Lupardo and Webb Issue Letter to DEC Requesting Information on Southern Tier CO2 Clean Energy Solutions

(BINGHAMTON, NY) Yesterday, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Lea  Webb sent a letter to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)  concerning Southern Tier CO2 Clean Energy Solutions’ (‘Southern Tier Solutions’)  solicitation of leases from local landowners for a new gas extraction process. 

The letter, addressed to DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos, requests information on  Southern Tier Solutions’ proposed gas extraction method and how it aligns with current  state and federal law. The letter was issued in response to inquiries from concerned  constituents, some of whom received land lease solicitations from the company. 

The letter can be found at nyassembly.gov/mem/?ad=123&sh=story&story=108100  

Assemblywoman Lupardo and Senator Webb will be available for comment on  Tuesday, November 21st at 10:45am prior to the Downtown Thanksgiving Food Challenge conclusion press conference. 

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