The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) independent Science Advisory Board (SAB) has formed a Hydraulic Fracturing Research Advisory panel of independent experts to peer review the EPA’s 2014 draft report of results for its national study on potential health and environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources. EPA said the SAB panel will provide scientific feedback on EPA’s research in “an open and transparent manner.”
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Alaska Taking Public Comments on Proposed Frack Rules
Regulators in Alaska are proposing a comprehensive set of rules to govern hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in the state, and will accept public comments on the proposals through early February, when a public hearing is also scheduled.
January 3, 2013
West Virginia Governor Signs Marcellus Reform Bill
West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin signed a landmark Marcellus Shale regulatory reform bill — also known as the Natural Gas Horizontal Wells Control Act — into law on Thursday.
December 27, 2011
West Virginia Legislators: Marcellus Bill On Horizon
The co-chairs of a West Virginia panel trying to reach a consensus on Marcellus Shale regulatory reform testified Monday that they believe compromise legislation is within reach and could be enacted in the near future.
November 16, 2011
FERC Conference to Explore Columbia Tariff Filing, Complaint
FERC last Wednesday directed staff to convene a technical conference to resolve a tariff dispute between Columbia Gas Transmission and several of its shippers, which claim that the pipeline’s proposed tariff changes would seriously impair their existing ability to schedule primary firm transportation service. Staff was ordered to file a report on the results of the conference within 120 days.
July 7, 2008
FERC Conference to Explore Columbia Tariff Filing, Complaint
FERC Wednesday directed staff to convene a technical conference to resolve a tariff dispute between Columbia Gas Transmission and several of its shippers, which claim that the pipeline’s proposed tariff changes would seriously impair their existing ability to schedule primary firm transportation. Staff was ordered to file a report on the results of the conference within 120 days.
July 7, 2008
Kern River Requests Oral Argument on Low ROE Decision
Kern River Gas Transmission Co. filed a request with FERC that it convene an oral argument on an administrative law judge’s (ALJ) recent decision to set a low return on equity (ROE) for the pipeline company at 9.34%, compared to its request of 15.1%.
April 26, 2006
FERC Sets Special Meeting on EPAct for Next Month
FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher on Monday said that the Commission will convene a special Feb. 2 public meeting limited to consideration of items related to the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct).
January 10, 2006
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Another CA Natural Gas Price Lawsuit Reemerges
The state Superior Court judge hearing the ongoing class action lawsuit against Sempra Energy and its two utilities will convene a separate hearing Tuesday with attorneys trying to settle a lawsuit filed by California’s Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante in the wake of the 2000-2001 western wholesale energy market meltdown.
November 28, 2005
Another CA Natural Gas Price Lawsuit Re-Emerges
The state Superior Court judge hearing the ongoing class action lawsuit against Sempra Energy and its two utilities will convene a separate hearing Tuesday with attorneys trying to settle a lawsuit filed by California’s Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante in the wake of the 2000-2001 western wholesale energy market meltdown.
November 22, 2005
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