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Fayette County Marcellus Shale Permits 3/9/15 - 3/22/15


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Map of Permits 3/9/15 - 3/22/15

Map 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):
gray: 0
pale turquoise: 1
turquoise: 2
pale blue: 3
middle blue: 4
dark blue: 5
dark purple: 7
purple: 8
(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

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Zoomed map 3/9/15 -
                3/22/15

Source: Pennsylvania Bulletin

26-00413: Texas Eastern Transmission, L.P. (P. O. Box 1642, Houston, TX, 77251-1642). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit (TV-26-00413) to Texas Eastern Transmission, L.P. (TE) for the operation of their Uniontown Compressor Station located in North Union Township, Fayette County.

 The main sources of emissions at the facility include two natural gas-fired turbines, two stationary reciprocating internal combustion engines driving emergency electric generators, and facility fugitive VOC emissions.

 The Uniontown Compressor Station is a major facility subject to the operating permit requirements of Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapters F and G (relating to operating permit requirements; and Title V operating permit requirements). Potential emissions for the facility have been calculated as follows: 51.79 tons per year of carbon monoxide (CO), 81.51 tons per year of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 5.75 tons per year of particulate matter less than 10-microns (PM10), 5.75 tons per year of particulate matter less than 2.5-microns (PM2.5), 2.90 tons per year of sulfur oxides (SOx), 49.0 tons per year of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 5.06 tons per year of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP), and 129,851 tons per year of greenhouse gases (GHGs).

 The emission restrictions and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice conditions of the TVOP have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Parts 52, 60, 61, 63, and 70, and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145.

 Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 412-442-4000.

 Any person may submit comments, a request for the Department to hold a public hearing, or a protest to the operating permit or a proposed condition thereof, by filing such submissions in writing with the Department at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments.

 All requests for a public hearing, and all protests to a proposed action, shall be filed with the Department within 30 days of the date that notice of the proposed action was published under 25 Pa. Code § 127.424 (relating to public notice). A protest must include the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest, identification of the proposed permit issuance being opposed (Title V Operating Permit 26-00413) and a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.

 A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.

 Written comments, protests, and requests for a public hearing should be directed to Nicholas J. Waryanka, Air Quality Engineer, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. For additional information concerning the permit or the issuance procedure, contact Nicholas J. Waryanka at (412) 442-4172.
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol45/45-11/463a.html>
Location: 39.934301,-79.671661 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpyxU4u--?m=>

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GP5-26-00577B: Laurel Mountain Midstream Operating, LLC (Park Place Corporate Center 2, 2000 Commerce Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275) on February 27, 2015, to authorize to continue operation of previously installed sources which include one (1) natural gas Compressor rated at 1,500 bhp driven by an electric motor, one (1) Natco Dehydrator rated at 23.0 MMscfd, one (1) Reboiler rated at 0.75 MMBtu/hr, and two (2) storage tanks of various capacities at their Howser Compressor Station located in Franklin Township, Fayette County.
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol45/45-11/463c.html>
Location: 39.995655,-79.751315 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp0g99r--?m=>

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ESCGP-2 No.: ESX14-051-0007
Applicant Name: Triana Energy Services LLC
Contact Person: Walter C Showen
Address: 900 Virginia Street East
City: Charleston State: WV Zip Code: 25301
County: Fayette Township(s): Springfield
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: Indian Creek;
 Other CWF
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol45/45-11/463e.html>
Site: MAWC 7020 ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Location [of MAWC 7020 3H]: 39.977814,-79.437242 <http://osm.org/go/ZWrRTb1P--?m=>

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Source: eNOTICE (+ PA Oil and Gas Mapping)

Authorization ID:    1061896
Permit number:    26-00595
Site:    EVERSON PLANT
Client:    MAGNABLEND INC
Authorization type:    Minor Source Operating Permit
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    02/18/2015
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1061896>
Location: 40.085978,-79.58585 <http://osm.org/go/ZWsoLvNt--?m=>
Municipalities: Bullskin Twp [Apparently Incorrect -jr], Everson Boro

