Abstract
In early February of 2013, Judge Robert D. Mariani of the Middle District of Pennsylvania issued a decision regarding the interpretation of the Natural Gas Act’s provision for the authority of state agencies – specifically those in Pennsylvania – to review permits issued under that Act. The decision as it stands will limit the role of these agencies in reviewing such permits, and therefore is of great import to any entity needing to seek the variety of environmental permits often necessary for projects undertaken in the area of energy and natural resources production and transportation. The following article summarizes the facts of the case, Judge Mariani’s ruling, and his analysis supporting the same. The article concludes by noting some of the practical impacts this decision may have in the future.
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