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Fayette County Marcellus Shale Permits 2/8/16 - 2/21/16
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Key
Red dots: items 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.
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: 6
dark purple: 11
purple: 19
(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 a surrogate for 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]
pale turquoise: 1
turquoise: 2
pale blue: 3
middle blue: 4
dark blue: 6
dark purple: 11
purple: 19
(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 a surrogate for 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]
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
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Source: eNOTICE (+ PA Oil and Gas Mapping)
[Conventional Well:]
Authorization ID: 1106374
Permit number: 051-20121
Site: EVELYN M ABBEY 1 WELL
Client: XTO ENERGY INC
Authorization type: Well Plugging Notice Intent to Plug Single Well
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 01/26/2016
Status: Issued on 2/5/2016
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
56301 EVELYN M ABBEY 1 Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1106374>
Location: 39.864484,-79.567599 <http://osm.org/go/ZWptjg2X--?m=>
Municipalities, Stewart Twp
Authorization ID: 1107547
Permit number: ESX11-051-0038
Site: ROSA WELL MCLS NO 1511 ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type: Amendment
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 02/10/2016
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1107547>
Location [of ROSA UNIT 10H (surrogate)]: 40.035347,-79.773372 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp1Ip5a--?m=>
Municipalities, Franklin Twp
[See Notes.]
Authorization ID: 1102958
Permit number: PAG106139
Site: BATES TO MCCLINTOCK COMPRESSOR & PIPELINE ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CAIMAN PENN MIDSTREAM LLC
Authorization type: PAG-10 Discharge Resulting from Hydrostatic Testing of Tanks & Pipelines
Application type: Rescission
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/17/2015
Status: Ceased Discharging on 2/9/2016
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1102958>
Location: 39.722517,-79.482543 <http://osm.org/go/ZWo~3Mg2--?m=>
Municipalities: Henry Clay Twp
[See Notes.]
Authorization ID: 1107917
Permit number: 051-24636
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: 02/10/2016
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1205967 COASTAL 2V Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1107917>
Location: 39.733336,-79.800886
Municipalities: Springhill Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]
Conservation Well: Y
Unconventional Well: N
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
Permit Review Notes:
1/8/2016 Applicant has sent documents responsive to the Deficiency Letter. The review of the application has resumed.
1/8/2016 The permit application package is complete, has been accepted, and is undergoing technical review.<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1058151>
Location: 40.027582,-79.637389 [an Environmental Justice Area] <http://osm.org/go/ZWp2_Wth--?m=>
Municipalities: Dunbar Twp
Authorization ID: 1103641
Permit number: GP05260715-007
Site: BAILY SIEGEL PIPELINE
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type: GP-05 Utility Line Stream Crossings
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/17/2015
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1203656 BAILY SIEGEL PIPELINE GP05260715-007 Pipeline or Conduit
Permit Review Notes:
2/17/2016 Applicant has been issued a deficiency letter. If applicable, this application no longer qualifies for the Permit Decision Guarantee.
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1103641>
Location: 39.965672,-79.981735 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpTv6B0--?m=>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp
Authorization ID: 1103642
Permit number: GP08620715006
Site: BAILY SIEGEL PIPELINE
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type: GP-08 Temporary Road Crossings
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/17/2015
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1203657 BAILY SIEGEL PIPELINE GP08260715-006 Culvert
Permit Review Notes:
Date Review Note
2/17/2016 Applicant has been issued a deficiency letter. If applicable, this application no longer qualifies for the Permit Decision Guarantee.
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1103642>
Location: 39.964305,-79.976179 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpZFMrr--?m=>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp
[Conventional Well:]
Authorization ID: 1104422
Permit number: 051-20051
Site: JAY E LEONARD UNIT 628 1 OG WELL
Client: XTO ENERGY INC
Authorization type: Well Plugging Notice Intent to Plug Single Well
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 01/11/2016
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
56258 JAY E LEONARD UNIT 628 1 Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1104422>
Location: 39.889047,-79.551017 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpt7Qzi--?m=>
Municipalities: Stewart Twp
Authorization ID: 1104423
Permit number: 051-20051
Site: JAY E LEONARD UNIT 628 1 OG WELL
Client: XTO ENERGY INC
Authorization type: Well Plugging Notice Alternate Method
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 01/11/2016
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
56258 JAY E LEONARD UNIT 628 1 Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1104423>
Authorization ID: 1103351
Permit number: PAG106125
Site: TEMAX & TIME III PROJ FAYETTE
Client: TEXAS EASTERN TRANS LP
Authorization type: PAG-10 Discharge Resulting from Hydrostatic Testing of Tanks & Pipelines
Application type: Rescission
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/23/2015
Status: Cancelled on 2/16/2016
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1103351>
Location: 39.931128,-79.670833 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpyxDfs--?m=>
Municipalities: North Union Twp
[See Notes.]
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Source: PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
PHMSA Activity Number 151919
In an update concerning the sinkhole problem near Shamrock Compressor Station, PHMSA reports the following via E-mail From Gentile, Karen (PHMSA) :
Subject: RE: Incident Report: Sinkholes beneath a nat gas transmission line
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2016 14:05:05 +0000
Mr. Rosenberg,
I just wanted to provide you with an update. The Pennsylvania DEP Chapter 105 General Permit application is the only permit required. Spectra Energy discussed the ground subsidence situation with the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The Pennsylvania Game Commission advised Spectra Energy that they had no issue with Spectra Energy's remediation plan and no permits from the Pennsylvania Game Commission would be required.
The PA DEP draft permit for the application is scheduled for completion by February 26, 2016, after Menallen Township, German Township, and Fayette County have had time to reply to the Act 14 Notification and Spectra Energy has prepared the supporting documents for the permit application.
Spectra Energy will subsequently review comments received and finalize the draft for submittal to PA DEP by March 7. After PA DEP determines the application is complete, the “Permit Decision Guarantee Timeframe” would be between 50 and 90 business days. Spectra Energy anticipates that they will receive an approval for the permit and authorization to proceed with remediation by the PA DEP in May.
The plan for remediation activities consist of filling the holes with rock beginning with larger rocks at the bottom and gradually continuing with smaller rocks and stones as we reach the surface. Remediation will begin after wood and debris is removed from the sinkhole. The wood and debris is the foundation for a beaver dam that is holding back the water next to the sinkhole.
Again, I will provide you with further information as it is available.
Location [Approximate]: 39.92,-79.82327 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpatJPu--?m=>
Municipality: Menallen Twp
[See Also: <http://www.faymarwatch.org/news/articles/Sinkholes_near_Shamrock.shtml>.]
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Source: Reuters Commodities: Energy
Natural Gas
| Commodity | Exchange | Currency | Expire | Last Trade | Trade Time | Change | Open | Day's High | Day's Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATURAL
GAS CON1 Feb16 |
NYM | USD | 02/25 | 1.83 | 02/22 16:59 | +0.02 | 1.78 | 1.84 | 1.77 |
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Notes:
The Site Permit for the Rosa Well pad for permit # ESX11-051-0038 above was originally issued on 1/10/2012.
The location shown above is presumably the location of the discharge point; the full pipeline would presumably have a much longer extent than just one point location.
The authorization record for TEMAX & TIME III PROJ FAYETTE above is a recission of authorization 783248 issued 3/11/2010. The location is the location of the Texas Eastern Uniontown Compressor Station.
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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.
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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 Environmental Policy Comment System:
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eComment/>
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 Pennsylvania Public Notices: <http://www2.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-pennsylvania#notice>
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.