Source: Pennsylvania Bulletin

[Slightly Off-Topic:]
26-00535: Duke Energy Fayette II, LLC (P.?O. Box 511, Masontown, PA 15461) on January 2, 2013, to issue a Title V Operating Permit to Duke Energy Fayette II, LLC to authorize the operation of a natural gas fired power plant, known as the Fayette Energy Center, in German Township, Fayette County.

In accordance with 25 Pa.?Code ﾧ 127.431, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that on January 2, 2013 DEP has issued a Title V Operating Permit to Duke Energy Fayette II, LLC to authorize the operation of a natural gas fired power plant, known as the Fayette Energy Center, located in German Township, Fayette County.

The facility contains air contamination sources consisting of two 1,745 MMBTU/hour combustion gas turbines (CGT), operating in combined cycle with a 589 MMBTU/hour duct burner and heat recovery steam generator following each CGT, one 30.6 Btu/hour auxiliary boiler, one 265-bhp, diesel firewater pump engine, one 489-bhp, diesel emergency generator engine, and cooling towers. The nominal electrical generation capacity of each CGT system is 310 MW. The turbines are equipped with dry, low NOx combustors. Turbine exhaust gases are treated with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) for NOx control, and an oxidation catalyst for VOC and CO control. This facility has the potential to emit the following type and quantity of pollutants: 313 tons per year of PM10, 296 tons per year of NOx, 581 tons per year of CO, 90 tons per year of VOC, 128 tons per year of SO2, 9.6 tons per year of formaldehyde, 166 tons per year of ammonia, and 2,282,000 tons of CO2e greenhouse gases. No equipment or emission changes are being approved by this action.

No emission or equipment changes have been approved by this action. The emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice conditions of the TVOP have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Parts 52, 60, 63, 64, 96, 97, 98 and PA Code Title 25, Article III, Chapters 121 through 145.
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol43/43-6/238c.html>
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol43/43-7/275d.html>

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Source: eNOTICE

[Slightly off-topic:]
Authorization ID:       877526
Permit number:  26-00535
Site:   FAYETTE ENERGY FACILITY
Client: DUKE ENERGY FAYETTE II LLC
Authorization type:     Major Facility Operating Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  04/21/2011
Status: Issued on 1/30/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=877526>
Location: 39.85740833,-79.91387778 <http://mapq.st/W3WbFR>
Municipalities: German Twp, Masontown Boro

Authorization ID:       959295
Permit number:  051-24483
Site:   ROSUL UNIT 5H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit Drill Deeper
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  01/11/2013
Status: Issued on 2/6/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=959295>
Location: 40.087967,-79.801267 <http://mapq.st/VwVni1>
Municipalities: Washington Twp

Authorization ID:       962417
Permit number:  051-24484
Site:   ROSUL UNIT 6H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit Drill Deeper
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  01/28/2013
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=962417>

Authorization ID:       954439
Permit number:  GP05260712010
Site:   DUNLAP CREEK PIPELINE GP05260712-010
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type:     GP-05 Utility Line Stream Crossings
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  12/12/2012
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=954439>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp, Redstone Twp

Authorization ID:       961153
Permit number:  ESX10-051-0013
Site:   CONNELLSVILLE WELL #8H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: ATLAS RESOURCES LLC
Authorization type:     Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:       Amendment
Authorization is for:   SITE
Date received:  01/28/2013
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=961153>
Location(?): 40.05026944,-79.57331389
Municipalities: Bullskin Twp

Authorization ID:       962637
Permit number:  051-24252
Site:   PRITTS UNIT 1 OG WELL
Client: ATLAS RESOURCES LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit Inactive Status
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  01/09/2013
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=962637>
Location: 40.07082119,-79.6278379 <http://mapq.st/150qmDG>
Municipalities: Lower Tyrone Twp

Authorization ID:       962891
Permit number:  GP05260713001
Site:   RICH HILL PIPELINE
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type:     GP-05 Utility Line Stream Crossings
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  02/12/2013
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=962891>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp

Authorization ID:       963113
Permit number:  ESX10-051-0024
Site:   COCHRAN M-1 TO PRITTS PIPELINE 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:  02/13/2013
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=963113>
Municipalities: Lower Tyrone Twp

Authorization ID:       963126
Permit number:  ESX10-051-0043
Site:   SPRINGHILL TO FAYPENN PIPELINE 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:  02/13/2013
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=963126>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp
[See notes.]

