Corbett repeals policy on gas drilling in parks

[RamboLiberal]

Gov. Tom Corbett has repealed a 4-month-old policy designed to minimize the environmental impact of Marcellus Shale natural gas well drilling in Pennsylvania's parks.

The policy repeal could hurt recreation and the environment in Ohiopyle State Park and a number of other parks in the western part of the state where oil and gas companies are seeking drilling permits, according to the former director of the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, which manages the state's parks and forests.

Notice of the repeal was published last week in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Michael Krancer, acting secretary of the state Department of Environmental Protection, and several Corbett spokesmen have termed the policy "unnecessary and redundant."

The DEP notice said the department, which has permitting responsibilities for oil and gas wells, would continue to review and consider comments about drilling on public lands from all interested parties.



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[Glassunion]

1. Well that's just fucking great! nt

[blue neen]

2. Tom Corbett fiddles while Pennsylvania burns.

The drillers don't even know how to keep their own facilities safe, and now Corbett opens up the State Parks.

Terrific.

[PA Democrat]

3. Governor Corporatewhorebett,

why not just give the keys to the state's treasury to corporations?