The DEP won’t use the people who can solve the problem

Originally published at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Government red tape has long been a problem in Pennsylvania, hindering economic growth and making the commonwealth unattractive for businesses. To address this bureaucratic mess, lawmakers recently approved a new process for Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) permits, expediting reviews and increasing transparency and accountability.

But reforming DEP still has a long way to go. Those in the gas and oil industry can attest this.

Gas and oil drilling results in nonproducing wells that need plugging to avoid contamination. Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands of wells remain unplugged.

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