Natural gas exploration and development in Pennsylvania should not in any way pollute the clean air, fresh water and pristine land of the Commonwealth. If not properly regulated, natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale will negatively impact our roads, our public health and our environment.

The conference committee (made up of members of the Pennsylvania House and Senate) has proposed, and both the House and the Senate have passed, an amended version of House Bill 1950 (HB1950) which is going to Governor Corbett's desk to be signed into law.

This bill fails to properly regulate the burgeoning natural gas industry. Please see the petition for a detailed list of why it is inadequate.