Fayette County Marcellus Shale Permits 3/21/16 - 4/3/16
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Map
Key
Red dots: items in this permit list with an exact location.
Blue stars:
Marcellus
Gas Well Water Sources.
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: 6
dark purple: 11
purple: 19
(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 in brackets identify a
precise location used to locate a
surrogate for the actual
site being permitted (e.g. locating a well pad or pipeline by the
known location of a well.) 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]
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
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Pennsylvania
Bulletin
Approval Order
Public Meeting Held
March 10, 2016
Commissioners Voting: John F. Mizner, Esq., Chairperson; George D.
Bedwick, Vice Chairperson; W. Russell Faber; Murray Ufberg, Esq.;
Dennis A. Watson, Esq.
Environmental Quality Board—
Additional RACT Requirements for Major
Sources of NOx and VOCs
Regulation No. 7-485 (#3052)
On April 7, 2014, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission
(Commission) received this proposed regulation from the
Environmental Quality Board (EQB). This rulemaking amends 25
Pa. Code Chapters 121 and 129. The proposed regulation was published
in the April 19, 2014 Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 72-day public
comment period. The final-form regulation was submitted to the
Commission on January 14, 2016.
This regulation adds additional Reasonably Available Control
Technology requirements and emission limitations for major
stationary emission sources.
We have determined this regulation is consistent with the statutory
authority of the EQB (35 P.S. § 4005(a)(l)) and the intention of the
General Assembly. Having considered all of the other criteria of the
Regulatory Review Act, we find promulgation of this regulation is in
the public interest.
By Order of the Commission:
This regulation is approved.
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Proposed State Water Quality Certification
Required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act for the Line 138
Service Abandonment and
Lateral Construction Project
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront
Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Rita A. Coleman, 412-442-4000
WQ05-011, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Applicant), 1700
MacCorkle Avenue, S.E. Charleston, WV 25314. Line 138 Service
Abandonment and Lateral Construction Project (Project), in
Springhill, Henry Clay and Wharton Townships, Fayette County and
Addison and Elk Lick Townships, Somerset County, ACOE Pittsburgh
District. The proposed project starts approximately 2.25 miles
southeast of the intersection of State Route 857 and Gans Road in
Springhill Township, Fayette County (Lake Lynn, PA, WV Quadrangle N:
39°, 43`, 16"; W: -79°, 45`, 49") and ends approximately 0.7 mile
southwest of the intersection of State Route 669 and Ash Hill Road
in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County (Grantsville, MD, PA
Quadrangle N: 39°, 43`, 22"; W: -79°, 10`, 18")
On May 20, 2015, Applicant filed an application with the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under Section 7 of the Natural
Gas Act (15 U.S.C. § 717f) seeking a certificate of public
convenience and necessity to construct and operate its Project (FERC
Docket No. CP15-495-000). The FERC Environmental Assessment for the
Project, which was issued on 9/17/15, may be viewed on FERC's
website at www.ferc.gov (search eLibrary; Docket Search;
CP15-495-000).
On August 14, 2015, Applicant requested a state water quality
certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection (PADEP), as required by Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act (33 U.S.C. § 1341), to ensure that the construction, operation
and maintenance of the Project will protect water quality in
Pennsylvania through compliance with State water quality standards
and associated State law requirements, which are consistent with the
requirements of the Clean Water Act.
The Project, as proposed would operate and maintain some segments
of the existing, approximately 33-mile, Line 138 natural gas
pipeline, consisting of 4-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch and 16-inch pipeline,
within an existing 50-foot right-of-way, where service is being
abandoned. Columbia proposes to remove approximately 0.18 mile of
exposed pipeline, two (2) residential tap consumers, two (2 ) meter
stations, one (1) odorizer, one (1) siphon, five (5) ground valves
and eight (8) mainline valves. Columbia plans to grout 28 road
crossings to abandon in place.
