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Fayette County Marcellus Shale Permits 5/19/14 - 6/1/14
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Map
Key
Red dots: items in this permit list with an exact location.
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.
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: 5
dark blue: 6
purple: 7
(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 labeled beginning with "~" and ending in "[?]" are approximate and speculative based on inferences using on-line property and lease records. These are marked in the text as "[Approximate, Speculative]
eFACTS/eNOTICE applications of type Notification are not mapped.
pale turquoise: 1
turquoise: 2
pale blue: 3
middle blue: 5
dark blue: 6
purple: 7
(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 labeled beginning with "~" and ending in "[?]" are approximate and speculative based on inferences using on-line property and lease records. These are marked in the text as "[Approximate, Speculative]
eFACTS/eNOTICE applications of type Notification are not mapped.
Cross-hatching: Environmental
Justice
Areas
Yellow triangles: Compressor Stations
Crosses: Unconventional well permits (may not have been drilled)
Green: "Natural areas", e.g. state game lands, state forests
Yellow triangles: Compressor Stations
Crosses: Unconventional well permits (may not have been drilled)
Green: "Natural areas", e.g. state game lands, state forests
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Source: Pennsylvania Bulletin
ESCGP-2 No: ESX10-051-0042 Major Revision
Applicant Name: Chevron Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Mr Branden Weimer
Address: 800 Mountain View Drive
City: Smithfield State: PA Zip Code: 15478
County: Fayette Township: Dunbar
Receiving Stream (s) And Classifications: UNT Rankin
Run, WWF/Monongahela River Watershed; Other WWF
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol44/44-21/1098e.html>
Site: KURUTZ 10H, 11H, AND 12H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Location [of KURUTZ UNIT 10H]: 39.967339,-79.679131 [an Environmental Justice Area] <http://osm.org/go/ZWpzPebL--?m=>
ESCGP-2 No.: ESX11-051-0027
Applicant Name: Chevron Appalachia LLC
Contact Person: Mr Branden Weimer
Address: 800 Mountain View Drive
City: Smithfield State: PA Zip Code: 15478
County: Fayette Township(s): Jefferson, Washington
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNTs to Little
Redstone Creek / Middle Monongahela River Water-
shed; Other WWF
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol44/44-21/1098e.html>
Site: ROSUL UNIT WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Location [of ROSUL UNIT 1H]: 40.0876,-79.792428 <http://osm.org/go/ZWsgDR_P--?m=>
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Source: eNOTICE
Authorization ID: 1026181
Permit number: 26144101
Site: ASSOCIATED PIPELINE - SPECTRA TEAM 2014 - HOLBROOK
Client: DYKON BLASTING CORP
Authorization type: Blasting Activity Permit
Application type: New
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 05/15/2014
Status: Issued on 5/16/2014
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1026181>
Municipalities, Uniontown [?? -jr]
Authorization ID: 1025562
Permit number: GP05260714002
Site: NEMACOLIN 708 GP5
Client: T & F EXPLORATION LP
Authorization type: GP-05 Utility Line Stream Crossings
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 05/08/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1135039 FORT NECESSITY Pipeline or Conduit
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1025562>
Location: 39.802944,-79.526139 <http://osm.org/go/ZWprTdp3--?m=>
Municipalities: Wharton Twp
Authorization ID: 1024231
Permit number: 051-24535
Site: HALL/HOGSETT UNIT WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit Drill Deeper
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 04/03/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1134058 HALL-HOGSETT UNIT 14H Well
<http://www.faymarwatch.org/happening/permits/previous.shtml>
Location: 39.929306,-79.908778 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpY41Dr--?m=>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp
Authorization ID: 1024279
Permit number: ESX12-051-0009
Site: SANFILIPPO WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type: Amendment
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 05/01/2014
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1024279>
Location [of SANFILIPPO UNIT 5H]: 39.981616,-79.838838 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpb0vHQ--?m=>
Municipalities: Redstone Twp
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: Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1027380>
Location [of STEVENS UNIT 1H]: 40.027158,-79.655672 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp22x0B--?m=>
Municipalities: Dunbar Boro [should be Dunbar Twp -jr]
Authorization ID: 1015422
Permit number: ESX10-051-0051
Site: SKOVRAN #37-40H WELL SITE ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type: Amendment
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 02/26/2014
Status: Pending
Permit Review Notes:
Date Review Note
5/28/2014 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=1015422>
Location [of SKOVRAN UNIT 37H]: 39.937003,-79.873311 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpaWsFW--?m=>
Municipalities: Redstone Twp
Authorization ID: 1027602
Permit number: ESX14-051-0005
Site: JAMES G SIMON 9H, 10H, 11H OG WELL ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client: XTO ENERGY INC
Authorization type: Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type: New
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 05/21/2014
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1027602>
Location [Approximate]: 40.003409,-79.677633 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp2OlhH--?m=>
Municipalities: Dunbar Twp
Authorization ID: 1024298
Permit number: 051-24527
Site: HOEHN WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit Drill Deeper
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 04/03/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1134111 HOEHN UNIT 8H Well
1134113 HOEHN UNIT 8H Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1024298>
Location: 39.927969,-79.918936 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpYyxr_--?m=>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp
Authorization ID: 1024303
Permit number: 051-24531
Site: HOEHN WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit Drill Deeper
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 04/03/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1134123 HOEHN UNIT 12H Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1024303>
