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Fayette County Marcellus Shale Permits 2/27/12 - 3/11/12

Source: Pennsylvania Bulletin

Proposed General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Natural Gas Production and/or Processing Facilities (BAQ-GPA/GP-5)

[See notes for an explanation of this notice. It covers revisions to the *General Permit* that will cover nearly all compressor stations in Pennsylvania.]

[42 Pa.B. 1187]
[Saturday, March 3, 2012]

The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a revised General Plan Approval and/or Operating Permit (BAQ-GPA/GP-5 or General Permit) for Natural Gas Production and/or Processing Facilities that establishes emission limitations and other applicable Federal and State requirements including Best Available Technology requirements.

The revised General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-5, which is authorized under 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 apply to the construction, operation and modification of air contamination sources at new and existing natural gas production and/or processing facilities. The applicability and scope of the revised General Permit BAQ-GPA/GP-5 has been expanded to cover air contamination sources including, but not limited to the following: wellheads and valve assemblies, natural gas-fired spark ignition internal combustion engines, natural gas-fired simple cycle turbines, centrifugal compressors, condensate tanks, distillation towers, glycol dehydrators, reboilers, natural gas fractionation units, vapor recovery systems, storage vessels, flares, valves, piping, flanges and transport loading arms.

On August 23, 2011, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed, for public review and comment, rules concerning the ''Oil and Natural Gas Sector: New Source Performance Standards and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Reviews'' (76 FR 52738). The proposed revised General Permit includes proposed provisions of the Federal rules, which will automatically be adopted and incorporated by reference in the Pennsylvania Code once finalized by the EPA. It is anticipated that the Federal rules applicable to the oil and natural gas sector will be finalized in April 2012. This General Permit will not be issued prior to the publication of EPA's final rules.

The proposed substantive revisions to the GP-5 include conditions that prescribe applicability, emission limitations, compliance, notification, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and administrative requirements. This General Permit does not authorize the construction, modification or operation of sources subject to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration and nonattainment new source review requirements specified in 25 Pa.Code Chapter 127, Subchapters D and E (relating to prevention of significant deterioration of air quality; and new source review). In addition, this General Permit does not cover spark ignition internal combustion engines or simple cycle turbines that are used as ''peak shaving engine generators.''

[details omitted, see link below]

Opportunity to Comment

A copy of the draft revised General Permit will be made available on the Department's web site at www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: Public Participation; select Proposals Open for Comment). A copy of the draft revised General Permit may also be obtained by contacting Jeanette Van Skike, Division of Permits, Bureau of Air Quality, 12th Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P.O. Box 8468, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8468, (717) 787-4325. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.

The Department requests written comments on the proposed revisions to this General Permit by May 2, 2012. Comments received by facsimile will not be accepted. Notice and opportunity for comment will also be provided to the EPA and Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia. Interested persons may submit written comments, suggestions or objections to Naishadh Bhatt, Environmental Group Manager, Division of Permits, Bureau of Air Quality, 12th Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P.O. Box 8468, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8468, (717) 787-4325 or nabhatt@ pa.gov.

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PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
Implementation of Unconventional Gas Well Impact Fee Act, Act 13 of 2012; Docket No. M-2012-2288561

[42 Pa.B. 1202]
[Saturday, March 3, 2012]

On February 14, 2012, Governor Corbett signed House Bill 1950 into law as Act 13 of 2012 or the Unconventional Gas Well Impact Fee Act (Act 13), which amends Title 58 (Oil and Gas) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for an impact fee, Oil and Gas Act amendments and standards for local ordinances. The Act allows counties to pass ordinances to impose an impact fee on unconventional gas well producers and alternatively allows municipalities to adopt resolutions compelling the imposition of fees related to these wells.

The Act specifically requires the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (Commission) to administer the collection and disbursement of the impact fee. Also, if requested by a municipality, the Commission is required by Section 3305(a) of the Act to review a proposed local ordinance and issue an advisory opinion on whether the ordinance violates the Municipalities Planning Code or Act 13. In addition, the Commission is required by Section 3305(b) of the Act to issue an order when a request for review is filed by an owner or operator of an oil or gas operation or a person residing within the geographic boundaries of a local government who is aggrieved by the enactment or enforcement of a local ordinance.

The Commission has established Docket Number M-2012-2288561 for all Secretarial Letters and Implementation Orders regarding Act 13. Counties and municipalities should also use Docket Number M-2012-2288561 to file notices of election to implement an impact fee and/or municipal resolutions to compel the imposition of an impact fee pursuant to Section 2302 of the Act. Further, producers should use this Docket Number to file reports pursuant to Section 2312 of the Act.

