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Marcellus Shale Links and Information

Federal/State/Local Government

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Federal Government Links/Info

• Oil and Gas Tax Rates - A compilation of tax rates by the National Conference of State Legislatures that affect the Oil and Natural Gas Industry as of 2008.
• Environmental Protection Agency Tipline
• Senator Robert Casey Marcellus Info webpage

State Government Links/Info:

• Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development - A list of resources put together by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
• PA Fish & Boat Commission
• PA Gas Leasing - A guide from the PSU Cooperative Extension to assist landowners when considering an oil/gas lease
• PA Attorney General Consumer Advisory Regarding Oil and Gas Leases
• PA CareerLink
• PennDOT Marcellus Shale Resource Page
• State Fire Commissioner Marcellus Shale Emergency Response Training & Resources
• Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Marcellus Page
• PA General Assembly Homepage ( search for legislation here)
• PA Oil and gas well drilling code
• PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
  • Q & A on Marcellus Shale Drilling
• PA DEP Marcellus Shale Information Clearinghouse

Local Government Links/Info:

• Local Government Checklist - A checklist for municipalities to best prepare themselves for gas drilling.
• What Local Governments Need to Know - An informational packet to help local government officials cope with the potential impacts gas drilling could have on their counties, municipalities and school districts that range from infrastructure to economic growth/benefits.
• WPSU - Multimedia of various seminars regarding gas drilling in Pennsylvania.
• Suggestions for Local Governments regarding Marcellus Shale - PA Department of Community and Economic Development

Senator John Pippy provides the links on these web pages as an informational resource about Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania. This website is not and does not purport to be an authority on the topic of Marcellus Shale gas drilling. It is meant as a starting point for those wishing to research and learn more about this multifaceted and complex topic and Senator Pippy endeavors to maintain the pages as a clearinghouse for as much factual and topical information as possible, representing all sides and views. Accordingly, the pages will continue to evolve as the industry and debate continue to grow and change in the coming years.