State Sen. Bartolotta, a Washington County Republican, objected to the participation of the Center for Coalfield Justice and the Environmental Health Project.
The rule covers conventional oil and gas sites that have already been built or drilled. Reducing VOC emissions is expected to also lower leaks of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
Pitt and DOH say there's no new info on state-funded studies on fracking and public health. Groups say families of those who died from a rare cancer deserve updates.
