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For Immediate
Release
10/15/12
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Marcellus Shale Impact Fee Revenue
being Distributed to Local Governments
HARRISBURG – Marcellus Shale impact fee revenue collected by the Pennsylvania
Public Utility Commission (PUC) has been transmitted to the Pennsylvania
Treasury Department today for distribution and payments to local governments,
according to Senator Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson).
During a press conference in Harrisburg, Senator Scarnati joined Governor
Corbett and a bi-partisan group of legislators to announce the release of more
than $108 million dollars in Marcellus Shale impact fee revenues for 2012. The
PA Treasury Department anticipates the distribution of these funds to counties
and municipalities within the next 10 days.
"The development of the Marcellus Shale industry has been a tremendous asset
to Pennsylvania's economy," Scarnati said. "This annual fee revenue collected is
being distributed to municipalities and counties to fund a number of local
services, from emergency preparedness to road, bridge and infrastructure
projects."
The total amount released to the PA Treasury Department today for
disbursement to local governments is, $108,726,000. According to Scarnati,
counties that make up the 25th Senatorial District will receive the following
portion of the distribution:
- Cameron County - $97,081.68
- Clearfield County – $1,076,724.19
- Elk County – $370,675.54
- Jefferson County – $158,860.94
- McKean County – $379,501.14
- Potter County – $529,536.48
- Tioga County – $4,757,002.77
- Warren County - $17,651.21
The local government revenue being distributed is 60 percent of the Marcellus
Shale impact fee total revenue, which was established as part of legislation
signed by Governor Corbett on February 14, 2012, as
Act 13 of 2012. Act 13 was passed after months of discussion and
negotiations among state government, local government, citizens, representatives
of environmental groups and representatives of the industry. The law protects
the environment by providing for environmental safeguards, while also imposing a
reasonable annual impact fee on the industry.
"The Marcellus Shale industry has provided Pennsylvania with numerous
family-sustaining jobs, economic growth and the potential for energy
independence," Scarnati said. "I am pleased that the municipalities and
counties where drilling takes place will soon be receiving significant
assistance, without placing any increased tax-burden on citizens."
A full list of impact fee distributions is available on the
Act 13 section of the PUC website.
CONTACT:
Drew Crompton
(717) 787-7084
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