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Source: Pennsylvania Bulletin

NOTICES
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Regulatory Agenda
[46 Pa.B. 1119]
[Saturday, February 27, 2016]

 Executive Order 1996-1 requires all agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor to submit for publication an agenda of regulations under development or consideration. Subsequent agendas will be published on the first Saturdays in February and July.

 The agendas are compiled to provide members of the regulated community advanced notice of regulatory activity. It is the intention of the Administration that these agendas will serve to increase public participation in the regulatory process.

 Agency contacts should be contacted for more information regarding the regulation and the procedure for submitting comments.

 This Agenda represents the Administration's present intentions regarding future regulations. The nature and complexity of an individual regulation obviously will determine whether and when any particular regulation listed (as well as any considered subsequent to publication of this Agenda) is published.

 The public is invited and encouraged to provide feedback regarding the Regulatory Agenda, including but not limited to feedback regarding its usefulness, the nature and extent of readers' usage of the Agenda, the frequency with which users consult or refer to the Agenda and any other general suggestions which the public may have regarding the Agenda. Comments may be sent, preferably by e-mail, to Marc Farrell, Regulatory Specialist, Governor's Office of Policy and Planning, marcfarrel@pa.gov or alternatively by regular mail to Marc Farrell, Regulatory Specialist, Governor's Office of Policy and Planning, 602 Main Capitol Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120

[Excerpts from the section for DEP (please read in the web browser)]:

Regulation Being Considered	Proposed Date	Need and Legal Basis	Agency Contact
Environmental Protection Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites 25 Pa. Code Chapters 78 and 78a, Subchapter C	Quarter 1, 2016 EQB Consideration As Final	This rulemaking includes amendments to the Oil and Gas regulations including separate chapters to differentiate the requirements for conventional (Chapter 78) and unconventional (Chapter 78a) operators and to update the environmental protection performance standards related to oil and gas activities. (2012 Oil and Gas Act, Clean Streams Law, Solid Waste Management Act, Dam Safety Encroachment Act, Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, Radiation Protection Act, Unconventional Well Report Act, Act 126 of 2014) <http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol46/46-9/362a.html>	Kurt Klapkowski (717) 772-2199 kklapkowsk@pa.gov
Well Drilling, Operation, and Plugging 25 Pa. Code Chapter 78, Subchapter D	Quarter 4, 2016 EQB Consideration As Proposed	This rulemaking includes revisions to Chapter 78 (Oil and Gas Wells) Subchapter D, regulating the drilling, casing, cementing, completion, operation, production, plugging and other subsurface activities associated with Oil and Gas exploration and development, including revisions to well plugging procedures, venting, alternative methods, and to address the plugging of unconventional wellbore laterals and coal bed methane wells. (Oil and Gas Act, Clean Streams Law) <http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol46/46-9/362a.html>	Kurt Klapkowski (717) 772-2199 kklapkowsk@pa.gov
Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOx and VOCs 25 Pa. Code Chapter 129	Quarter 1, 2016 IRRC Consideration	This rulemaking amends Chapter 129 to establish additional reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements for major stationary sources of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions to fulfill 8-hour ozone RACT requirements for all major sources not covered by Federal Control Techniques Guidelines (CTG) recommendations. Upon promulgation, the final-form regulation will be submitted to the EPA for approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. (Air Pollution Control Act) <http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol46/46-9/362a.html>	Susan Hoyle (717) 772-2329 shoyle@pa.gov

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Source: eNOTICE (+ PA Oil and Gas Mapping) Please see the Disclaimer below regarding Parcel Id data.

