State Regulation
An Overview of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling Related to the Impact Fee
Written by Chloe Marie – Research Specialist
Case Summary: Snyder Brothers v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Background on Act 13 of 2012
On February 14, 2012, the Pennsylvania legislature enacted Act 13 of 2012 which provided broad additions and amendments to existing Pennsylvania law related to oil and gas development in a number of manners. Act 13 repealed and replaced the Oil & Gas Act and updated many of the environmental standards addressing well setback distance requirements, protection of water supplies, well permitting requirements, etc. Act 13 also addressed municipal regulation of oil and gas development and established […]
Overview of Recent Oil and Gas Regulatory and Legal Developments in Colorado
Written by Chloe Marie – Research Specialist
Last November, national attention was focused on Colorado as voters considered, and ultimately rejected Proposition 112, which would have imposed rigorous set-back requirements upon oil and gas operations within the state. Since that time, while not getting as much attention as Proposition 112, a number of legal and regulatory developments have occurred within Colorado. These developments have attempted to address, or have been initiated due to concerns over, the impacts of oil and gas activities in the state. This article will provide a brief overview of some of these recent […]
