Source: Pennsylvania Bulletin

NOTICES
Standards and Guidelines for Identifying, Tracking and Resolving Oil and Gas Violations; Extension of Comment Period
[44 Pa.B. 6853]
[Saturday, October 25, 2014]

 By this notice, the comment period on the Standards and Guidelines for Identifying, Tracking and Resolving Oil and Gas Violations (DEP ID: 550-3000-001) is extended by 15 days to November 18, 2014.

 This document is available on the Department of Envir- onmental Protection's (Department) eLibrary at www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us/dsweb/Get/Document-102620/DRAFT%20550-3000-001.pdf. This policy provides direction to Department staff in determining enforcement actions the Department will pursue to resolve violations and achieve compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to conventional and unconventional oil and gas development. The policy also provides advisory information to the regulated industry. Once finalized, this document will replace the previous policy ''Compliance Monitoring of Oil and Gas Wells and Related Facilities and Activities'' that was issued in 2005. Revisions are necessary to reflect changes to the organizational structure of the Department and to update the policies and procedures to reflect current oil and gas development activities in this Commonwealth.

 Interested persons may submit written comments on this Technical Guidance Document by November 18, 2014. Comments submitted by facsimile will not be accepted. All comments, including comments submitted by e-mail, must include the originator's name and address. Written comments should be submitted to John Ryder, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of District and Oil and Gas Operations, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 15th Floor, P. O. Box 8765, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8467, ra-epoilandgas@pa.gov with the subject line ''Comments on Standards and Guidelines for Identifying, Tracking, and Resolving Violations.''

 Questions regarding this action should be directed to John Ryder at (570) 327-3636 or ra-epoilandgas@pa.gov.

DANA K. AUNKST, 
Acting Secretary
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol44/44-43/2196.html>
[See also <http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/technical_guidance/21828/technical_guidance_open_for_public_comment/1831378>]
For the actual Technical Guidance document: <http://www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us/dsweb/Get/Document-102620/DRAFT%20550-3000-001.pdf>

ESCGP-2 No.: ESX10-051-0051 Major Revision
Applicant Name: Chevron Appalachia LLC
Contact Person: Branden Weimer
Address: 800 Mountain View Drive
City: Smithfield State: PA Zip Code: 15478
County: Fayette Township(s): Redstone
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT to Lily Run
 UNT to Dunlap Creek Middle Monongahela River
 Watershed; Other WWF; Siltation-Impaired
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol44/44-44/2260c.html>
Site: SKOVRAN #37-40H WELL SITE ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Location [of SKOVRAN UNIT 37H]: 39.937003,-79.873311 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpaWsFW--?m=>

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Source: eNOTICE

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:    Issued on 10/16/2014
<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:    1039877
Permit number:    051-24448
Site:    WASIL 1 OG WELL
Client:    BURNETT OIL CO INC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit Inactive Status
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    08/11/2014
Status:    Issued on 10/16/2014
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1046766     WASIL 1     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1039877>
Location: 39.871472,-79.815522 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpPuFAu--?m=>
Municipalities: German Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]

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:    Issued on 10/20/2014
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1135039     STREAM/WETLAND CROSSING     Pipeline or Conduit
1146511     STREAM/WETLAND CROSSING TWI     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:    1047312
Permit number:    PAG036123
Site:    UNIVERSAL WELL SERVICES, INC - MT. BRADDOCK FACILITY
Client:    UNIVERSAL WELL SERVICES INC
Authorization type:    PAG-03 Discharge of Stormwater Assoc w Industrial Activities
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    10/03/2014
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1146585     OUTFALL SO1     Discharge Point
1147275     OUTFALL SO2     Discharge Point
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1047312>
Location 39.94585,-79.655403 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpy31m3--?m=>
Municipalities: North Union Twp
[See Notes.]

Authorization ID:    1040986
Permit number:    GP052614202
Site:    JAH RESOURCES-FAYETTE CO
Client:    JAH RESOURCES LLC
Authorization type:    GP-05 Utility Line Stream Crossings
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    08/15/2014
Status:    Issued on 10/21/2014
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1143400     SMITH SCHOOL RD DIST LINE- TO NEMACOLIN RESORT     Pipeline or Conduit
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1040986>
Location: 39.802129,-79.529972 <http://osm.org/go/ZWprTUAN--?m=>
Municipalities: Wharton Twp