Authorization ID:    1063357
Permit number:    051-24621
Site:    STEWART WELL SITE ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    02/18/2015
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1156187     STEWART 1H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1063357>
Location: 39.962961,-79.946955 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpZPAL7--?m=>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp
Conservation Well: N

Authorization ID:    1063607
Permit number:    051-24621
Site:    STEWART WELL SITE ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Alt Method of Equipping, Casing, or Venting Well
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    02/18/2015
Status:    Issued on 3/6/2015
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1156187     STEWART 1H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1063607>

Authorization ID:    1064390
Permit number:    ESX10-051-0045
Site:    STEVENS UNIT 1H, 2H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    PHILLIPS EXPLORATION INC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Amendment
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    01/09/2015
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1064390>
Location [of STEVENS UNIT 1H]: 40.027158,-79.655672 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp22x0B--?m=>
Municipalities: Dunbar Boro [Incorrect. Should be Dunbar Twp -jr]

Authorization ID:    1027380
Permit number:    ESX10-051-0045
Site:    STEVENS UNIT 1H, 2H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    PHILLIPS EXPLORATION INC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Amendment
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    05/21/2014
Status:    Withdrawn on 3/9/2015
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1027380>

Authorization ID:    1059335
Permit number:    GP05260715001
Site:    SANFILIPPO WELL CONNECT GP5 & GP8
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    GP-05 Utility Line Stream Crossings
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    01/28/2015
Status:    Issued on 3/12/2015
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1153609     STREAM CROSSING 1     Pipeline or Conduit
1156978     STREAM CROSSING 2     Pipeline or Conduit
1156979     STREAM CROSSING 3     Pipeline or Conduit
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1059335>
Location: 39.981039,-79.840847 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpb0myc--?m=>
Municipalities: Redstone Twp

Authorization ID:    1059336
Permit number:    GP08260715001
Site:    SANFILIPPO WELL CONNECT GP5 & GP8
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    GP-08 Temporary Road Crossings
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    01/28/2015
Status:    Issued on 3/12/2015
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1156976     STREAM CROSSING 1     Bridge
1156977     STREAM CROSSING 2     Bridge
1153611     STREAM CROSSING 2     Floodway Activity
1156981     STREAM CROSSING 3     Bridge
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1059335>

Authorization ID:    1059382
Permit number:    ESX15-051-0003
Site:    SANFILIPPO WELL CONNECT 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:    01/28/2015
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1059382>
Location [of SANFILIPPO UNIT 3H]: 39.981694,-79.838875 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpb0vQt--?m=>
Municipalities: Redstone Twp

Authorization ID:    985240
Permit number:    26-00413
Site:    TEXAS EASTERN TRANS LP UNIONTOWN
Client:    TEXAS EASTERN TRANS LP
Authorization type:    Major Facility Operating Permit
Application type:    Renewal
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    07/11/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
492648     AREA FUGITIVES & STORAGE TANK 2     Process
492647     AUXILIARY GENERATOR 600 BHP     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
954278     NATURAL GAS FIRED EMERGENCY GENERATOR 440 BHP     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=985240>

Authorization ID:    1063351
Permit number:    051-24622
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:    02/18/2015
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1156190     ZALAC UNIT 5H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1063351>
Location: 39.904511,-79.858119 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpaKHC_--?m=>
Municipalities: German Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]
Conservation Well: N
Site Emergency Response Plan:
<http://www.depgis.state.pa.us/PaOilAndGasMapping/eWellDocServiceFetcher.ashx?Doc=%2fmJ6QccpIlrDgHnJtXGG8w%3d%3d>

Authorization ID:    1063352
Permit number:    051-24623
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:    02/18/2015
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1156192     ZALAC UNIT 6H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1063352>
Conservation Well: N

Authorization ID:    1063353
Permit number:    051-24624
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:    02/18/2015
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1156195     ZALAC UNIT 7H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1063353>
Conservation Well: N

