ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
(Oral Testimony by Invitation Only)
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ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING |
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Natural Gas and Oil Drilling |
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To solicit input on the environmental impacts of natural gas and oil drilling. |
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Albany |
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New York is home to rich natural gas reserves. In 2006, there were 6,213 active natural gas wells that generated a state record of 55.3 billion cubic feet of natural gas. The Marcellus formation that extends from the Southern Tier into Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia is estimated to have $1 trillion worth of natural gas, and is largely untapped. The rising price of natural gas has led to an increased demand for new sources and made formations like the Marcellus formation even more attractive. The State is host to oil reserves as well - 3,364 active wells in 2006 that generated 319,099 barrels. This hearing will examine the environmental protections needed in the Department of Environmental Conservation's natural gas and oil drilling regulatory structure in order to safeguard natural resources. Oral testimony will be accepted by invitation only. Ten copies of any prepared testimony should be submitted at the hearing registration desk. The Committee would appreciate advance receipt of prepared statements. In order to meet the needs of those who may have a disability, the Assembly, in accordance with its policy of non-discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), has made its facilities and services available to all individuals with disabilities. For individuals with disabilities, accommodations will be provided, upon reasonable request, to afford such individuals access and admission to Assembly facilities and activities. |
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PUBLIC HEARING REPLY FORM Persons wishing to present testimony at the public hearing on oil and natural gas drilling are requested to complete this reply form as soon as possible and mail, e-mail or fax it to:
Kali Michael |
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I plan to attend the public hearing on oil and natural gas drilling to be conducted by the Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation on October 15, 2008. |
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I have been invited to make a public statement at the hearing. I will provide 10 copies of my prepared statement and I will address my remarks to the following subjects: |
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I do not plan to attend the above hearing. |
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