Pennsylvania EQB Approves PADEP's Proposed Oil And Gas Regulations
As previously reported on the Babst Calland Shale Energy Law Blog, the Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board considered and approved the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (“PADEP”) proposed regulations regarding Subchapter C to Chapter 78 of Pennsylvania’s oil and gas regulations by a vote of 16 to 2 at its August 27, 2013 meeting. The proposed rulemaking will next be reviewed by the Commonwealth’s Attorney General’s Office and the Office of General Counsel. Following this review, the proposed rulemaking will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin for public review and comment. PADEP has recommended a 60-day public comment period and at least six public hearings to be held at various locations across the Commonwealth.