Source: Pennsylvania Bulletin

[Washington County]

 Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745

 Contact: M. Gorog & B. Hatch, Environmental Engineer Managers—Telephone: 412-442-4163/5226

 63-00968A: MarkWest Liberty Midstream and Resources, LLC (1515 Arapahoe Street Tower 2, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202-2126) for installation and initial temporary operations of eight (8) new rich burn natural gas-fired compressor engines and the increased capacity of a currently authorized dehydrator at the MarkWest Liberty Midstream and Resources, LLC Smith Compressor Station in Smith Township, Washington County.

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.48, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday May 1, 2013, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Smith Township Municipal Building, 1848 Smith Township State Road, Slovan, PA 15078.

 There will be an open house immediately preceding the public hearing at 6:30 p.m.

 The hearing is to take testimony concerning the Department's intent to issue an Air Quality Plan Approval to allow the installation and initial temporary operations of eight new rich burn natural gas-fired compressor engines and the increased capacity of a currently authorized dehydrator at the MarkWest Liberty Midstream and Resources, LLC Smith Compressor Station located in Smith Township, Washington County. The Department published a separate notice of intent to issue this plan approval in the Pennsylvania Bulletin to allow for public comment regarding this proposal.

 Potential to emit from the facility (including previously authorized sources) is estimated to be 50.1 tons of nitrogen oxides, 56.9 tons of carbon monoxide, 43.6 tons of volatile organic compounds, 5.5 tons of particulate matter, 6.74 tons of total hazardous air pollutants, 1.9 tons of formaldehyde, 0.51 ton of benzene, and 91,607 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents per year. Best available technology for the proposed sources is combusting natural gas, rich burn combustion for each engine controlled by three-way catalysts, good combustion practices including the use of air to fuel ratio controllers and proper maintenance and operation.

 Those wishing to present testimony during the hearing should contact Community Relations Coordinator, John Poister, at (412) 442-4203 before 3:00 p.m., May 1, 2013, to register.

 Persons unable to attend the public hearing may submit three copies of a written statement to the Department within 10 days after the hearing is held (by May 11, 2013). Statements should be sent to Alan Binder, Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222. Those wishing additional information may also contact: Mark Gorog, Environmental Engineer Manager—Telephone 412-442-4150.

 Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact John Poister or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how DEP may accommodate your needs.
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1/28/13
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX11-051-0024 Major Revision
Applicant Name: Laurel Mountain Midstream Operating  LLC
Contact Person: Kristy Flavin
Address: Westpoint Center 3 1605 Coraopolis Heights Rd
City: Moon Township State: PA Zip Code: 15108
COUNTY Fayette Township(s): German, Nicholson
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT to Dunlap  Creek (WWF), UNT to North Branch Browns Run  (WWF), UNTs to South Branch Browns Run (WWF),  South Branch Browns Run (WWF), UNTs to Jacobs  Creek (WWF); Other
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Site: SOUTH TRUNK PIPELINE ESCGP-EXPEDITED

26-00594: CalFrac Well Services, Corp. / CalFrac Plant (2001 Summit View Drive, Smithfield, PA 15478) for the operation of a cement and fly ash storage facility for the oil and gas industry located in Georges Township, Fayette County. In accordance with 25 Pa Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environ- mental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the above mentioned facility.

 The subject facility consists of four storage silos and two blend tanks control by a dust collector used to store materials used for oil and gas well isolation. The facility has the potential to emit less than 1.0 tpy PM / PM10. The facility is required to conduct a weekly survey of the facility during daylight hours while the facility is operating to ensure compliance with the visible emission, fugitive emission and malodor restrictions. Records of the weekly survey performed must be recorded. Monthly preventative maintenance inspections are to be performed on the control devices and recorded in an on-site log. The facility is also required to water all in-plant roads once per day, dependent on the weather, maintain a set vehicle pattern, post speed limit sign of 15 mph as well as promptly remove earth or other material from paved roads onto with earth or other material has been transported by trucking or earth moving equipment, or other means. Particulate matter emissions are not to exceed 0.04 gr/dscf. The proposed authorization is subject to State and Federal Regulations. The permit includes operation requirements, monitoring requirements, and recordkeeping requirements.

 Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Plan Approval may submit the information to Sheila Shaffer, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (26-00594) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.

