Yes. In fact, Pennsylvania recently enacted Act 13, a comprehensive bipartisan law that balances the economic and environmental benefits and impacts related to natural gas development. Additional details on Act 13 can be found on the PA DEP’s website, including a list of frequently asked questions.

Following the passage of H.B. 1950, which would later be named Act 13, MSC president Kathryn Klaber stated: “The legislation, while not perfect, provides the industry greater certainty to operate across Pennsylvania and takes a balanced approach to further strengthening the Commonwealth’s forward-leaning health, environmental, and safety regulations, incorporating many of the recommendations of the Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission – a broad-based group of interests across industry, government, and the conservation community. With resolution and greater certainty at hand, it is time to build a stronger Pennsylvania and power our region with clean, American natural gas.”