The House Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, led by Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA), will hold an oversight hearing on "Unconventional Fuels, Part I: Shale Gas Potential."



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Subject:
House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
Oversight Hearing on "Unconventional Fuels, Part I: Shale Gas Potential"

When:
Thursday, June 4, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

Where:
Room 1334 Longworth House Office Building

Witnesses:

Mr. Douglas Duncan
Associate Coordinator, Energy Resources Program
United States Geological Survey

Mr. Scott Kell
President
Ground Water Protection Council

Mr. Mike John
Vice President of Corporate Development and Government Relations, Eastern Division
Chesapeake Energy Corporation

Mr. Lynn Helms
Director, Oil and Gas Division
North Dakota Industrial Commission

Mr. Albert F. Appleton
Infrastructure and Environmental Consultant
Former Director of the New York City Water and Sewer System

Opening Statement:
Chairman Jim Costa