Upcoming Events

Public Meeting: Department of Energy, Secretary of Energy Advisory Board
Natural Gas Subcommittee

When: Monday, June 13th 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Where: Washington and Jefferson College, 60 South Lincoln St

This notice announces an open meeting of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB) Natural Gas Subcommittee. SEAB was reestablished pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) (the Act). This notice is provided in accordance with the Act. DATES: Monday, June 13, 2011 7:00pm – 9:00 pm
ADDRESSES: Washington Jefferson College 60 South Lincoln Street
Washington PA
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Renee Stone, Deputy Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585; email to: shalegas@hq.doe.gov or at the following website: www.shalegas.energy.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: The SEAB was reestablished to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary on the Department's basic and applied research, economic and national security policy, educational issues, operational issues and other activities as directed by the Secretary. The Natural Gas Subcommittee was established to provide advice and recommendations to the Full Board on how to improve the safety and environmental performance of natural gas hydraulic fracturing from shale formations, thereby harnessing a vital domestic energy resource while ensuring the safety of citizen's drinking water and the health of the environment. President Obama directed Secretary Chu to convene this group as part of the President's "Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future" – a comprehensive plan to reduce America's oil dependence, save consumers money, and to make our country the leader in clean energy industries.
Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of this meeting is to allow Subcommittee members to hear directly from natural gas stakeholders.
Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2011. The tentative meeting agenda includes a technical presentation on long-lateral hydraulic fracturing. From approximately 7:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the Subcommittee will hear comments from members of the public. The meeting will conclude at 9:00 p.m.
Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. Space is limited. Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so on Monday, June 13, 2011. Approximately105 minutes will be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number of individuals who wish to speak but will not exceed 2 minutes. The Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Those wishing to speak should register to do so beginning at 6:30 p.m. on June 13, 2011.
Those not able to attend the meeting or have insufficient time to address the committee are invited to send a written statement to Renee Stone, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington D.C. 20585, or by email to: shalegas@hq.doe.gov.
This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the meeting date due to programmatic issues and members' availability.
Issued at Washington, DC on June 7, 2011.
LaTanya Butler Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer

Act 54: The 17th Anniversary

When: Wednesday, June 22nd 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Where: Nineveh Community Center (Rt. 18)
1713 Browns Creek Rd, Graysville, PA 15337

On the 17th Anniversary of the passage of Act 54, join area organizations to learn more about the significance of the recent Act 54 report and to discuss steps to be taken to fix the law and to assure environmental and personal property protections.

View the full event flyer.

Event sponsored by: Citizens Coal Council, Greene County Watershed Alliance, Buffalo Creek Watershed Association, Upper Wheeling Creek Watershed Association, Wheeling Creek Watershed Conservancy.

Supported by: Izaak Walton League of Greene County, Pennsylvania Chapter of the Sierra Club

DRYerson Festival

When: Sunday, August 7th, 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Where: Ryerson Station State Park, Pavilion #2
Directions from Google Maps

Mark your calendars for the annual DRYerson Festival.
The Center for Coalfield Justice invites you to join us for our sixth annual DRYerson Festival commemorating the loss of Duke Lake at Ryerson Station Park, June 28, 2005.

After six years without a lake at Ryerson, DEP has finally officially found Consol's Bailey mine to be responsible for the damage to Duke Lake dam and the ultimate loss of the lake. Consol, however, is appealing DEP's order that they restore the dam and Duke Lake. Please join us on Sunday, August 7th in saying enough is enough. It's been six years too long, and we deserve the restoration of our lake.

DRYerson Festival will include a food and fun for the whole family. This event is free and open to all. The Center for Coalfield Justice proudly supports local agriculture, small business, healthy communities, clean water and a green future for SWPA.