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Fayette County Marcellus Shale Permits 1/12/15 - 1/25/15
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Key
Red dots: items in this permit list with an exact location.
Orange triangles: Notifications in this permit list with an exact location.
Blue stars: Marcellus Gas Well Water Sources.
Municipality shading: number of "facilities", with each well counting separately
(includes the red dots):
Red dots: items in this permit list with an exact location.
Orange triangles: Notifications in this permit list with an exact location.
Blue stars: Marcellus Gas Well Water Sources.
Municipality shading: number of "facilities", with each well counting separately
(includes the red dots):
gray: 0
pale turquoise: 1
turquoise: 2
pale blue: 3
middle blue: 4
dark blue: 5
dark purple: 7
purple: 10
(Color coding may differ from one issue to the next.)
(Note if a project spans multiple municipalities -- e.g. a pipeline -- it will show in the count for each municipality.)
The number of facilities also follows the municipality name in brackets.
Municipality counts are based on the way the permit is listed by DEP; DEP has been known to get a municipality wrong.
Locations in brackets identify a precise location used to locate the actual site being permitted (e.g. locating a well pad or pipeline by the known location of a well.) Locations labeled beginning with "~" and ending in "[?]" are approximate and speculative based on inferences using on-line property and lease records. These are marked in the text as "[Approximate, Speculative]
eFACTS/eNOTICE applications of type Notification are not mapped.
pale turquoise: 1
turquoise: 2
pale blue: 3
middle blue: 4
dark blue: 5
dark purple: 7
purple: 10
(Color coding may differ from one issue to the next.)
(Note if a project spans multiple municipalities -- e.g. a pipeline -- it will show in the count for each municipality.)
The number of facilities also follows the municipality name in brackets.
Municipality counts are based on the way the permit is listed by DEP; DEP has been known to get a municipality wrong.
Locations in brackets identify a precise location used to locate the actual site being permitted (e.g. locating a well pad or pipeline by the known location of a well.) Locations labeled beginning with "~" and ending in "[?]" are approximate and speculative based on inferences using on-line property and lease records. These are marked in the text as "[Approximate, Speculative]
eFACTS/eNOTICE applications of type Notification are not mapped.
Cross-hatching: Environmental Justice Areas
Yellow triangles: Compressor Stations
Crosses: Unconventional well permits (may not have been drilled)
Green: "Natural areas", e.g. state game lands, state forests
Yellow triangles: Compressor Stations
Crosses: Unconventional well permits (may not have been drilled)
Green: "Natural areas", e.g. state game lands, state forests
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Source: Pennsylvania Bulletin
NOTICES
Availability of the Final Modifications to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Natural Gas Compression and/or Processing Facilities (BAQ-GPA/GP-5)
[45 Pa.B. 370]
[Saturday, January 17, 2015]
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) finalized modifications to the General Plan Approval and/or Operating Permit (BAQ-GPA/GP-5 or General Permit) for Natural Gas Compression and/or Processing Facilities. The General Permit modifications include the following:
1. Removal of the 100,000-ton per year greenhouse gas emissions applicability threshold for the use of GP-5.
2. Clarifying that the Applicability/Scope of GP-5 applies to all types of natural gas-fired compressors.
3. Addition of an annual compliance certification requirement signed by a Responsible Official.
4. Clarifying that EPA Method 323 is the appropriate test method to determine formaldehyde emissions.
5. Deletion of references to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart HH (relating to National emission standards for hazardous air pollutants from oil and natural gas production facilities).
6. Other minor clarifying modifications.
The notice of availability of the proposed GP-5 modifications was published at 44 Pa.B. 7243 (November 15, 2014). The Department received written comments on the proposed amendments from ten commentators during the 45-day comment period, as required under 25 Pa. Code § 127.612 (relating to public notice and review period). A comment and response document has been prepared, which summarizes the Department's response to the comments.
BAQ-GPA/GP-5 applies to the construction, modification and/or operation of any natural gas compression and/or a gas processing facility. The modified General Permit is now available for use by qualifying applicants. Applicants may seek authorization to use GP-5 by submitting the General Permit application to the appropriate Department regional office. Applicants must receive the Department's written approval prior to constructing and/or operating sources under this General Permit.
