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Md. Gas Drilling Panel’s Work Delayed Again

A state panel is taking extra time to draft a report on the best practices for hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.

2012/12/17

Gas Drilling Panel May Require Pollution Insurance

A state panel that is devising rules for hydraulic fracturing for natural gas in western Maryland may require drillers to have pollution insurance.

2012/11/20

EPA Official Hopeful On Gas Drilling Study

A top official with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is optimistic that a project examining natural gas hydraulic fracturing and drinking water will provide comprehensive guidelines to help scientists and the public identify the key issues.

2012/11/09

Gas Drilling Panel Meeting In Western Md.

A panel studying the impact of natural gas drilling in western Maryland is holding a meeting to update residents on its work.

2012/08/20

Garrett County Biz Group Backs Md. Gas Drilling

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is urging state regulators to expedite their study of methods for safely extracting natural gas from shale deposits in far western Maryland.

2012/06/22

Study: Md. Could Be Home To 365 Natural Gas Wells

Western Maryland could be home to 365 natural gas wells that employ more than 1,800 people, according to a study an industry group released Thursday.

2012/03/01

Md. Gas Drilling Panel Meeting In Hagerstown

A state commission on natural gas drilling is taking a look at the regulatory landscape.

2012/02/27

Md. Gas Drilling Panel Starts Second Round Of Work

A state panel is starting work in Annapolis on a second set of recommendations for natural gas drilling in Western Maryland.

2012/01/27

Md. Counties Urge Quick OK For Safe Gas Drilling

Two western Maryland counties that sit atop the Marcellus Shale geological formation are urging the administration of Gov. Martin O’Malley to quickly approve safe drilling for natural gas.

2012/01/12

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