 A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a 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 or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Mr. Mark Wayner, Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. For additional information concerning the permit or the issuance procedure, contact Ms. Sheila Shaffer, Air Quality Engineering Specialist, at the same address or phone at (412) 442-5227.

 All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
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[The publication date above is 4/13/2013. That would make the deadline for comments 5/13/2013].

1/28/13
ESCGP-1 NO.: ESX13-051-0002
Applicant Name: Chevron Appalachia LLC
CONTACT PERSON: Mr Alex Genovese
ADDRESS: 800 Mountain View Drive
City: Smithfield State: PA Zip Code: 15478
County: Fayette Township(s): Jefferson
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNTs to Little
 Redstone Creek (WWF) and Little Redstone Creek
 (WWF)/Middle Monongahela River Watershed; Other
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Site: LESTER NORTH WELL SITE ESCGP-EXPEDITED


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Source: eNOTICE

Authorization ID:    900350
Permit number:    26-00594
Site:    CALFRAC
Client:    CALFRAC WELL SVC CORP
Authorization type:    Minor Source Operating Permit
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    10/06/2011
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=900350>
Location: 39.81,-79.77333333 <http://mapq.st/131vUQw>
Municipalities: Georges Twp

Authorization ID:    961153
Permit number:    ESX10-051-0013
Site:    CONNELLSVILLE WELL #8H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    ATLAS RESOURCES LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Amendment
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    01/28/2013
Status:    Pending
Permit Review Notes:
Date    Review Note
4/1/2013    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=961153>
Municipalities: Bullskin Twp

Authorization ID:    970013
Permit number:    051-24576
Site:    BAER WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    03/15/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1102333     BAER UNIT 6H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=970013>
Authorization # 970013 had started the following sub-task: Begin Public Mtg Proc/Resp to Comments on 4/1/2013.
Municipalities: Redstone Twp
[See Notes.]

Authorization ID:    970019
Permit number:    051-24577
Site:    BAER WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    03/15/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1102334     BAER UNIT 7H     Well    
1102335     BAER UNIT 7H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=970019>
Authorization # 970019 had started the following sub-task: Begin Public Mtg Proc/Resp to Comments on 4/1/2013.

Authorization ID:    970020
Permit number:    051-24578
Site:    BAER WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    03/15/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1102336     BAER UNIT 9H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=970020>
Authorization # 970020 had started the following sub-task: Begin Public Mtg Proc/Resp to Comments on 4/1/2013.

Authorization ID:    970117
Permit number:    051-24579
Site:    BAER WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    03/15/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1102373     BAER UNIT 8H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=970117>
Authorization # 970117 had started the following sub-task: Begin Public Mtg Proc/Resp to Comments on 4/1/2013.

Authorization ID:    970298
Permit number:    051-24552
Site:    BASHLINE 1H-4H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Alternate Waste Management Practice
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    03/22/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1092254     BASHLINE UNIT 1H     Well
1092252     BASHLINE UNIT 1H     Well
1092186     BASHLINE UNIT 2H     Well
1092185     BASHLINE UNIT 3H     Well
1092188     BASHLINE UNIT 4H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=970298>
Location: 39.98196944,-79.8143 <http://mapq.st/118g1TD>
Municipalities: Redstone Twp

Authorization ID:    970383
Permit number:    051-24533
Site:    HALL-HOGSETT UNIT 12H OG WELL
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Alternate Waste Management Practice
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    03/22/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1087308     HALL-HOGSETT UNIT 12H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=970383>
Location: 39.92935,-79.90886667 <http://mapq.st/17aErh2>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp

Authorization ID:    970450
Permit number:    051-24526
Site:    HOEHN WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Alternate Waste Management Practice
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    03/22/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1086305     HOEHN UNIT 10H     Well
1086306     HOEHN UNIT 11H     Well
1086302     HOEHN UNIT 7H     Well
1086303     HOEHN UNIT 8H     Well
1086304     HOEHN UNIT 9H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=970450>
Location: 39.92796944,-79.91898889 <http://mapq.st/132nxUQ>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp

Authorization ID:    970465
Permit number:    051-24558
Site:    HOEHN WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Alternate Waste Management Practice
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    03/22/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1098681     HOWE UNIT 5H     Well
1098680     HOWE UNIT 5H     Well
1098683     HOWE UNIT 6H     Well
1098686     HOWE UNIT 7H     Well
1098690     HOWE UNIT 8H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=970465>
Location: 39.933080,-79.903013 <http://mapq.st/115t8TK>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp

Authorization ID:    970524
Permit number:    051-24562
Site:    LESTER WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Alternate Waste Management Practice
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    03/22/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facilities for Authorization
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1098824     LESTER UNIT 10H     Well    
1098829     LESTER UNIT 11H     Well    
1098828     LESTER UNIT 11H     Well    
1098833     LESTER UNIT 12H     Well    
1098834     LESTER UNIT 13H     Well    
1098821     LESTER UNIT 9H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=970524>
Location: 40.073319,-79.819333 <http://mapq.st/Yo5fqa>
Municipalities: Jefferson Twp

Authorization ID:    970525
Permit number:    051-24562
Site:    LESTER WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Alternate Waste Management Practice
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    03/22/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facilities for Authorization
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1098824     LESTER UNIT 10H     Well    
1098829     LESTER UNIT 11H     Well    
1098828     LESTER UNIT 11H     Well    
1098833     LESTER UNIT 12H     Well    
1098834     LESTER UNIT 13H     Well    
1098821     LESTER UNIT 9H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=970525>

Authorization ID:    970571
Permit number:    051-24483
Site:    ROSUL UNIT 5H OG WELL
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Alternate Waste Management Practice
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    03/22/2013
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=970571>
Location: 40.08796667,-79.80126667 <http://mapq.st/YHeZ3e>
Municipalities: Washington Twp

Authorization ID:    970653
Permit number:    051-24571
Site:    SANFILIPPO WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Alternate Waste Management Practice
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    03/22/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facilities for Authorization
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1099280     SANFILIPPO UNIT 1H     Well    
1099281     SANFILIPPO UNIT 2H     Well    
1099292     SANFILIPPO UNIT 6H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=970653>
Location: 39.978397,-79.844650 <http://mapq.st/XLRQNN>
Municipalities: Redstone Twp

[Possibly off-topic:]
Authorization ID:    969100
Permit number:    GP112613203
Site:    COLUMBIA GAS BARTON MILL RD PIPELINE
Client:    COLUMBIA GAS OF PA INC
Authorization type:    BWM-GP-11 Maintenance, Testing, Repair, Rehabilitation or Replacement General Pmt
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    03/25/2013
Status:    Issued on 4/4/2013
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1101855     BARTON MILL RD PIPELINE REPLACEMENT     Pipeline or Conduit
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=969100>
Location: 39.892425,-79.72102222 <http://mapq.st/17aXiZg>
Municipalities: South Union Twp

[Slightly off-topic:]
Authorization ID:    970728
Permit number:    26-00535
Site:    FAYETTE ENERGY FACILITY
Client:    DUKE ENERGY FAYETTE II LLC
Authorization type:    Major Facility Operating Permit
Application type:    Modification, Significant
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    04/04/2013
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=970728>
Municipalities: German Twp, Masontown Boro

Authorization ID:    971099
Permit number:    051-23958
Site:    AVANTI 1 OG WELL
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit Inactive Status
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    03/07/2013
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=971099>
Location: 39.83752657,-79.54003033 <http://mapq.st/101DSZx>
Municipalities: Stewart Twp

Authorization ID:    971127
Permit number:    051-24325
Site:    BURNWORTH UNIT 1H OG WELL
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit Inactive Status
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    03/07/2013
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=971127>
Location: 39.808139,-79.390917 <http://mapq.st/13530v9>
Municipalities: Henry Clay Twp

Authorization ID:    971163
Permit number:    051-24442
Site:    HALL UNIT 3H OG WELL
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit Inactive Status
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    03/07/2013
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=971163>
Location: 39.76996944,-79.41084722 <http://mapq.st/15evaIp>
Municipalities: Henry Clay Twp

Authorization ID:    971203
Permit number:    051-24098
Site:    W SMITH 1 OG WELL
Client:    ATLAS RESOURCES LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit Inactive Status
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    03/18/2013
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=971203>
Location: 39.72281958,-79.50664355 <http://mapq.st/XLZmZ5>
Municipalities: Henry Clay Twp

Authorization ID:    954364
Permit number:    ESX12-051-0011
Site:    DUNLAP CREEK PIPELINE ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    12/12/2012
Status:    Issued on 4/7/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=954364>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp, Redstone Twp

