PA DEP Establishes Process for use of Mine Influenced Water in Natural Gas Extraction

Thousands of miles of streams throughout the eastern US coal region are impacted by mine influenced water (MIW) from centuries of mining activities. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection recently published a white paper providing a framework for using MIW in the natural gas extraction process, thereby partially satisfying the need for water used in hydraulic fracturing and providing a long-term disposal option for MIW.
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New Policies Change Pennsylvania DEP Permitting Process

The way in which the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) processes and approves permits significantly changed in November 2012 with the issuance of two policies. The policies are intended to streamline the permitting process across all bureaus of the DEP. However, there are some concerns among industry and the public regarding the clarity and effectiveness of the policies.
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