Ray Finger reports in the Star Gazette -”A special panel has begun to gather information so Chemung County can move forward if the state approves a new natural gas drilling technique.

With nearly two dozen members, the Chemung County Executive’s Advisory Commission on Natural Energy Solutions first met April 29, and three or four of the panel’s eight subcommittees have already begun meeting, County Executive Tom Santulli said Wednesday.

The environment, water quality, public safety, impact on roads and economic opportunities are among the commission’s areas of focus.”

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