Authorization ID:    965528
Permit number:    051-24186
Site:    MASTOWSKI 8471V OG WELL
Client:    XTO ENERGY INC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit Inactive Status
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    02/21/2013
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=965528>
Location: 39.96459156,-79.47387495 <http://mapq.st/118QVUv>
Municipalities: Springfield Twp

Authorization ID:    971908
Permit number:    30134001
Site:    WAYNESBURG PHASE IV 3D
Client:    GEOKINETICS INC
Authorization type:    Blasting Activity Permit
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    04/11/2013
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=971908>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp, Monongahela Twp, Waynesburg Boro, Greene County

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Source: Commissioner Angela Zimmerlink

Applicant: Skyway Development LLC, 195 Enterprise Lane, Connellsville PA 15425   Bullskin Twp/Fayette Co.
(Shallenberger Enterprises)

Applications submitted to:
PA DEP Water Management Plan Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Dr, Pgh 15222
and
Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, Planning & Conservation Division, Harrisburg 17105-8467

Purpose: Applicant proposing to withdraw surface water from Mounts creek.  The site is located approx 2 miles north of Connellsville, northwest of the intersection of Bell View Road and Memorial Blvd (SR-119) on the north side of Bell View Road

Comments may be submitted within 30 days of notice (April 4 2013)

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Source: Federal Register

Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revision to Best Available Monitoring Method Request Submission Deadline for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems Source Category (Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule)

Publication Date:
    Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Agency:
    Environmental Protection Agency
Dates:
    Effective April 2, 2013, the EPA withdraws the direct final rule published at 78 FR 11585 on February 19, 2013.
Effective Date:
    04/02/2013
Entry Type:
    Rule
Action:
    Withdrawal of direct final rule.
Document Citation:
    78 FR 19605
Page:
    19605 (1 page)
CFR:
    40 CFR 98
Agency/Docket Numbers:
    EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0417
    FRL-9796-9
Document Number:
    2013-07536
Shorter URL:
    https://federalregister.gov/a/2013-07536

Summary

EPA published a direct final rule, Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revision to Best Available Monitoring Method Request Submission Deadline for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems Source Category, on February 19, 2013. That direct final rule amended the deadline by which owners or operators of facilities subject to the petroleum and natural gas systems source category of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule are required to submit requests for use of best available monitoring methods (BAMM) to the Administrator. Because EPA received potentially adverse comments on the amendments in that direct final rule, we are issuing this notice to withdraw the direct final rule.

[...]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Because EPA received potentially adverse comments, EPA is withdrawing the direct final rule, Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revision to Best Available Monitoring Method Request Submission Deadline for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems Source Category, published at 78 FR 11585 on February 19, 2013. We stated in that direct final rule that if we received adverse comment by March 21, 2013, we would publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to inform the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. We subsequently received potentially adverse comments on that direct final rule, so we are withdrawing the direct final rule in this notice. We are addressing the potentially adverse comments in a final action based on the proposal also published on February 19, 2013 (78 FR 11619). As stated in the direct final rule and the parallel proposed rule, we are not instituting a second comment period on this action.
<https://federalregister.gov/a/2013-07536>

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Notification of Public Meeting and a Public Teleconference of the Hydraulic Fracturing Research Advisory Panel

A Notice by the Environmental Protection Agency on 04/05/2013

Publication Date:
    Friday, April 05, 2013
Agency:
    Environmental Protection Agency
Dates:
    The public meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, May 8, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). The public teleconference will be held on May 16, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time).
Entry Type:
    Notice
Action:
    Notice.
Document Citation:
    78 FR 20637
Page:
    20637 -20638 (2 pages)
Agency/Docket Number:
    FRL-9796-4
Document Number:
    2013-07992
Shorter URL:
    https://federalregister.gov/a/2013-07992

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public meeting and public teleconference of the Hydraulic Fracturing Research Advisory Panel to provide an opportunity for independent expert members of the ad hoc Panel to provide comment on EPA's Study of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources: Progress Report, which was released in December 2012. The meeting will also begin a broader commitment to provide opportunities to brief the panel on the last scientific and technical developments in this emerging topic area.

DATES:

The public meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, May 8, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). The public teleconference will be held on May 16, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time).