Requests from municipalities for advisory opinions regarding proposed local ordinances pursuant to Section 3305(a) of the Act should be filed with no docket number. The Commission will assign a separate docket number for each such request. Along with these requests, municipalities should provide a copy of the proposed ordinance, as well as information and an explanation of their view as to whether it violates the Municipalities Planning Code or Act 13.

On and after April 16, 2012, the Commission will accept requests for review filed by producers or residents regarding local ordinances and assign a separate docket number for each such request. Further instructions governing such filings will be provided in subsequent Commission communications.

All documents must be filed with the Commission's Secretary at the following address:
Secretary
PA Public Utility Commission
P.O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105

Alternatively, documents may be eFiled using the Commission's eFiling system, which is available by going to the home page of the Commission's website at http://www.puc.state.pa.us and selecting eFiling from the choices on the left side. Any questions about filing documents should be directed to the Secretary at 717-772-7777.

In the coming weeks, the Commission plans to issue a Tentative Implementation Order that will address various issues and proposed procedures related to the Commission's duties under this Act and provide a forum for the public to comment on the implementation plans before they become final. The guidance provided by the Tentative Implementation Order will include additional information that must be filed with requests for advisory opinions and reviews of local ordinances.

To ensure receipt of the Tentative Implementation Order, please send an email to the Commission's resource account, ra-Act13@pa.gov, and provide a name and mailing address for the Commission to include on the official service list for Docket Number M-2012-2288561. Also, upon request by email sent to ra-Act13@pa.gov, the Commission will add interested parties to the electronic distribution list to receive information regarding future developments at this docket. In addition, the Commission will be providing important information regarding Act 13 on our website, which may be accessed by going to http://www.puc.state.pa.us and choosing Natural Gas from the top of the page and then selecting Act 13 (Impact Fee) from the choices on the left side.

If you have any questions regarding this Secretarial Letter, see the Act 13 page on the Commission's website or email your questions to ra-Act13@pa.gov.

ROSEMARY CHIAVETTA,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 12-382. Filed for public inspection March 2, 2012, 9:00 a.m.]

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PA0253723, Amendment No. 1, SIC Code 1389, Shallenberger Construction, Inc., 195 Enterprise Lane, Connellsville, PA 15425. Facility Name: Ronco Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility. This existing facility is located in Masontown Borough, Fayette County.

Description of Existing Activity: The application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit for the discharge of treated oil and gas well-drilling and production wastewaters.

The receiving stream, the Monongahela River, is located in State Water Plan watershed 19-G and is classified for warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply, and recreation. The first existing downstream potable water supply is the Carmichaels Municipal Water Authority located four miles below the discharge point.

