Concerns Expressed About Marcellus Shale Drilling

More than 100 people turned out Thursday for a meeting focusing on the environment impact of Marcellus shale gas drilling.

Officials from across the state discussed the environmental impact with members of the gas industry and the Department of Environmental Protection.

Much of the discussion focused on the technique of hydraulic fracturing.

That is the process of using water to fracture rock formation in order to release natural gas.

State Rep. Camille "Bud" George, D-74, of Clearfield County, has sponsored a bill that would place new regulations on the drilling process.

The legislation would force companies to release the composition of the hydraulic fracturing solution.

It would also require routine inspections of drilling sites.