IOGA of NY is urgently calling on supporters to TAKE ACTION NOW: Tell New York State lawmakers to reject any proposed legislation that would further delay the expansion of natural gas development in the New York's Southern Tier.

The Department of Environmental Conservation is reviewing the state's draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement and associated regulations. It is expected to be complete in the spring. However, experience tells us that certain members of the state Legislature will attempt to promote bills that stall or block the issuance of permits.

Please take action here. Thank you.

1/11/12: State's Proposed Framework for Natural Gas Exploration Lacks the Balance Needed to be a Formula for Growth and Environmental Protection Important documents associated with IOGA of NY's comments on the DEC's draft SGEIS can be found below:

• Cover Letter to the DEC Commissioner Martens
• Analysis of Critical Issues, with Executive Summary
• Comments on the Draft SGEIS
• Comments on the Proposed Regulations
• Groundwater Protection Review