicles and mapping the location of public electric car plug-in facilities and fueling stations for compressed natural gas, propane and biofuel, the county could help save an additional 7,797 tons..." " (NY)- http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100705/NEWS01/7050343/1124/Tompkins-energy-conservation-falling-short-of-county-target , http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100705/NEWS01/7050343/Tompkins-energy-conservation-falling-short-of-county-target & http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100705/NEWS01/7050343/Tompkins-energy-conservation-falling-short-of-county-target

"Results of Luzerne natural gas test wells awaited/Drilling in shadow of coal country: "...Depending on how its first natural gas wells turn out, Luzerne County could attract a lot of attention from potential drillers. "I suspect everybody's interest levels will be piqued if Encana gets successful," said Steve Myers, director of Land and Legal Affairs for Citrus Energy Corp...Although the drill rig is expected to arrive in Fairmount Twp. at some point after today, and the drilling and completion process will take an estimated 65 to 75 days total, production results won't be in until the end of the year or even 2011, Ms. Wiedenbeck said...Williams Inc., also based in Tulsa, does natural gas drilling and processing, and owns thousands of miles of pipelines, including the Transco, which runs through northern Luzerne County - conveniently close to Encana's planned drilling sites...Another natural gas company, Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake Energy, also has dozens of leases in Luzerne County but hasn't made a move yet..." "  (PA)- http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/results-of-luzerne-natural-gas-test-wells-awaited-1.877685 , http://citizensvoice.com/news/drilling-in-shadow-of-coal-country-1.877734 & http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/4278694

"PA cattle quarantined over well water concern: "...The state agriculture department has quarantined 28 head of cattle at a central Pennsylvania farm after officials say the animals potentially consumed wastewater that leaked from a holding pond for a natural gas well on the property..." " (The Reporter) (PA)- http://www.thereporteronline.com/articles/2010/07/05/business/srv0000008755790.txt

"Pa. colleges ramp up training programs for Marcellus Shale work force: With the boom in Marcellus Shale natural gas development throughout northeastern Pennsylvania, educational institutions are growing to keep up with work force demands..." " (PA)- http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100704/NEWS01/7040351/1113/Pa.-colleges-ramp-up-training-programs-for-Marcellus-Shale-work-force

 
"Sarah McCoubrey: Landscapes through an environmentalist's eyes: "...She may lift her paintbrush for another pressing environmental concern. McCoubrey last month attended the Syracuse screening of the documentary “Gasland” about hydrofracking, hydraulic fracturing of land to drill for natural gas...She is considering painting landscapes of the properties whose owners have signed drilling leases. She would enlist fellow artists..." " (NY)- http://blog.syracuse.com/entertainment/2010/07/sarah_mccoubrey_landscapes_thr.html

 

"Some oppose new apts. near gas line: "...The North Bergen Planning Board began hearing testimony June 24 from a developer who wants to build 60 residential units near a high-pressured Transco gas pipeline and near the Galaxy Towers Condos in Guttenberg...

Opponents of the project believe that construction so close to the Williams Gas Pipeline could be especially dangerous. The pipeline runs from Texas to New York City..." " (NY & NJ)- http://www.hudsonreporter.com/view/full_stories_home/8193965/article-Some-oppose-new-apts--near-gas-line-60-unit-%E2%80%98Appleview%E2%80%99-development-being-heard-by-Planning-Board-?instance=north_bergen_story_left_column

"Natural gas companies aim to acquire all of Wyoming County's mineral rights/Battling for gas, riches in Wyoming: "...Natural gas companies have acquired the mineral rights to nearly two-thirds of Wyoming County in less than five years and are now eyeing the rest..." " (PA)- http://republicanherald.com/news/natural-gas-companies-aim-to-acquire-all-of-wyoming-county-s-mineral-rights-1.876583 & http://citizensvoice.com/news/battling-for-gas-riches-in-wyoming-1.876571