Columbia also proposes to construct an approximate 0.65-mile,
2-inch lateral extension within the existing 50-foot wide Line 138
right-of-way (ROW) in order to maintain service to the Firm
Transportation customer and their operations. The Firm
Transportation customer is served from Line 138 through which
service will be abandoned, Columbia proposes to maintain gas service
to this customer by installing a lateral extension within the Line
138 ROW to connect with Lines 1804 and 10240. The lateral extension
project will involve construction activities within the existing
50-foot wide ROW, acquisition of 50 feet of new ROW to connect the
lateral to the Line 1804 and 10240 ROW, two (2) new isolation valves
on Lines 1804 and 10240, and a contractor/staging yard all located
in Somerset County Pennsylvania. The proposed lateral extension
activities are herein referred to as the ''Lateral Construction
Project''.
In Pennsylvania, the Project, as proposed, will require impacts to
0.3416 acre of Laurel Run (HQ-CWF), Reason Run (WWF), Collier Run
(WWF) and Zehner Run (HQ-CWF), and unnamed tributaries of Patterson
Run (HQ-CWF), Big Sandy Creek (HQ-CWF), Youghiogheny River (WWF),
Chub Run (WWF), Mill Run (WWF), Zehner Run (HQ-CWF), Big Shade Run
(CWF), 5.05 acres of floodway, 0.8664 acre of temporary PEM wetland
impacts, and 0.0292 acre of PEM and PSS permanent impacts.
PADEP anticipates issuing a state water quality certification to
Applicant for the Project that will require compliance with the
following State water quality permitting programs, criteria and
conditions established pursuant to State law to ensure the Project
does not violate applicable State water quality standards set forth
in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93:
1. Discharge Permit—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a PADEP
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for
the discharge of water from the hydrostatic testing of the pipeline
pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (35 P.S.
§§ 691.1—691.1001), and all applicable implementing regulations (25
Pa. Code Chapter 92a).
2. Erosion and Sediment Control Permit—Applicant shall obtain and
comply with PADEP's Chapter 102 Erosion and Sediment Control General
Permit for Earth Disturbance Associated with Oil and Gas
Exploration, Production, Processing or Treatment issued pursuant to
Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law and Storm Water Management Act (32
P.S. §§ 680.1—680.17), and all applicable implementing regulations
(25 Pa. Code Chapter 102).
3. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits—Applicant shall
obtain and comply with a PADEP Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and
Encroachment Permits for the construction, operation and maintenance
of all water obstructions and encroachments associated with the
project pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law, Dam Safety and
Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 673.1—693.27), and Flood Plain
Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 679.101—679.601.), and all applicable
implementing regulations (25 Pa. Code Chapter 105).
4. Water Quality Monitoring—PADEP retains the right to specify
additional studies or monitoring to ensure that the receiving water
quality is not adversely impacted by any operational and
construction process that may be employed by Applicant.
5. Operation—Applicant shall at all times properly operate and
maintain all Project facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed to achieve
compliance with the terms and conditions of this State Water Quality
Certification and all required permits, authorizations and
approvals. Proper operation and maintenance includes adequate
laboratory controls, appropriate quality assurance procedures, and
the operation of backup or auxiliary facilities or similar systems
installed by Applicant.
6. Inspection—The Project, including all relevant records, are
subject to inspection at reasonable hours and intervals by an
authorized representative of PADEP to determine compliance with this
State Water Quality Certification, including all required State
water quality permits and State water quality standards. A copy of
this certification shall be available for inspection by the PADEP
during such inspections of the Project.
7. Transfer of Projects—If Applicant intends to transfer any legal
or equitable interest in the Project which is affected by this State
Water Quality Certification, Applicant shall serve a copy of this
certification upon the prospective transferee of the legal and
equitable interest at least thirty (30) days prior to the
contemplated transfer and shall simultaneously inform the PADEP
Regional Office of such intent. Notice to PADEP shall include a
transfer agreement signed by the existing and new owner containing a
specific date for transfer of certification responsibility,
coverage, and liability between them.
