Statement from Briccetti on Beginning of DEC 90-Day Public Comment Period on Draft Hydraulic Fracturing Study

ALBANY, NY (09/07/2011)(readMedia)-- "Today's announcements by the Department of Environmental Conservation, marks a clear path forward for the exploration of the Marcellus Shale, that will result in an irrefutable economic opportunity for the people of New York," said Heather Briccetti acting-president and CEO of The Business Council "Working through the established ample public comment period and the DEC advisory panel the Business Council will endeavor to ensure that extraneous requirements upon this sector will not hinder the safe and timely development of natural gas."