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Public comment period for proposed drilling nears end

December 29, 2009

Washington (WSYR-TV) - The Environmental Protection Agency says the state's proposed rules for natural gas drilling need some tweaking.

Friday is the final day to comment on the proposed rules.

In the EPA’s comments the agency says it has serious reservations about whether drilling should be allowed in the New York City watershed.

Its also concerned with wastewater treatment and air quality as well as management of natural radioactive materials disturbed during drilling.

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