[Latecomer]

I read that it had been approved for a drilling study in one NY County, but I have tried to search back in my emails and have not found the name of the county yet. I will post it when I do, but you are probably right that it has not been approved by the state of NY yet. On the other hand how would we know what they have done lately? Internet searches are not instantized. Hey, there is an idea! Instantized News!

[thackney]

I recommend looking at the state agency that does the approvals.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/46288.html

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Energy and Climate » Oil and Gas » Marcellus Shale

[thackney]

If you find a specific county referenced, the DEC has regional offices as well.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/about/50230.html