Category Archives: Marcellus Shale Regulations

Just two days ago, the West Virginia Legislature approved a measure that places regulations on the natural gas drilling industry in West Virginia.  In today’s edition of the Times West Virginian, Delegate Tim Manchin (D- Marion), Co-Chairman of the Special … Continue reading →

Yesterday, the West Virginia Legislature passed legislation that will impose new regulations on the natural gas industry drilling in West Virginia.  Large-scale drilling for natural gas in West Virginia’s Marcellus shale deposit will require $10,000 and $5,000 permit fees, buffer … Continue reading →

A special session of the West Virginia Legislature convened yesterday, December 11, 2011, and will continue throughout the week to deal with Marcellus Shale regulations.  The legislature will take up a bill proposed by the governor after a special joint … Continue reading →

News sources throughout West Virginia are reporting today that Governor Earl Ray Tomblin is likely to call a special session to deal with the Marcellus Shale issue in West Virginia.  This speculation comes after a special joint committee of members … Continue reading →

On Monday, November 14, 2011, Delegate Timothy Manchin, D-Marion, testified in front of a field hearing of the United States Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee.  The Special Committee tasked to draft regulations will be voting on a bill this … Continue reading →