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:    Issued on 2/23/2016
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1182915     DEHYDRATOR     Process
1023629     ENGINE 2     Process    
1182933     FUGITIVES     Process
1182905     HEATERS/REBOILERS     Process
1182921     PNEUMATIC DEVICES     Process
1182909     TANKS/VESSELS     Process
1182927     VENTING/BLOWDOWNS     Process
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1058151>
Location: 40.029921,-79.635939 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp2~J_F--?m=>
Presumed Parcel Id: 09050236
Municipalities: Dunbar Twp

Authorization ID:    1105550
Permit number:    ESX15-051-0007
Site:    YODER WELL PAD ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Amendment
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    01/21/2016
Status:    Withdrawn on 3/2/2016
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1105550>
Location [of YODER 1]: 39.975683,-79.923763 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpZzGbq--?m=>
Presumed Parcel Id: 19160034
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp

Authorization ID:    1109304
Permit number:    PAG036154
Site:    ARKOS FIELD SVC SMITHFIELD
Client:    ARKOS FIELD SVC LP
Authorization type:    PAG-03 Discharge of Stormwater Assoc w Industrial Activities
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    02/23/2016
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1206640     OUTFALL 001     Discharge Point
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1109304>
Location: 39.809265,-79.772891 <http://osm.org/go/ZWphdqHS--?m=>
Presumed Parcel Id: 1425020722
Municipalities: Smithfield Boro [Incorrect! Should be Georges Twp [an Environmental Justice Area] -jr]

Authorization ID:    1093762
Permit number:    ESX11-051-0006
Site:    HUMBERSTON FRESHWATER IMPOUNDMENT ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHIEF OIL & GAS LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Notification
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    10/05/2015
Status:    Issued on 2/26/2016
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1093762>
Location [of HUMBERSTON UNIT 1H]: 39.740383,-79.439622 <http://osm.org/go/ZWrAGSpi--?m=>
Presumed Parcel Id: 16160099
Municipalities: Henry Clay Twp

[Arguably off-topic:]
Authorization ID:    1085208
Permit number:    26-00535B
Site:    FAYETTE ENERGY FACILITY
Client:    DYNEGY FAYETTE II, LLC
Authorization type:    Major Facility Plan Approval New Source Performance Std
Application type:    Modification
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    07/02/2015
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
805961     CGT STACK 1     Point of Air Emission    
805962     CGT STACK 2     Point of Air Emission    
805954     CGT TRAIN 1 COMBINED CYCLE TURBINE     Process    
805959     CGT TRAIN 2 COMBINED CYCLE TURBINE     Process    
1095705     OXIDATION CATALYST UNIT 1     Air Pollution Control Device
1095706     OXIDATION CATALYST UNIT 2     Air Pollution Control Device
1095701     SCR UNIT 1     Air Pollution Control Device
1095702     SCR UNIT 2     Air Pollution Control Device
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1085208>
Location:  39.857412,-79.913878 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpM9Ua6--?m=>
Presumed Parcel Id: 1530006703
Municipalities: German Twp [an Environmental Justice Area], Masontown Boro

[Conventional Well:]
Authorization ID:    1110133
Permit number:    051-20022
Site:    MELVIN SPRUELL 4271 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:    03/02/2016
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
56229     MELVIN SPRUELL 4271 1     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1110133>
Location: 39.876056,-79.560111 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpttJR5--?m=>
Presumed Parcel Id: 37100001
Municipalities: Stewart Twp

Authorization ID:    1108611
Permit number:    GP5-26-00572C
Site:    RYAN COMP STA/TEXAS KEYSTONE
Client:    DIVERSIFIED OIL & GAS LLC
Authorization type:    AQ General Permit
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    02/17/2016
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1108611>
Location: 39.721949,-79.649167 <http://osm.org/go/ZWo39DCv--?m=>
Presumed Parcel Id: 42360001
Municipalities: Wharton Twp
[See Notes.]

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Source: DEP Oil and Gas Compliance Report

OPERATOR: XTO ENERGY INC
INSPECTION_ID: 2451281
INSPECTION_DATE: 02/17/2016
INSPECTION_TYPE: Administrative/File Review
API_PERMIT: 051-24401
FARM_NAME: STEVENS UNIT 1H
UNCONVENTIONAL: Y
SITE_ID: 741148
SITE_NAME: STEVENS UNIT 1H OG WELL
FACILITY_TYPE: Oil & Gas Location
INSPECTION_CATEGORY: Primary Facility
REGION: EP DOGO SWDO Dstr Off
COUNTY: Fayette
MUNICIPALITY: Dunbar Twp
INSPECTOR: PARRY, JOHN
INSPECTION_RESULT_DESCRIPTION: No Violations Noted
INSPECTION_COMMENT: On or about January 21, 2016, the Department received an ESCGP-1 major revision submittal for ESX10-051-0045.  During the review process it was discovered that ESX10-051-0045 had already expired.  Given that the permit was not terminated before expiration, the site is currently in violation of 25 Pa. Code §102.7(a).  At the time the violation was identified, the operator was attempting to make a major revision to the currently expired ESCGP-1.  The operator should consider submitting an application for a NEW ESCGP-2.  The operator will still be required to maintain the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan in accordance with ESX10-051-0045 until the approval of the new ESCGP-2 is conferred by the Department.