"Wastewater rule clears Senate hurdle: "...Drillers will have several options under the rule: treat the wastewater to a level of 500 milligrams per liter or to current drinking water standards if they return it to waterways; recycle wastewater at treatment facilities; or dispose of it in deep caverns deemed suitable by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. State officials hope the rule will spur investment by private firms in recycling facilities..." " (PA)- http://standardspeaker.com/news/wastewater-rule-clears-senate-hurdle-1.876331 , http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/wastewater-rule-clears-senate-hurdle-1.872639 & http://citizensvoice.com/news/wastewater-rule-clears-senate-hurdle-1.872402

"Where Food and Natural Gas Collide: "...A story appeared in papers regarding an announcement by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, quarantining a herd of cows on a Wellsboro, PA farm, due to exposure to used fracking fluid (sometimes called ‘brine’) when the wall of a retaining pond used by East Energy in their drilling operations leaked...Let’s look at this, step by step:..." "- http://seminal.firedoglake.com/diary/58327

"Marcellus Shale dispute bubbling up in northeast Pennsylvania: "...Though the DRBC maintains that it is not opposed to the "appropriate development" of natural gas, many landowners here who have signed gas leases regard the commission's move as a stealth ban, an intrusion by unelected out-of-state officials to deprive them of their property..." " (PA)- http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20100704_Marcellus_Shale_dispute_bubbling_up_in_northeast_Pennsylvania.html?viewAll=y & http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/4277217

"Revised budget awaits Rendell's signature: "...It includes a written commitment by House Democrats and Senate Republicans to work this fall on enacting a tax on Marcellus Shale natural gas extraction and on a new nonpartisan legislative fiscal office..." " (PA)- http://online.indianagazette.com/articles/2010/07/04/news/10046755.txt

"Non-surface oil/gas lease for Bradford County: "...The board announced a notational vote, which was taken on May 11, approving a non-surface oil and gas lease with Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, of Oklahoma City, under a portion of State Game Land 142 and all of State Game Land 237 for production. The proposed tract, containing a total of 439.53 acres, is in Asylum and Terry townships, Bradford County..." " (PA)- http://www.timesleader.com/sports/Outdoors_news_07-04-2010.html

"Clearfield gas well training likely to be held statewide: "...The lesson last week for dozens of emergency responders was "Gas Well Emergencies 101," a crash course created by Clearfield County officials and driller Range Resources on the industry and common drill site dangers..." "- http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/540108/Clearfield-gas-well-training-likely-to-be-held-statewide.html?nav=742

"Bullskin residents focus on zoning: "...Nearly 50 Bullskin Township residents attended the supervisors' meeting this week in hopes of slowing the rush stone quarries, windmills and gas companies coming into the township..." " (PA)- http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/dailycourier/s_688890.html

 
"Chances dim for NY moratorium on fracking: "...In a victory for supporters of gas drilling, bills that would impose a moratorium on the practice are dead, at least for now..." " (Times Herald-Record) (NY)- http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100703/NEWS/100709951/-1/SITEMAP

"Powers' absence at meeting questioned: "...A meeting about gas drilling held Tuesday in Gilbertsville drew about 60 people who said they hoped to discuss their concerns with Otsego County Rep. James Powers, R-Butternuts. Powers did not attend the meeting, which went on in his absence, Butternuts resident Teresa Winchester said..." " (The Daily Star) (NY)- http://thedailystar.com/localnews/x1385497221/Powers-absence-at-meeting-questioned & http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/4276586

(Event) "Wyoming County: Workshop offered on gas drilling issues: "...Landowners in Wyoming County are encouraged to attend an upcoming workshop on natural gas drilling issues. The workshop will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17 at the county Fire Training Center on 3651 Wethersfield Rd....Sponsors include the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County; Wyoming County Farm Bureau; Wyoming County Planning and Development; the Wyoming County Agriculture & Farmland Protection Board; and the Wyoming County Soil and Water Conservation District...." " (NY)- http://thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/07/03/news/6793092.txt

