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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2013 - 2014
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | June 13, 2014 09:55 AM |
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| From: | Representative Mark Mustio |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Sampling and Testing Technology Available to the Oil and Gas Industry |
| As we all know, Pennsylvania’s oil and gas production activities currently use conventional as well as unconventional drilling in the production of oil and natural gas. These activities impact naturally occurring radioactive materials, as well as technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials. In the near future, I will introduce a resolution declaring it to be in the interest of the citizens of Pennsylvania for the Department of Environmental Protection to make use of the available technology to preserve clean drinking water, guarantee public safety and minimize environmental impacts associated with Pennsylvania’s production of oil and natural gas. Currently, hand-held technology is commercially available to the oil and natural gas industry for sampling and testing purposes. The devices are being routinely used in the fields of homeland security, nuclear power and landfill monitoring. This technology would help the oil and gas industry expedite sampling and analysis processes with means for accurate onsite sample collection and material testing for radiation that satisfies Federal and State regulations. Please join me in co-sponsoring this important piece of legislation that will help ensure the safety of our drinking water while also allowing the oil and natural gas industry to insure efficient internal safety compliance and the safe working conditions for their laborers. |
Introduced as HR913