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Fayette County Marcellus Shale Permits 7/28/14 - 8/10/14

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Map of Permits 7/28/14 - 8/10/14

Map Key
Red dots: items in this permit list with an exact location.
Orange triangles: Notifications 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: 4
dark blue: 7
purple: 10
(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

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Zoomed map 7/28/14 - 8/10/14Map Focus 1 7/28/14 - 8/10/14

Source: Pennsylvania Bulletin

ESX14-051-0009
Chevron Appalachia LLC
800 Mountain View Drive
Smithfield, PA 15478     Fayette     Luzerne Township     UNT to Wallace Run /Middle Monongahela River Watershed (WWF)
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol44/44-32/1668d.html>
Site: HALL-HOGSETT UNIT #12H-15H WELL SERVICE CONNECT ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Location [of HALL-HOGSETT UNIT 14H]: 39.929306,-79.908778 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpY41Dr--?m=>

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Source: eNOTICE

Authorization ID:    1024727
Permit number:    GP052614201
Site:    COLUMBIA GAS OF PA FAYETTE CNTY
Client:    COLUMBIA GAS OF PA INC
Authorization type:    GP-05 Utility Line Stream Crossings
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    04/18/2014
Status:    Issued on 7/27/2014
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1024727>
Municipalities/Counties: Bullskin Twp, Connellsville, Fairchance Boro, German Twp [an Environmental Justice Area], North Union Twp

Authorization ID:    1029766
Permit number:    ESX14-051-0009
Site:    HALL-HOGSETT UNIT #12H-15H WELL SERVICE 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:    06/12/2014
Status:    Issued on 7/25/2014
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1029766>
[Location above, under PA Bulletin.]
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp

Authorization ID:    1032955
Permit number:    ESX09-051-0020
Site:    XTO ENERGY INC HALL 8423H ESCGP - EXPEDITED
Client:    XTO ENERGY INC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Notification
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    07/08/2014
Status:    Issued on 7/18/2014
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1032955>
Location: 39.93752,-79.469236 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp68lJW--?m=>
Municipalities: Springfield Twp

Authorization ID:    1029505
Permit number:    051-24582
Site:    WHYEL UNIT PREVIOUSLY SUMEY 1H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    BURNETT OIL CO INC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:    Renewal
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    05/30/2014
Status:    Issued on 7/28/2014
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1108313     WHYEL UNIT 2     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1029505>
Location: 39.889344,-79.801680 <http://osm.org/go/ZWplRZCw--?m=>
Municipalities: German Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]

[Conventional Well:]
Authorization ID:    1035138
Permit number:    051-20709
Site:    BUKOVAC HAYWARD UNIT 1 WELL
Client:    RE GAS DEV LLC
Authorization type:    Well Plugging Notice Intent to Plug Single Well
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    07/15/2014
Status:    Issued on 7/28/2014
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
56887     BUKOVAC-HAYWARD UNIT 1     Well    
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1035138>
Location: 40.010809,-79.669957 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp2lZXt-?m=>
Municipalities: Dunbar Twp

[Conventional Well:]
Authorization ID:    1035200
Permit number:    051-20710
Site:    HILLEN 1 WELL
Client:    RE GAS DEV LLC
Authorization type:    Well Plugging Notice Intent to Plug Single Well
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    07/15/2014
Status:    Issued on 7/28/2014
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
56888     HILLEN 1     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1035200>
Location: 40.004879,-79.666958 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp2kxaq--?m=>
Municipalities: Dunbar Twp

Authorization ID:    1035203
Permit number:    051-20763
Site:    HILLEN 2 WELL
Client:    RE GAS DEV LLC
Authorization type:    Well Plugging Notice Intent to Plug Single Well
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    07/15/2014
Status:    Issued on 7/28/2014
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
56940     HILLEN 2     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1035203>

Authorization ID:    1035789
Permit number:    GP112614205
Site:    NORTH UNION TWP- FAYETTE CO RD SYS
Client:    NORTH UNION TWP FAYETTE CNTY
Authorization type:    BWM-GP-11 Maintenance, Testing, Repair, Rehabilitation or Replacement General Pmt
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    07/17/2014
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1140728     BETHELBORO RD CULVERT     Culvert
1140719     COVE RUN CULVERT     Culvert
1140716     JEFFERSON STREET     Culvert
1140727     MUZIKA BRIDGE REPAIRS     Bridge
1140718     TEXAS EASTERN PIPELINE EROSION     Pipeline or Conduit
1140720     TWIST LANE CULVERT     Culvert
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1035789>
Location [1140718]: 39.928889,-79.643889 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpy42Rm--?m=>
Municipalities: North Union Twp

Authorization ID:    1035844
Permit number:    ESX12-051-0002
Site:    HOEHN 1048 TO CRABLE 8 PIPELINE ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Notification
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    07/29/2014
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1035844>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp
[See Notes.]

