Overstepped

Judge to Rule Within 60 Days on New York Town Drilling Ban

A judge in New York State is expected to rule within 60 days if the Town of Dryden, NY, overstepped its authority when it enacted an ordinance and a zoning requirement this past summer banning all oil and gas development activities.

November 7, 2011

Anschutz Sues New York Town Over Drilling Ban

An attorney representing Anschutz Exploration Corp. (AEC) has filed suit against the Town of Dryden, NY, arguing that the town of overstepped its authority when it enacted an ordinance and a zoning requirement this summer banning all oil and gas development activities.

September 21, 2011

Wellsburg, WV Repeals Ban on Shale Gas Drilling

Almost three months to the day after first enacting a ban on natural gas drilling, the City of Wellsburg, WV, voted 5-3 on Tuesday night to repeal the measure.

August 11, 2011

Congressional Natural Gas Caucus Critical of EPA Actions

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has overstepped its jurisdiction in Pennsylvania and should leave regulation of oil and gas to state officials, according to some members of Congress.

June 9, 2011