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Marcellus Shale News Compilation

Lawyers scrutinize NY's next fracking move





ALBANY – For the past four months, the state Department of Environmental Conservation's staff — and attorneys — have been putting the finishing touches on a several-thousand-page document that will lay the groundwork for a statewide ban on large-scale hydraulic fracturing.

Activists Want Cuomo to Take More Steps in Banning Hydrofracking




Activists want Gov. Andrew Cuomo to take more steps to ensure hydrofracking never happens in New York state.

Fracking opponents ask Cuomo for clarifications








Walter Hang of the Ithaca-based environmental research firm Toxics Targeting discusses a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed by more than 600 people asking for clarification about the state’s rules regarding high-volume hydraulic fracturing.
(Photo: JOHN R. ROBY / STAFF PHOTO)

Fractivists seek clarification on fracking ban


Binghamton (WIVT) - While opponents of high volume horizontal hydrofracking have been celebrating a state ban on the controversial process, one prominent activist says no such permanent prohibition has yet been made official.

Anti-fracking groups demand details of fracking ban

Binghamton, NY (WBNG Binghamton) Groups that oppose fracking for natural gas are calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) to specifically detail how a ban on fracking in New York state will be carried out.

WNBF Interview 3/16/2015 with Walter Hang Re: Cuomo Asked to Provide Details on Fracking Ban



The state’s environmental conservation and health commissioners announced on December 17 that they would not support fracking for natural gas development. But no formal shale fracking ban has occurred in New York.

State considered 'phased rollout' of fracking




ALBANY – New York had been considering a "phased rollout" of large-scale hydraulic fracturing in the months prior to deciding to ban it, with the proposal received well by public-health experts the state had asked for advice.

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