New York is one of the few states that task its environmental agency with promoting drilling. The regulations are written by the industry, and The DEC deviates only to appease a political constituency. The setback of a gas well from the spacing unit boundary is emblematic of how readily the DEC's environmental role is compromised.
New York is one of the few states that task its environmental agency with promoting drilling. The regulations are written by the industry, and The DEC deviates only to appease a political constituency. The setback of a gas well from the spacing unit boundary is emblematic of how readily the DEC's environmental role is compromised.
New York is one of the few states that task its environmental agency with promoting drilling. The regulations are written by the industry, and The DEC deviates only to appease a political constituency. The setback of a gas well from the spacing unit boundary is emblematic of how readily the DEC's environmental role is compromised.