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   Governor Corbett Signs HB 1950

As reported by several news agencies, a conference committee comprised of members from both the Pennsylvania House and Senate approved a bill on February 6, 2012 that would propose the collection of impact fees for natural gas wells.  The language in the revised bill would also affect how local municipalities attempt to regulate drilling activity through local zoning ordinances.  Both the House and the Senate passed HB 1950 and the Bill was sent to Governor Corbett for his signature.  On February 13th, 2012, HB 1950 became law with Governor Tom Corbett’s signature.  To read or download a copy of the full HB 1950, click here.

Summaries of the full Bill are also available.  For a brief one-page summary, click here.  For a more detailed 11 page summary, click here.

Also, a 14 page “Impact Fee Caucus Update” is available by clicking here.

To read Governor Corbett’s February 14, 2012 Press Release, click here.

 

DRBC Postpones Special Meeting

A news release from the Delaware River Basin Commission on Friday, November 18th states that the November 21, 2011 special meeting has been postponed and will be rescheduled.  A date has not yet been determined.  The proposed draft natural gas regulations were to be voted on at this special meeting.  According to the DRBC news release, the meeting was postponed to allow additional time for review by the five commission members.  We will provide more information as it becomes available.

 

Pennsylvania House Passes Marcellus Bill

On Thursday, November 17th, 2011, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed House Bill 1950.  The Bill addresses regulation of Marcellus drilling activity in addition to proposing an impact fee.  To view a copy of this House Bill, click the link below.

House Bill 1950

 

Pennsylvania Senate Passes Marcellus Bill 

On Tuesday, November 15th, 2011, the Pennsylvania Senate passed an amended version of Senate Bill 1100.  The Bill addresses impact fees and environmental safeguards, among other items.  To view a copy of this Senate Bill, click the link below.

Senate Bill 1100

 

DRBC Releases Revised Draft Natural Gas Regulations

The DRBC has released the revised draft natural gas regulations.  These regulations are scheduled to be voted on at the November 21, 2011 special meeting.  To view the revised draft natural gas regulations, click the link below.

Natural Gas Development Regulations – November 8, 2011

For additional information on the revised draft natural gas regulations, click here to go to the “Draft Natural Gas Development Regulations” webpage of the DRBC.

 

DRBC Postpones Vote on Draft Natural Gas Regulations

The DRBC has announced that the previously scheduled October 21, 2011 special meeting has been postponed.  It was anticipated that the commissioners would consider the draft natural gas regulations at this meeting.  The special meeting has been rescheduled for November 21, 2011 at 10:00 AM.  The DRBC also announced that prior to the November 21st meeting, the modified draft regulations will be posted on the DRBC website on November 7, 2011.

To view the entire DRBC press release, click here. 

 

Governor Corbett Announces Plans to Implement Key Recommendations of Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission

To view the October 3, 2011 news release from the office of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett, click here.

For a summary of the Governor’s proposal, click here.

A table has been created to provide a clear understanding of Governor Corbett’s
proposed impact fee and the associated potential funding distribution.  To view the table, click here.  Secondly, a pie chart has also been created to illustrate the proposed funding distribution of the fee collected in year one.  That pie chart is available by clicking here. 

 

USGS Boosts Marcellus Estimates

Read the article from The Wall Street Journal by clicking here.

The 2002 and 2011 USGS “National Assessment of Oil and Gas” fact sheets are available by clicking the links below:

USGS Fact Sheet Marcellus Assessment 2002
USGS Fact Sheet Marcellus Assessment 2011

 

Governor’s Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission

On March 8th, 2011, by virtue of Executive Order 2011-01, Governor Tom Corbett established the Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission (MSAC) to review the numerous issues related to Marcellus Shale natural gas development in the State of Pennsylvania.  After four months of information gathering, the MSAC released a final report of the findings on July 22, 2011.  To view the Governor’s Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission Report, click here.

 

Delaware River Basin Commission – Draft Natural Gas Drilling Regulations

The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) proposed draft regulations to manage the construction and operation of natural gas development projects in the Delaware River Basin.  The draft regulations were released on December 9, 2010.  The DRBC accepted written public comments on the proposed regulations until April 15, 2011.  In addition, three public hearings were conducted to receive oral testimony.  The next meeting and public hearing of the Delaware River Basin Commission is scheduled for September 21, 2011.   

For information on the DRBC’s Draft Natural Gas Regulations, click here.

For the full text of the DRBC’s Draft Natural Gas Regulations, click here.

 

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