The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.5 MGD.
        Mass (lb/day)   Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters      Average
Monthly
        Daily
Maximum
        Minimum         Average
Monthly
        Daily
Maximum
        Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD)      Report  Report  XXX     XXX     XXX     XXX
BOD5    221     680     XXX     53.0    163     XXX
Oil and Grease  63      130     XXX     15      30      XXX
Total Suspended Solids  47.2    124     XXX     11.3    29.6    XXX
Total Aluminum  17      33      XXX     4.0     8.0     XXX
Total Antimony  0.130   0.463   XXX     0.0312  0.111   XXX
Total Arsenic   0.0830  0.414   XXX     0.0199  0.0993  XXX
Total Barium    42      83      XXX     10      20      XXX
Total Cadmium   0.0426  0.0718  XXX     0.0102  0.0172  XXX
Total Chromium  0.218   0.697   XXX     0.0522  0.167   XXX
Total Cobalt    0.293   0.759   XXX     0.0703  0.182   XXX
Total Copper    0.901   2.09    XXX     0.216   0.500   XXX
Dissolved Iron  XXX     29      XXX     XXX     7.0     XXX
Total Iron      15      29      XXX     3.5     7.0     XXX
Total Lead      0.668   1.46    XXX     0.160   0.350   XXX
Total Manganese         8.3     17      XXX     2.0     4.0     XXX
Total Mercury   0.00103         0.00268         XXX     0.000246        0.000641        XXX
Total Nickel    1.29    3.31    XXX     0.309   0.794   XXX
Total Selenium  0.291   0.734   XXX     0.0698  0.176   XXX
Total Silver    0.0509  0.133   XXX     0.0122  0.0318  XXX
Total Strontium         42      83      XXX     10      20      XXX
Total Tin       0.153   0.398   XXX     0.0367  0.0955  XXX
Total Titanium  0.0255  0.0663  XXX     0.00612         0.0159  XXX
Total Vanadium  0.216   0.262   XXX     0.0518  0.0628  XXX
Total Zinc      1.05    2.07    XXX     0.252   0.497   XXX
Benzene         0.004   0.008   XXX     0.001   0.002   XXX
Ethylbenzene    Report  Report  XXX     Report  Report  XXX
Toluene         Report  Report  XXX     Report  Report  XXX
Total Xylenes   Report  Report  XXX     Report  Report  XXX
Total BTEX      0.4     0.8     XXX     0.1     0.2     XXX
Acetone         33.3    126     XXX     7.97    30.2    XXX
Acetophenone    0.235   0.476   XXX     0.0562  0.114   XXX
Bis(2-Ethylhexyl)Phthalate      0.421   0.897   XXX     0.101   0.215   XXX
2-Butanone      7.72    20.1    XXX     1.85    4.81    XXX
Butyl Benzyl Phthalate  0.370   0.784   XXX     0.0887  0.188   XXX
Carbazole       1.15    2.50    XXX     0.276   0.598   XXX
o-Cresol        2.34    8.01    XXX     0.561   1.92    XXX
p-Cresol        0.855   2.91    XXX     0.205   0.698   XXX
n-Decane        1.82    3.96    XXX     0.437   0.948   XXX
Fluoranthene    0.112   0.224   XXX     0.0268  0.0537  XXX
n-Octadecane    1.26    2.46    XXX     0.302   0.589   XXX
Phenol  4.51    15.2    XXX     1.08    3.65    XXX
Pyridine        0.759   1.54    XXX     0.182   0.370   XXX
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol   0.442   0.647   XXX     0.106   0.155   XXX
Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg)       XXX     XXX     XXX     1,632   2,546   XXX
Total Dissolved Solids  2,090   3,130   XXX     500     750     XXX
Chloride        1,040   2,090   XXX     250     500     XXX
Sulfate         Report  1,040   XXX     Report  250     XXX
Bromide         Report  Report  XXX     Report  Report  XXX
Acidity, Total (as CaCO3)       XXX     XXX     XXX     Report  Report  XXX
Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3)    XXX     XXX     XXX     Report  Report  XXX
Gross Alpha (pCi/L)     XXX     XXX     XXX     Report  Report  XXX
Radium 226/228, Total (pCi/L)   XXX     XXX     XXX     Report  Report  XXX
Total Uranium (?g/L)    XXX     XXX     XXX     Report  Report  XXX
pH (S.U.)       XXX     XXX     6.0     XXX     XXX     9.0

In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

Prohibition on discharges that would be inimical or harmful to the water uses to be protected or to human, animal, plant or aquatic life; requirements for priority pollutant sampling and analysis, sludge disposal, oil-bearing wastewaters, storm water discharges, chemical additives reporting, recording/reporting of residual waste receipts, and background/ambient stream sampling.

You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 412-442-4000.

The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
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GP5-26-00549D: Mountain Gathering, LLC (810 Houston Street, Suite 200, Fort Worth, Texas 76102) on February 16, 2012, to allow the operation of two (2) Caterpillar natural gas fired engines, rated at 1340 bhp, controlled by oxidation catalysts, and one (1) dehydration unit at the Adams Compressor Station located in Dunbar Township, Fayette County. The facility was previously permitted by Phillips Production Company.
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12/06/11
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX11-051-0044
Applicant Name: Caiman Energy LLC
Contact Person: Steven Skellie
Address: 5944 Sherry Lane Suite 645
City: Dallas State: PA Zip Code: 75225
County: Fayette Township(s): Henry Clay
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNTs to Glad Run, Glade Run and UNTs to Fike Run, HQ, Other
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Site: PROPOSED BATES TO MCCLINTOCK PIPELINE PROJECT ESCGP-EXPEDITED

Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa.Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.

Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745

Contact: Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief -- Telephone: 412-442-4174

26-00588: Laurel Mountain Midstream, LLC (Westpointe Center Three, 1605 Coraopolis Heights Road, Moon Township, PA, 15108) for compressing natural gas in the field on a contract basis at their Shamrock Compressor Station in German Township, Fayette County. This is a Title V Operating Permit Application submittal.
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Source: eNOTICE

Authorization ID:        860528
Permit number:  PA0253723
Site:   RONCO WTP
Client: SHALLENBERGER CONST INC
Authorization type:     Major IW Facility <250 MGD
Application type:       Amendment
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  10/21/2010
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=860528>
Location: 39.85277778,-79.92472222 <http://mapq.st/AC3Lzu>
Municipalities: Masontown Boro

Authorization ID:        915897
Permit number:  26-00588
Site:   SHAMROCK COMP STA
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type:     Major Facility Operating Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  02/21/2012
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=915897>
Municipalities: German Twp

Authorization ID:        916060
Permit number:  051-24496
Site:   HOEHN UNIT 7H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  02/24/2012
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=916060>
Location: 39.92766389,-79.91919444 <http://mapq.st/yDVqWb>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp

Authorization ID:        916065
Permit number:  051-24497
Site:   HOEHN UNIT 8H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  02/24/2012
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=916065>

Authorization ID:        916067
Permit number:  051-24498
Site:   HOEHN UNIT 9H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  02/24/2012
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=916067>

Authorization ID:        916072
Permit number:  051-24499
Site:   HOEHN UNIT 10H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  02/24/2012
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=916072>

Authorization ID:        916076
Permit number:  051-24500
Site:   HOEHN UNIT 11H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  02/24/2012
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=916076>

Authorization ID:        916082
Permit number:  051-24501
Site:   HOEHN UNIT 12H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  02/24/2012
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=916082>

Authorization ID:        916929
Permit number:  ESX11-051-0009
Site:   BAER WELL CONNECT 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:  03/05/2012
Status: Pending
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Municipalities: Redstone Twp

Authorization ID:        917088
Permit number:  ESX12-051-0001
Site:   REJISS PIPELINE PROJECT ESX12-051-0001
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type:     Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   SITE
Date received:  03/05/2012
Status: Pending
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Municipalities: Nicholson Twp

Authorization ID:        915821
Permit number:  051-24381
Site:   HAMBORSKY UNIT 12H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Alternate Waste Management Practice
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  02/10/2012
Status: Pending
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Location: 40.07276111,-79.57728056 <http://mapq.st/xfKb4P>
Municipalities: Bullskin Twp

Authorization ID:        917503
Permit number:  051-24344
Site:   SKOVRAN UNIT 26H OG WELL
Client: ATLAS RESOURCES LLC
Authorization type:     Alternate Waste Management Practice
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  02/17/2012
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=917503>
Location: 39.95431667,-79.84942778 <http://mapq.st/y2Ilvs>
Municipalities: Redstone Twp

Authorization ID:        917569
Permit number:  051-24486
Site:   LEE UNIT 14H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Alternate Waste Management Practice
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  02/17/2012
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=917569>
Location: 40.00388889,-79.81430278 <http://mapq.st/xz6siy>
Municipalities: Redstone Twp

Authorization ID:        917602
Permit number:  051-24468
Site:   KIKTA UNIT 1H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Alternate Waste Management Practice
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  02/17/2012
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=917602>
Location: 39.94703611,-79.743575 <http://mapq.st/AhKf6x>
Municipalities: North Union Twp

Authorization ID:        902765
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:       New
Authorization is for:   SITE
Date received:  11/14/2011
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=902765>
Municipalities: Franklin Twp

Authorization ID:        915776
Permit number:  051-24406
Site:   KURUTZ UNIT 10H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Alternate Waste Management Practice
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  02/10/2012
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=915776>
Location: 39.96733889,-79.67913056 <http://mapq.st/zfHuU2>
Municipalities: Dunbar Twp
Violation Details for Inspection ID: 2047985
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Violation ID    Date    Violation Description
633377          01/31/2012      Improperly lined pit
Resolution:
PA Code Legal Citation: 25 Pa. Code 78.56(a)(4); 78.57(c)(2);91.35(a) : PA Code Website
Violation Type: Administrative
Violation Details for Inspection ID: 2048173
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleViol.aspx?InspectionID=2048173>
Violation ID    Date    Violation Description
633423          02/01/2012      Impoundment not structurally sound, impermeable, 3rd party protected, greater than 20" of seasonal high ground water table
Resolution:
PA Code Legal Citation: 25 Pa. Code 78.56; 78.57; 91.35(a) : PA Code Website
Violation Type: Administrative

Authorization ID:        917720
Permit number:  051-24465
Site:   CHICO UNIT 1H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Alternate Waste Management Practice
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  02/17/2012
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=917720>

Authorization ID:        917911
Permit number:  051-24460
Site:   FRANKHOUSER UNIT 3H-A OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Alternate Waste Management Practice
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  02/17/2012
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=917911>
Location: 39.94401944,-79.90151389 <http://mapq.st/zozdWm>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp

Authorization ID:        917963
Permit number:  051-24472
Site:   DICARLO UNIT 13H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Alternate Waste Management Practice
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  02/17/2012
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=917963>
Location: 39.93428056,-79.89572222 <http://mapq.st/zozdWm>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp

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Source: FERC Online

On 3/9/2012, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Washington D.C., issued this document:


Docket(s):              PF12-1-000
Filing Type:    Comment on Pending Legislation
Description:    Staff's Comments on Initial Draft Resource Reports 1 and 10 re Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC under PF12-1.