Authorization ID:    1047405
Permit number:    ESX13-051-0002
Site:    LESTER NORTH WELL SITE ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Notification
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    10/21/2014
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1047405>
Location [of LESTER UNIT 9H]: 40.073319,-79.819333 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpf9jIi--?m=>
Municipalities: Jefferson Twp

Authorization ID:    1047411
Permit number:    ESX13-051-0008
Site:    MARTIN PAD A ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Notification
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    10/21/2014
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1047411>
Location: [of MARTIN UNIT NORTH 1H]: 40.032572,-79.7813 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp0dTT7--?m=>
Municipalities: Franklin Twp

Authorization ID:    1045796
Permit number:    051-24588
Site:    RITTER 1H, 2H, 3H, 4H AND 5H
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit Drill Deeper
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    09/18/2014
Status:    Issued on 10/28/2014
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1145941     RITTER UNIT 3H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1045796>
Location: 39.989133,-79.816353 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpb9_lB--?m=>
Municipalities: Redstone Twp

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:    1042240
Permit number:    ESX11-051-0041
Site:    ZUZAK SITTLER TO DUNBAR 12" WELL CONNECT 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:    09/12/2014
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1042240>
Municipalities: Franklin Twp

Authorization ID:    1040092
Permit number:    ESX14-051-0013
Site:    KNIGHT 14-20H 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:    08/27/2014
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1040092>
Location [of KNIGHT UNIT 14H]: 39.738978,-79.844828 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpKkMoT--?m=>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]

Authorization ID:    1048932
Permit number:    ESX12-051-0001
Site:    REJISS PIPELINE PROJECT ESX12-051-0001
Client:    LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Notification
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    10/30/2014
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1048932>
Location [of REJISS UNIT 1H]: 39.835447,-79.884836 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpOF2yv--?m=>
Municipalities: Nicholson Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]
[See Notes.]

Authorization ID:    1049089
Permit number:    26-00588A
Site:    SHAMROCK COMP STA
Client:    LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type:    Major Facility Plan Approval New Facility Review Prevention of Significant Deterioration
Application type:    Extension
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    10/30/2014
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1049089>
Location: 39.918333,-79.825 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpasXGm--?m=>
Municipalities: German Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]

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Source: Reuters Commodities: Energy
<http://www.reuters.com/finance/commodities/energy>

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Notes:

According to their web site, "Universal Pressure Pumping, Inc. and Universal Well Services, Inc. are subsidiaries of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc."

The REJISS PIPELINE PROJECT noted above was originally permitted on 06/05/2012. An extremely serious set of violations occurred at this site in 2012, for which Laurel Mountain Midstream was fined $28,550 (details below.)

Inspection ID    Inspection Date    Inspection Type    Inspection Results
2097996     09/04/2012     Incident- Response to Accident or Event     Violation(s) Noted

648570	09/04/2012	Stream discharge of IW, includes drill cuttings, oil, brine and/or silt
		Resolution: Corrected/Abated
		PA Code Legal Citation: 35 P.S. 301, 307, 402, 25 Pa. Code 78.57(a); 78.54; 78.60(a) : PA Code Website
		Violation Type: Environmental Health & Safety
		Related Enforcements
		Please note: the following related enforcement data is accumulated from possibly many different sites/facilities that may be unrelated to the facility for this inspection. Enforcement ID: 288280 Penalty Final Date:   Enforcement Type: Notice of Violation Penalty Amount Assessed: Date Executed: 09/04/2012 Total Amount Due: Taken Against: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC Total Amount Collected: On Appeal? N Penalty Status: Enforcement Status: Comply/Closed # of Violations Addressed by this Enforcement and Penalty Action (possibly from many facilities): 1 Please note: the following related enforcement data is accumulated from possibly many different sites/facilities that may be unrelated to the facility for this inspection. Enforcement ID: 298439 Penalty Final Date: 05/21/2013 Enforcement Type: Consent Assessment of Civil Penalty Penalty Amount Assessed: 28550 Date Executed: 05/21/2013 Total Amount Due: 0 Taken Against: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC Total Amount Collected: 28550 On Appeal? N Penalty Status: Completed Enforcement Status: Comply/Closed # of Violations Addressed by this Enforcement and Penalty Action (possibly from many facilities): 19

<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleViol.aspx?InspectionID=2097996>

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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>

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>

National Response Center:
<http://www.nrc.uscg.mil/>

EPA-Echo: <http://www.epa-echo.gov/echo/compliance_report_air.html>

FERC citizen involvement: <http://www.ferc.gov/for-citizens/get-involved.asp>

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. 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.