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The statements and comments made below are intended as general information to landowners and are not intended as official positions or legal advice.
For additional frequently asked questions, please visit the Marcellus Shale FAQ area on the PA DEP website: DEP - specific FAQ's.
How far must a gas well be located from a residence or public structure?
How will a gas lease affect the value of my property?
What will be the most negative impact of the gas well drilling?
Must I have a gas well on my property?
Is the wellhead the only thing that remains after the drilling process is concluded?
I’ve decided to lease my property after being approached by several different companies. With whom should I sign?
If I live near a potential drilling site, how will my neighborhood be affected?
As a property owner, can I negotiate directly with a gas leasing company?
Do I need a lawyer?
Do I have to sign the lease that is offered to me by the gas company?
What employment opportunities will initially be identified?
Are natural gas leases negotiable?
Is there a time horizon in which I must sign a lease agreement?
Can a heavy hauler travel a road with vehicles in excess of the posted weight limit?
What is DEP’s role in water supply protection?
Must I decide immediately?
What is being done to ensure public safety?
What is DEP’s role in regulating the oil and gas industry?
What is the penalty to heavy haulers for violating posted weight limit restrictions on public roadways and who enforces these restrictions?
What response plans are in place in the event of an emergency?
How are heavy hauling activities such as those associated with natural gas drilling regulated in Pennsylvania to ensure that damages done to roads and bridges are addressed?
What are the steps involved to ensure the road owner complies with the PA Motor Vehicle Code in properly establishing road weight limits that can be legally enforced?