Authorization ID: 1027913
Permit number: ESG14-051-0006
Site: NEMACOLIN 70008 PROJECT ESGP-2
Client: T & F EXPLORATION LP
Authorization type: Erosion and Sediment Control GP-2
Application type: New
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 05/23/2014
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1027913>
Municipalities: Wharton Twp
Authorization ID: 1027936
Permit number: GP04260714001
Site: MONONGAHELA RIVER WATER INTAKE GP4
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: GP-04 Intake & Outfall Structures
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 05/29/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1136229 WATER TRANSFER Intake Structure
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1027936>
Location: 39.744225,-79.902433 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpIvB50--?m=>
Municipalities, Springhill Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]
Authorization ID: 1024177
Permit number: 051-24516
Site: REJISS UNIT 1H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit Drill Deeper
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 04/03/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1134033 REJISS UNIT 2H Well
1134034 REJISS UNIT 2H Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1024177>
Location: 39.835481,-79.884806 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpOF2yd--?m=>
Municipalities: Nicholson Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]
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Source: Reuters Commodities: Energy
Natural Gas
| Commodity | Exch | Currency | Expire | Last | Trade Date/Time |
Net Chg | Open | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATURAL
GAS CON1 Jun14 |
NYM | USD | 06/26 | 4.61 | 06/01 22:16 | -0.00 | 4.62 | 4.62 | 4.59 |
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Notes:
[None]
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DEP defines an environmental justice area as "any census tract where 20 percent or more individuals live in poverty, and/or 30 percent or more of the population is minority". (See:
<http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pa_environmental_justice_areas/20991>
<http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/dep_enhanced_public_participation_policy/20988>
). There are supposed to be enhanced public participation requirements for permits in environmental justice areas, but news of this actually ever happening is scarce. In Fayette County, the entirety of Springhill, Nicholson, German, and Georges Townships are environmental justice areas, as well as a large part of Dunbar Township. DEP's policy document on public participation guidelines for environmental justice areas is located here:
<http://www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us/dsweb/Get/Version-48671/012-0501-002.pdf>
eNOTICE records are likely to list the same permit multiple times, as that permit moves through the DEP process.
Oil & Gas Wells designated with a site a number and the letter H typically designate horizontal wells.
The eMapPa web site does not work in web browsers other than Internet Explorer. For instructions on how to view eMapPa data in Firefox send me E-mail.
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Resources:
Pennsylvania Bulletin: <http://www.pabulletin.com/>
eNOTICE: <http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.
DEP Well Details Report: <https://www.paoilandgasreport
Well Details may not show any
information for new permits and will not
show permits which have not yet been issued. Lookup for Well Details is
by permit number.
DEP Permits Issued Detail Report:
<http://www.depreportingservic
DEP SPUD (drilling started) Report:
<http://www.depreportingservices.state.pa.us/ReportServer/Pages/ReportViewer.aspx?/Oil_Gas/Spud_External_Data>
DEP Oil and Gas Compliance Report:
<http://www.depreportingservices.state.pa.us/ReportServer/Pages/ReportViewer.aspx?/Oil_Gas/OG_Compliance>
EPA-Echo: <http://www.epa-echo.gov/echo/
FERC citizen involvement: <http://www.ferc.gov/for-citiz
To receive E-mail notification of all
documents filed in a FERC docket,
see:
<http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp >
<http://www.ferc.gov/docs-fili
Follow the directions and enter the docket number to subscribe to.
Township Supervisors receive information regarding Erosion & Sedimentation permits, and these records may be reviewable at township municipal offices.
DEP permits are reviewable through the File Review process, for application to do file review see: <http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/southwest_regional_office/13775/file_review/593164>
Environmental Hearing Board: <http://ehb.courtapps.com/publ
PA DEP Public Participation Center Proposals Currently Open for Comment:
<http://www.portal.state.pa.us
This location contains links for open
public comment periods.
Federal Register Environment: <https://www.federalregister.g
Browsing of recent comment
opportunities for federal agencies, e.g.
EPA. Click "sign up" to subscribe to daily E-mails of new document
listings.
SkyTruth Fayette County Drilling Alerts: <http://frack.skytruth.org/pen
EPA Region 3 Water Protection Public Notices: <http://www.epa.gov/reg3wapd/p
Marcellus Shale waste disposal
injection wells in Pennsylvania are
regulated directly by EPA, not DEP. Notice of any new permit
applications will appear at the above web address. I'm not aware
of any subscription service to be notified of such applications. I'm
not aware of any Marcellus Shale waste disposal injection wells in
Fayette County (yet ...) but we need to monitor this page for future
applications.
Energy Assurance Daily: <http://www.oe.netl.doe.gov/ead.aspx>
Daily newsletter from the US Department
of Energy about events relating to energy. The Natural Gas section has
information about pipelines.
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Disclaimers:
This compilation from the above sources was done by hand using copy and paste and may omit relevant permits.
Does not currently include water supply permits. Does not include landfill permits even though many such are for Marcellus Shale waste. (It is not possible at this time to distinguish which landfill permits are for Marcellus Shale waste and which are not without doing File Review for each permit.)
Erosion & Sedimentation permit records do not currently include latitude and longitude. Where I am publishing latitude and longitude with E&S permits it is by inferring an associated well permit and using published latitude and longitude for the well. It is possible I may be inferring the wrong well site.
Municipalities are shown from eFACTS records on the DEP web site. The DEP has been known to list a municipality incorrectly.