Marcellus Landowner Workshop

Look before you lease (and after too)

Nadia Steinzor, 9/16/2010



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We're holding workshops in Pennsylvania and Ohio for landowners considering leasing or who have already leased, and anyone concerned about surface owner rights, leasing, and the impacts of gas
development.

Gas drilling is taking off across the Marcellus Shale region, and many landowners and communities wonder what it means. Spend time with experts in mineral leasing and accounting,
corporate accountability, and gas development regulations. Learn about
the leasing process, industry tactics, and what leasing means for you,
your neighbors, and community. Get answers to questions such as:

  • Why does industry want to drill for gas on my land?
  • What can I do to protect my land and health if I lease?
  • What is a Surface Use Agreement?
  • What does forced pooling (called compulsory integration in NY) mean?
  • Can I choose to not lease and to not have the company take gas from my land?
  • Can I get out of a lease I no longer want?
  • For which parts of gas development am I entitled to royalties, and what are fair terms?
  • What can I do if a company fails to minimize impact on my land?
  • What if I disagree with the location of the well pad and/or other facilities?
  • What are the rights of adjacent property owners and other neighbors?
  • What does it mean to bear the burden of proof in litigation?
  • Will the company compensate me for damages?

Speakers and guests include: Bob Miller, oil and gas attorney; Mary Ellen Denomy, CPA and oil and gas accounting specialist; Gwen Lachelt, Director of EARTHWORKS Oil & Gas Accountability Project (OGAP); Nadia Steinzor, Marcellus Regional Organizer, OGAP; and representatives from local governments and citizens organizations.

Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Marcellus OGAP: 315-677-4111 or nsteinzor@earthworksaction.org.

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Permalink Reply by Rod Dietrich on September 29, 2010 at 12:49am
These workshops sound very interesting and i would love to attend them.Can you please forward any dates and time for Ohio workshops. I live in Harrison County, Ohio, and have approx. 130 acres. Thanks Rod
Permalink Reply by Sinclair on October 1, 2010 at 4:52am
i think there are more workshops planned for Ohio, but I am just the messenger. email Nadia, I think she is able to answer your question. nsteinzor@earthworksaction.org
Permalink Reply by Al Cramblett on September 29, 2010 at 2:07am
Your brochure list only one date in Ohio, that being on 1 October at Youngstown. Are you planning any additional Ohio seminars? Also, do you have additional literature available either online or via snail mail?
Permalink Reply by Sinclair on October 1, 2010 at 5:07am
I think there are more workshops planned for Ohio, but I am just the messenger. email Nadia, I think she is able to answer your question. nsteinzor@earthworksaction.org She could let you know about handouts from the meeting. i am sure she would be happy to send them to you.
Permalink Reply by Al Cramblett on October 2, 2010 at 3:50am
I called her a on 29 September but got her voicemail. I have not received a return phone call yet.
Permalink Reply by Larry Andrew Chako on October 1, 2010 at 2:23am
For those unable to attend the workshop, it would be helpful to publish the proceedings on the website, if possible.
Permalink Reply by Sinclair on October 1, 2010 at 4:59am
Will see what i can do about that!

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