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:

• 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
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