8. Correspondence—All correspondence with and submittals to PADEP
concerning this State Water Quality Certification shall be addressed
to the Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional
Office, Rita A. Coleman, Program Manager, Waterways and Wetlands
Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
9. Reservation of Rights—PADEP may suspend or revoke this State
Water Quality Certification if it determines that Applicant has not
complied with the terms and conditions of this certification. PADEP
may require additional measures to achieve compliance with
applicable law, subject to Applicant's applicable procedural and
substantive rights.
10. Other Laws—Nothing in this State Water Quality Certification
shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action
or relieve Applicant from any responsibilities, liabilities, or
penalties established pursuant to any applicable Federal or State
law or regulation.
11. Severability—The provisions of this State Water Quality
Certification are severable and should any provision of this
certification be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of
the certification shall not be affected thereby.
Prior to issuance of the final state water quality certification,
PADEP will consider all relevant and timely comments, suggestions or
objections submitted to PADEP within 30 days of this notice.
Comments should be directed to Rita Coleman, Waterways and Wetlands
Program Manager at the above address or through the Pennsylvania
AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD). Comments must be
submitted in writing and contain the name, address and telephone
number of the person commenting and a concise statement of comments,
objections or suggestions on this proposal. No comments submitted by
facsimile will be accepted.
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Location (start): 39.721111,79.7625 (extending eastward along the PA
southern borderline into Somerset County)
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Source:
eNOTICE (+
PA Oil and
Gas Mapping) Please see the
Disclaimer
below regarding Parcel Id data.
Authorization ID: 1104422
Permit number: 051-20051
Site: JAY E LEONARD UNIT 1 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: 01/11/2016
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility
Name Description
56258 JAY E LEONARD UNIT 628 1
Well
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1104422>
Location: 39.889047,-79.551017 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWpt7Qzi--?m=>
Municipalities: Stewart Twp
Presumed Parcel ID:
37060019
Authorization ID: 1103641
Permit number: GP05260715-007
Site: BAILY SIEGEL PIPELINE
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type: GP-05 Utility Line Stream
Crossings
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/17/2015
Status: Issued on 3/24/2016
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility
Name Description
1208625 SC #1 HEREFORD HOLLOW
Pipeline or Conduit
1208628 SC #2 UNT 1 TO HEREFORD HOLLOW
Pipeline or Conduit
1208629 SC #3 TRIB 41001 TO HEREFORD HOLLOW
Pipeline or Conduit
1208633 SC #4 UNT 1 TO KELLEY RUN
Pipeline or Conduit
1203656 WC #1 1005151134 PFO
Pipeline or Conduit
1208624 WC #2 1026151014 PSS/PFO
Pipeline or Conduit
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1103641>
Locations:
SC1: 39.965520,-79.971594 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWpZF4Ki--?m=>
SC2:
39.967335,-79.970931
SC3: 39.968542,-79.965531
SC4: 39.968830,-79.959744
WC1: 39.965336,-79.983714
WC2:
39.964291,-79.976136
<http://osm.org/go/ZWpZFODT--?m=>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp
Presumed Parcel IDs Include [See
Notes]:
19240004,
1924000401,
19240014,
19240019,
19240018,
1924006701 [??]
