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For Immediate
Release
11/17/08
- Sen. Baker
Senate Majority Policy
Committee to Hold Hearing on Marcellus Shale Tuesday, November 18
The Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public hearing on
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008, in Dallas to better understand and manage
the opportunities and challenges posed by the development of the Marcellus
Shale natural gas deposit in the Commonwealth.
The hearing will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the
Kennedy Room of the Banks Student Life Center at Misericordia University in
Dallas, PA.
Senate Policy Committee Jake Corman (R-34) and Sen. Lisa Baker
(R-20) said the Senate panel will hear from testifiers on a wide variety
of issues related to the Marcellus Shale, including:
- The history and status of Marcellus Shale in the Commonwealth and
surrounding region.
- The experience of other states with similar resource development.
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The
environmental impact of gas development and the Commonwealth's current state
of statute and regulation regarding drilling.
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The
readiness of Pennsylvania's various levels of government to properly manage
the economic, environmental, infrastructure and social impacts of
development.
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The
economic impact of large-scale development of Marcellus Shale.
Marcellus Shale is a type of marine sedimentary rock
found in eastern North America. It extends throughout much of the
Appalachian Basin, including parts of Pennsylvania. The shale contains
largely untapped natural gas reserves, making it an attractive target for
energy development.
"The Marcellus Shale provides the state with tremendous
potential for energy production, but we must also balance environmental
concerns and make sure that any plan is well-thought out and would not have
an adverse impact on the area," Corman said. "The goal of this hearing is
to seek as much input as we can on the issue and weigh the benefits and
concerns before putting together any plan that would impact this valuable
resource."
Among those scheduled to testify are representatives of
the Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Conservation
and Natural Resources, a panel of industry officials, local government and
school officials, and others with expertise in this area of energy.
Media
coverage is invited.
Contact:
Carol Maravic
(717) 787-6725
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