Authorization ID:    1063354
Permit number:    051-24625
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:    02/18/2015
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description    eMap PA Location
1156198     ZALAC UNIT 8H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1063354>
Conservation Well: N

Authorization ID:    1063355
Permit number:    051-24626
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:    02/18/2015
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1156200     ZALAC UNIT 9H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1063355>
Conservation Well: N

Authorization ID:    1063356
Permit number:    051-24627
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:    02/18/2015
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1156201     ZALAC UNIT 11H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1063356>
Conservation Well: N

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

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Source: Fayette County Planning Commission, Agenda for the 3/12/15 Meeting

Chevron Appalachia, LLC sending notification of intent to apply to DEP for coverage under the Erosion & Sediment Control General Permit (ESCGP-2) for earth disturbance associated with oil & gas exploration, production, processing or treatment operations or transmission facilities for the Liggett Well Pad project located in Luzerne Township.
Location: 39.96845,-79.932322 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpZwKGq--?m=>
[See Notes.]

Vantage Energy Appalachia sending notification of intent to apply to DEP for a water management plan for water withdrawals associated with oil and gas exploration, production, processing or treatment facilities located in Masontown (Monongahela River).
Locations:
39.854167,-79.924444 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpM3B_v--?m=> (Interconnection with Appalachian Water Services)
39.855,-79.925278 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpM3EX7--?m=> (Appalachian Water Services Treated Effluent)
1,000,000 gpd each location.
[See Notes.]

[Marcellus Well Pad Adjacency:]
Cody Neely, Biomost, Inc. applying to DEP Bureau of Mining and Reclamation for a general NPDES permit for the Phillips Mine Fire Reclamation Project, North Union Township.
Location: 39.940747,-79.733653 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpw8f3t--?m=>
[See Notes.]

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Source: Oil and Gas Compliance Report

[Conventional Well:]
OPERATOR: ATLAS RESOURCES LLC
INSPECTION_ID: 2350223
INSPECTION_DATE: 03/06/2015
INSPECTION_TYPE: Administrative/File Review
API_PERMIT: 051-23220
FARM_NAME: FORSYTH/ABBADINI 3
UNCONVENTIONAL: N
SITE_ID: 669999
SITE_NAME: FORSYTH/ABBADINI 3 OG WELL
FACILITY_TYPE: Oil & Gas Location
INSPECTION_CATEGORY: Primary Facility
REGION: EP DOGO SWDO Dstr Off
COUNTY: Fayette
MUNICIPALITY: Jefferson Twp
INSPECTION_RESULT_DESCRIPTION: In Compliance with Policy
INSPECTION_COMMENT: "SPILL.

AT 1227, A RELEASE OF 0-20 BBL OF BRINE FLUIDS WAS REPORTED TO SWRO REPRESENTATIVE DJ STEVENSON BY OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE KIRK ELKIN.

THE RELEASE WAS DISCOVERED ON 3/6/15 AT 1100.

IT IS UNSURE THE QUANTITY RELEASED DUE TO FLOODING CONDITIONS.

THIS WELL SITE IS LOCATED NEAR THE MONONGAHELA RIVER.
"
Location: 40.034255,-79.872249 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpfCoqq--?m=>

OPERATOR: ATLAS RESOURCES LLC
INSPECTION_ID: 2350670
INSPECTION_DATE: 03/06/2015
INSPECTION_TYPE: Administrative/File Review
API_PERMIT: 051-23220
FARM_NAME: FORSYTH/ABBADINI 3
UNCONVENTIONAL: N
SITE_ID: 669999
SITE_NAME: FORSYTH/ABBADINI 3 OG WELL
FACILITY_TYPE: Oil & Gas Location
INSPECTION_CATEGORY: Primary Facility
REGION: EP DOGO SWDO Dstr Off
COUNTY: Fayette
MUNICIPALITY: Jefferson Twp
INSPECTION_RESULT_DESCRIPTION: In Compliance with Policy
INSPECTION_COMMENT: "Admin inspt in response to reported release under inspt ID 2350223.

