Governor bars fracking in New York until at least July 1, 2011

GOV. David Paterson on Saturday issued an executive order that prohibits the natural gas drilling process known as hydraulic fracturing in New York state until at least July 1, 2011.
The state Legislature had adopted a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing (commonly called “fracking”) that was to be in effect through May 15, 2011. Paterson vetoed that measure — citing the fact that it barred permits for other energy drilling processes, as well — before ordering that no fracking be allowed until July 1 at the earliest. 
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Source: Daily Freeman