The WSJ is reporting that opponents to E&P operations in NY are hoping to pass Home Rule legislation that would allow local governments to regulate (read: ban) oil and gas operations in their jurisdictions: "New York law does allow municipalities to zone mining activities that have significant surface impacts, such as gravel mines. But in 1981, state law was amended to exempt oil and gas from mining activities subject to local regulations. The home rule bills would remove that exemption."
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