Corbett Ask sfor Clarification on ANF Oil, Gas Operations

Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett is asking for help from the US Secretary of Agriculture to clarify the US Forest Service policy regarding oil and gas operations in the Allegheny National Forest.

Corbett has written to Secretary Tom Vilsack because businesses as well as state federal lawmakers have contacted him concerning people who hold gas and mineral rights and are being impacted by the forest service policy.

A recent settlement between the Forest Service and several environmental groups stipulates that future notices to proceed issued to drillers by the forest service be held up pending completion of requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act.

Corbett's letter says he hopes any delays in development as a result of the forest service policy can be resolved.

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