Release issued Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Natural Gas Drilling image by Lonny Frost © February 2022. (Click on image to enlarge for a better view).
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) announced on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, that municipalities in the 83rd Legislative District will receive more than $1 million in Marcellus Shale impact fees, while Lycoming County will receive more than $4.1 million and Union County will receive close to $43,000 through the impact fee program.
“It’s great to see our communities continue to benefit from the abundant energy resources beneath our feet,” Flick said. “This money helps local governments invest in infrastructure, public safety and other community priorities while supporting economic growth across the region.”
The following impact fee disbursements in the 83rd District were announced:
Lycoming County:
- Armstrong Township – $18,814.
- Brady Township – $6,253.
- Clinton Township – $73,434.
- Duboistown Borough – $20,818.
- Loyalsock Township – $250,344.
- Montgomery Borough – $14,085.
- South Williamsport Borough – $117,949.
- Susquehanna Township – $19,977.
- Washington Township – $30,844.
- Williamsport City – $533,379.
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.
