Monroeville, PA Close to Passing Restrictive Seismic Testing Ord.

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Monroeville, PA (suburb of Pittsburgh) is making moves to restrict seismic testing within municipal boundaries--a move meant to restrict future shale well drilling in the area by Huntley & Huntley. In a July story, MDN brought you the news that Cougar Land Services, a subcontractor working with Huntley & Huntley, is planning to conduct seismic testing in two rural areas of the municipality, including "small portions" of Monroeville's northernmost and southernmost tips (see H&H: Seismic Testing Coming to Monroeville, Not to Oakmont). Monroeville Council recently voted to publish a draft of its new seismic testing ordinance for 30 days of public comment, which means they intend to adopt it following that period. The restrictions are meant to hassle anyone wanting to conduct seismic testing, i.e. Huntley & Huntley. Which is kind of sad, as H&H is headquartered in Monroeville. Kind of like spitting in the company's face. Perhaps H&H should consider moving? At any rate, H&H says they are reviewing the ordinance now and if it "is outside the state parameters," H&H will litigate...

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