WVEC Notice

December 13, 2011

Call Your Delegates About Governor Tomblin's Terrible Bill!

The Governor's terrible bill, which guts the already weak bill produced by the Select Committee, has too much momentum to stop in the Senate. However, the Beckley Register-Herald reports that House members are asking lots of questions and many members are unhappy with the bill. That's what we heard from delegates we spoke with yesterday. 

In the House, opposition to the Governor's bill is bipartisan, and several members of the select committee oppose it. It's possible the House will kill the bill, or at least fix some of the worst provisions.

It's never been more important to call your delegate(s).  Click here for contact information. 

Please tell them that the Governor's bill is terrible. If you are especially concerned about a provision in the bill, please mention it.

These are our concerns about the bill:

• Does not allow public notice and comment period for drilling applications.
• Does not require DEP to regulate air emissions at well sites.
• Allows gas wells to be too close to homes, water wells, and streams.
• Allows onsite burial of pit waste. 
• Allows DEP to issue waivers for many requirements.
• Does not protect areas of Karst geology from drilling operations.
• Fails to require companies to negotiate with surface owners.
• Removes protections for drilling in special and sensitive areas.  

Please call your delegate(s) today.  Click here for contact information. 

Thank You!

Don Garvin, WVEC Legislative Coordinator
WVEC Lobby Team

dsgjr@aol.com
(304) 395-0078