Authorization ID:       963293
Permit number:  GP112613201
Site:   GEORGES TWP FAYETTE CNTY
Client: EQUITRANS LP
Authorization type:     BWM-GP-11 Maintenance, Testing, Repair, Rehabilitation or Replacement General Pmt
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  02/13/2013
Status: Pending
Sub-Facilities for Authorization
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name       Description
1098350         EQUITRANS M-73 VALVE REPLACEMENT SITE 11        Pipeline or Conduit
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=963293>
Location: 39.8275,-79.73555556 <http://mapq.st/12Z01mq>
DEP Programs
Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields
Water Planning and Conservation
Municipalities: Georges Twp

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Source: SkyTruth

2013-02-08 NRC Report: Unknown Material near Dunbar, PA
Report Details
NRC Report ID: 1037894
Incident Time: 2013-02-08 00:30:00
Nearest City: Dunbar, PA
Location: IN THE VICINITY OF THE ADDRESS LOCATION 171 HWY SUPPLY RD.
Incident Type: FIXED
Material: UNKNOWN MATERIAL
Medium Affected: AIR
Suspected Responsible Party:
SkyTruth Analysis
Lat/Long: 39.969923, -79.646412 (Approximated from route)
Report Description
CALLER IS MAKING A REPORT INVOLVING A HAZARDOUS ODOR IN THE VICINITY OF THE ADDRESS LOCATION THAT IS COMING FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE. CALLER STATES THE ODOR SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS AND IT IS CAUSING NAUSEA, SORE THROAT AND HEADACHES.
<http://www.nrc.uscg.mil/reports/rwservlet?standard_web+inc_seq=1037894>

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Source: FERC:

Filer:          Texas Eastern Transmission, LP
                        Spectra Energy Transmission, LLC (as Agent)

Docket(s):              PF12-19-000
Filing Type:    Supplemental/Additional Information
Description:    Response of Texas Eastern to FERC Staff Comments on Resource Report 10 and Revised Resource Report 10 under PF12-19.

To view the document for this Filing, click here
http://elibrary.FERC.gov/idmws/file_list.asp?accession_num=20130206-5009
[Excerpts:]
10.2.8       Uniontown Compressor Station
Alternatives considered to the proposed facilities for the Uniontown Compressor Station were the addition of a new, larger unit, which would have been difficult to achieve given the limited space available at the Uniontown Compressor Station due to existing equipment. Adding compression or gas cooling would require demolition of the existing reciprocating compressor unit building. The reciprocating compressors have been abandoned in place as part of a previous FERC abandonment filing (CP11-524-000). In addition, the Uniontown Compressor Station is bounded by a highway, a road, and other property owners, so there is limited ability to expand the site. The property also contains a grade that limits the ability to construct in some areas because of the change in elevation from one corner of the property to another. Compressor uprates at the Uniontown Compressor Station allow for improved utilization of existing facilities rather than adding incremental units. The proposed facilities make use of existing units at the station and do not affect areas outside of the existing compressor station yard. Another alternative was to extend the Holbrook Discharge Pipeline segment all the way to the Uniontown Compressor Station, but this would result in affecting more landowners than the proposed facilities.

10.3.2       Beaumariage Property
William L. Beaumariage submitted comments on October 31, 2012 regarding his residence in Fayette County, PA, which is in the vicinity of the Holbrook Loop segment of the Project. In particular, Mr. Beaumariage was concerned about potential impacts to a new barn that he is proposing to construct on his property. Texas Eastern met with Mr. Beaumariage on November 2, 2012, in response to his October 31, 2012 comments, and indicated that Texas Eastern had received his comments. Texas Eastern reviewed draft alignment sheets with Mr. Beamariage, which demonstrated that Mr. Beaumariage?s proposed building would be located outside the limits of the additional permanent right of way. Mr. Beaumaraige expressed his satisfaction with the location of the pipeline. Consequently, Texas Eastern has not developed a route alternative to the proposed 6.7-mile Holbrook Loop in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

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Source: MarcellusGas.org

[Incidents not from the last two weeks, but data pulled recently:]

Violation reports for Kurutz 10H:

Inspection Id:  1977443
Date:   05/31/11
Type:   Routine/Complete Inspection
Category:       Primary Fa
Description:    Viol(s) Noted & Immediately Corrected
Violation Id:   612525
Violation Date:         05/31/11
Violation Code:         78.54 - Failure to properly control or dispose of industrial or residual waste to prevent pollution of the waters of the Commonwealth.
Resolved Date:  06/29/11
Enforcement Id:         271184
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Inspection Id:  1977443
Date:   05/31/11
Type:   Routine/Complete Inspection
Category:       Primary Fa
Description:    Viol(s) Noted & Immediately Corrected
Violation Id:   612525
Violation Date:         05/31/11
Violation Code:         78.54 - Failure to properly control or dispose of industrial or residual waste to prevent pollution of the waters of the Commonwealth.
Resolved Date:  06/29/11
Enforcement Id:         276021
Final Status:   COMP - Completed
Penalty Amount:         $ 6,000.00
Total Collected:        $ 6,000.00
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Inspection Id:  1977443
Date:   05/31/11
Type:   Routine/Complete Inspection
Category:       Primary Fa
Description:    Viol(s) Noted & Immediately Corrected
Violation Id:   612526
Violation Date:         05/31/11
Violation Code:         SWMA301 - Failure to properly store, transport, process or dispose of a residual waste.
Resolved Date:  06/29/11
Enforcement Id:         271184
Show all fields
Inspection Id:  1977443
Date:   05/31/11
Type:   Routine/Complete Inspection
Category:       Primary Fa
Description:    Viol(s) Noted & Immediately Corrected
Violation Id:   612526
Violation Date:         05/31/11
Violation Code:         SWMA301 - Failure to properly store, transport, process or dispose of a residual waste.
Resolved Date:  06/29/11
Enforcement Id:         276021
Final Status:   COMP - Completed
Penalty Amount:         $ 6,000.00
Total Collected:        $ 6,000.00
Show all fields
Inspection Id:  2047985
Date:   02/01/12
Type:   Incident- Response to Accident or Event
Category:       Primary Fa
Description:    Violation(s) Noted
Comment:        Hole in the liner with water coming in. Violation becasue pit not impermiable.
Violation Id:   633377
Violation Date:         01/31/12
Violation Code:         78.56LINER - Improperly lined pit
Enforcement Id:         281079
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Inspection Id:  2048173
Date:   02/22/12
Type:   Follow-up Inspection
Category:       Primary Fa
Description:    Violation(s) & Outstanding Violations
Comment:        On February 22, 2012, Soil Scientist II, Bill Davis, WQS Rich Thomas and I stopped at the Kurutz site to evaluate & delineate the seasonable high water table at the cuttings pit location. Bill's investigation revealed that this pit does not comply with requirements under Chapter 78 - specifically 78.56 a 4 iii. We also found a small coal seam in the pit.
Violation Id:   633423
Violation Date:         02/01/12
Violation Code:         78.56PITCNST - Impoundment not structurally sound, impermeable, 3rd party protected, greater than 20 of seasonal high ground water table
Enforcement Id:         281094

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Notes:

The location shown for the site CONNELLSVILLE WELL #8H ESCGP-EXPEDITED is actually the location in eFACTS for CONNELLSVILLE SPORTSMEN'S ASSOC UNIT 8H OG WELL, which I'm inferring is the same site.

The well PRITTS UNIT 1 OG WELL seems to be an example of a vertical Marcellus well which failed completely. The well details report for this well has rows in the production report going back to 2009 showing the well *never* went into production. Atlas has evidently thrown in the towel on this well.

The site record for the pipeline SPRINGHILL TO FAYPENN PIPELINE ESCGP-EXPEDITED is marked in the eFACTS database as "Inactive".
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleSite.aspx?SiteID=741051>

"NRC" above refers to National Response Center (*not* Nuclear Regulatory Commission). The toll-free number is 800-424-8802. The NRC is maintained by the Coast Guard, and reports its mission on its web site as:

The National Response Center (NRC) is the sole federal point of contact for reporting oil and chemical spills. If you have a spill to report, contact us via our toll-free number or check out our Web Site for additional information on reporting requirements and procedures. For those without 800 access, please contact us at 202.267.2675.  The NRC operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
<http://www.nrc.uscg.mil/>

MarcellusGas.org is a subscription site with some data available for free. Their "well packets" consist of File Review information and cost $25 even for paid members.

The problems described above for Kurutz 10H appear to make it one of the most serious Marcellus Shale problem sites in Fayette County. There are anecdotal reports of residents in the vicinity being ill.

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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.

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/1375/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.

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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.

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.