PA Marcellus News Digest
September 10, 2012
Articles
200 protest drilling in Rock Run
Sun-Gazette
Alyssa Murphy
Sept 9
RALSTON - Hundreds of people, both young and old, turned out in support of preserving Mother Nature - even as she rained upon them.
Link: http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/583058/200-protest-drilling-in--Rock-Run.html?nav=5011
Sun-Gazette
Alyssa Murphy
Sept 9
RALSTON - Hundreds of people, both young and old, turned out in support of preserving Mother Nature - even as she rained upon them.
Link: http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/583058/200-protest-drilling-in--Rock-Run.html?nav=5011
GOD'S COUNTRY: Gas Well Flaring
Joshua B. Pribanic
Co-published by The Erie Wire.
Video
Link: http://vimeo.com/26927533
Joshua B. Pribanic
Co-published by The Erie Wire.
Video
Link: http://vimeo.com/26927533
Report finds methane remains issue in Pa. township
Boston.com
Michael Rubinkam, AP
Sept. 7
Pennsylvania’s environmental chief asserted two months ago that a faulty gas well that spiked nearby drinking-water wells with high levels of methane had been patched, and ‘‘the situation is for the most part over.’’
Link: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2012/09/07/report-finds-methane-remains-issue-township/8dXcoAHjfDSkpHTdBAlDsL/singlepage.html
Boston.com
Michael Rubinkam, AP
Sept. 7
Pennsylvania’s environmental chief asserted two months ago that a faulty gas well that spiked nearby drinking-water wells with high levels of methane had been patched, and ‘‘the situation is for the most part over.’’
Link: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2012/09/07/report-finds-methane-remains-issue-township/8dXcoAHjfDSkpHTdBAlDsL/singlepage.html
House Bill Would Make DEP Secretary Elected Position
PA Environment Digest
Sept 10
Rep. Jesse White (D-Washington) announced the introduction of two bills-- House Bill 2606 and House Bill 2607-- which would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to change the Department of Environmental Protection’s appointed secretary position to a commissioner post elected by Pennsylvanians.
Link: http://www.paenvironmentdigest.com/newsletter/default.asp?NewsletterArticleID=23264&SubjectID=
PA Environment Digest
Sept 10
Rep. Jesse White (D-Washington) announced the introduction of two bills-- House Bill 2606 and House Bill 2607-- which would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to change the Department of Environmental Protection’s appointed secretary position to a commissioner post elected by Pennsylvanians.
Link: http://www.paenvironmentdigest.com/newsletter/default.asp?NewsletterArticleID=23264&SubjectID=
Pennsylvania agency urges Pittsburgh-area officials to clarify shale drilling rules
PUC also deems Fayette County laws sufficient
Post-Gazette
Laura Olson
Sept 6
HARRISBURG -- In the state Public Utility Commission's first two advisory opinions on local drilling ordinances, there's some good news and some bad news for officials seeking agreement from the agency.
Link: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-south/pennsylvania-agency-urges-pittsburgh-area-officials-to-clarify-shale-drilling-rules-652067/
PUC also deems Fayette County laws sufficient
Post-Gazette
Laura Olson
Sept 6
HARRISBURG -- In the state Public Utility Commission's first two advisory opinions on local drilling ordinances, there's some good news and some bad news for officials seeking agreement from the agency.
Link: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-south/pennsylvania-agency-urges-pittsburgh-area-officials-to-clarify-shale-drilling-rules-652067/
5 myths about the Marcellus and natural gas industry
Pitt Trib
Timothy Puko
Sept 2
Backers of the state’s natural gas industry often compare work in the Marcellus shale with keys dangling in front of a baby: It’s the new attention-grabber.
Yet in many respects, it’s an industry not unlike others.
Link: http://triblive.com/home/2263462-74/gas-industry-drilling-experts-energy-state-wells-environmental-marcellus-natural#axzz266EWAogd
Pitt Trib
Timothy Puko
Sept 2
Backers of the state’s natural gas industry often compare work in the Marcellus shale with keys dangling in front of a baby: It’s the new attention-grabber.
Yet in many respects, it’s an industry not unlike others.
Link: http://triblive.com/home/2263462-74/gas-industry-drilling-experts-energy-state-wells-environmental-marcellus-natural#axzz266EWAogd
Corbett helps gas moguls 'build it'
Times-Tribune
Opinion
Sept 4
Gov. Tom Corbett was conspicuous by his minor role at last week's Republican National Convention, raising speculation among the political class as to whether he might have had a run-in with party leaders akin to former Gov. Robert P. Casey's famous clash with his party's brass at the 1992 Democratic National Convention.
Link: http://thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/corbett-helps-gas-moguls-build-it-1.1367832
Times-Tribune
Opinion
Sept 4
Gov. Tom Corbett was conspicuous by his minor role at last week's Republican National Convention, raising speculation among the political class as to whether he might have had a run-in with party leaders akin to former Gov. Robert P. Casey's famous clash with his party's brass at the 1992 Democratic National Convention.
Link: http://thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/corbett-helps-gas-moguls-build-it-1.1367832
State is probing methane in home
Times Leader
Matt Hughes
Sept 5
DIMOCK TWP. -- The state Department of Environmental Protection is investigating a reported spike in methane levels inside a trailer in Dimock early Saturday morning and whether there is an association with nearby natural gas development.
Link: http://www.timesleader.com/stories/State-is-probing-methane-in-home,201058
Times Leader
Matt Hughes
Sept 5
DIMOCK TWP. -- The state Department of Environmental Protection is investigating a reported spike in methane levels inside a trailer in Dimock early Saturday morning and whether there is an association with nearby natural gas development.
Link: http://www.timesleader.com/stories/State-is-probing-methane-in-home,201058
More Gas “Plumes” Documented In Bradford County
NPR State Impact
Scott Detrow
Sept 10
Link: http://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2012/09/10/more-gas-plumes-documented-in-bradford-county/
NPR State Impact
Scott Detrow
Sept 10
Link: http://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2012/09/10/more-gas-plumes-documented-in-bradford-county/
South Fayette: PUC shouldn't be reviewing drilling ordinance
Post-Gazette
Laura Olson
Sept 10
HARRISBURG -- South Fayette officials say the on-going state review of their local drilling ordinance shows "malicious intent" and should be suspended until Pennsylvania's top court has ruled on the pending Marcellus Shale appeal.
Link: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-west/south-fayette-puc-shouldnt-be-reviewing-drilling-ordinance-652679/
Post-Gazette
Laura Olson
Sept 10
HARRISBURG -- South Fayette officials say the on-going state review of their local drilling ordinance shows "malicious intent" and should be suspended until Pennsylvania's top court has ruled on the pending Marcellus Shale appeal.
Link: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-west/south-fayette-puc-shouldnt-be-reviewing-drilling-ordinance-652679/
Arguments on Marcellus Shale law begin in October
Post-Gazette
Sept 9
Oral arguments in the state Supreme Court appeal of a decision overturning part of the Marcellus Shale drilling law have been scheduled for Oct. 17 in Pittsburgh.
Link: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/arguments-on-marcellus-shale-law-begin-in-october-652516/
Post-Gazette
Sept 9
Oral arguments in the state Supreme Court appeal of a decision overturning part of the Marcellus Shale drilling law have been scheduled for Oct. 17 in Pittsburgh.
Link: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/arguments-on-marcellus-shale-law-begin-in-october-652516/
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