A copy of the General Permit with related documents can be obtained by contacting Maisha Webb, Bureau of Air Quality, 12th Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 8468, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8468, (717) 787-9702. The documents have also been placed on the Department's web site www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keywords: ''Air Permits'').
DANA K. AUNKST,
Acting Secretary
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The finalized sample permit can be found here:
<http://www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us/dsweb/Get/Document-105881/2700-PM-BAQ0205%20GP-5%20Permit%20SAMPLE.pdf>
The Comment Response Document can be found here:
<http://www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us/dsweb/Get/Document-105849/2700-PM-BAQ0205%20GP-5%20Comment%20and%20%20Response%20Document%201-13-2015.pdf>
A public comment on this draft by a Fayette Marcellus Watch member can be found here:
<http://faymarwatch.org/documents/GP5_comment_0115.pdf>
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DEP ID: 820-4000-001. Title: Standards and Guidelines for Identifying, Tracking, and Resolving Oil and Gas Violations. Description: This policy provides direction to District Oil and Gas Operations staff in following a consistent approach in identifying, tracking and resolving violations. It also provides standards and guidelines for initiating, documenting and resolving water supply investigation requests. It outlines the enforcement actions the Department may pursue to achieve compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to conventional and unconventional oil and gas development. The policy also provides advisory information to the regulated industry. The finalization of this document replaces the previous policies ''Compliance Monitoring of Oil and Gas Wells and Related Facilities and Activities'' (550-3000-001) and ''Enforcement Actions by the Department's Oil and Gas Management Program'' (550-4000-001). Revisions were necessary to reflect changes to the organizational structure of the Department and to update the policies and procedures to reflect current oil and gas development activities in this Commonwealth. Notice of availability of the draft guidance was published at 44 Pa.B. 6290 (October 4, 2014) as a substantive revision to document 550-3000-001 for a 30-day comment period that was extended at 44 Pa.B. 6853 (October 25, 2014) for an additional 15 days to November 18, 2014. The final guidance has been renumbered to reflect the reorganization of the Office of Oil and Gas Management.
Contact: John Ryder, (570) 327-3636, ra-epoilandgas@pa.gov.
Effective Date: January 17, 2015
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The finalized Technical Guidance document is available here:
<http://www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us/dsweb/Get/Document-105828/820-4000-001.pdf>
The Comment Response Document for this guidance is available here:
<http://www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us/dsweb/Get/Document-105829/820-4000-001%20Comment%20Response.pdf>
A public comment on this issue from a Fayette Marcellus Watch member is available here:
<http://faymarwatch.org/documents/Violations_Standards_Comment.pdf>
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Final Technical Guidance Documents: Rescissions
DEP ID: 550-3000-001. Title: Compliance Monitoring of Oil and Gas Wells and Related Facilities and Activities. Description: The purpose of this guidance document was to provide the Department's interpretation of applicable laws and regulations, and to provide instructional guidance to oil and gas operators as well as Department staff. With the finalization of the ''Standards and Guidelines for Identifying, Tracking, and Resolving Oil and Gas Violations'' (820-4000-001), this policy is outdated and is therefore being rescinded.
Contact: John Ryder, (570) 327-3636, ra-epoilandgas@pa.gov.
Effective Date: January 17, 2015
DEP ID: 550-4000-001. Title: Enforcement Actions by the Department's Oil and Gas Management Program. Description: The purpose of this document was to provide guidance to the Department's Oil and Gas Management staff in determining what courses of enforcement to pursue to resolve violations and bring about compliance, and to provide advisory information to the regulated industry. With the finalization of the ''Standards and Guidelines for Identifying, Tracking, and Resolving Oil and Gas Violations'' (820-4000-001), this policy is outdated and is therefore being rescinded.
Contact: John Ryder, (570) 327-3636, ra-epoilandgas@pa.gov.
