WV Bill Creates New $2,500 Fee for Modifying O&G Well Permits

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Shale and conventional oil and gas drillers in West Virginia listen up: If you file for a modification to a previously filed permit request, it's going to cost you $2,500. Currently, it costs nothing. Senate Bill (SB) 404 passed the Senate last week unanimously. On Wednesday the House of Delegates approved it by a vote of 77-22. We expect Gov. Jim Justice will sign it.

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