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Fayette County Marcellus Shale Permits 12/23/13 - 1/5/14
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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):
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: 5
(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.
Locations labeled beginning with "~" and ending in "[?]" are approximate and speculative based on inferences using on-line property and lease records. These are marked in the text as "[Approximate, Speculative]
eFACTS/eNOTICE applications of type Notification are not mapped.
pale turquoise: 1
turquoise: 2
pale blue: 3
middle blue: 4
dark blue: 5
(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.
Locations labeled beginning with "~" and ending in "[?]" are approximate and speculative based on inferences using on-line property and lease records. These are marked in the text as "[Approximate, Speculative]
eFACTS/eNOTICE applications of type Notification are not mapped.
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
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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Source: Pennsylvania Bulletin
26-00413B: Texas Eastern Transmission, L.P. (PO Box 1642, Houston, TX 77251) Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval: PA-26-00413B to allow the uprate and initial temporary operation of the two existing Solar Mars natural gas-fired compressor turbines from 12,600 bhp to 13,330 bhp each and to equip each with oxidation catalysts at the Uniontown Compressor Station located in North Union Township, Fayette County.
Facility-wide potential to emit (PTE) as a result of this project will be 81.51 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 51.79 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 48.5 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 5.75 tons of particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10), 5.75 tons of particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5), 2.90 tons of sulfur oxides (SOx), 0.38 ton of formaldehyde, 5.06 tons of total hazardous air pollutants (HAP), and 129,851 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) per year. The authorization is subject to State regulations including 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1, 123.2 and 123.31; and Federal New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) including 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart KKKK for stationary combustion turbines. The reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the form of CO2e and on a mass basis has also been included in this Plan Approval. Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. This includes NOx, CO, VOC, and visible emission limits, limitation of fuel sulfur content, and testing, work practice, monitoring, record-keeping, and reporting conditions. Additional requirements include limiting the combined natural gas usage by the two Solar Mars turbines to 1,666 MMscf/yr on a 12-month rolling basis. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will subsequently submit a Title V Operating Permit administrative amendment application in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapters F and G. Uniontown Compressor Station remains a Title V facility based upon its potential to emit GHG emissions
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Alexander Sandy, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222. Additional written comments may also be submitted. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-26-00413B) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing in writing or by publication in the newspaper and the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
For additional information you may contact Alexander Sandy at 412-442-4028.
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol44/44-1/25a.html>
Location: 39.934301,-79.671661 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpyxU4u--?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: Issued on 12/18/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=998893>
Location: 39.933657,-79.932316 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpYxbQ0--?m=>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp
Authorization ID: 984180
Permit number: GP5-26-00587C
Site: SPRINGHILL #2 COMP STA
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type: AQ General Permit
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 07/05/2013
Status: Issued on 12/23/2013
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1124030 CAT G3516B ENG 2 (1380 BHP) Process
1124031 CAT G3516B ENG 3 (1380 BHP) Process
1124032 ENGINE 2 OX CAT Air Pollution Control Device
1124033 ENGINE 3 OX CAT Air Pollution Control Device
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=984180>
Location: 39.751098,-79.872946 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpKStZc--?m=>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]
See Notes.