Effective Date: January 17, 2015
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Source: eNOTICE (+ PA Oil and Gas Mapping)
Authorization ID: 1051451
Permit number: GP11260714001
Site: CLEMMER #5 SALES LINE REPAIR PROJECT GP11
Client: ATLAS RESOURCES LLC
Authorization type: BWM-GP-11 Maintenance, Testing, Repair, Rehabilitation or Replacement General Pmt
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 11/12/2014
Status: Issued on 1/9/2015
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1148962 STREAM 1 Pipeline or Conduit
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1051451>
Location: 39.76764,-79.832775 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpK3Pe7--?m=>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]
Authorization ID: 1051811
Permit number: GP5-26-00546B
Site: PRAH COMP STA GERMAN TWP
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type: AQ General Permit
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 11/21/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
943514 CATERPILLAR G3516TALE 1340 BHP ENGINE 1 Process
943546 CATERPILLAR G3516TALE 1340 BHP ENGINE 2 Process
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1051811>
Location: 39.916422,-79.865258 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpaMa6C--?m=>
Municipalities: German Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]
Fayette County Parcel ID 15-11-0031
[See Notes.]
Authorization ID: 1053502
Permit number: 26-00413B
Site: TEXAS EASTERN TRANS LP UNIONTOWN
Client: TEXAS EASTERN TRANS LP
Authorization type: Major Facility Plan Approval New Source Performance Std
Application type: Extension
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/08/2014
Status: Issued on 1/12/2015
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
492648 AREA FUGITIVES & STORAGE TANK 2 Process
492650 DRY LOW-NOX COMBUSTORS TURBINE 1 Air Pollution Control Device
492651 DRY LOW-NOX COMBUSTORS TURBINE 2 Air Pollution Control Device
1006475 GAS RELEASE EVENTS Process
247442 TURBINE T1 Process
1123964 TURBINE T1 OXIDATION CATALYST Air Pollution Control Device
247443 TURBINE T2 Process
1123965 TURBINE T2 OXIDATION CATALYST Air Pollution Control Device
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1053502>
Location: 39.934301,-79.671661 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpyxU4u--?m=>
Municipalities: North Union Twp, Uniontown [Incorrect]
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Authorization ID: 1054842
Permit number: 051-24619
Site: SANFILIPPO WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 11/25/2014
Status: Issued on 1/15/2015
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1150696 SANFILIPPO UNIT 7H Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1054842>
Location: 39.981538,-79.8388 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpb0vGZ--?m=>
Municipalities: Redstone Twp
Conservation Well: N
Full Permit:
<http://www.depgis.state.pa.us/PaOilAndGasMapping/PdFFetcher.ashx?Doc=%2fownWyVYVqfpZ%2bT9MPVcyA%3d%3d&ext=PDF>
[See Notes.]
Authorization ID: 1056739
Permit number: 051-24575
Site: SANFILIPPO WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit Drill Deeper
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/09/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1151565 SANFILIPPO UNIT 6H
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1056739>
Conservation Well: N
Authorization ID: 1056785
Permit number: 051-24573
Site: SANFILIPPO WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit Drill Deeper
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/09/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1151562 SANFILIPPO UNIT 3H Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1056785>
Conservation Well: N
Authorization ID: 1056816
Permit number: 051-24574
Site: SANFILIPPO WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit Drill Deeper
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/09/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1151563 SANFILIPPO UNIT 4H Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1056816>
Conservation Well: N
Authorization ID: 1056818
Permit number: 051-24556
Site: SANFILIPPO WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit Drill Deeper
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/09/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1151564 SANFILIPPO UNIT 5H Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1056818>
Conservation Well: Y
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Authorization ID: 1054843
Permit number: 051-24620
Site: SANFILIPPO WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 11/25/2014
Status: Issued on 1/15/2015
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1150697 SANFILIPPO UNIT 8H Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1054843>
Location: 39.978247,-79.844608 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpbxcv7--?m=>
Municipalities: Redstone Twp
Conservation Well: N
Full Permit:
<http://www.depgis.state.pa.us/PaOilAndGasMapping/PdFFetcher.ashx?Doc=uBwRyNnZ2u7Th%2bJxiWCXFQ%3d%3d&ext=PDF>
