>Megan Poinski
Posted March 22, 2011
Megan@MarylandReporter.com
Del. Wendell Beitzel, R-Garrett County, made his support for drilling Marcellus shale to produce natural gas in his corner of the state quite clear on Tuesday morning.
Beitzel offered five unsuccessful amendments to a bill that would require a comprehensive study on the impact and risks of drilling the shale before permits could be issued. The Department of the Environment and the Department of Natural Resources would publish the study, including conclusions and recommendations for legislative changes, by August 2013.
A rig drills a Marcellus shale well in Roulette, Pa. Photo by Laurie Barr
Beitzel is one of the few lawmakers in Annapolis from the mountainous area in far western Maryland where the drilling would take place, and wants it started sooner. Debate on the bill was delayed to give Beitzel time to research and plan amendments.
“The bottom line is Marcellus shale and natural gas extraction can help our state,” Beitzel said.
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