The Marcellus Shale's Greylock Production operations are subject to strict federal and state laws that regulate the discharge emission or release of materials into the environment and environmental protection. This includes obtaining a permit before conducting drilling water withdrawal or waste disposal operations, limiting construction or drilling activities in sensitive areas such as wetlands, wilderness areas, or areas containing endangered or threatened species or their habitats. Failure to comply with these laws and regulations may result in administrative civil or criminal penalties, imposing remedial obligations, and imposing liability obligations.