Since Chesapeake has been paying royalties in Ohioville they have been deducting gathering fees, thus reducing the actual amount you receive. If you have an old O&G lease at 12.5%, after gathering fees are deducted, you are receiving 9 or 10% which is below the state minimum. Legislators are working on a bill that will stop this practice. http://thedailyreview.com/news/area-lawmakers-drafting-measure-to-c...

Contact Elder Vogel and ask him to investigate this practice and support the effort by cosponsoring this bill. Call his office 724-774-0444.