Upon receipt of spill report, Department contacted Operator representative Kirk Elkin via phone at 1357. Per Mr. Elkin, at 1100 the well-tender discovered the on-site brine tank overturned due to the recent flooding. Mr. Elkin was notified via at 1130 and subsequently reported this release to the SWRO at 1227.

At this time, Mr. Elkin is unaware of the last time the well was checked.

The well site is located in close proximity to the Monongahela River; the exact distance is currently unknown.

A release is not believed to have occurred from this brine tank due to the “position of the hatch”. Mr. Elkin reports that, per the well-tender, approximately 1 foot of fluids was recorded in the tank at the last reading, equating to 11 bbl brine.

**Additional comments on paper SAIR**"

OPERATOR: ATLAS RESOURCES LLC
INSPECTION_ID: 2352836
INSPECTION_DATE: 03/12/2015
INSPECTION_TYPE: Incident- Response to Accident or Event
API_PERMIT: 051-23220
FARM_NAME: FORSYTH/ABBADINI 3
UNCONVENTIONAL: N
SITE_ID: 669999
SITE_NAME: FORSYTH/ABBADINI 3 OG WELL
FACILITY_TYPE: Oil & Gas Location
INSPECTION_CATEGORY: Primary Facility
REGION: EP DOGO SWDO Dstr Off
COUNTY: Fayette
MUNICIPALITY: Jefferson Twp
INSPECTION_RESULT_DESCRIPTION: In Compliance with Policy
INSPECTION_COMMENT: Inspection was a follow-up to a spill/discharge notification sent to the Department by the operator outlining a possible release of approximately 11 barrels (462 gallons) of produced fluids.  During flooding of Redstone Creek near its confluence with the Monogahela River the brine tank located onsite had been upended and some of the production fluids contained within the tank may have been discharged to the flooded waters of Redstone Creek.  A full evaluation of the site was not possible at the time of the inspection due to current flood levels at the well-head.  There was no evidence observed onsite of a discharge at the time of the inspection.  WQS Higgins spoke with Mr. Elkin and once the flood waters recede the tank will be uprighted and inspected for soundness.  Atlas is also undertaking a review of all tanks of this nature and how to prevent them from being upended and becoming a potential threat for a relase for future flood events.

[There are similar reports for FORSYTH/ABBADINI 4.]

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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
Mar15
NYM USD 03/27 2.74 03/23 19:27 +0.01 2.75 2.76 2.74
Data as of7:39pm EDT (Delayed at least 20 minutes).
<http://www.reuters.com/finance/commodities/energy>

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Notes:

From the drawings of the well pad in the NOI (Notice of Intent) for the Liggett Well Pad it appears they are planning 10 wells at this pad.

The Vantage WMP (Water Management Plan) in Masontown noted above is for withdrawals amounting to approximately 432 truck trips per day. (This is based on 110 barrels / truck, 42 gallons / barrel.) These trucks will presumably be heading to Greene County; Vantage has no wells in Fayette County.

The property on which the Phillips Mine Fire Reclamation Project is being carried out is "next door" to the property containing the Kikta Well Pad; Kikta 4H is located at: 39.946967,-79.743442 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpxig27--?m=>. The original horizontal at Kikta 4H failed due to an unanticipated fault. The idea of a Marcellus Well Pad next door to a still-burning underground mine fire is a bit unsettling.

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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.us/eNOTICEWeb/>

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

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>
To receive E-mail notification of all documents filed in a FERC docket, see:
<http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.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 Public Participation Center Proposals Currently Open for Comment:
<http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/proposals/14008>
This location contains links for open public comment periods.

Federal Register Environment: <https://www.federalregister.gov/environment>
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/pennsylvania-frack-alerts/fayette_pa>

EPA Region 3 Water Protection Public Notices: <http://www.epa.gov/reg3wapd/public_notices.htm>
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.