Location: 40.027158,-79.655672 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp22x0B--?m=>
Presumed Parcel Id: 09050277

There is a second similar inspection report, Inspection ID 2451282, for STEVENS UNIT 2H.
[See Notes.]

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Source: Reuters Commodities: Energy
<http://www.reuters.com/finance/commodities/energy>

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Notes:

There has evidently been a change in operator of the Ryan Compressor Station; the "client" for previous permit applications was Texas Keystone (and this name is retained in the site name.) The Facility Search record for this compressor station, <http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleFacility.aspx?FacilityID=704326>, shows the following equipment:

CATERPILLAR G3306 TA COMPRESSOR ENGINE #1 (203 BHP)     Process     101     Active
COMPRESSOR ENGINE #1 STACK     Point of Air Emission     S101     Active
DEHYDRATOR UNIT 1 STACK     Point of Air Emission     Z401     Active
FUGITIVES     Process     701     Active
FUGITIVES STACK     Point of Air Emission     Z701     Active
HEATERS/REBOILERS     Process     201     Active
HEATERS/REBOILERS STACK     Point of Air Emission     Z201     Active
NATURAL GAS LINE     Fuel Material Location     FML01     Active

At only one engine of 203 HP this makes it one of the tiniest compressor stations in Fayette County.

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That the comment in Inspection Report ID 2451281for STEVENS UNIT 1H above can read "the site is currently in violation of 25 Pa. Code §102.7(a)" and there still be no violation issued simply defies understanding. In this bulletin we have seen all kinds of anomalies written up in inspection comments with no violation issued, but none quite so blatant as the notation that a site is "in violation of 25 PA Code" and the result is "No Violations Noted".

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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.us/eNOTICEWeb/>

DEP Well Details Report: <https://www.paoilandgasreporting.state.pa.us/publicreports/Modules/WellDetails/WellDetails.aspx>

DEP Permits Issued Detail Report:
<http://www.depreportingservices.state.pa.us/ReportServer/Pages/ReportViewer.aspx?/Oil_Gas/Permits_Issued_Detail>

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>

Fayette County Assessment Office Search For Tax Records:
<http://property.co.fayette.pa.us/search.aspx>

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/compliance_report_air.html>

FERC citizen involvement: <http://www.ferc.gov/for-citizens/get-involved.asp>

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/public/index.php>

PA DEP Environmental Policy Comment System:
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eComment/>

Federal Register Environment: <https://www.federalregister.gov/environment>

SkyTruth Fayette County Drilling Alerts: <http://frack.skytruth.org/pennsylvania-frack-alerts/fayette_pa>

EPA Pennsylvania Public Notices: <http://www2.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-pennsylvania#notice>

Energy Assurance Daily: <http://www.oe.netl.doe.gov/ead.aspx>

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Disclaimers:

This compilation from the above sources was done by hand using copy and paste and may omit relevant permits.

Parcel data is provided via the tax records search web page offered by the Fayette County Assessment Office (http://property.co.fayette.pa.us/). Presumed Parcel Id links are subject to availability provided by that agency and associated web sites. Presumed Parcel Ids are determined as the mapped parcel containing a given latitude and longitude, are a best effort determination which is subject to error, and are not official. In cases where a facility is leased and there is a separate parcel id for the lease, if this parcel id is not separately mapped, the parcel id shown will be the id for the enclosing parcel. Parcel owners may be surface owners only and may or may not have any relationship to oil & gas facilities.

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.