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Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Center for Sustainable Shale Development (CSSD) is an independent 501©(3) nonprofit 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 a center of excellence for shale gas development.