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Permalink Reply by brinlady on August 8, 2011 at 2:46pm

Thanks for posting the link.

 

I've always thought that these municipal moratoriums on Marcellus drilling were not only short-sighted but also exposed the cities involved to costly and unneccesary lawsuits, as Morgantown is now learning!

 

Doubt that Lewisburg will rescind their ban, but they certainly could take a page from Monroe County's book.  Monroe County officials seem to have negiotated up front with the company interested in drilling in that county and have come to an understanding rather than a stand-off.

 

Of course, the individuals involved in protests and argumentation don't get the media attention when an amiable understanding is reached before a fight begins.

 

Brinlady

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Permalink Reply by craig on August 8, 2011 at 2:51pm

You are right about negotiating before hand the details of local problems. CHK did just that, with some prodding, in my twp. So far this has been very smooth with no real problems, except for those that would complain no matter what.

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Permalink Reply by brinlady on August 8, 2011 at 3:45pm

Thanks. 

 

It's good to learn there are examples elsewhere in the Marcellus.

 

Brinlady

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