Energy Law Involves the use and regulation of electricity, natural gas, coal, hydropower, oil, and alternative energy sources like solar, wind, biomass and alcohol fuels, and geothermal -- including rate regulation, energy purchase and sale, public utilities, energy facility licensing, and deregulation of power and electric companies. Natural Resources Law encompass land, fish, wildlife, biota, air, water, ground water, drinking water supplies, and other such resources belonging to, managed by, held in trust by, appertaining to, or otherwise controlled by the United States, any State or local government.
Mertztown is an unincorporated community in Longswamp Township in eastern Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its zip code is 19539. The former Reading Railroad runs through the center of Mertztown, it is used by Norfolk Southern and it is a heavily used railroad branch. The Catasauqua and Fogelsville Railroad used to go through the Farmington and Klines Corner section of Mertztown but the tracks were tore up years ago. Atlas Minerals, a big mineral company is located in Mertztown, they moved to the town in 1917 and have been there ever since. Brandywine Heights Area High School is also located in Mertztown, as is Gateway Christian School. Mertztown is also the home of the International Juggling Association's World Juggling Champion, LeRoy Hermany.