In Pennsylvania the state Department of Environmental Protection is in charge of the regulations that govern natural gas drilling. However, some townships and counties are interested in regulating these activities at the local level. An article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette explores the ability of local government to regulate natural gas drilling.
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