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Environment & Energy

Pennsylvania Legislators Have Passed An Impact Fee. Here’s What Happens Next.

90.5 WESA | By Scott Detrow StateImpact PA

Published February 8, 2012 at 9:51 PM EST

Pennsylvania's House has passed a Marcellus Shale impact fee on a 101–90 vote. Now that the legislation is on its way to Governor Corbett's desk, what happens next? Here are some key milestones to look for.

Read the rest of this story at StateImpact Pennsylvania.

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