The state has been operating under a de facto moratorium since 2008 when it comes to hydrofracking after the state missed multiple regulatory deadlines for the rule - making process. (nystateofpolitics.com)
After the state missed multiple regulatory deadlines, Cuomo earlier this year threw the fracking ball to the state Department of Health, which is yet to release its own report on whether fracking poses a threat to human health. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Shire is also expected to agree to an extension of a Wednesday regulatory deadline that would allow Takeda to carry out more due diligence and firm up its bid. (nordic.businessinsider.com)