NY/Marcellus: Patterson Vetoes Moratorium, Issues Temporary Ban

Ink is barely dry.

 

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20101212/NEWS/101212007/...

 



"We in government must always focus on protecting the well-being of those whom we represent and serve, but we also have an obligation to look to the future and protect the long-term interests for our state and its residents," Paterson, who leaves office at month's end, said.

 

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Permalink Reply by Lerret on January 19, 2011 at 8:27
I just got back from NW PA and drilling in W NY and N PA is on going. But there is a huge problem with obtaining enough water and an even bigger issue of where to dispose of water. It is clear to me that both states desperately need to create pooling, create disposal rules, and agressively enforce them. Otherwise, there is going to be a huge mess up there.  Already a number of companies have been fined over allowing improper disposal...trying to dump in local municipal waste systems that are not designed to handle salty water...

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