Authorization ID:    1029830
Permit number:    ESX14-051-0010
Site:    RITTER UNIT WATERLINE 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:    06/11/2014
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1029830>
Location: [of RITTER UNIT 1H]: 39.989211,-79.8163 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpb9_wI--?m=>
Municipalities: Redstone Twp

Authorization ID:    1034610
Permit number:    051-24257
Site:    PRITTS UNIT 2 OG WELL
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Well Plugging Notice Intent to Plug Single Well
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    07/17/2014
Status:    Issued on 8/5/2014
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1034610>
Location [of PRITTS UNIT 3H -- See Notes]: 40.073041,-79.633102 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp3~g60--?m=>
Municipalities: Lower Tyrone Twp

Authorization ID:    1036641
Permit number:    GP05260714004
Site:    GRINDSTONE PIPELINE PROJECT GP5, GP7 & GP8
Client:    LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type:    GP-05 Utility Line Stream Crossings
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    08/04/2014
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1036641>
Municipalities: Franklin Twp, Jefferson Twp

Authorization ID:    1036643
Permit number:    GP07260714001
Site:    GRINDSTONE PIPELINE PROJECT GP5, GP7 & GP8
Client:    LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type:    GP-07 Minor Road Crossings
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    08/04/2014
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1036643>

Authorization ID:    1036645
Permit number:    GP08260714001
Site:    GRINDSTONE PIPELINE PROJECT GP5, GP7 & GP8
Client:    LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type:    GP-08 Temporary Road Crossings
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    08/04/2014
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1036645>

Authorization ID:    1036791
Permit number:    ESX14-051-0012
Site:    GRINDSTONE PIPELINE PROJECT ESCGP-2 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:    08/04/2014
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1036791>

Authorization ID:    1037455
Permit number:    051-24441
Site:    HALL 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:    08/07/2014
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1023640     HALL UNIT 1H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1037455>
Location: 39.769931,-79.410864 <http://osm.org/go/ZWrAf9pG--?m=>
Municipalities: Henry Clay Twp

Authorization ID:    1037474
Permit number:    051-24514
Site:    POLK 1H OG WELL
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit Inactive Status
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    08/07/2014
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1037474>
Location: 39.746414,-79.529608 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpqHQdO--?m=>
Municipalities: Wharton Twp

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Source: DEP SPUD (drilling started) Report

SPUD_DATE: 07/29/14
API: 051-24607
OPERATOR: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
MUNICIPALITY: Washington Twp
FARM_NAME: SICKLE UNIT 1H
LATITUDE: 40.118738
LONGITUDE: -79.786541
CONFIGURATION: Horizontal Well
UNCONVENTIONAL: Yes

SPUD_DATE: 07/29/14
API: 051-24608
OPERATOR: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
MUNICIPALITY: Washington Twp
FARM_NAME: SICKLE UNIT 2H
LATITUDE: 40.118700
LONGITUDE: -79.786555
CONFIGURATION: Horizontal Well
UNCONVENTIONAL: Yes

SPUD_DATE: 07/29/14
API: 051-24609
OPERATOR: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
MUNICIPALITY: Washington Twp
FARM_NAME: SICKLE UNIT 3H
LATITUDE: 40.118661
LONGITUDE: -79.786566
CONFIGURATION: Horizontal Well
UNCONVENTIONAL: Yes

SPUD_DATE: 07/30/14
API: 051-24610
OPERATOR: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
MUNICIPALITY: Washington Twp
FARM_NAME: SICKLE UNIT 4H
LATITUDE: 40.118619
LONGITUDE: -79.786580
CONFIGURATION: Horizontal Well
UNCONVENTIONAL: Yes

SPUD_DATE: 07/30/14
API: 051-24611
OPERATOR: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
MUNICIPALITY: Washington Twp
FARM_NAME: SICKLE UNIT 5H
LATITUDE: 40.118580
LONGITUDE: -79.786594
CONFIGURATION: Horizontal Well
UNCONVENTIONAL: Yes

SPUD_DATE: 07/31/14
API: 051-24612
OPERATOR: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
MUNICIPALITY: Washington Twp
FARM_NAME: SICKLE UNIT 6H
LATITUDE: 40.118538
LONGITUDE: -79.786605
CONFIGURATION: Horizontal Well
UNCONVENTIONAL: Yes

SPUD_DATE: 07/31/14
API: 051-24613
OPERATOR: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
MUNICIPALITY: Washington Twp
FARM_NAME: SICKLE UNIT 7H
LATITUDE: 40.118500
LONGITUDE: -79.786619
CONFIGURATION: Horizontal Well
UNCONVENTIONAL: Yes

