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My deepest sympathies go out to the families and friends of the men who were killed.

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That doesn't mean we are where we need to be in terms of jobs or our economy, but it does mean we are poised to begin seeing and feeling some effects from economic recovery efforts in the near future.  

But I have some lingering concerns.  The promise of Marcellus Shale gas extraction is one of the factors creating employer optimism and raising our ranking.  It remains to be proven to my satisfaction, and to the satisfaction of many residents in our region, that the natural gas industry knows how to drill safely in and around our watersheds.  It would be a tragedy if we permitted industry interests and short-term economic recovery to threaten our long-term health and sustainability as a region.

Still, I remain heartened and hopeful that those among us who have struggled the most through this recession will get some well-deserved relief very, very soon.

In the meantime, if you are someone who shares my concerns about Marcellus Shale gas drilling, and especially if you and your family are poised to feel the direct impact of the drilling industry on your land, water, air or health, then you should contact a Marcellus Shale attorney at Rogan Law as soon as possible.

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What are some of the issues at stake? Although the hydraulic fracturing method used by natural gas drilling companies is currently exempted from regulations contained within the federal Safe Water Drinking Act, drilling may have significant impacts on both the quantity and quality of local resources as water is diverted to supply industry needs and as pollutants are introduced into ground and/or surface water.  Treating and disposing of water contaminated by this process, handling potential problems with air pollution, and preparing for disasters also are major issues as yet under-addressed.

If you live in the area of interest to natural gas drilling companies and want to discuss your concerns about managing the impact of Marcellus Shale drilling on you, your family, and your property, then you should talk with a Marcellus Shale lawyer.  Rogan Law represents clients who need a Marcellus Shale attorney anywhere in the Northern Tier of PA, Montrose, Honesdale, Tunkhannock, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Stroudsburg, the Poconos and neighboring communities in NEPA.

Citizen action surrounding decisions about whether and how to drill in Wayne County has been impressive.  This latest news might bring even more people into the mix.

If you are involved in any way with Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling, land lease or damage, and need an experienced lawyer to help ensure your rights are protected, reach out to a Marcellus Shale attorney before decisions that affect you are made without you.  

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Mostly, the editorial focused on a bill in Harrisburg that would charge the industry a severance tax.  Opponents of the tax say it will stifle development, but evidence suggests otherwise - drillers in other regions generally consider such taxes part of their business costs.  Why should Pennsylvania taxpayers be left with the burden of remediating infrastructure and attending to the social costs of drilling if those who will profit most from development can be held accountable?

Every person in this region should be thinking about the impacts of Marcellus Shale drilling.  If you follow the debate and realize that you need help from a Marcellus Shale lawyer to ensure that you do not end up on the losing end of development, then contact a Marcellus Shale attorney at Rogan Law.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to make your voice heard above the din of moneymakers and politicians, but since drilling is likely to be around for the next hundred years, it is essential that you take a strong stand now, while the rules are still being made.  Don't leave your future up to chance.  Contact a Marcellus Shale lawyer at Rogan Law today.

The industry claims it can bring 200,000 jobs and $18 billion into the state.  Economic experts outside the industry, however, say such claims are unrealistic and inflated.

The actual impacts remain to be seen, but Pennsylvanians should remain vigilant that their rights and interests drive the discourse, as it will be very easy for those rights and interests to be swallowed up by big industry and politics as debates over drilling continue to gain momentum.

If you think you need help from a legal expert who can carefully explain your rights to you and advocate on your behalf, then contact a Marcellus Shale attorney at Rogan Law.  A Marcellus Shale lawyer can help ensure not only that your voice is heard today, but also that your interests remain secure tomorrow and beyond.

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The article detailed the discussion at the first public meeting of the Wayne County Oil and Gas Task Force (WCOGTF), the latest set of letters in an alphabet soup of competing interests.  One issue the task force raised that I hadn't heard discussed in the press before was the rights of nearby non-leaseholders.  Certainly, the drilling will impact everyone in the region.  Do those whose land is not of interest to the development companies have any say in whether drilling should or should not move ahead on adjoining land?

If you live in Wayne County and if you want to get a better idea of what rights you have, then you should contact a Wayne County Marcellus Shale attorney.  

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Though exploration may continue, no production will happen until the Commission is satisfied that its standards will be met.  The Commission could take months, or even up to a year, to reach its decision about what "safe drilling" should mean.

A few days ago, the Pocono Record reported that the League of Women Voters of Monroe County will host a free, public forum at the Hughes Eastern Monroe Library Community Room  at 10 AM on March 6th to discuss the perspectives of speakers representing a variety of backgrounds.  

The League of Women Voters is in the midst of a one-year study to figure out the effect that drilling will have on Pennsylvania's natural resources, infrastructure, tourism and economy.  It stresses that anyone living on the formation or in the counties with pipelines could be impacted.

As decisions are made and projects move forward, you may be in a position that requires you to make a decision about natural gas leasing.  If you are, then please do the smart thing and consult a Monroe County Marecellus Shale attorney.  We can help you understand and negotiate the details of the lease agreements you are being offered and determine the possible positive and negative effects they can have on you, your family and your community.

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Natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale formation has made news repeatedly this past year.  As I have stated before, the mass tort, environmental and real estate/contract litigation arising from Marcellus Shale gas exploration and mining is a very pressing legal issue to many in Pennsylvania.

Until now, Wayne County has remained removed from the controversies associated with drilling, but according to today's Times-Tribune that will soon change.  Exploratory wells are planned for this summer, and production is anticipated to begin in 2011 if developers receive their permits.

Some citizens oppose the drilling.  The group Damascus Citizens for Sustainability, for example, insists that,  "people have a constitutional right to clean air, pure water, and the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment."  Their website lists numerous instances in which drilling has led to water contamination.  

Given the potential for water pollution, it remains to be seen whether the Delaware River Basin Commission, a multi-state regulatory agency, will clear the way for production drilling to begin.

If you or someone you know has been affected by this formation in any way, or may be affected in the future, then you should seek representation from Marcellus Shale attorney Patrick M. Rogan as soon as possible to make sure your rights are protected.  Contact Rogan Law today.