DARLINGTON, Pa. (AP) — Chesapeake gas drilling company is refusing to obey a cease-and-desist order issued by a western Pennsylvania township in a dispute over local zoning laws and drilling rights.
Darlington Township Solicitor Garen Fedeles said Wednesday that Chesapeake Energy is ignoring the stop-work order issued Friday by a zoning officer.
Darlington maintains Chesapeake is violating a zoning regulation by proceeding with the work without final township approval. Chesapeake argues that it has the right to drill now.
Fedeles said if the dispute goes to court and the township is successful, Chesapeake could be fined $500 per day.
Chesapeake spokesperson Jacque Bland said in a statement that the Oklahoma City-based company has offered to discuss the issue further with the township, but believes Chesapeake has a valid lease on the land and is entitled to drill.
"We would not be preparing and drilling this well were that not the case," Bland said.
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