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USACE Reissues Nationwide Permits - Wells Pad Construction Now Covered

Last week the United States Army Corps of Engineers reissued 48 of the 49 existing nationwide permits that authorize certain...


Tags: Nationwide Permit 39, Environment

Ohio EPA Oversight Costs a Thing of the Past?

Paying Ohio EPA its “oversight costs” (administrative costs) might be a thing of the past? A recent Ohio First Appellate District...


Tags: Environment

The WSJ has an interesting article on the need for more take-away infrastructure in the Bakken: "The reason for Clearbrook...


Tags: Oil, Pipeline, Energy

By Greg Russell On February 12, 2012

PA Impact Fees

Pennsylvania counties may soon be imposing impact fees according to this report from CBS News: "After Gov. Tom Corbett signs a...


Tags: Marcellus, Energy, Utica, Shale

At least that's the report from the Dover-New Philadelphia Times Reporter: "Colorado-based energy company involved in the...


Tags: Energy, Utica, Shale

By Greg Russell On February 11, 2012

Recorder's Office Sees Boom

This article from cleveland.com takes a brief look at the leasing activity in Ohio from inside the recorder's office. It begins:...


Tags: Energy, Utica, Shale

We thought you might be interested in this column on several myths told about hydraulic fracturing. A sample: "Those who oppose...


Tags: Hydraulic Fracturing, Energy, Environment

PA: Blanket Assignments Upheld

Recently, an appellate court in Pennsylvania affirmed, on mandamus, the ability of oil and gas producers to record blanket lease...


Tags: Marcellus, Energy, Utica, Shale

We thought you might be interested in the testimony at a recent House Subcommittee hearing on U.S. EPA's hydraulic fracturing...


Tags: Hydraulic Fracturing, Pavillion, WY, Energy,

Ohio EPA Pulls Water Quality Rules Package

Ohio EPA first introduced a water quality rule package in 2006 - intended to cover water quality standards, 401 certifications...


Tags: Environment

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