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Source: DEP Oil and Gas Compliance Report

OPERATOR: ATLAS RESOURCES LLC
INSPECTION_ID: 2290430
INSPECTION_DATE: 07/27/14
INSPECTION_TYPE: Routine/Complete Inspection
API_PERMIT: 051-24247
FARM_NAME: WOLF 27
UNCONVENTIONAL: Y
FACILITY_TYPE: Oil & Gas Location
INSPECTION_CATEGORY: Primary Facility
MUNICIPALITY: Springhill Twp
INSPECTION_RESULT_DESCRIPTION: No Violations Noted
INSPECTION_COMMENT: ROUTINE INSPECTION, RESPONDING TO (NRC) COMPLAINT. PLUNGER LIFT WELL LOOKS IN GOOD CONDITION.ALL EQUIPMENT IS IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION.  ONE  210  TANK IS SHOWING CORROSION ON MANY  DIFFERENT AREAS.I  ALSO PICK-UP  2 AIR CANISTER FROM  MRS HEADLEY.
[See Notes.]
Location: 39.769095,-79.890231 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpKVT3y--?m=>

OPERATOR: ATLAS RESOURCES LLC
INSPECTION_ID: 2292208
INSPECTION_DATE: 07/30/14
INSPECTION_TYPE: Routine/Complete Inspection
API_PERMIT: 051-24247
FARM_NAME: WOLF 27
UNCONVENTIONAL: Y
FACILITY_TYPE: Oil & Gas Location
INSPECTION_CATEGORY: Primary Facility
MUNICIPALITY: Springhill Twp
INSPECTION_RESULT_DESCRIPTION: No Violations Noted
INSPECTION_COMMENT: On 7/30/2014, the Department conducted an inspection of the Atlas Resources  Wolf #27 well location in Springhill Township, Fayette County. The Department had become aware that the well was recently vented and an inspection was completed to determine if any brine had affected the ground.    No dead vegetation was observed around the site or in the vicinity of the well.  No residue of any kind was observed on the tanks or equipment or on the ground surrounding the well site. No leaks were seen coming from the equipment or tanks.   All surfaces were dry

OPERATOR: ATLAS RESOURCES LLC
INSPECTION_ID: 2293001
INSPECTION_DATE: 08/05/14
INSPECTION_TYPE: Routine/Complete Inspection
API_PERMIT: 051-24247
FARM_NAME: WOLF 27
UNCONVENTIONAL: Y
FACILITY_TYPE: Oil & Gas Location
INSPECTION_CATEGORY: Primary Facility
MUNICIPALITY: Springhill Twp
INSPECTION_RESULT_DESCRIPTION: No Violations Noted
INSPECTION_COMMENT: On 8/5/2014, the Department conducted an inspection of the Atlas Resources  Wolf #27 well location in Springhill Township, Fayette County. The Department had become aware that the well was recently vented and an inspection was completed to determine if any brine had affected the ground.    No dead vegetation was observed around the site or in the vicinity of the well.  No residue of any kind was observed on the tanks or equipment or on the ground surrounding the well site. No leaks were seen coming from the equipment or tanks.   All surfaces were dry.  Areas checked were in the direction of the wind blowing this day which was South. The hay around the well site had been recently mowed to be harvested.

OPERATOR: ATLAS RESOURCES LLC
INSPECTION_ID: 2293359
INSPECTION_DATE: 08/07/14
INSPECTION_TYPE: Routine/Complete Inspection
API_PERMIT: 051-24247
FARM_NAME: WOLF 27
UNCONVENTIONAL: Y
FACILITY_TYPE: Oil & Gas Location
INSPECTION_CATEGORY: Primary Facility
MUNICIPALITY: Springhill Twp
INSPECTION_RESULT_DESCRIPTION: No Violations Noted
INSPECTION_COMMENT: On 8/7/2014, the Department conducted an inspection of the Atlas Resources  Wolf #27 well location in Springhill Township, Fayette County. The Department had become aware that the well was recently vented and an inspection was completed to determine if any brine had affected the ground.  The well was not venting at the time of the visit.   No dead vegetation was observed around the site or in the vicinity of the well.  No residue of any kind was observed on the tanks or equipment or on the ground surrounding the well site. No leaks were seen coming from the equipment or tanks.   All surfaces were dry.

