Drill Bits: Act 13′s Day In Court
- State Supreme Court news: today’s the day for arguments on whether or not Act 13′s local zoning restrictions comply with the state constitution. (PhillyBurbs)
- And yesterday the court deliberated whether natural gas counts as a “mineral,” as far as property rights are concerned. If the panel rules no, leases across Pennsylvania would be upended. But the AP reports, ”the questions from the justices suggested they may be reluctant to cause such disruptions by significantly modifying existing law.” (AP)
- In a letter to the editor of the Patriot-News, DCNR Secretary Richard Allen says the Corbett Administration has “no intention” of drilling in state parks. (Patriot-News)
- Erie County is getting a natural gas fueling station. (GoErie)
- And during last night’s presidential debate, President Obama and Governor Romney sparred over drilling on federal land. (FuelFix)