Ohio Legislature Mulls New Well Fees, Updated Environmental Regs

摘要

With the support of its regional oil and gas industry, the Ohio Legislature is debating an overhaul of the state's oil and gas permitting process to address environmental and community concerns that have mounted in the Appalachian state in recent years.If passed, the reform would impose a slew of new fees on gas wells designed to boost state enforcement of safety and conservation rules. The legislation also includes measures to address community concerns that have arisen from growing urban drilling efforts.