Authorization ID: 1103642
Permit number: GP08620715006
Site: BAILY SIEGEL PIPELINE
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type: GP-08 Temporary Road Crossings
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 12/17/2015
Status: Issued on 3/24/2016
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility
Name Description
1203657 BAILY SIEGEL PIPELINE GP08260715-006
Culvert
1208631 FC #1 UNT 2 TO TRIB 41001 HEREFORD HOLLOW
Bridge
1208626 SC #1 HEREFORD HOLLOW
Bridge
1208627 SC #2 UNT 1 TO HEREFORD HOLLOW
Bridge
1208630 SC #3 TRIB 41001 TO HEREFORD HOLLOW
Bridge
1208632 SC #4 UNT 1 TO KELLEY RUN
Bridge
1208620 WC #1 1005151134 PFO
Bridge
1208621 WC #1 1005151134 PFO
Temporary Wetland Impact
1208622 WC #2 1026151014 PSS/PFO
Temporary Wetland Impact
1208623 WC #2 1026151014 PSS/PFO
Bridge
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http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1103642>
Authorization ID: 1130367
Permit number: ESX16-051-0001
Site: STEVENS UNIT 1H 2H ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client: XTO ENERGY INC
Authorization type: Expedited E&S Stormwater
General Permit 1
Application type: New
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 03/23/2016
Status: Pending
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1130367>
Location [of STEVENS UNIT 1H]: 40.027158,-79.655672 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWp22x0B--?m=>
Municipalities: Dunbar Twp
Presumed Parcel ID:
09050277
[See
Notes.]
Authorization ID: 611359
Permit number: 26-00405
Site: DOMINION TRANS INC NORTH SUMMIT COMP STA
Client: DOMINION TRANS INC
Authorization type: Major Facility Operating
Permit
Application type: Modification
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received:
11/01/2005
[!!]
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility
Name Description
234591 TULPRO HEATER 1 (25 MMBTU/HR)
Combustion Unit
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=611359>
Location:
39.859276,-79.6526 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpnipjq--?m=>
[See Notes.]
Municipalities: North Union Twp
Parcel ID: 25550029U00
Authorization ID: 1037865
Permit number: 26-00405
Site: DOMINION TRANS INC NORTH SUMMIT COMP STA
Client: DOMINION TRANS INC
Authorization type: Major Facility Operating
Permit
Application type: Renewal
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/12/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility
Name Description
234592 ENGINE 1 COOPER 3200 HP
Process
234593 ENGINE 2 COOPER 3200 HP
Process
490401 NATCO DEHY HEATER 3 (TWO 5.25 MMBTU/HR
BURNERS) Combustion Unit
490402 PEERLESS BOILER (3.57 MMBTU/HR)
Combustion Unit
889649 STORAGE TANKS SUBJECT TO 129.57
Process
234591 TULPRO HEATER 1 (25 MMBTU/HR)
Combustion Unit
490400 TULPRO HEATER 2 (25 MMBTU/HR)
Combustion Unit
490403 WAUKESHA 668 BHP AUXILIARY GENERATOR
Process
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1037865>
[Location above.]
Authorization ID: 1037455
Permit number: 051-24441
Site: HALL UNIT 1H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well
Permit Inactive Status
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/07/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility
Name Description
1023640 HALL UNIT 1H Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1037455>
Location:
39.769931,-79.410864 <http://osm.org/go/ZWrAf9i~--?m=>
Municipalities, Henry Clay Twp
Presumed Parcel ID: 16130134
Authorization ID: 1131286
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: 03/30/2016
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1131286>
Location:
39.918333,-79.825 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpasXGm--?m=>
Municipalities: German Twp [an Environmental
Justice Area]
Parcel ID: 15140026
[See Notes.]
Authorization ID: 1131297
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: 03/30/2016
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1131297>
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Source: DEP
Oil and Gas Compliance Report
OPERATOR: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
INSPECTION_ID: 2467634
INSPECTION_DATE: 03/16/2016
INSPECTION_TYPE: Complaint Inspection
API_PERMIT: 051-24515
FARM_NAME: REJISS UNIT 1H
UNCONVENTIONAL: Y
SITE_ID: 763903
SITE_NAME: REJISS UNIT 1H OG WELL
FACILITY_TYPE: Oil & Gas Location
INSPECTION_CATEGORY: Primary Facility
REGION: EP DOGO SWDO Dstr Off
COUNTY: Fayette
MUNICIPALITY: Nicholson Twp
INSPECTOR: NAJEWICZ, JUSTIN
INSPECTION_RESULT_DESCRIPTION: Violation(s) Noted
INSPECTION_COMMENT: "On 03/16/16 at approximately 0930 hours I
conducted a complaint inspection of the Rejiss well site. The Act
9 sign was in place and all required documents were present at the
site.
