Source: Pennsylvania Bulletin

NOTICES
Bid Opportunity
[45 Pa.B. 6555]
[Saturday, November 7, 2015]

 OSM 26(7605)102.1, Abandoned Mine Reclamation Project, Phillips Mine Fire, North Union Township, Fayette County. The principal items of work and approximate quantities include mobilization and demobilization, blasting plan and safety program, clearing and grubbing, water source, delivery system, holding pond, temporary surface seal 40,000 cubic yards, northern air barrier 193,000 cubic yards, eastern air barrier/seal 55,000 cubic yards, southern fire barrier 399,000 cubic yards, extinguishment operations 750,000 cubic yards and permanent infiltration system 11,000 tons. This bid issues on November 6, 2015, and bids will be opened on December 3, 2015, at 2 p.m. Bid documents cost $15 per set and will not be mailed until payment has been received. This project is financed by the Federal government under the authority given it by the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (act) (30 U.S.C.A. §§ 1201—1308) and is subject to the act and to the Federal grant for this project. Contact the Construction Contracts Section at (717) 787-7820 or joelmiller@state.pa.us for more information on this bid.

JOHN QUIGLEY, 
Secretary
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol45/45-45/1975.html>
Location [of Kikta Unit 4H, a well on the adjoining property]: 39.946967,-79.743442 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpxig3~--?m=>
[See Notes.]

NOTICES
Availability of the Governor's Pipeline Infrastructure Task Force Draft Final Report
[45 Pa.B. 6638]
[Saturday, November 14, 2015]

 In the next decade, this Commonwealth will undergo a substantial pipeline infrastructure growth to transport gas and related byproducts from thousands of wells throughout this Commonwealth. This unprecedented development creates an opportunity for the Commonwealth to engage stakeholders in a collaborative process to achieve a world-class pipeline infrastructure system.

 On July 7, 2015, Governor Tom Wolf announced the 48-member Pipeline Infrastructure Task Force (Task Force), informed by 12 different workgroups. The workgroups met over the course of 3 months and developed recommendations for pipeline development with a focus on:

 • Agriculture

 • Conservation and Natural Resources

 • County Government

 • Emergency Preparedness

 • Environmental Protection

 • Historical/Cultural/Tribal Impacts

 • Local Government

 • Natural Gas End Use

 • Pipeline Safety and Integrity

 • Public Participation

 • Siting and Routing

 • Workforce and Economic Development

 The recommendations developed by the workgroups will be reported to the Task Force for additional discussion, consideration and assimilation into the final report that will be presented to Governor Tom Wolf in February 2016.

A. Public Comments

 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is now accepting comments on the Draft Task Force Report through December 14, 2015.

 Comments submitted by facsimile will not be accepted. Comments, including comments submitted by e-mail, must include the originator's name and address. Commentators are encouraged to submit comments using the Department's online eComment tool at www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eComment. Written comments should be submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection, Policy Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 2063, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063, ecomment@pa.gov.

B. Contact

 Questions concerning the comment period and report can be directed to the Task Force at RA-EPPITF@pa.gov. The draft report is available on the Department's web site at www.dep.pa.gov (DEP Keyword: Pipeline Infrastructure Task Force).

 Persons in need of accommodations as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact the Department at (717) 783-8727, or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.

JOHN QUIGLEY, 
Secretary
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol45/45-46/2011.html>
The draft report is available here:
<http://files.dep.state.pa.us/ProgramIntegration/PITF/Meetings/11-18-15/Governor's%20Pipeline%20Infrastructure%20Task%20Force%20DRAFT%20Report.pdf>

26-00588A: Laurel Mountain Midstream Operating, LLC (1550 Coraopolis Heights Road, Suite 140, Moon Township, PA 15108) Extension effective November 3, 2015, to extend the period of temporary operation of the new dehydrator and emergency generator under PA-26-00588A until April 28, 2016, at Shamrock Compressor Station located in German Township, Fayette County. One Solar Titan 130 turbine rated at 19,553 HP and originally authorized to be installed at this facility under PA-26-00588A is no longer authorized as the 18-month period to commence construction specified under 25 Pa. Code § 127.13(b) has passed.
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol45/45-46/2010b.html>
Location: 39.918333,-79.825 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpasXGm--?m=>
Municipalities: German Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]