OPERATOR: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
INSPECTION_ID: 2290944
INSPECTION_DATE: 07/29/14
INSPECTION_TYPE: Routine/Complete Inspection
API_PERMIT: 051-24526
FARM_NAME: HOEHN UNIT 7H
UNCONVENTIONAL: Y
FACILITY_TYPE: Oil & Gas Location
INSPECTION_CATEGORY: Primary Facility
MUNICIPALITY: Luzerne Twp
INSPECTION_RESULT_DESCRIPTION: No Violations Noted
INSPECTION_COMMENT: On 7/29/2014, the Department performed an inspection of Chevron Appalachia's Hoehn Unit 7H, 8H, 9H, 10H, 11H, 12H well site in Luzerne Twp., Fayette County.  The reason for the inspection was that the operator is requesting an extension to the restoration date for the site. The site had an Act 9 ID sign in place. The PPC plan, E&S plan and well permits were in the box.  The site access road was in good shape and the site was guarded. The operator is setting up to frac the wells on the site.  There are no pits or sed traps on this site. The vegetation on site had good growth and the site looked stable.   The restoration extension request is approved to the new date of 8/12/2016 that was requested by the operator.
[Similar inspection reports for the other 5 wells on this pad.]
[See Notes.]
Location: 39.927969,-79.918989 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpYyxsS--?m=>

OPERATOR: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
INSPECTION_ID: 2292176
INSPECTION_DATE: 07/30/14
INSPECTION_TYPE: Routine/Complete Inspection
API_PERMIT: 051-24533
FARM_NAME: HALL-HOGSETT UNIT 12H
UNCONVENTIONAL: Y
FACILITY_TYPE: Oil & Gas Location
INSPECTION_CATEGORY: Primary Facility
MUNICIPALITY: Luzerne Twp
INSPECTION_RESULT_DESCRIPTION: No Violations Noted
INSPECTION_COMMENT: On 7/30/2014, the Department performed an inspection of Chevron Appalachia's Hall Hogsett Unit 12H, 13H, 14H, 15H well site in Luzerne Twp., Fayette County.  The reason for the inspection was that the operator is requesting an extension to the restoration date for the site. The site had an Act 9 ID sign in place. The PPC plan, E&S plan and well permits were in the box.  The site access road was in good shape and the site was guarded. The operator is setting up production equipment for the wells on the site.  There are no pits or sed traps on this site. The vegetation on site had good growth and the site looked stable.   The restoration extension request is approved to the new date of 9/30/2016 that was requested by the operator. 
[Similar inspection reports for the other 3 wells on this pad.]

OPERATOR: THE PRODUCTION CO LLC
INSPECTION_ID: 2292499
INSPECTION_DATE: 08/05/14
INSPECTION_TYPE: Routine/Complete Inspection
API_PERMIT: 051-24587
FARM_NAME: PURITAN COKE COMPANY 3
UNCONVENTIONAL: N
FACILITY_TYPE: Oil & Gas Location
INSPECTION_CATEGORY: Primary Facility
MUNICIPALITY: German Twp
INSPECTION_RESULT_DESCRIPTION: No Violations Noted
INSPECTION_COMMENT: On 8/5/2014, the Department conducted an inspection at the Production Companies Puritan Coke Company #3 OG well in German Twp., Fayette County.   The inspection is being done for a restoration extension request by the operator for a restoration date of 8/25/2015. The site ID sign was in place at the entrance to the access road.  The access road was in good shape.  Two small pits are in place at the site.  Thea area around the pad is being mowed for hay. The site as observed today looks stable enough to approve the well site restoration request. The Operator is reminded to continue to operate and maintain the BMP's and to perform the required weekly site inspections and inspections after each rain event as per Chapter 102.4 (b)(5)(x) and keep written documentation of each inspection for the Department to review if requested.  Be sure to seed and mulch disturbed areas if not working at the site for a period of four consecutive days.
Location: 39.888094,-79.835019 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpPzG~6--?m=>

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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
Aug14
NYM USD 08/27 3.99 08/10 21:57 +0.03 3.99 4.00 3.99
Data as of 10:14pm EDT (Delayed at least 20 minutes).
<http://www.reuters.com/finance/commodities/energy>

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Notes:

The original permit for the HOEHN 1048 TO CRABLE 8 PIPELINE ESCGP-EXPEDITED was issued on 05/11/2012 (Authorization ID 922202).

Authorization 1034610 above is listed as site "PRITTS UNIT 2 OG WELL", but the permit number belongs to PRITTS UNIT 3H.

The SkyTruth data feed of NRC reports appears to be down. (Since February??) So we don't have access to the NRC report that triggered the inspections for Wolf 27. OpenStreetMap seems to have the wrong name for Volek Rd, calling it Cagy Rd.

The notation in the inspection reports for the Hoehn wells that they are setting up to frack is interesting. There appears to be no reliable place on-line to find out where wells are currently being fracked. The notation about fracking for these wells is probably a coincidence.

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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>

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.