ADDRESSES:

The public meeting will be held at the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel located at 801 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, 22203. The public teleconference will be conducted by telephone only. The public can also view the May 7-8, 2013 meeting via a non-interactive webcast that will be broadcast on the internet. The connection information to view the meeting via webcast will be provided on the SAB Web site at http://www.epa.gov/sab in advance of the meeting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Any member of the public who wants further information concerning the teleconference and meeting may contact Mr. Edward Hanlon, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory Board (1400R), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460; via telephone/voicemail at (202) 564-2134, fax at (202) 565-2098; or email at hanlon.edward@epa.gov. General information concerning the SAB can be found on the EPA Web site at http://www.epa.gov/sab.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background: The SAB was established pursuant to the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act (ERDDAA), codified at 42 U.S.C. 4365, to provide independent scientific and technical advice to the Administrator on the technical basis for Agency positions and regulations. The SAB is a Federal Advisory Committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. The SAB will comply with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies. Pursuant to FACA and EPA policy, notice is hereby given that the SAB will hold a public meeting and public teleconference to receive public comments and to provide an opportunity for independent expert members of the SAB Panel to discuss, deliberate, and provide comment on the topics below.

In response to public concern, Congress directed EPA to study the relationship between hydraulic fracturing and drinking water. In 2011, EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD) published its Plan to Study the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources. EPA has requested comment from individual ad hoc panel members on its Study of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources as well as plan future potential activities of the panel. The Progress Report describes the status of EPA's ongoing research on the potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources.

On August 21, 2012, the SAB Staff Office requested public nominations of experts to serve on a Panel to advise the Agency on EPA's ongoing research on the potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources (77 FR 50505—50506). On November 27, 2012, the SAB Staff Office posted a notice on the SAB Web site inviting public comments by December 19, 2012, on candidates for the Panel. Information about formation of the Panel can be found at http://yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sabproduct.nsf/02ad90b136fc21ef85256eba00436459/b436304ba804e3f885257a5b00521b3b!OpenDocument&amp;TableRow=2.1#2.

The purpose of the May 7-8, 2013, meeting is for individual members of the Panel to provide expert comments on charge questions associated with the research described in EPA's Progress Report. The purpose of the May 16, 2013, teleconference is to provide additional opportunity for members of the public to submit relevant oral statements on EPA documents for consideration by the Panel.

Also, periodic opportunities for the public to provide additional input for consideration by the Panel will be provided after the May 7-8, 2013 public meeting and May 16, 2013 public teleconference call.

Availability of Meeting Materials: The agenda and other materials in support of the meeting and teleconference call will be available on the SAB Web site at http://www.epa.gov/sab in advance of the meeting and teleconference call.

Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public comment for consideration by EPA's federal advisory committees and panels has a different purpose from public comment provided to EPA program offices. Therefore, the process for submitting comments to a federal advisory committee is different from the process used to submit comments to an EPA program office.

Federal advisory committees and panels, including scientific advisory committees, provide independent advice to the EPA. Members of the public can submit relevant comments for consideration by the Panel. Input from the public to the SAB will have the most impact if it provides specific scientific or technical information or analysis for the SAB to consider or if it relates to the clarity or accuracy of the technical information. Members of the public wishing to provide comment should contact the DFO directly.

Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at a public meeting will be limited to five minutes. Persons interested in providing oral statements at the May 7-8, 2013, meeting should contact Mr. Hanlon at the contact information provided above by April 30, 2013. If there is insufficient time during the May 7-8, 2013 public meeting call to allow all scheduled public speakers to provide oral statements, those scheduled public speakers who could not provide oral statements during the May 7-8, 2013 public meeting will be provided opportunity to present their oral statements during a teleconference call scheduled to occur on May 16, 2013.

Written Statements: Written statements for the May 7-8, 2013, meeting and May 16, 2013, teleconference call should be received in the SAB Staff Office by April 30, 2013, so that the information may be made available to the SAB for its consideration prior to this meeting and teleconference call. Written statements should be supplied to the DFO in the following formats: either an electronic copy (preferred), via email (acceptable file format: Adobe Acrobat PDF, MS Word, WordPerfect, MS PowerPoint, or Rich Text files in IBM-PC/Windows 98/2000/XP format), or in hard copy. Submitters are asked to provide electronic versions of each document submitted without signatures, because the SAB Staff Office does not publish documents with signatures on its Web sites. Members of the public should be aware that their personal contact information, if included in any written comments, may be posted to the SAB Web site. Copyrighted material will not be posted without explicit permission of the copyright holder.

