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Fayette County Marcellus Shale Permits 8/19/13 - 9/1/13

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Map of Permits 7/22/13 - 8/3/13

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):
gray: 0
pale turquoise: 1
turquoise: 2
pale blue: 3
middle blue: 4
dark blue: 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.
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

More Maps

Zoomed map 7/22/13 - 8/4/13 Dunbar Twp focus 7/22/13 - 8/4/13 Focus SW 7/22/13 - 8/4/13

There are many authorization records in this issue from Chevron Appalachia of application type "Transfer". These appear to be "catch-up" administrative authorizations getting DEP caught up on the sale of Atlas to Chevron. Because these appear to be "record-keeping only", they do not appear in the maps, and are placed in a separate section.

Source: Pennsylvania Bulletin

Well Permit #: 051-24584
Well Farm Name: Fay-Penn Unit 47H
Applicant Name: Chevron Appalachia LLC
Contact Person: Anna Shumaker
Address: 800 Mountain View Drive Smithfield, PA 15478
County: Fayette
Municipality Name/City, Borough, Township: Springhill Name of Stream, Spring, Body of Water as identified on  the most current 7 1/2 minute topographic quadrangle  map of the United States Geologic Survey subject to the  Section 3215(b)(4) waiver: Unnamed Tributary to  Grassy Run
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol43/43-34/1589c.html>
Location: 39.752533,-79.811444 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpK47WP--?m=>

GP5-26-00485C: Rex Energy Operating Corp. (476 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College, PA 16801) on July 31, 2013, to allow the continued operation of one 203 bhp Caterpillar natural gas-fired compressor engine and one 0.33 MMscfd dehydrator at the Nelson Compressor Station located in Dunbar Township, Fayette County.
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol43/43-35/1611c.html>
Location: 39.975576,-79.662295 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpzxuzL--?m=>

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Source: eNOTICE

Authorization ID:    990628
Permit number:    ESX10-051-0039
Site:    NORTH PIPELINE PROJECT ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Amendment
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    08/20/2013
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=990628>
Municipalities: German Twp [an Environmental Justice Area], Menallen Twp, Redstone Twp

Authorization ID:    989785
Permit number:    GP05260713005
Site:    NORTH PIPELINE PROJECT (AC MITIGATION)
Client:    LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type:    GP-05 Utility Line Stream Crossings
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    08/12/2013
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=989785>
Municipalities: German Twp [an Environmental Justice Area], Menallen Twp, Redstone Twp

[May or may not be on-topic:]
Authorization ID:    970666
Permit number:    PA0090948
Site:    CHESTNUT VALLEY LDFL
Client:    ADVANCED DISPOSAL SVC CHESTNUT VALLEY LDFL INC
Authorization type:    Minor IW Facility with ELG
Application type:    Amendment
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    03/29/2013
Status:    Issued on 8/23/2013
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
212046     OUTFALL 001     Discharge Point
568839     OUTFALL 002     Discharge Point
568840     SW OUTFALL 003     Discharge Point
Is this authorization type included in Permit Decision Guarantee? : No
Authorization status: Issued on 8/23/2013
Elapsed business days: 92
Permit Review Standard Task Information:
Task    Start Date    Target Date    Completion Date
Completeness Review  3/29/2013    n/a    4/12/2013
Technical Review  4/12/2013    10/10/2013    8/23/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=970666>
Location OUTFALL 001: 39.90222222,-79.835 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpP3X_a--?m=>
Location OUTFALL 002: 39.89611111,-79.83611111 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpP2WV6--?m=>
Location SW OUTFALL 003: 39.89583333,-79.83583333<http://osm.org/go/ZWpP2WYP--?m=>
Municipalities: German Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]
[See Notes.]

Authorization ID:    989898
Permit number:    GP5-26-00549E
Site:    ADAMS COMP STA
Client:    MTN GATHERING LLC
Authorization type:    AQ General Permit
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    08/14/2013
Status:    Withdrawn on 8/23/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=989898>
Location: 40.03312983,-79.661428 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp23UN0--?m=>
Municipalities: Dunbar Twp

Authorization ID:    991072
Permit number:    051-24449
Site:    WHYEL UNIT 1H OG WELL
Client:    BURNETT OIL CO INC
Authorization type:    Alternate Waste Management Practice
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    08/23/2013
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=991072>
Location: 39.889344,-79.801681 <http://osm.org/go/ZWplRZCw--?m=>
Municipalities: German Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]

Authorization ID:    991413
Permit number:    GP112613209
Site:    SPECTRA ENERGY TRANS FAYETTE CNTY
Client:    SPECTRA ENERGY TRANS
Authorization type:    BWM-GP-11 Maintenance, Testing, Repair, Rehabilitation or Replacement General Pmt
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    08/27/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1115028     LINE 1 ANOMALY INVESTIGATION     Pipeline or Conduit
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=991413>
Location: 39.9341,-79.46911111 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp650J9--?m=>
Municipalities: Springfield Twp

Authorization ID:    987320
Permit number:    GP112613208
Site:    EQUITRANS FAYETTE CO
Client:    EQUITRANS LP
Authorization type:    BWM-GP-11 Maintenance, Testing, Repair, Rehabilitation or Replacement General Pmt
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    07/24/2013
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=987320>
Municipalities: Dunbar Boro, Georges Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]

Authorization ID:    991803
Permit number:    051-24537
Site:    KNIGHT UNIT WELL ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:    Renewal
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    08/23/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1087658     KNIGHT UNIT 14H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=991803>
Location: 39.738977,-79.844827 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpKkMoT--?m=>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]
[See Notes.]

