Pa. Gov. Shapiro's Permitting 'Fast Track' Order and Mass Drilling Approval Are a Foolish Handout to Polluting Oil and Gas
November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Food and Water Watch issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024:
Today Governor Josh Shapiro announced an executive order called the Pennsylvania Permit Fast Track Program, intended to speed the review and approval of various infrastructure and economic development programs throughout the state. Additionally, the Shapiro administration announced that it had recently resolved its entire backlog of some 115 oil and gas extraction permits.
Today Governor Josh Shapiro announced an executive order called the Pennsylvania Permit Fast Track Program, intended to speed the review and approval of various infrastructure and economic development programs throughout the state. Additionally, the Shapiro administration announced that it had recently resolved its entire backlog of some 115 oil and gas extraction permits.