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Legislation to allow non-surface drilling on state lands reintroduced

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By Liz Carey  |  January 6, 2025

Legislation reintroduced by Pennsylvania Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga and Bradford counties) would allow non-surface drilling on state lands, a memo to all House members said. The legislation would help the country stop relying on Russian energy, Owlett said in the memo. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine made clear the devastating consequences of many countries relying on a geopolitical foe for their energy needs,” Owlett posted in his Jan. 2 memo. “Thankfully, we have the means within ou...

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