More Than $157,400 in Impact Fees to Benefit Residents in 64th District, Says James

June 16, 2026

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) announced more than $157,400 in impact fees paid by Marcellus Shale drilling companies will benefit residents of the 64th District.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reports that the distribution of $243.8 million from the 2025 reporting year is $79 million more than last year’s total due to an increase in new wells spud and a higher average natural gas price.

“Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry provides reliable, affordable energy needed to power manufacturing, support innovation and keep jobs within the Commonwealth,” said James. “These critical dollars will go a long way in developing the places we call home.”

Venango County and Crawford County governments will collectively receive $57,704 and $87,146, respectively. Municipalities in the 64th District will receive more than $12,617 combined.

Under Act 13 of 2012, impact fees are collected from the drilling companies with 60% returned to counties and municipalities affected by drilling. The rest of the money goes into a Marcellus Shale Legacy Fund, a portion of which is provided to counties. The remaining funds are used by the state for emergency response planning, training and other activities; water, storm water, and sewer system construction and repair; infrastructure maintenance and repair; as well as statewide environmental initiatives.

Representative R. Lee James
64th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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