Activists speak up about Wayne National Forest drilling
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
In southeastern Ohio, landowners near the Wayne National Forest may be able to lease their properties for oil and gas development, but only after the U.S. Bureau of Land Management gives permission for the forest to be developed, too. The BLM is accepting public comments about the potential for leasing Wayne National Forest acreage for shale development.
Akron Beacon Journal reports that the Athens County Fracking Action Network (ACFAN) is asking for an extension of the BLM public comment period, which is set to be open until May 29, as well as a public hearing.
The announcement of the potential for fracking in the Forest brought up concerns. One concern voiced by activists opposing opening the Wayne National Forest to fracking is the volume of drilling waste received by southeastern Ohio counties and the potential environmental impacts created by disposing of that waste which would increase with fracking in the forest.
Read more: Akron Beacon Journal > Activists want extended comment, hearing on Wayne drilling
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