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Citizens group sues shale driller

Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future today filed a federal suit against a Marcellus Shale natural gas operator for allegedly violating air pollution laws.

Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future today filed a federal suit against a Marcellus Shale natural gas operator for allegedly violating air pollution laws.

The environmental organization claims Ultra Resources Inc. of Houston is emitting large amounts of nitrogen oxides at its well sites in Tioga and Potter Counties. The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Penn Future also filed a formal request with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for all records of air pollution at drilling sites across the state.