Development Regulations
Chapter 32 of the Act relates to the development of oil and gas resources (exploration and drilling functions). The goals of the chapter are to:
Chapter 32 strengthens and creates new development standards for the industry. Below is a summary of those changes. For more information, one should refer to the Act or click a link under the Change column to go directly to that section of the Act.
- Permit optimal development of resources and the protection of the health, safety, environment and property of citizens.
- Protect the safety of personnel and facilities employed in resource development.
- Protect the safety and property rights of persons residing in areas where resource development occurs.
- Protect the natural resources, environmental rights and values secured by the Pennsylvania Constitution.
Major Changes to Existing Law
Chapter 32 strengthens and creates new development standards for the industry. Below is a summary of those changes. For more information, one should refer to the Act or click a link under the Change column to go directly to that section of the Act.
Section | Title | Change |
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3203 | Definitions | New Provisions |
3211 | Well Permits | New Provisions |
3212.1 | Comments by Municipalities and Storage Operators | New Section |
3215 | Well Location Restrictions | New Provisions |
3216 | Well Site Restoration | New Provisions |
3218 | Protection of Water Supplies | New Provisions |
3218.1 | Notification to Public Water Systems |
New Section |
3218.2 | Containment for Unconventional Wells | New Section |
3218.3 | Transportation Records Regarding Wastewater |
New Section |
3218.4 | Corrosion Control Requirements |
New Section |
3218.5 | Gathering Lines |
New Section |
3219.1 | Well Control Emergency Response |
New Section |
3222 | Well Reporting Requirements | New Provisions |
3222.1 | Well Reporting Requirements | New Provisions |
3225 | Bonding | New Provisions |
3227 | Air Contaminant Emissions |
New Section |
3253 | Enforcement Orders | New Provisions |
3254.1 | Well Control Emergency Response Cost Recovery |
New Section |
3256 | Criminal Penalties | New Provisions |
3256 | Civil Penalties | New Provisions |
3258 | Inspection and Production of Materials, Witnesses, Depositions and Rights of Entry | New Provisions |
3262 | Inspection Reports |
New Section |