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Fayette County Marcellus Shale Permits 10/28/13 - 11/10/13


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Map of Permits 10/28/13 - 11/10/13

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: 5
dark blue: 6
(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

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Zoomed map 10/28/13 - 11/10/13

Source: Pennsylvania Bulletin

26-00602A: Smithfield D&I (3097 Morgantown Road, Smithfield, PA 15478) for the transloading of silica quartz sand between railcar, silos, and trucks at their facility in Smithfield Borough, Fayette County. This is a minor facility Plan Approval application submittal.
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol43/43-45/2111a.html>

ESCGP-2 No.: ESX11-051-0018 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(s): Redstone
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT to Rowes  Run; Other WWF
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol43/43-45/2111d.html>
Site: SHEPERD 4H-7H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Location [of SHEPERD UNIT 4H]: 39.994756,-79.800092 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp0AeY5--?m=>


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Source: eNOTICE

Authorization ID:    998893
Permit number:    GP05260713007
Site:    4-H (YOUNG) WATERLINE
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    GP-05 Utility Line Stream Crossings
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    10/18/2013
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=998893>
Location [Approximate]: 39.930458,-79.921223 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpYzKT6--?m=>
[See Notes.]
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp

Authorization ID:    996950
Permit number:    ESX13-051-0006
Site:    4-H (YOUNG) 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:    10/04/2013
Status:    Issued on 11/4/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=996950>

Authorization ID:    984021
Permit number:    ESX11-051-0018
Site:    SHEPERD 4H-7H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Amendment
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    07/03/2013
Status:    Issued on 10/25/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=984021>
[Location given above.]
Municipalities: Redstone Twp

Authorization ID:    999881
Permit number:    ESX10-051-0042
Site:    KURUTZ 10H, 11H, AND 12H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    ATLAS RESOURCES LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Amendment
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    10/24/2013
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=999881>
Location [of KURUTZ UNIT 10H OG WELL]: 39.967378,-79.679111 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpzPebx--?m=>
[An Environmental Justice Area]
Municipalities: Dunbar Twp
[See Notes.]

Authorization ID:    999961
Permit number:    051-24525
Site:    CHESS 1H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    BURNETT OIL CO INC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:    Renewal
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    10/24/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1086124     CHESS 1     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=999961>
Location: 39.85984444,-79.7907 <http://mapq.st/UUd2cf>
Municipalities: Georges Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]

Authorization ID:    999965
Permit number:    051-24549
Site:    COASTAL 1H FLOW BACK PIT FRESHWATER PITS ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    BURNETT OIL CO INC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:    Renewal
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    10/24/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1090414     COASTAL 2     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=999965>
Location [of COASTAL SMITH UNIT 2H] 39.733336,-79.800886 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpgBJ8X-?m=>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]

Authorization ID:    1000231
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:    Modification
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    10/30/2013
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1000231>
Location: 39.918333,-79.825 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpasXSu--?m=>
Municipalities: German Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]

Authorization ID:    997616
Permit number:    26-00588
Site:    SHAMROCK COMP STA
Client:    LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type:    Minor Facility Plan Approval New Source Performance Std
Application type:    Extension
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    10/11/2013
Status:    Issued on 10/31/2013
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description    eMap PA Location
1020043     CATERPILLAR G3516B COMPRESSOR ENGINE #1 (1380 BHP)     Process
1020044     CATERPILLAR G3516B COMPRESSOR ENGINE #2 (1380 BHP)     Process
1020045     CATERPILLAR G3516B COMPRESSOR ENGINE #3 (1380 BHP)     Process
1024425     CATERPILLAR G3516B COMPRESSOR ENGINE #4 (1380 BHP)     Process
1024426     CATERPILLAR G3516B COMPRESSOR ENGINE #5 (1380 BHP)     Process
1024427     CATERPILLAR G3516B COMPRESSOR ENGINE #6 (1380 BHP)     Process
1024432     ENGINE #1 OXIDATION CATALYST     Air Pollution Control Device
1024434     ENGINE #2 OXIDATION CATALYST     Air Pollution Control Device
1024435     ENGINE #3 OXIDATION CATALYST     Air Pollution Control Device
1024436     ENGINE #4 OXIDATION CATALYST     Air Pollution Control Device
1024437     ENGINE #5 OXIDATION CATALYST     Air Pollution Control Device
1024438     ENGINE #6 OXIDATION CATALYST     Air Pollution Control Device
1024428     SOLAR MARS 100-16000S TURBINE (15,252 HP)     Process
1024431     TEG DEHYDRATOR 1 (200 MMSCF/DAY)     Process
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=997616>

