90.992          High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing in the Marcellus Shale Area

90.992          High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing in the Marcellus Shale Area: 

MSSNY supports a moratorium of natural gas extraction using high volume hydraulic fracturing in New York State until valid scientific information is available to evaluate the process for its potential effects on human health and the environment. (Council 12/9/10; Reaffirmed HOD 2013-171; reaffirmed HOD 2023)