Accessibility: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Mr. Hanlon, at the phone number or email address noted above, preferably at least ten days prior to the meeting and teleconference call, to give the EPA as much time as possible to process your request.

Dated: March 25, 2013.

Thomas H. Brennan,

Deputy Director, Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
<https://federalregister.gov/a/2013-07992>

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Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Reconsideration of Certain Provisions of New Source Performance Standards

A Proposed Rule by the Environmental Protection Agency on 04/12/2013

Publication Date:
    Friday, April 12, 2013
Agency:
    Environmental Protection Agency
Dates:
    Comments. Comments must be received on or before May 13, 2013, unless a public hearing is requested by April 17, 2013. If a hearing is requested on this proposed rule, written comments must be received by May 28, 2013.
Comments Close:
    05/13/2013
Entry Type:
    Proposed Rule
Action:
    Proposed rule; notice of public hearing.
Document Citation:
    78 FR 22125
Page:
    22125 -22150 (26 pages)
CFR:
    40 CFR 60
Agency/Docket Number:
    EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0505, FRL-9791-9
RIN:
    2060-AR75
Document Number:
    2013-07873
Shorter URL:
    https://federalregister.gov/a/2013-07873


Summary

On August 16, 2012, the EPA published final new source performance standards for the oil and natural gas sector. The Administrator received petitions for reconsideration of certain aspects of the standards. In this notice, the EPA is announcing proposed amendments as a result of reconsideration of certain issues related to implementation of storage vessel provisions. The proposed amendments also correct technical errors that were inadvertently included in the final rule.

<https://federalregister.gov/a/2013-07873>
[This notice is very lengthy and complex. For details see the link above. This does require scrutiny to make sure this proposal does not introduce new loopholes for storage tank emissions.]

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Source: SkyTruth

Skytruth Alert: NRC Report: Methane in George'S Creek near Smithfield, PA 2013-04-07
NRC Report ID: 1043191
Incident Time: 2013-04-07 12:00:00
Nearest City: Smithfield, PA
Location: 132 VOLEK RD
Incident Type: FIXED
Material: METHANE
Medium Affected: WATER
Suspected Responsible Party:
SkyTruth Analysis
Lat/Long: 39.765815, -79.887474 (Approximated from street_address )
Report Description
CALLER IS REPORTING A RELEASE OF METHANE GAS FROM AN UNCHARTED OIL WELL WITH A WOODEN CONDUCTOR THAT IS RELEASING INTO THE AIR AND INTO GEORGE'S CREEK. CALLER BELIEVES THAT THE WELL DATES BACK TO THE 1800'S.
<http://alerts.skytruth.org/report/155d9e33-7503-3c64-83b8-52edc60f%20%20%20%20#c=json>

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Source: Reuters Commodities: Energy

Commodity	Exch	Currency	Expire	Last	Trade Date/Time	Net Chg	Open	High	Low
NATURAL GAS CON1 Apr13	NYM	USD	04/26	4.13	04/15 19:24	-0.01	4.13	4.13	4.12

<http://www.reuters.com/finance/commodities/energy>

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Notes:

The notation "Begin Public Mtg Proc/Resp to Comments on 4/1/2013" for the Baer Well Sites appears in the eNOTICE E-mail but does not appear anywhere in the eFACTS record. The surface property owner for these wells (who does not own the gas rights) informs that the permit applications for this site were protested by his attorney for proximity to a spring. The permit application itself states that the well cannot be within 500 feet of a spring, and a pond for holding toxic material cannot be within 750 of a spring. He has been notified of a conference call between his attorney, DEP, and Chevron which is scheduled for 4/26/2013. It is this conference call which is presumably the reference of "Begin Public Mtg Proc/Resp to Comments". I.e. there is not really a public meeting about this well site. An earlier application for this site was WITHDRAWN following a similar protest. See e.g. Authorization number 951396, received 11/13/2012, withdrawn 12/11/2012, Location: 39.99870833,-79.81718611 <http://mapq.st/UUlOab>:

<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=951396>

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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>

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>

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 Public Participation Center Proposals Currently Open for Comment:
<http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/proposals/14008>

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

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>

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.

Does not currently include water supply permits.

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.