Dep Wants Change in Drilling Regulations: ; Officials: 'New Industry, New Rules'

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Oil and gas lobbyists and environmental groups are both offering cautious reactions to a Department of Environmental Protection proposal for a wholesale rewrite of the way West Virginia regulates drilling operations across the state.

Citizen groups are hoping to persuade lawmakers to strengthen the legislation, while industry officials are still suffering "sticker shock" from a permit fee increase intended to help pay for improved regulation of their operations.

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Dep Wants Change in Drilling Regulations: ; Officials: 'New Industry, New Rules'

"It's a start," said Don Garvin, lead lobbyist for the West Virginia Environmental Council. "It's significantly better than the current program."

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