Recent state legislation has largely exempted the oil and
gas industry from local regulations. With the passage of this new
legislation, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources- Division of Mineral
Resource Managment (ODNR - DMRM) has the exclusive and sole authority in
permitting, locating, and spacing oil and gas wells.
Historically, Ohio ranks fourth in the nation for the
number of gas wells drilled. A recent increase in well drilling throughout
the state has caught the attention of residents and local governments and
raised concerns about environmental impacts that may occur during the
drilling process and the implications of lease language agreements.