To view the document for this Issuance, click here
http://elibrary.FERC.gov/idmws/file_list.asp?accession_num=20120309-3010

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Notes:

Most compressor stations in Pennsylvania receive Air Quality permits under an expedited process known as a General Permit -- for compressor stations this permit is called GP-5. Approval by the DEP of a specific instance of GP-5 IS NOT SUBJECT TO PUBLIC COMMENT. However, when GP-5 *itself* is revised, those revisions are subject to public comment. The public comment period for GP-5 published above is likely to be our only opportunity FOR YEARS to comment on the permitting rules for most compressor stations. If I am reading the applicability section of the draft correctly, the "new" GP-5 will apply to even more compressor stations than the current one. The only exemption I can see for eligibility under the new GP-5 is for compressor stations whose air emissions are so large that they qualify under EPA rules as a Major Source. (The only compressor stations in Fayette County currently classified as Major Source are Texas Eastern Uniontown and Dominion Transmission Summit -- though Shamrock has applications pending as Major Source.)

Full documents pertaining to the revised GP-5 are available here:

<http://www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us/dsweb/View/Collection-10946>

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A consolidated view of documents submitted to the PUC for Act 13 implementation is available here:

<http://www.puc.state.pa.us./general/ConsolidatedCaseView.aspx?Docket=M-2012-2288561>

Several counties have already filed their intent to impose an impact fee, but Fayette County has not yet done so.

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The Ronco Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility in Masontown is the only facility in this area licensed to treat flowback and produced water from Marcellus Shale drilling. It is not clear why such data as the radium listings are missing from the data published above. This facility is the subject of an appeal before the Environmental Hearing Board; the docket number in that case is 2009134, and documents in that case are available here:

<http://ehb.courtapps.com/public/document_shower_pub.php?csNameID=3967>

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Act 13 of 2012 establishes a new limit of 3000 feet within which a driller has presumed liability for contaminating a water source. The well HOEHN UNIT 7H OG WELL, authorization 916060 above, is significantly less than 3000 feet from the Monongahela River. (I show the approximate distance as 1700 feet.) Does this mean that granting of this permit establishes presumed liability for contamination of the Monongahela river with Chevron? Is this well site within the Monongahela River flood plain? Act 13 contains new restrictions on wells located in a floodplain:

(f)  Floodplains.--
(1)  No well site may be prepared or well drilled within any floodplain if the well site will have:
(i)  a pit or impoundment containing drilling cuttings, flowback water, produced water or hazardous materials, chemicals or wastes within the floodplain; or
(ii)  a tank containing hazardous materials, chemicals, condensate, wastes, flowback or produced water within the floodway.
(2)  A well site shall not be eligible for a floodplain restriction waiver if the well site will have a tank containing condensate, flowback or produced water within the flood fringe unless all the tanks have adequate floodproofing in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program standards and accepted engineering practices.
(3)  The department may waive restrictions upon submission of a plan that shall identify the additional measures, facilities or practices to be employed during well site construction, drilling and operations. The waiver, if granted, shall impose permit conditions necessary to protect the waters of this Commonwealth.

It is not clear what recourse citizens have to comment on this issue.

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Kurutz Unit 10H appears to be one of Fayette County's worst wells for continuing violations.

DEP is going from bad to worse in maintaining the eFACTS records for Chico Unit 1H. This well is located in Springhill Twp, close to the Springhill #2 compressor station. First DEP duplicated site records for Chico Unit 1H, erroneously listing the second record in Springfield Twp. Evidently someone at DEP discovered the duplication, but in the attempt to fix the problem they deleted the correct site record and kept the wrong one. To make matters worse, the authorization above (ID 917720) points to the *missing* (but correct) site record! The eFACTS database is evidently not designed properly if it allows this kind of deletion.

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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: <http://www.marcellusreporting.state.pa.us/OGREReports/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 the Transco Atlantic Access Project, see:
<http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp>
Follow the directions and subscribe to docket PF12-1.

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>

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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.