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Statutes

Federal

• Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C. §717
• Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978, Pub. L. No. 95-621 (1978) (Congressional Summary)
• Natural Gas Wellhead Decontrol Act of 1989, Pub. L. No. 101-60 (1989) (summary by Energy Information Administration)
   

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania statutes are accessible online through the Unofficial Purdon’s Pennsylvania Statutes website. Be aware that this information is subject to change as a result of subsequent amendments. Please consult an attorney if you are in need of the most up-to-date statutory information.

Oil and Gas:

• Oil and Gas leases, 58 Pa. Stat. §§ 33-34 
• Oil and Gas Conservation Law, 58 Pa. Stat. §§ 401-419  
• Coal and Gas Resource Coordination Act, 58 Pa. Stat. §§ 501-518  
• Dormant Oil and Gas Act, 58 Pa. Stat. §§ 701.1-701.7 (Senate Bill 594)
• Gas and Hazardous Liquids Pipelines Act, 58 Pa. Stat. §§ 801.101-801.701
• Act 13 of 2012, 58 Pa. Stat. §§ 2301-3504

Other Relevant Statutes:

• Farmland & Forest Land Assessment Act of 1974 (Clean and Green), 72 PA. STAT. §§ 5490.1-5490.13
• Clean Streams Law, 35 Pa. Stat. §§ 691.1-691.1001
• Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act, 52 Pa Stat. § 30.51 – 30.66
• Dam Safety and Encroachments Act, 32 Pa Stat. § 693.1-693.27
• Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), 53 Pa Stat. § 10101-11202
• Solid Waste Management Act, 35 Pa Stat. § 6018.101-6018.1003
• Vehicle Characteristics: Size, Weight and Load, 75 Pa Cons Stat. §§ 4901-4983