The site overall was well vegetated and there were no signs
of erosion & sedimentation at the site. A significant amount
of stone was also present on the slope of the topsoil stock pile
at the southern corner of the well site. It is recommended that
this be removed.
The complaint against the site alleged that it was not built to
the specifications of the approved E&S plans and that the
stockpiles were causing environmental concerns. No environmental
harm was observed due to the stock piles. The site appears to have
been built to plan with the exception of two locations of gravel
that appear to be gravel pull offs. One is located near the main
site entrance on the northeast side of the access road and the
second is near the debris pile on the southwestern access
road. This is a violation of 102.5(m)(4).
"
VIOLATION_ID: 755143
VIOLATION_DATE: 03/16/2016
VIOLATION_CODE: 102.5(m)4 - PERMIT REQUIREMENTS – GENERAL PERMITS
– Person failed to comply with the terms and conditions of the E
& S Control General Permit.
VIOLATION_TYPE: Environmental Health & Safety
VIOLATION_COMMENT:
RESOLVED_DATE:
RESOLUTION_REASON_CODE_DESCRIPTION:
ENFORCEMENT_ID: 341063
ENFORCEMENT_CODE_DESCRIPTION: NOV - Notice of Violation
DATE_EXECUTED: 03/25/2016
ENFORCEMENT_FINAL_DATE:
ENFORCEMENT_FINAL_STATUS:
PENALTY_FINAL_DATE:
PENALTY_FINAL_STATUS_CODE_DESCRIPTION:
PENALTY_AMOUNT:
TOTAL_AMOUNT_COLLECTED:
Location: 39.835447,-79.884836 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpOF2yQ--?m=>
Presumed Parcel ID: 24040032
There is a similar notice for
REJISS UNIT 2H and REJISS UNIT 3H.
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Notes:
For a pipeline permit, the list
labeled "Presumed Parcel IDs Include" is derived from those
locations where DEP has listed a latitude and longitude (e.g. stream
crossings) together with some parcels whose ID may be able to be
inferred by interpolation.
Such a list may be incomplete.
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The Facility Record for STEVENS UNIT 1H,
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleFacility.aspx?FacilityID=735807>,
shows:
Corrective Action/Tank Closure requirements
remain outstanding for incidents in Inactive status.
(It actually shows in red on the eFACTS web page.) It's possible
this "corrective action" is what the permit above is for, rather
than new wells at this site.
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The location published by DEP in its
"eMapPa"
link for authorization 611359 for the Dominion Transmission
North Summit Compressor Station, is almost certainly wrong. The
latitude and longitude shown above were determined by correlating a
geolocated address in the
Site
Record for this facility and adjusting to match satellite
photographs. The parcel id was determined based on the
Marcellus
Shale Task Force list of compressor stations (which has always
been seriously incomplete). It is unfortunate, but locating
compressor stations is a hit and miss business; there are many
errors in DEP records, and some of the frequently used mapping
locations have data that is a complete mess. I am unable at this
time to present a link to a complete and correct list of the
locations of all compressor stations in Fayette County. In general,
the best way to locate a compressor station is to extract latitude
and longitude from an eMapPa link shown in the Facility Search
record. But such locations have to be verified, because there are
many errors in these links. Such errors also infect the "official"
PASDA geolocations for "Air
Emission Plants". (For the current version of this data see
<
ftp://www.pasda.psu.edu/pub/pasda/dep/AirEmissionPlants2016_01.zip>.)
The Dominion Transmission North Summit Compressor Station is
associated with Fayette County's one existing "jurisdictional"
(FERC) Natural Gas Storage Field. Wells associated with that storage
field were recently inspected by DEP, and several wells were found
to have leaking valves. See the Oil and Gas Compliance Report
section of the 12/13/15 issue of this bulletin:
<
http://www.faymarwatch.org/happening/permits/121315.shtml>
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The permit situation for Shamrock Compressor
Station is very confusing. Laurel Mountain Midstream keeps extending
both "old" permits for this facility and newer permits, apparently
due to delays installing equipment covered under the newer permits.