ESCGP-2 No.: ESX15-051-0008
Applicant Name: Chevron Appalachia LLC
Contact Person: Alex Genovese
Address: 800 Mountain View Drive
City: Smithfield State: PA Zip Code 15478
County: Fayette Township(s): Luzerne
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: Rush Run, Tribu-
 tary 40253 to Rush Run; Other Warm Water Fisheries
 (WWF)ESCGP-2 No.: ESX15-051-0008
Applicant Name: Chevron Appalachia LLC
Contact Person: Alex Genovese
Address: 800 Mountain View Drive
City: Smithfield State: PA Zip Code 15478
County: Fayette Township(s): Luzerne
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: Rush Run, Tribu-
 tary 40253 to Rush Run; Other Warm Water Fisheries
 (WWF)
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol45/45-46/2010b.html>
Site: LIGGETT WELL PAD ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Location: 39.96845,-79.932322 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpZwKGq--?m=>

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Source: eNOTICE (+ PA Oil and Gas Mapping)

Authorization ID:    1093849
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:    10/20/2015
Status:    Issued on 11/2/2015
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
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
1087412     CATERPILLAR G3516B EMERGENCY GENERATOR (1,818 BHP)     Process
1087413     CATERPILLAR G3516B EMERGENCY GENERATOR OXIDATION CATALYST     Air Pollution Control Device
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
1087369     TEG DEHYDRATOR 2 (200 MMSCF/DAY)     Process
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1093849>
[Location above under PA Bulletin.]

Authorization ID:    1093839
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:    10/20/2015
Status:    Issued on 11/5/2015
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
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=1093839>

Authorization ID:    1083212
Permit number:    ESX10-051-0026
Site:    HIBBS 1H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    BURNETT OIL CO INC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Notification
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    07/30/2015
Status:    Issued on 11/3/2015
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1083212>
Location [of HIBBS UNIT 1H]: 39.853611,-79.844861 <http://osm.org/go/ZWplCMCx--?m=>
Municipalities: German Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]

Authorization ID:    1070757
Permit number:    051-24592
Site:    BAILY 8-17 H WELL SITE ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Alternate Waste Management Practice
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    04/03/2015
Status:    Issued on 11/5/2015
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1121773     BAILY UNIT 10H     Well    
1149466     BAILY UNIT 10H     Well    
1149465     BAILY UNIT 11H     Well    
1121828     BAILY UNIT 11H     Well    
1121832     BAILY UNIT 12H     Well    
1149463     BAILY UNIT 13H     Well    
1121840     BAILY UNIT 13H     Well    
1121863     BAILY UNIT 14H     Well    
1121868     BAILY UNIT 15H     Well    
1149462     BAILY UNIT 15H     Well    
1121879     BAILY UNIT 16H     Well    
1149461     BAILY UNIT 17H     Well    
1121884     BAILY UNIT 17H     Well    
1121765     BAILY UNIT 8H     Well    
1149470     BAILY UNIT 8H     Well    
1149468     BAILY UNIT 9H     Well    
1121772     BAILY UNIT 9H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1070757>
Location [of BAILY UNIT 8H (surrogate)]: 39.963827,-79.991344 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpTvBQm--?m=>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp

Authorization ID:    1095993
Permit number:    ESX10-051-0018
Site:    MELVIN R TISSUE NO. 11H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    PHILLIPS EXPLORATION INC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Notification
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    11/05/2015
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1095993>
Location [of MELVIN R TISSUE ET AL 11H]: 40.019189,-79.656761 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp2zOjm--?m=>
Municipalities: Dunbar Twp

Authorization ID:    1096041
Permit number:    ESM09-051-0006
Site:    GEORGE F JOSEPH OG WELL PAD
Client:    PHILLIPS EXPLORATION INC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Notification
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    11/05/2015
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1096041>
Location [of GEORGE F JOSEPH 10H]: 40.020536,-79.678322 [an Environmental Justice Area]
<http://osm.org/go/ZWp2bwBC--?m=>
Municipalities: Dunbar Boro [likely incorrect -jr], Dunbar Twp

