Smith: Nearly $704,000 in Natural Gas Impact Fees Awarded to 66th District

June 18, 2026

PUNXSUTAWNEY – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced Indiana and Jefferson counties will receive a combined $421,000 in impact fees from the natural gas industry. In addition, the municipalities in the 66th Legislative District will receive an additional amount of nearly $283,000.

Impact fees are levied in addition to regular business taxes paid by every corporation in Pennsylvania. The disbursements were established in 2012 to ensure communities affected by drilling receive their fair share of funding for projects such as road and bridge repairs, housing and other infrastructure needs.

“These impact fees are about fairness and responsibility,” Smith said. “If drilling is happening in a community, that community should see some of the benefit. These fees help cover important local services, improve infrastructure and protect our environment. It’s a smart, balanced way to manage energy development.”

A complete list of disbursements to counties and municipalities is available on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s website at puc.state.pa.us.