Authorization ID:    991808
Permit number:    051-24538
Site:    KNIGHT UNIT WELL ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:    Renewal
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    08/23/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1087656     KNIGHT UNIT 15H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=991808>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]

Authorization ID:    991812
Permit number:    051-24539
Site:    KNIGHT UNIT WELL ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:    Renewal
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    08/23/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1087655     KNIGHT UNIT 16H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=991812>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]

Authorization ID:    991826
Permit number:    051-24540
Site:    KNIGHT UNIT WELL ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:    Renewal
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    08/23/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1087653     KNIGHT UNIT 17H     Well
1087654     KNIGHT UNIT 17H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=991826>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]

Authorization ID:    991831
Permit number:    051-24541
Site:    KNIGHT UNIT WELL ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:    Renewal
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    08/23/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1087652     KNIGHT UNIT 18H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=991831>

Authorization ID:    991834
Permit number:    051-24542
Site:    KNIGHT UNIT WELL ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:    Renewal
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    08/23/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1087651     KNIGHT UNIT 19H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=991834>

Authorization ID:    991836
Permit number:    051-24543
Site:    KNIGHT UNIT WELL ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:    Renewal
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    08/23/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1087649     KNIGHT UNIT 20H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=991836>

Authorization ID:    987350
Permit number:    GP05260713004
Site:    COTTOM LEONARD PIPELINE STREAM CROSSING
Client:    RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    GP-05 Utility Line Stream Crossings
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    07/26/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1112741     COTTOM LEONARD PIPELINE STREAM CROSSING     Pipeline or Conduit
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=987350>
Location: 40.09718889,-79.68030833 <http://osm.org/go/ZWsiPN0g--?m=>
Municipalities: Lower Tyrone Twp

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Source: eNOTICE (Transfer authorizations)

Authorization ID:    989824
Permit number:    ESX10-051-0010
Site:    GRANT UNIT WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Transfer
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    08/06/2013
Status:    Issued on 8/14/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=989824>

Authorization ID:    989828
Permit number:    ESX10-051-0036
Site:    GUZZY ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Transfer
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    08/06/2013
Status:    Issued on 8/14/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=989828>

Authorization ID:    989838
Permit number:    ESX09-051-0016
Site:    JACKSON FARMS WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Transfer
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    08/06/2013
Status:    Issued on 8/14/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=989838>

Authorization ID:    989846
Permit number:    ESX09-051-0021
Site:    KIRCHNER WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Transfer
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    08/06/2013
Status:    Issued on 8/14/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=989846>

Authorization ID:    989848
Permit number:    ESX10-051-0042
Site:    KURUTZ 10H, 11H, AND 12H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Transfer
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    08/06/2013
Status:    Issued on 8/14/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=989848>

Authorization ID:    989849
Permit number:    ESX10-051-0011
Site:    MUTNANSKY #9H #10H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Transfer
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    08/06/2013
Status:    Issued on 8/14/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=989849>

Authorization ID:    989850
Permit number:    ESX09-051-0035
Site:    NATIONAL MINES CORPORATION WELL SITES 26H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Transfer
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    08/06/2013
Status:    Issued on 8/14/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=989850>

Authorization ID:    990565
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:    Transfer
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    08/06/2013
Status:    Issued on 8/20/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=990565>

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Source: Environmental Quality Board

Pennsylvania’s Environmental Quality Board (EQB) proposed new regulations regarding surface activities related to oil and gas well development. These proposed regulations will set new requirements related to oil and gas operations to ensure increased protection of public health, safety and the environment.
<http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/public_resources/20303/surface_regulations/1587188>

Anyone may submit comments to be considered about this proposed regulation. Submit written comments or attend a public hearing during the open comment period.

Written Comments

This fall, the EQB will be accepting written public comments related to this proposed regulation for 60-days. After review by the Attorney General’s Office, the public comment period will be opened for this proposed regulation. Check back soon for details about when and how to submit written public comments.

Public Hearings

This fall, the EQB will be conducting at least six public hearings across the state to receive comments on this proposed regulation related to surface activities on oil and gas well sites. Verbal comments will only be accepted at the scheduled public hearings. Check back soon for details about when and where the hearings will take place.

Summary of the Regulation (PDF)
Executive Summary (PDF)
Preamble (PDF)
Regulatory Language (PDF)
Regulatory Analysis Form (PDF)

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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
Sep13
NYM USD 09/26 3.67 09/01 22:20 +0.09 3.60 3.69 3.60
Data as of 10:36pm EDT (Delayed at least 20 minutes).
<http://www.reuters.com/finance/commodities/energy>

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Notes:

marcellusgas.org -- a subscription site ($20 / year) -- lists the following information for the Chestnut Valley Landfill:
VEOLIA ES - CHESTNUT VALLEY LANDFILL
1184 MCCLELLANDTOWN ROAD
MCCLELLANDTOWN, PA 15458
(724) 437-7336
Waste Type    Amount    Amount
DRILL CUTTINGS    8330 tons    16,660,000 lbs
It is not clear at present whether the permit above is specifically for Marcellus Shale waste.

The Drill & Operate Well permit is good for one year; if the operator does not begin drilling within that year, the permit expires and must be renewed.

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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.