Center for Responsible Shale Development, Inc.

Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, CSSD is an independent organization whose mission is to support continuous improvement  and  innovative  practices  through  performance standards and third‐party  certification. Focused on  shale  development  in  the  Appalachian Basin, the Center provides a forum for  a  diverse  group  of  stakeholders  to  share  expertise  with the  common  objective  of  developing  solutions  and  serving  as  the  center  of  excellence  for shale gas development.