Authorization ID: 1056783
Permit number: 051-24571
Site: SANFILIPPO WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit Drill Deeper
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/09/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1151560 SANFILIPPO UNIT 1H Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1056783>
Conservation Well: N
Authorization ID: 1056784
Permit number: 051-24572
Site: SANFILIPPO WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit Drill Deeper
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/09/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1151561 SANFILIPPO UNIT 2H Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1056784>
Conservation Well: N
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Authorization ID: 1055284
Permit number: GP05260714007
Site: SANFILIPPO WELL CONNECT PROJECT GP5 & GP8
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type: GP-05 Utility Line Stream Crossings
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/17/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1150994 SANFILIPPO WELL CONNECT GP5 Pipeline or Conduit
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1055284>
Location: 39.968333,-79.840833 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpbwimq--?m=>
Municipalities: Redstone Twp
Authorization ID: 1055287
Permit number: GP08260714004
Site: SANFILIPPO WELL CONNECT PROJECT GP5 & GP8
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type: GP-08 Temporary Road Crossings
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/17/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1153067 SANFILIPPO WELL CONNECT GP5 Bridge
1150997 SANFILIPPO WELL CONNECT GP8 Culvert
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1055287>
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Authorization ID: 1056067
Permit number: 051-24596
Site: BAILY 8-17 H WELL SITE ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type: Renewal
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/02/2014
Status: Issued on 1/15/2015
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1121832 BAILY UNIT 12H Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1056067>
Location: 39.963755,-79.991394 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpTvBFN--?m=>
Municipalities, Luzerne Twp
Conservation Well: N
Original Full Permit:
<http://www.depgis.state.pa.us/PaOilAndGasMapping/PdFFetcher.ashx?Doc=ZUpDsvuBgI5yCHG0CFNpUg%3d%3d&ext=PDF>
Renewal:
<http://www.depgis.state.pa.us/PaOilAndGasMapping/PdFFetcher.ashx?Doc=FkpElHtqqk2yIKa%2fLCCvMw%3d%3d&ext=PDF>
Authorization ID: 1056068
Permit number: 051-24598
Site: BAILY 8-17 H WELL SITE ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type: Renewal
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/02/2014
Status: Issued on 1/15/2015
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1121863 BAILY UNIT 14H Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1056068>
Conservation Well: N
Original Full Permit:
<http://www.depgis.state.pa.us/PaOilAndGasMapping/PdFFetcher.ashx?Doc=gvDo4BBOtGfVzbutgjNK4g%3d%3d&ext=PDF>
Renewal:
<http://www.depgis.state.pa.us/PaOilAndGasMapping/PdFFetcher.ashx?Doc=Fny9xg2p14jQ1JxiIsunGg%3d%3d&ext=PDF>
Authorization ID: 1056069
Permit number: 051-24600
Site: BAILY 8-17 H WELL SITE ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type: Renewal
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/02/2014
Status: Issued on 1/15/2015
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1121879 BAILY UNIT 16H Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1056069>
Conservation Well: N
Original Full Permit:
<http://www.depgis.state.pa.us/PaOilAndGasMapping/PdFFetcher.ashx?Doc=fbXg44v%2fSMlPoPIA6gIOMA%3d%3d&ext=PDF>
Renewal:
<http://www.depgis.state.pa.us/PaOilAndGasMapping/PdFFetcher.ashx?Doc=qWjLSi8Q7dTCYAr9QQsrGQ%3d%3d&ext=PDF>
Authorization ID: 1054393
Permit number: 051-24617
Site: ZALAC UNIT #5-11H WELL SITE ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 11/24/2014
Status: Issued on 1/20/2015
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1150489 ZALAC UNIT 10H Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1054393>
Location: 39.904611,-79.858172 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpaKHEP--?m=>
Municipalities: German Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]
Conservation Well: N
Full Permit:
<http://www.depgis.state.pa.us/PaOilAndGasMapping/PdFFetcher.ashx?Doc=16KNl4viXG1i5grLFtkuEw%3d%3d&ext=PDF>
Authorization ID: 1054727
Permit number: 051-24618
Site: COASTAL 1H FLOW BACK PIT FRESHWATER PITS ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: BURNETT OIL CO INC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/17/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1150653 WELLBORE SURFACE HOLE LOCATION Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1054727>
Location: 39.733371,-79.80094 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpgBJ3s--?m=>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]
(Well) Farm Name / Well #: COASTAL SMITH UNIT 2H
Conservation Well: N
Permit Application:
<http://www.depgis.state.pa.us/PaOilAndGasMapping/eWellDocServiceFetcher.ashx?Doc=5xEy7%2f39Ax%2f4CX%2ff%2fOCsug%3d%3d>
Authorization ID: 1058151
Permit number: GP5-26-00555C
Site: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM/ JOSEPH COMP STA
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type: AQ General Permit
Application type: Renewal
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 01/20/2015
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1058151>
Location: 40.027582,-79.637389 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp2_Wth--?m=>
Municipalities: Dunbar Twp
Authorization ID: 1058167
Permit number: GP5-26-00577B
Site: HOWSER COMPRESSOR STATION
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type: AQ General Permit
Application type: Renewal
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 01/20/2015
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1058167>
Location: 39.997126,-79.747399 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp0jGiu--?m=>
Municipalities: Franklin Twp
Authorization ID: 1055438
Permit number: ESX11-051-0021
Site: DUNBAR TO DANCHO BROWN PIPELINE ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type: Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type: Notification
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 12/23/2014
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1055438>
Municipalities: Dunbar Boro, Franklin Twp, Menallen Twp
Authorization ID: 1058690
Permit number: ESX15-051-0001
Site: RITTER UNIT GAS PIPELINE ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type: New
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 01/22/2015
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1058690>
Location [of RITTER UNIT 3H]: 39.989133,-79.816352 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpb9_m_--?m=>
Municipalities: Redstone Twp
Authorization ID: 1027602
Permit number: ESX14-051-0005
Site: JAMES G SIMON 9H, 10H, 11H OG WELL ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client: XTO ENERGY INC
Authorization type: Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type: New
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 05/21/2014
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1027602>
Location [of JAMES G SIMON ETAL 9H]: 40.002533,-79.682167 [an Environmental Justice Area] <http://osm.org/go/ZWp2OlhH--?m=>
Municipalities: Dunbar Twp
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Source: DEP SPUD (drilling started) Report
SPUD_DATE: 1/15/2015
API 051-24619
OGO_NUM OGO-39307
OPERATOR: : CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
MUNICIPALITY: : Redstone Twp
FARM_NAME: SANFILIPPO UNIT 7H
WELL_CODE_DESC: GAS
WELL_STATUS Active
LATITUDE: : 39.981538
LONGITUDE: -79.838800
CONFIGURATION: Horizontal Well
UNCONVENTIONAL: Yes
SPUD_DATE: 1/19/2015
API 051-24620
OGO_NUM OGO-39307
OPERATOR: : CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
MUNICIPALITY: : Redstone Twp
FARM_NAME: SANFILIPPO UNIT 8H
WELL_CODE_DESC: GAS
WELL_STATUS Active
LATITUDE: : 39.978247
LONGITUDE: -79.844608
CONFIGURATION: Horizontal Well
UNCONVENTIONAL: Yes
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Source: Reuters Commodities: Energy
Natural Gas
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| NATURAL
GAS CON1 Jan15 |
NYM | USD | 01/28 | 2.89 | 01/23 16:25 | -0.10 | 2.86 | 2.99 | 2.86 |
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Notes:
The current permit for Prah Compressor Station was issued on 2/12/2010, meaning that it presumably expires on 2/12/2015. It appears there has never been a Special Exception as a Public/Private Works for this facility from the Fayette County Zoning Hearing Board (a situation which was brought to the attention of the county by Fayette Marcellus Watch). According to Sara Rosiek, Director of Planning, Zoning, and Community Development for Fayette County, DEP is holding approval of the current permit application due to the zoning issue. It is unlikely that the ZHB will be able to act on this matter before the expiration date of the Prah DEP permit. What will happen at that point remains to be seen.
The well pad relationship for the Sanfilippo wells is confusing. There appear to be two Sanfilippo well pads located in close proximity; according to PA Oil and Gas Mapping, Sanfilippo 1H, 2H, and 8H are on the Southwest pad, and 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H, and 7H are on the northeast pad. However O&G Mapping seems to have the wrong well pad ID for 8H, and shows two pads at the northeast location, which is probably also incorrect. Why there are two well pads so close together is a mystery; it would seem this would cause Chevron a lot more expense. Of the 8 Sanfilippo wells, only 5H shows as a conservation well. However, Oil & Gas Mapping does not yet have the 6 Drill & Operate Well Permit Drill Deeper permits. There is a possibility after these appear the conservation well status of some of the others could change. 7H and 8H do have the current permits linked, and those are not applications for conservation well status.
