Environmental
Pennsylvania's Oil and Gas Conservation Law and related regulations require natural gas drillers to:
AObtain PREC approval before drilling near residential areas
BSet back drill sites from buildings, streams, and water supplies; report spills; and properly plug abandoned wells✓ Correct
COnly disclose drilling operations to property owners within 1 mile
DConduct all drilling during off-peak residential hours
Explanation
Pennsylvania's oil and gas regulations (administered by PADEP) require setbacks from buildings, water supplies, and streams; spill reporting and remediation; proper well casing and cementing; and plugging abandoned wells. These regulations affect property values and land use near natural gas development.
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