NEOGAP NEWSLETTER ISSUE 38

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MEETING - Bainbridge on May 21, at 6:30 p.m. 


The meeting will discuss ODNR’s public commitments made last month. The meeting will be held in Front Hall in the Bainbridge Township Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, OH  44023.

 


UPDATES


Federal Bill Regarding Safe Drinking Water Act

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/5/20/733374/-Close-the-Halliburton-Loophole

  

 

IN THE NEWS


Bowling Green- Spill /Leak News Attached

 

 Vernon Township - Two teens injured in gas well explosion

"Edward C. Smith, owner of Cobra Resources LLC of Canfield, which owns the tank, said the tank contained crude oil and fumes, which are vented continuously. "
 
Kirtland - Gas Compressor Station Proposed To Handle Increased Gas In Pipelines As a Result of Increased Drilling
http://news-herald.com/articles/2009/05/14/news/nh890323.txt
 Location - 8616 Euclid Chardon Rd Kirtland OH US
- less than 1/2 mile from a large popular park
- less than 1/2 mile from many homes
 
OUTSIDE OHIO SPOTLIGHT: PA

Ohio Gas Company Blamed For Well Water Contamination in PA:  "Until the gas migration issue is resolved, Schreiner will not be drilling any new wells."

Gas Drillers Battle PA Pollution Concerns
 
 
RESEARCH SUBMITTED

Air Emission Analysis From Gas Exploration
http://www.edf.org/documents/9235_Barnett_Shale_Report.pdf