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DEP defines an environmental justice area as "any census tract where 20 percent or more individuals live in poverty, and/or 30 percent or more of the population is minority". (See:
<http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pa_environmental_justice_areas/20991>
<http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/dep_enhanced_public_participation_policy/20988>
). There are supposed to be enhanced public participation requirements for permits in environmental justice areas, but news of this actually ever happening is scarce. In Fayette County, the entirety of Springhill, Nicholson, German, and Georges Townships are environmental justice areas, as well as a large part of Dunbar Township. DEP's policy document on public participation guidelines for environmental justice areas is located here:
<http://www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us/dsweb/Get/Version-48671/012-0501-002.pdf>
eNOTICE records are likely to list the same permit multiple times, as that permit moves through the DEP process.
Oil & Gas Wells designated with a site a number and the letter H typically designate horizontal wells.
The eMapPa web site does not work in web browsers other than Internet Explorer. For instructions on how to view eMapPa data in Firefox send me E-mail.
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Resources:
Pennsylvania Bulletin: <http://www.pabulletin.com/>
eNOTICE: <http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.
DEP Well Details Report: <https://www.paoilandgasreport
Well Details may not show any
information for new permits and will not show permits which have
not yet been issued. Lookup for Well Details is by permit number.
DEP Permits Issued Detail Report:
<http://www.depreportingservic
DEP SPUD (drilling started) Report:
<http://www.depreportingservices.state.pa.us/ReportServer/Pages/ReportViewer.aspx?/Oil_Gas/Spud_External_Data>
DEP Oil and Gas Compliance Report:
<http://www.depreportingservices.state.pa.us/ReportServer/Pages/ReportViewer.aspx?/Oil_Gas/OG_Compliance>
DEP PA Oil & Gas Mapping:
<http://www.depgis.state.pa.us/PaOilAndGasMapping>
Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access:
<http://www.pasda.psu.edu/default.asp>
DEP Spatial Data Repository:
<ftp://www.pasda.psu.edu/pub/pasda/dep/>
National Response Center:
<http://www.nrc.uscg.mil/>
EPA-Echo: <http://www.epa-echo.gov/echo/
FERC citizen involvement: <http://www.ferc.gov/for-citiz
To receive E-mail notification of
all documents filed in a FERC docket, see:
<http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp >
<http://www.ferc.gov/docs-fili
Follow the directions and enter the docket number to subscribe to.
Township Supervisors receive information regarding Erosion & Sedimentation permits, and these records may be reviewable at township municipal offices.
DEP permits are reviewable through the File Review process, for application to do file review see: <http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/southwest_regional_office/13775/file_review/593164>
Environmental Hearing Board: <http://ehb.courtapps.com/publ
PA DEP Public Participation Center Proposals Currently Open for Comment:
<http://www.portal.state.pa.us
This location contains links for
open public comment periods.
Federal Register Environment: <https://www.federalregister.g
Browsing of recent comment
opportunities for federal agencies, e.g. EPA. Click "sign up" to
subscribe to daily E-mails of new document listings.
SkyTruth Fayette County Drilling Alerts: <http://frack.skytruth.org/pen
EPA Region 3 Water Protection Public Notices: <http://www.epa.gov/reg3wapd/p
Marcellus Shale waste disposal
injection wells in Pennsylvania are regulated directly by EPA, not
DEP. Notice of any new permit applications will appear at the
above web address. I'm not aware of any subscription service
to be notified of such applications. I'm not aware of any
Marcellus Shale waste disposal injection wells in Fayette County
(yet ...) but we need to monitor this page for future
applications.
Energy Assurance Daily: <http://www.oe.netl.doe.gov/ead.aspx>
Daily newsletter from the US
Department of Energy about events relating to energy. The Natural
Gas section has information about pipelines.
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Disclaimers:
This compilation from the above sources was done by hand using copy and paste and may omit relevant permits.
Does not currently include water supply permits. Does not include landfill permits even though many such are for Marcellus Shale waste. (It is not possible at this time to distinguish which landfill permits are for Marcellus Shale waste and which are not without doing File Review for each permit.)
Erosion & Sedimentation permit records do not currently include latitude and longitude. Where I am publishing latitude and longitude with E&S permits it is by inferring an associated well permit and using published latitude and longitude for the well. It is possible I may be inferring the wrong well site.
Municipalities are shown from eFACTS records on the DEP web site. The DEP has been known to list a municipality incorrectly.