ALBANY – Gov. Andrew Cuomo told a Capitol area radio talk show host Friday afternoon that the final version of the state’s natural gas well permitting document will be completed soon.

WGDJ (1300-AM) Radio host Fred Dicker asked the Governor about the state’s ongoing review of high-volume hydraulic fracturing, and when it may wrap up.

“We don’t have a hard date, but it will be done shortly,” said Cuomo.

Less than a week prior, a New York Department of Environmental Conservation told a reporter for The New York Times that the Governor was pushing a plan that would permit hydraulic fracturing in the deepest part of the gas-rich Marcellus Shale where municipalities are in favor of it. The permitting zone would include Chenango County.

Friday’s news was welcomed by Chenango County Natural Gas Consultant Steven Palmatier.

“If it’s a go, it will be good to finally have some clarity as to how this process is going to go forward in New York State,” he said this morning.