Politics & Government

Challenge to State's New Marcellus Shale Law Filed

To read the entire complaint, click the link in the story.

A challenge to Act 13—the state’s new Marcellus Shale drilling law—has formally been challenged.

Lawyers for municipalities including Peters Township, Cecil Township, Mt. Pleasant, Robinson Township, South Fayette, two communities in Bucks County, the Delaware Riverkeeper Network and a medical doctor filed a complaint and request for injunctive relief in Commonwealth Court Thursday.

Editor’s Note: The suit can be viewed right here.

Find out what's happening in Peterswith free, real-time updates from Patch.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here