Authorization ID:    996636
Permit number:    ESX13-051-0005
Site:    BAILY 8-17 H WELL SITE 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:    10/02/2013
Status:    Issued on 10/28/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=996636>
Location [Approximate]: 39.963831,-79.989595 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpTvDYt--?m=>
[See Notes.]
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp

Authorization ID:    993963
Permit number:    GP05260713006
Site:    ELLIOTT 10-13H
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    GP-05 Utility Line Stream Crossings
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    09/16/2013
Status:    Pending
Permit Review Notes:
Date    Review Note
11/1/2013    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=993963>
Municipalities: Jefferson Twp

Authorization ID:    1000870
Permit number:    051-24588
Site:    RITTER 1H, 2H, 3H, 4H AND 5H
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    10/30/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1120388     RITTER UNIT 3H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1000870>
Location [of RITTER UNIT 1H] 39.989211,-79.8163 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpb9_wI--?m=>
Municipalities: Redstone Twp

Authorization ID:    1000886
Permit number:    051-24589
Site:    RITTER 1H, 2H, 3H, 4H AND 5H
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    10/30/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1120397     RITTER UNIT 6H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1000886>

Authorization ID:    1000895
Permit number:    051-24590
Site:    RITTER 1H, 2H, 3H, 4H AND 5H
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    10/30/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1120411     RITTER UNIT 7H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1000895>

Authorization ID:    1000975
Permit number:    051-24591
Site:    RITTER 1H, 2H, 3H, 4H AND 5H
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    10/30/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1120436     RITTER UNIT 8H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1000975>

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Source: SkyTruth Fayette County Drilling Alerts

Report Details
NRC Report ID: 1064735
Incident Time: 2013-11-03 05:00:00
Nearest City: Smithfield, PA
Location: 132 VOLEK RD
Incident Type: FIXED
Material: NATURAL GAS
Medium Affected: AIR
Suspected Responsible Party: CHEVRON/ATLAS
SkyTruth Analysis
Lat/Long: 39.772699, -79.890651 (Approximated from street_address)
Report Description
CALLER REPORTED A RELEASE OF NATURAL GAS TO THE ATMOSPHERE DUE TO DUMPING.
<http://alerts.skytruth.org/report/e4673efe-68ea-3371-8502-3622e3ecb356#c=json>

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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
Nov13
NYM USD 11/26 3.58 11/10 20:51 +0.00 3.58 3.59 3.58
Data as of 9:03pm EST (Delayed at least 20 minutes).
<http://www.reuters.com/finance/commodities/energy>

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Notes:

The location for 4-H (YOUNG) WATERLINE ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED was approximated as the center of the property map for parcel 19-32-0049, verified against the DEP location for the well YOUNG 6.

Kurutz Unit 10H is one of the most notorious sites in Fayette County, with numerous violations. The most recent was Inspection ID  2048173, Violation ID 633423, 02/01/2012: "Impoundment not structurally sound, impermeable, 3rd party protected, greater than 20" of seasonal high ground water table." See: <http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleSite.aspx?SiteID=741359> for links to the other violations.

Environmental Justice Areas are determined by census tract. Not all census tracts in Dunbar Twp qualify as Environmental Justice Areas, but Kurutz Unit 10H is in one of the ones that does. (Cross-hatching on the maps indicates Environmental Justice Areas.)

The location for the well site BAILY 8-17 H WELL SITE ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED was approximated as the center of the property map for parcel     19-24-0004, verified against the DEP location for the well BAILY 5 OG WELL. DEP does not publish latitude / longitude for well "site permits" -- i.e. E&S permits for well pads -- and is no longer publishing latitude / longitude for well permits that have not yet been issued.

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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.