Although it is not consistently used, Fayette County actually has a
land use code, I-95, for compressor stations: "COMPRESSOR STATION
FOR GAS LINE TRANS". The parcel shown above for Shamrock actually
does have this code.
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DEP defines an environmental justice area
as "any census tract where 20 percent or more individuals live in
poverty, and/or 30 percent or more of the population is minority".
(See:
<
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pa_environmental_justice_areas/20991>
<http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/dep_enhanced_public_participation_policy/20988>
). There are supposed to be enhanced public participation
requirements for permits in environmental justice areas, but news of
this actually ever happening is scarce. In Fayette County, the
entirety of Springhill, Nicholson, German, and Georges Townships are
environmental justice areas, as well as a large part of Dunbar
Township. DEP's policy document on public participation guidelines
for environmental justice areas is located here:
<
http://www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us/dsweb/Get/Version-48671/012-0501-002.pdf>
eNOTICE records are likely to list the same permit multiple times,
as that permit moves through the DEP process.
Oil & Gas Wells designated with a site a number and the letter H
typically designate horizontal wells.
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Resources:
Pennsylvania Bulletin: <
http://www.pabulletin.com/>
eNOTICE: <
http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eNOTICEWeb/>
DEP Well Details Report: <
https://www.paoilandgasreporting.state.pa.us/publicreports/Modules/WellDetails/WellDetails.aspx>
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.depreportingservices.state.pa.us/ReportServer/Pages/ReportViewer.aspx?/Oil_Gas/Permits_Issued_Detail>
DEP SPUD (drilling started) Report:
<
http://www.depreportingservices.state.pa.us/ReportServer/Pages/ReportViewer.aspx?/Oil_Gas/Spud_External_Data>
DEP Oil and Gas Compliance Report:
<
http://www.depreportingservices.state.pa.us/ReportServer/Pages/ReportViewer.aspx?/Oil_Gas/OG_Compliance>
DEP PA Oil & Gas Mapping:
<
http://www.depgis.state.pa.us/PaOilAndGasMapping>
Fayette County Assessment Office Search For Tax Records:
<
http://property.co.fayette.pa.us/search.aspx>
Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access:
<
http://www.pasda.psu.edu/default.asp>
DEP Spatial Data Repository:
<
ftp://www.pasda.psu.edu/pub/pasda/dep/>
National Response Center:
<
http://www.nrc.uscg.mil/>
EPA-Echo: <
http://www.epa-echo.gov/echo/compliance_report_air.html>
FERC citizen involvement: <
http://www.ferc.gov/for-citizens/get-involved.asp>
Follow the directions and enter the docket number to subscribe to.
Township Supervisors receive information regarding Erosion
& Sedimentation permits, and these records may be reviewable at
township municipal offices.
DEP permits are reviewable through the File Review process, for
application to do file review see: <
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/southwest_regional_office/13775/file_review/593164>
Environmental Hearing Board: <
http://ehb.courtapps.com/public/index.php>
PA DEP Environmental Policy Comment System:
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eComment/>
Federal Register Environment: <
https://www.federalregister.gov/environment>
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 Pennsylvania Public Notices: <
http://www2.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-pennsylvania#notice>
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.
Parcel data is provided via the tax
records search web page offered by the Fayette County Assessment
Office (
http://property.co.fayette.pa.us/).
Presumed Parcel Id links are subject to availability provided by
that agency and associated web sites. Presumed Parcel Ids are
determined as the
mapped parcel containing a given latitude
and longitude, are a best effort determination which is subject to
error, and are not official. In cases where a facility is leased and
there is a separate parcel id for the lease, if this parcel id is
not separately mapped, the parcel id shown will be the id for the
enclosing parcel. Parcel owners may be surface owners only and may
or may not have any relationship to oil & gas facilities.
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.