DRBC Draft Rules

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Vorys

The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) has published draft natural gas development regulations (see here).  From the DRBC's Fact Sheet:  "[T]his Article requires that water used for natural gas development projects must come from water sources that have been approved by the Commission for use for natural gas development. ***. A streamlined approval process is provided that encourages the use of existing Commission-approved water sources to minimize the need to construct and operate new water sources."

From a quick look, it appears as if the DRBC is looking to limit development through, among other things, significant bond requirements and permit fees.

Comments are due:  March 16, 2011.

[Update:  Public hearings have been scheduled for middle/late February (moved up).]

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