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SB524

In administrative provisions, providing for definitions, for coal-powered plants, for regulations, for natural gas and coal permit database, for natural gas and coal permit review procedure and for withdrawal from Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative; in development relating to oil and gas, further providing for well permits and providing for leases in State parks and forests; and making an editorial change.

Introduced·3/26/25
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Pennsylvania SB524 regulates natural gas and coal extraction and use, establishes permit fees, and withdraws from the Regional Greenhouse Gas.

Pennsylvania SB524 establishes the Department of Environmental Protection's exclusive authority to regulate natural gas and coal extraction and use within the state. It mandates the creation of a natural gas and coal permit database and outlines a permit review procedure, including the option to contract with third parties for review. The bill sets specific permit fees for unconventional wells and prohibits the Governor from imposing a moratorium on natural gas and oil development leases in state parks and forests.

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Environmental Resources & Energy Committee
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History

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy