The big news in this bulletin is that the compressor station general permit, GP-5, has been revised and is up for comment. See Notes below for an explanation.




Source: Pennsylvania Bulletin

Under the authority of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and sections 1905-A, 1917-A and 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §§ 510-5, 510-17 and 510-20), the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is extending the availability of the current National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Discharges from Hydrostatic Testing of Tanks and Pipelines (PAG-10) for 12 months.

 The existing PAG-10 will expire on December 20, 2014. By this notice, the Department is administratively extending the PAG-10 General Permit to December 20, 2015. Persons that are operating under the PAG-10 General Permit may continue to operate until December 20, 2015, or the expiration date of coverage identified on the permit coverage approval page, whichever is later. The Department is extending the availability of this permit to adequately complete preparation of the renewal of the PAG-10 General Permit.

 The General Permit and related documents are available on the Department's eLibrary web site at www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us (select ''Permit and Authorization Packages,'' ''Point and Non-Point Source Management,'' ''National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System—NPDES,'' ''General Permits'' and ''PAG-10'').

 Questions regarding the PAG-10 General Permit for Discharges from Hydrostatic Testing of Tanks and Pipelines should be directed to Geoffrey Maduka, (717) 783-2954, gmaduka@pa.gov.

DANA K. AUNKST, 
Acting Secretary
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NOTICES
Proposed Modifications to General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit No. 5 for Natural Gas Compression and/or Processing Facilities (BAQ-GPA/GP-5)
[44 Pa.B. 7243]
[Saturday, November 15, 2014]

 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes revisions to the existing General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit (BAQ-GPA/GP-5 or General Permit) for Natural Gas Compression and/or Processing Facilities issued in February 2013. This General Permit establishes Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements and other applicable Federal and State requirements including source testing, leak detection, recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the applicable air contamination sources.

 The revised General Permit, developed under the authority of section 6.1(f) of the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. § 4006.1(f)) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter H (relating to general plan approvals and operating permits), will have the same applicability and scope as the February 2013 version of the General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-5.

 Proposed modifications to the General Permit include the following:

 (1) Under Section A, Condition 2, the word ''produces'' has been deleted from the definition of ''Natural gas compression and/or processing facility.''

 (2) Under Section A, Condition 3(a)(iii), the Applicability/Scope was broadened to include all types of natural gas-fired compressors. This change is also reflected in Section D.

 (3) Under Section A, Condition 9(c), in the first paragraph of the Compliance Requirements, the word ''and'' was changed to ''any.''

 (4) Under Section A, Condition 9(c)(ix), the applicability threshold requirement for greenhouse gases has been deleted in response to the United States Supreme Court's Utility Air Regulatory Group (UARG) v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision, No. 12-1146 (June 23, 2014), invalidating certain provisions in the ''Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule.'' EPA subsequently issued preliminary guidance on July 24, 2014, in response to the decision.

 (5) Under Section A, Condition 9(d) is added to require an annual compliance certification for the terms and conditions in GP-5. The annual compliance certification will be due to the Department by March 1 each year for the previous calendar year.

 (6) Under Section A, Condition 22(h), the test method to determine the Formaldehyde emissions was revised from EPA Method 328 to EPA Method 323.

 (7) Under Section F, Condition 3, the first sentence is revised by deleting any reference to the requirements in 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart HH (relating to National emission standards for hazardous air pollutants from oil and natural gas production facilities). This revision is also reflected in Section F, Condition 4.

 (8) Other minor clarifying modifications are also included in the proposed BAQ-GPA/GP-5 amendments.

 Interested parties are encouraged to obtain and review a complete copy of the proposed modifications to the General Permit by contacting Maisha Webb, Bureau of Air Quality, 12th Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 8468, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8468, (717) 787-9702. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Internet users can access a copy of the General Permit on the Department's web site at www.depweb.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: ''Air Quality Home'').

 Interested persons may submit written comments to Virendra Trivedi, Environmental Engineer Manager, New Source Review Section, Division of Permits, Bureau of Air Quality, 12th Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 8468, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8468. Written comments must be submitted to the Department no later than January 6, 2015. Comments received by facsimile will not be accepted.

DANA K. AUNKST, 
Acting Secretary
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The proposed revised GP-5 text is available here:
<http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/document/1460245/gp-5_proposed_conditions_revised_nov_2014_pdf>
[See Notes, and the next item below.]

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NOTICES
Suspension of Implementation and Enforcement of Compliance Requirement for Greenhouse Gases for General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit No. 5 (BAQ-GPA/GP-5)
[44 Pa.B. 7244]
[Saturday, November 15, 2014]

 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) announces the suspension of the implementation and enforcement of Section A, General Condition 9, Compliance Requirement (c)(ix) under General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit BAQ-GPA/GP-5 (GP-5) (Natural Gas Compression and/or Processing Facilities), effective November 15, 2014. The compliance requirement for greenhouse gases provides that the emissions from all sources and associated air pollution control equipment located at a natural gas compression or processing facility, or both, shall not equal or exceed 100,000 tons, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), on a 12-month rolling sum basis. Under the current GP-5, an air contamination source that exceeds the CO2e emissions threshold is considered a major source subject to the Title V permitting requirements under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapters F and G (relating to operating permit requirements; and Title V operating permits), as well as the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source Review requirements under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E (relating to prevention of significant deterioration of air quality; and new source review), and therefore ineligible to seek authorization to use GP-5.

 The Department is suspending implementation and enforcement of Section A, General Condition 9 (c)(ix) of GP-5 because of the United States Supreme Court's ruling in Utility Air Regulatory Group (UARG) v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), No. 12-1146 (June 23, 2014), which invalidated certain regulatory provisions of the ''Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule'' promulgated by the EPA at 75 FR 31514 (June 3, 2010). Among other things, the Supreme Court's decision invalidated the requirement that new sources as well as existing sources that emit, or have the potential to emit, at least 100,000 tons per year of CO2e are subject to the PSD and Title V requirements. On July 24, 2014, the EPA issued a memorandum entitled ''Next Steps and Preliminary Views on the Application of Clean Air Act Permitting Programs to Greenhouse Gases Following the Supreme Court's Decision in Utility Air Regulatory Group v. Environmental Protection Agency,'' which provides preliminary guidance to the EPA Regional Administrators in Regions 1—10.

 In response to the UARG v. EPA decision and the EPA's preliminary guidance, the implementation and enforcement of greenhouse gases requirement in GP-5, Section A, General Condition 9, Compliance Requirement (c)(ix) are no longer necessary. The owners and operators of natural gas compression or processing facilities, or both, in this Commonwealth that meet or exceed the 100,000-ton CO2e threshold are eligible to seek authorization to use GP-5 because they are not major sources for PSD or Title V purposes, based solely on greenhouse gases. GP-5 will be revised and reissued following the completion of the public participation process.

 The Department's exercise of enforcement discretion pending the reissuance of GP-5 will not protect any owner or operator issued an authorization to use GP-5 from legal challenges pursued by third parties.

 For more information or questions concerning GP-5, contact Krishnan Ramamurthy, Chief, Division of Permits, (717) 783-9476, kramamurth@pa.gov.

DANA K. AUNKST, 
Acting Secretary
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The EPA Memo referenced above, "Next Steps and Preliminary Views on the Application of Clean Air Act Permitting Programs to Greenhouse Gases Following the Supreme Court's Decision in Utility Air Regulatory Group v. Environmental Protection Agency", is available here:
<http://www.epa.gov/region07/air/title5/t5memos/2014scotus.pdf>
[See Notes.]

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26-00588A: Laurel Mountain Midstream, LLC (1550 Coraopolis Heights Road, Suite 140, Moon Township, PA 15108) On November 3, 2014, to extend the period of temporary operation of the new dehydrator and emergency generator, and grant additional time for installation of the new turbine authorized under PA-26-00588A until May 3, 2015, at Shamrock Compressor Station located in German Township, Fayette County.
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Location: 39.918333,-79.825 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpasXGm--?m=>

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Source: eNOTICE

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:    Issued on 10/29/2014
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1042240>
Municipalities: Franklin Twp

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:    Issued on 11/3/2014
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
1087412     CATERPILLAR G3516B EMERGENCY GENERATOR (1,818 BHP)     Process
1087413     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
1087368     SOLAR TITAN 130-20502S TURBINE (19,553 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=1049089>
Location: 39.918333,-79.825 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpasXGm--?m=>
Municipalities: German Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]

Authorization ID:    1045333
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:    10/07/2014
Status:    Issued on 11/10/2014
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=1045333>

Authorization ID:    1049354
Permit number:    ESG14-051-0015
Site:    NEMACOLIN 7008 PIPELINE 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:    10/31/2014
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1049354>
Location [of NEMACOLIN 7008-1H]: 39.805666,-79.520969 <http://osm.org/go/ZWprWtju--?m=>
Municipalities: Wharton Twp

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    eMap PA Location
[Off-topic sub-facilities omitted]
1140718     TEXAS EASTERN PIPELINE EROSION     Pipeline or Conduit
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1035789>
Location: 39.928889,-79.643889 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpy42Rm--?m=>
Municipalities: North Union Twp

Authorization ID:    1044510
Permit number:    051-24186
Site:    MASTOWSKI 8471V OG WELL
Client:    XTO ENERGY INC
Authorization type:    Well Plugging Notice Intent to Plug Single Well
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    09/26/2014
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description    eMap PA Location
985231     MASTOWSKI 8471V     Well    
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1044510>
Location: 39.964592,-79.473875 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp7tE7B--?m=>
Municipalities: Springfield 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:    Withdrawn on 11/6/2014
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1027913>
Municipalities: Wharton Twp

Authorization ID:    1050186
Permit number:    ESX14-051-0016
Site:    STEWART 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:    11/07/2014
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1050186>
Location: 39.962961,-79.946956 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpZPAOD--?m=>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp

Authorization ID:    1044308
Permit number:    GP112614207
Site:    COLUMBIA GAS TRANS FAYETTE CNTY
Client:    COLUMBIA GAS TRANS LLC
Authorization type:    BWM-GP-11 Maintenance, Testing, Repair, Rehabilitation or Replacement General Pmt
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    09/05/2014
Status:    Issued on 11/12/2014
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description    eMap PA Location
1145203     LINE 7906 REPLACEMENT     Pipeline or Conduit
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1044308>
Location: 39.84061,-79.85887 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpOaUgZ--?m=> [??? See Notes.]
Municipalities: Franklin Twp, Henry Clay Twp, Menallen Twp, Nicholson Twp, Springhill Twp, 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    eMap PA Location
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:    1050673
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:    10/20/2014
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1050673>
Location: 39.859844,-79.7907 <http://osm.org/go/ZWplCMCe--?m=>
Municipalities: Georges Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]

Authorization ID:    1027380
Permit number:    ESX10-051-0045
Site:    STEVENS UNIT 1H, 2H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    PHILLIPS EXPLORATION INC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Amendment
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    05/21/2014
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1027380>
Location [of STEVENS UNIT 1H]: 40.027158,-79.655672 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp22x0B--?m=>
Municipalities: Dunbar Boro [should be Dunbar Twp -jr]

Authorization ID:    1050850
Permit number:    GP05260714006
Site:    POINT MARION TO KNIGHT WATERLINE GP5 & GP8
Client:    KEYSTONE CLEARWATER SOLUTIONS LLC
Authorization type:    GP-05 Utility Line Stream Crossings
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    11/12/2014
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description    eMap PA Location
1148463     FLOODPLAIN TO MONONGAHELA RIVER/CHEAT RIVER     Pipeline or Conduit
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1050850>
Location: 39.7428,-79.898961 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpIufZQ--?m=>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp
[See Notes.]

Authorization ID:    1050853
Permit number:    GP08260714003
Site:    POINT MARION TO KNIGHT WATERLINE GP5 & GP8
Client:    KEYSTONE CLEARWATER SOLUTIONS LLC
Authorization type:    GP-08 Temporary Road Crossings
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    11/12/2014
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description    eMap PA Location
1148466     UNT 1 TO MONONGAHELA RIVER     Floodway Activity
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1050853>
Location: 39.743853,-79.901369 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpIvDhV--?m=>

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Source: Oil and Gas Compliance Report

[Conventional Well]
OPERATOR: ATLAS RESOURCES LLC
INSPECTION_ID: 2319461
INSPECTION_DATE: 11/07/14
INSPECTION_TYPE: Complaint Inspection
API_PERMIT: 051-23517
FARM_NAME: GRIMM 16
UNCONVENTIONAL: N
FACILITY_TYPE: Oil & Gas Location
INSPECTION_CATEGORY: Primary Facility
REGION: EP DOGO SWDO Dstr Off
COUNTY: Fayette
MUNICIPALITY: Springhill Twp
INSPECTION_RESULT_DESCRIPTION: No Violations Noted
INSPECTION_COMMENT:  During inspection of Grimm # 16 well tank farm, permit # (051-23517) the 1/4" valve was broken by cows entering a fence in area to protect a tank farm and well by pushing gates off hinges. Evidence shows in pictures that the cows get inside this area quite often. There no evidence of contamination from 100 barrel- tank all though tank is in deplorable condition. The pictures show condition of this tank. To prevent this happening again the operator is going to attempt to stabilize the gate so cows cannot push over with  1 1/2 " tubing in near future. The operator is having the brine tank fluids removed today. The well is (SI) shut -in until these issues are addressed by operator.

Location: 39.761814,-79.875469 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpKWlkV--?m=>

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

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Notes:

Air Quality Permits for "large" facilities, called Major Sources, are "full" permits, and are subject to Public Comment. Unfortunately, most compressor stations have not been classified as Major Source. That means they qualify for DEP's "General Permit" for compressor stations, which is known as GP-5. A general permit is like a boilerplate contract. The terms of the general permit are drafted "in advance" of individual applications; if a facility qualifies for a general permit, the permit is issued by a process kind of like filling in the blanks. An individual application under a DEP general permit is expedited and there is no public comment on that application. However, when the text of a general permit itself is revised, that text is subject to Public Comment. So, public comment on general permits is really important: it's the only public comment we get.

Recently there was an important US Supreme Court ruling that has major implications for PA compressor stations. The case concerned whether EPA has the authority to regulate greenhouse gasses. Environmental groups were concerned that the Supreme Court might reverse an earlier ruling that the EPA did have authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate CO2 as air pollution. The Court did not completely reverse the earlier ruling, but did scale it back. Specifically, the Court ruled that if a facility qualifies under EPA rules as a Major Source for anything other than greenhouse gasses, EPA can regulate greenhouse gasses under Major Source rules also. However: a facility which would have qualified as a Major Source only for greenhouse gasses is now exempt from being classified as a Major Source. EPA has issued a memo explaining to the states what to do based on this ruling. It is this memo that has caused GP-5 to be revised.

The prior revision of GP-5 deleted an eligibility requirement that all engines had to be at 1500 horsepower or lower. Under the version of GP-5 that is currently in force, just about the only way a compressor station is not eligible for GP-5 is if it is a Major Source. This US Supreme Court ruling, combined with eligibility of all minor source compressor stations for GP-5, means that now almost every compressor station in the state will qualify for GP-5. There is a major catch-22 here. Because there is no public comment on an individual application under GP-5, there is no way to challenge the classification of a compressor station as Minor Source prior to a permit being issued. (And the only way to challenge after a permit is issued is by an Environmental Hearing Board appeal, which is difficult litigation requiring an expert air pollution attorney.)

The comment period for this revision of GP-5 closes on January 6, 2015. Stay tuned for word about how to comment. It will be really important to get a lot of participation.

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The exact latitude and longitude for the Columbia Gas LINE 7906 REPLACEMENT project above were derived from the eMapPA link embedded in the authorization record on eFACTS. A single "pinpoint location" is obviously not consistent with the large number of townships listed in the Site record. It's not clear what that exact latitude and longitude are marking -- perhaps the "center" of the project. For this reason, I am not showing this exact latitude/longitude on the map.

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One infers from the site name that the project POINT MARION TO KNIGHT WATERLINE GP5 & GP8 is a waterline from the confluence of the Cheat & Mon Rivers to the KNIGHT 14-20H well site. The location published above is the Point Marion end; Knight 14H is located here: 39.738978,-79.844828 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpKkMoT--?m=>. Keystone Clearwater Solutions advertises itself on its web site as: "Keystone Clearwater Solutions serves natural gas industry operators and midstream companies by providing total water management solutions."

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

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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.