Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) came out strongly for regulating chemicals used in a natural gas extraction process called hydraulic fracturing. In DCBureau.org’s interview with Hinchey, he said he was surprised to learn his wife lobbied on behalf of a landmen association that secured gas leases from New York residents. Some landmen use very questionable methods to get landowners to sign away gas rights. (add links to Hinchey interview and Marcellus Shale doc.)
Go here for coverage of a recent hearing on the controversial issue:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jrnCodmMZhIWjyiXJP_JYQUd77BgD9I7A9O80
Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) came out strongly for regulating chemicals used in a natural gas extraction process called hydraulic fracturing. In DCBureau.org’s interview with Hinchey, he said he was surprised to learn his wife lobbied on behalf of a landmen association that secured gas leases from New York residents. Some landmen use very questionable methods to get landowners to sign away gas rights. (add links to Hinchey interview and Marcellus Shale doc.)
Go here for coverage of a recent hearing on the controversial issue:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jrnCodmMZhIWjyiXJP_JYQUd77BgD9I7A9O80
