TITLE: State Issues Rules on Upstate Natural Gas Drilling Near City’s Water
Author: Jad Mouawad
Source: New York Times
Date: September 30, 2009
Summary: State environmental regulators released rules governing natural gas production in upstate New York, these rules include provisions to oversee drilling operations near New York City’s water supplies. The report sets strict rules on where wells can be drilled and requires companies to disclose the chemicals they use.
Response: This rule the regulators released is beneficial and is good for the envirnment and community. Gas drilling in upstate New York could contaminate the city's drinking water, and this frightens many residents.
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