By-Lined Article
Pending Marcellus Shale Legislation in Pennsylvania
By David M. DeSalle and Lou Crocco
January 6, 2010
Duane Morris LLP
Below is a complete listing of Marcellus Shale legislation before the Pennsylvania House and Senate. The Marcellus Shale is a sedimentary rock formation that contains largely untapped natural gas reserves, State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) compiled the list for a presentation at a natural gas summit in State College, Pa., on November 16, 2009. Only one bill in the listing—House Bill 1416, Act 50—has been approved. This bill opens up more state lands for oil and gas leasing. All other bills are pending.
Click here for the complete listing of Marcellus Shale legislation.
David M. DeSalle is a partner of Duane Morris LLP, practicing in the area of energy law. Mr. DeSalle advises clients on a variety of transactional and regulatory issues and also represents clients before state and federal courts and regulatory agencies.
Lou Crocco is a director of Duane Morris Government Affairs LLC. He was formerly the executive director to the Majority Policy Committee of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, responsible for developing numerous legislative initiatives.
