Local zoning laws re-established in Pennsylvania for shale
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Local zoning boards and the Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania once again have the authority to establish zoning rules for shale drilling.
According to The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the ruling addresses several issues related to what oil and gas companies can and cannot do. For instance, consistent regulations for land-use as well as environmental laws were put in place.
Another part of the ruling includes impact fees that well owners will pay for new drilling sites. The money from the impact fees will be shared among local communities and will help to regulate drilling.
Via: The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review > Court restores local zoning rules for shale gas drillers in Pennsylvania
Leave a Comment
Marcellus & Utica Shale Well Map
Additional Shale Maps
Shale FAQ
How often do royalty payments come?
Depending on the company, royalty payments can arrive monthly or quarterly.
Are my royalty payments transferable?
Yes. If you plan on selling your property, notify the gas company that is leasing your land and your realtor. They will make arrangements to allow the royalty payments to transfer to a different land owner.
What are royalties?
Royalties are payments from the gas company to the landowner as part of a lease agreement. Royalties payments cannot begin until production begins. The payments are dependent upon the market price of the resource.