Authorization ID:    1095997
Permit number:    ESM09-051-0006
Site:    GEORGE F JOSEPH OG WELL PAD
Client:    PHILLIPS EXPLORATION INC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Notification
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    11/22/2011
Status:    Cancelled on 11/5/2015
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1095997>

Authorization ID:    1096047
Permit number:    ESM09-051-0005
Site:    GEORGE F JOSEPH OG WELL PAD
Client:    PHILLIPS EXPLORATION INC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Notification
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    11/05/2015
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1096047>

Authorization ID:    1096049
Permit number:    ESM09-051-0008
Site:    JOSEPH GREEN ET AL OG WELL PAD
Client:    PHILLIPS EXPLORATION INC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Notification
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    11/05/2015
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1096049>
Location [of JOSEPH GREEN ET AL 6H]: 40.008319,-79.649797 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp2tEsZ--?m=>
Municipalities: Dunbar Twp

Authorization ID:    1096053
Permit number:    ESM09-051-0007
Site:    JOSEPH GREEN ET AL OG WELL PAD
Client:    PHILLIPS EXPLORATION INC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Notification
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    11/05/2015
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1096053>

Authorization ID:    1096925
Permit number:    ESX15-051-0012
Site:    COASTAL CENTRAL WELL PAD ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client:    BURNETT OIL CO INC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    11/12/2015
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1096925>
Location [approximate, speculative] [of COASTAL 1H]: 39.733294,-79.801028 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpgBJ2N--?m=>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp

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

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Notes:

Normally, a bid notice from the Office of Surface Mining (OSM) would be off-topic for this bulletin. However, the Phillips Mine Fire is a special case: a still-burning underground mine fire next to the property having a Marcellus Shale well pad. One of the wells on this site, Kikta Unit 4H, was subject to a complete do-over, due to the horizontal failing because of an unanticipated geological fault. (See the inspection report below.) News of this case was apparently first broken in this bulletin, issue 5/27/12.

There are anecdotal reports that OSM informed Chevron about the proximity of the underground mine fire to the well pad, and the response was “That doesn't affect us.” This case raises many troubling questions. Is it a coincidence that there were faulting problems at the Kikta well pad, and this pad is next door to a still-burning mine fire? Or are these two issues related? What precautions did DEP enforce for the proximity to the underground mine fire? What is the experience of OSM at overseeing reclamation of a still-burning underground mine fire next door to a Marcellus Shale well pad?

OPERATOR: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
INSPECTION_ID: 2065722
INSPECTION_DATE: 04/10/2012
INSPECTION_TYPE: Drilling/Alteration
API_PERMIT: 051-24471
FARM_NAME: KIKTA UNIT 4H
UNCONVENTIONAL: Y
SITE_ID: 751831
SITE_NAME: KIKTA UNIT 1H OG WELL
FACILITY_TYPE: Oil & Gas Location
INSPECTION_CATEGORY: Primary Facility
REGION: EP DOGO SWDO Dstr Off
COUNTY: Fayette
MUNICIPALITY: North Union Twp
INSPECTION_RESULT_DESCRIPTION: No Violations Noted
INSPECTION_COMMENT: HORIZONTAL MARCELLUS, PATTERSON 325 DRILLING ON FLUID ,CHEVRON DECIDED TO PLUG VERTICAL WELL BORE BACK TO 7100'.TWO ATTEMPTS TO DO HORIZONTAL PORTION HAS FAILED. MAJOR FAULT ISSUES.

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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.

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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>

DEP PA Oil & Gas Mapping:
<http://www.depgis.state.pa.us/PaOilAndGasMapping>

Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access:
<http://www.pasda.psu.edu/default.asp>
DEP Spatial Data Repository:
<ftp://www.pasda.psu.edu/pub/pasda/dep/>

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 Environmental Policy Comment System:
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eComment/>

Federal Register Environment: <https://www.federalregister.gov/environment>

SkyTruth Fayette County Drilling Alerts: <http://frack.skytruth.org/pennsylvania-frack-alerts/fayette_pa>

EPA Pennsylvania Public Notices: <http://www2.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-pennsylvania#notice>

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.