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: Issued on 12/20/2013
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1090414 COASTAL 2 Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=999965>
Location: 39.733336,-79.800886 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpgBJ8X--?m=>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp
Authorization ID: 1002603
Permit number: ESX10-051-0051
Site: TESLOVICH 1465 TO MUTNANSKY 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: 11/15/2013
Status: Issued on 12/20/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1002603>
Municipalities: Menallen Twp
Authorization ID: 1006202
Permit number: ESX13-051-0007
Site: SICKLE 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: 12/12/2013
Status: Issued on 12/23/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1006202>
Municipalities: Perry Twp, Washington Twp
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: 1007339
Permit number: GP05260713008
Site: GRASSY RUN PIPELINE GP5 & GP8
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type: GP-05 Utility Line Stream Crossings
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/23/2013
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1124139 CROSSING S-1 Pipeline or Conduit
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1007339>
Location: 39.753056,-79.823333 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpK4cab--?m=>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp
Authorization ID: 1007341
Permit number: GP08260713008
Site: GRASSY RUN PIPELINE GP5 & GP8
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type: GP-08 Temporary Road Crossings
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/23/2013
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name Description
1124140 CROSSING S-1 Temporary Wetland Impact
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1007341>
Authorization ID: 1007518
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: New
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 12/27/2013
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1007518>
Location [Approximate, Speculative] 40.028513,-79.790557 <http://osm.org/go/ZWp0Wda7?m=>
Municipalities: Franklin 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
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Source: DEP SPUD (drilling started) Report
SPUD DATE: 1/3/2014
API / PERMIT: 051-24589
OPERATOR: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
MUNICIPALITY: Redstone Twp
FARM NAME: RITTER UNIT 6H
WELL TYPE: GAS
WELL STATUS: Active
LATITUDE: 39.989127
LONGITUDE: -79.8163 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpb9_lI--?m=>
CONFIGURATION: Horizontal Well
UNCONVENTIONAL: Yes
SPUD DATE: 1/4/2014
API / PERMIT: 051-24588
OPERATOR: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
MUNICIPALITY: Redstone Twp
FARM NAME: RITTER UNIT 3H
WELL TYPE: GAS
WELL STATUS: Active
LATITUDE: 39.989133
LONGITUDE: -79.816352
CONFIGURATION: Horizontal Well
UNCONVENTIONAL: Yes
SPUD DATE: 1/5/2014
API / PERMIT: 051-24590
OPERATOR: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
MUNICIPALITY: Redstone Twp
FARM NAME: RITTER UNIT 7H
WELL TYPE: GAS
WELL STATUS: Active
LATITUDE: 39.989144
LONGITUDE: -79.816458
CONFIGURATION: Horizontal Well
UNCONVENTIONAL: Yes
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Source: DEP Oil and Gas Compliance Report
[Conventional Well:]
Operator: THE PRODUCTION CO LLC
INSPECTION ID: 2232649
INSPECTION CLIENT NAME: THE PRODUCTION CO LLC
INSPECTION DATE: 12/31/2013
INSPECTION TYPE: Administrative/File Review
API / PERMIT: 051-24513
FARM NAME: PURITAN COKE COMPANY 7
UNCONVENTIONAL: No
FACILITY TYPE: Oil & Gas Location
INSPECTION CATEGORY: Primary Facility
MUNICIPALITY: German Twp
INSPECTION RESULT DESCRIPTION: Viol(s) Noted & Immediately Corrected
INSPECTION COMMENT: No paper inspection report
Violation Details
VIOLATION ID: 685869
VIOLATION DATE: 12/31/2013
VIOLATION CODE & DESCRIPTION: OGA 3222(B) - Failure to submit well record / completion report.
VIOLATION TYPE: Administrative
VIOLATION COMMENT: late WR
RESOLVED DATE: 12/31/2013
RELATED ENFORCEMENTS:
VIOLATION ID: 685870
VIOLATION DATE: 12/31/2013
VIOLATION CODE & DESCRIPTION: OGA 3222(B) - Failure to submit well record / completion report.
VIOLATION TYPE: Administrative
VIOLATION COMMENT: late CR
RESOLVED DATE: 12/31/2013
RELATED ENFORCEMENTS:
No Related Enforcements
Location: 39.887547,-79.840086 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpPxsH4--?m=>
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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 Dec13 |
NYM | USD | 12/27 | 4.35 | 01/04 21:44 | +0.05 | 4.31 | 4.35 | 4.31 |
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Notes:
Springhill #2 Compressor Station is perhaps Fayette County's most vigorously opposed facility. For a recent submission to Fayette County Government on this issue, pertaining to permit # GP5-26-00587C, see <http://www.faymarwatch.org/documents/Act14_submission_070113.pdf>
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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.
DEP Well Details Report: <https://www.paoilandgasreport
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.depreportingservic
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/
FERC citizen involvement: <http://www.ferc.gov/for-citiz
To receive E-mail notification of all
documents filed in a FERC docket,
see:
<http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp >
<http://www.ferc.gov/docs-fili
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/publ
PA DEP Public Participation Center Proposals Currently Open for Comment:
<http://www.portal.state.pa.us
This location contains links for open
public comment periods.
Federal Register Environment: <https://www.federalregister.g
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/pen
EPA Region 3 Water Protection Public Notices: <http://www.epa.gov/reg3wapd/p
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.