"Hydrofracking is a danger to Rockland County: "...A battle is brewing between the energy industry and environmentalists concerning the dangers of removing natural gas from the shale using a process called hydrofracking. There have been reports of exploding houses, tainted water supplies, and serious health problems as a result of the process, which injects toxic chemicals into rock about a mile below the surface. The toxic brine created by the process can seep into underground and ground-level water supplies. As we don’t even know what compounds the energy industry is using to extract methane gas, we can only guess as to the long term ramifications of this process..." " (NY)- http://www.nyacknewsandviews.com/2010/07/hydrofracking-is-a-danger-to-rockland/

"Commission: Haulers gas-drilling water withdrawals comply with drought restrictions: "...Despite drought conditions in parts of Bowmans and Tunkhannock creeks, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission said Friday there was no cause for alarm that significant water withdrawals are continuing at two creek locations to support the gas-drilling industry..." " (PA)- http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/commission-haulers-gas-drilling-water-withdrawals-comply-with-drought-restrictions-1.875532

"Onorato: Drilling boom comes with risk: "...Democratic governor candidate Dan Onorato opposes a moratorium on natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale fields, but wants to beef up oversight while also boosting the number of Pennsylvanians employed in the industry..." " (PA)- http://citizensvoice.com/news/onorato-drilling-boom-comes-with-risk-1.875320 & http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/4276380

"Bullskin residents suggest local zoning laws: "...Nearly 50 Bullskin residents attended the supervisors' meeting this week in hopes of doing all they can to stop stone quarries, windmills and gas companies from coming into the township and setting up shop whenever and wherever they want..." " (PA)- http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/dailycourier/guestcolumn/s_688871.html

"As Marcellus Shale development grows, tech schools step up to train workers: "...With the boom in Marcellus Shale natural gas development throughout northeastern Pennsylvania, educational institutions are growing to keep up with work force demands. New training, certification and degree programs are being created to ensure local job skills are tailored to white- and blue-collared job needs related to the natural gas drilling industry..." " (AP) (PA)- http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2010/07/shale_school.html

"Driller's water withdrawals within limits: "...Despite near-drought conditions in parts of Bowmans and Tunkhannock creeks, Susquehanna River Basin Commission officials said Friday there is no cause for alarm that significant water withdrawals are still being made to support the natural gas drilling industry..." " (PA)- http://citizensvoice.com/news/driller-s-water-withdrawals-within-limits-1.875344

"Governor candidate opposes natural gas drilling moratorium: "...Democratic governor candidate Dan Onorato opposes a moratorium on natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale fields, but wants to beef up oversight while also boosting the number of Pennsylvanians employed in the industry..." " (PA)- http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/governor-candidate-opposes-natural-gas-drilling-moratorium-1.875322

"More reasons emerge for gas drilling moratorium: "...With Pennsylvania's environmental enforcers still trying to figure out which chemicals natural gas drillers are blasting underground, it is no wonder calls for a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing are louder than ever..." " (PA)- http://citizensvoice.com/opinion/more-reasons-emerge-for-gas-drilling-moratorium-1.875089

"Pa. Lawmakers Vote Last Of State Budget Bills: "...It includes a written commitment by House Democrats and Senate Republicans to work this fall on enacting a tax on Marcellus Shale natural gas extraction and on a new nonpartisan legislative fiscal office..." " (AP) (PA)- http://kdka.com/wireapnewsfnpa/Pa.lawmakers.in.2.1786381.html

"PennFuture: Pennsylvania State Budget a Mixed Bag for the Environment" (Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future) (PA)- http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20100703005008&newsLang=en

"Marcellus shale drilling: Penn State studies its impact: "...The study, titled An Emerging Giant: Prospects and Economic Impacts of Developing the Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Play, was written by Timothy Considine, Robert Watson, Rebecca Entler and Jeffery Sparks and released July 24, 2009. It is designed to educate the public on the current size, economic impacts, and future prospects of the Marcellus Shale Gas industry in the state..." " (PA)- http://www.thecourierexpress.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20439148&BRD=2758&PAG=461&dept_id=572984&rfi=6

"Driller Range Resources spokesman to field questions about Marcellus shale: "...Range Resources has a vertical well on private property along Yutes Run Road. Cannon said plans are to use that well to drill horizontally..." " (PA)- http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleynewsdispatch/lifestyles/s_688866.html