4 DEP Public Comment Meetings about Proposed Chapter 78 changes to provide stronger regulations for Oil and Gas Wells (including Marcellus wells): please review the proposed regs (see link below) and offer comments, as the intention of these regs according to the first paragraph, is to offer increased protection for public and private drinking water supplies in Pennsylvania.
LEGAL NOTICE The PA Department of Environmental Protection will hold four meetings during the month of July 2010 to receive comments on the proposed changes to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 78. The new and amended sections are §§78.1, .51, .71 - 73, .81 - .85, .88, .89, .91 - .96, .121 and .122.
The meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. at each location.
They will be held July 19 at the Tunkhannock Area High School Auditorium in Tunkhannock, PA;
July 21 at Lycoming College Heim Science Center Building, Room G-11 at Williamsport, PA;
July 22 at DEPs Northwest Regional Office, 1st Floor Conference Room in Meadville, PA; and
July 22 at DEPs Southwest Regional Office, Waterfront Conference Room A and B, in Pittsburgh, PA.
If you need an accommodation due to a disability and want to attend the meeting, please contact Millie Raudabaugh directly at 717-772-2199, or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 at least 24 hours in advance so arrangements can be made.
ADVANCED NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING dealing with Oil and Gas Wells:
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/minres/oilgas/Oil%20&%20Gas%20Documents/CHAPTER%2078%20Revisions%20January%2027%202010.pdf
From DEP Website:
Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Oil and Gas Wells
Published PA Bulletin Notice http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol40/40-5/183.html
Proposal
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/minres/oilgas/Oil%20&%20Gas%20Documents/CHAPTER%2078%20Revisions%20January%2027%202010.pdf
Things you can do
1. Review Proposal.
2. Comment
3. Attend Public Meeting
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