Pa. DEP reaches agreement with CNX on plugging violations

Pa. DEP reaches agreement with CNX on plugging violations

Friday, October 18, 2019 by Sara Welch

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection recently reached a settlement with CNX Gas Company, issuing a Consent Order and Agreement for well plugging violations in four southwestern Pennsylvania counties, according to Farm and Dairy.

The agreement requires CNX to post a $1.48 million performance bond and provides an extended schedule for the company to plug wells and restore well sites.

The wells included in the settlement are located in Allegheny, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties.

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