Governor Praises Assembly’s Marcellus Shale Action

Gov. Tom Corbett thanked members of the House for passing House Bill 1950.

According to a release, this Marcellus Shale package promotes job growth, protects the environment, includes an impact fee and incorporates recommendations of the Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission.

The package now moves to the Senate for their consideration.

In October, local Rep. Gene DiGirolamo urged movement on a bill (H1863) he co-sponsored to enact a fair compromise for drilling tax in the Marcellus Shale.

Corbett also commended the Senate for passing Senate Bill 1100 this week, which also enhances environmental standards and includes an impact fee.

In October, Corbett outlined his Marcellus Shale proposal, which followed the work of the Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission and includes a plan to move Pennsylvania toward energy independence.

“I look forward to continuing to work with the members of the General Assembly to enact a fair and comprehensive Marcellus Shale package this session,” Corbett said.