N.Y. Objects to Release of Multistate Fracking Rules

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The agency estimates that there could one day be as many as 10,000 wells in the Delaware River Basin, which is on the eastern edge of a vast natural gas field known as the Marcellus Shale. Energy companies are seeking to exploit the basin, but the commission imposed a moratorium last May on Marcellus Shale drilling projects in the watershed until new regulations were in place.

Ms. Collier said the draft regulations focus on drilling activities like wastewater disposal that member states don’t address with the same authority. As the agency that regulates planning and development in the 330-mile watershed, she said, the commission’s mission is to manage the river system in an integrated way.

Still, some New York officials said the agency should have at least conducted a study of the potential impacts of hydrofracking before putting its rules out for public comment.

“While we don’t agree with the release of draft regulations without the benefit of a comprehensive study, we will continue to work with the commission to ensure that the cumulative impacts are known before any final regulations are issued,” Cas Holloway, New York City’s environmental protection commissioner, said in a statement.

http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/09/n-y-objects-to-release-of-multistate-fracking-rules/

[pscot]

1. Meet Marcellus

Who wouldn't want one of these in their back yard?



Just drop an email to these guys and they'll be happy to come out and evaluate your site.

http://www.mineralacquisitions.com/

[zeaper]

2. Looks like a bunch of clean energy to be had!!

This energy could heat and power a lot of business and homes.

BTW the pumper is for oil not gas, big difference.

[pscot]

3. If you're ok

with flammable tap water.

[Altoid_Cyclist]

4. Meet the "Frackers" also.

Anyone who thinks that this is a safe or or clean way of obtaining energy is either in the business or just hasn't been paying attention. Maybe they'll notice and pay attention when NYC or Philadelphia have their water supplies destroyed.


Methane in Dimock, PA Water Is From Fracking
http://www.newsinferno.com/fracking/methane-in-dimock-pa-water-is-from-fracking/




http://www.vanityfair.com/business/features/2010/06/fracking-in-pennsylvania-201006




http://www.marcellus-shale.us/Dunkard_Creek.htm







http://www.donnan.com/Marcellus-Gas_Hickory.htm