Fayette County Marcellus Shale Permits 8/19/13 - 9/1/13
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Map
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):
gray: 0
pale turquoise: 1
turquoise: 2
pale blue: 3
middle blue: 4
dark blue: 8
(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.
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
More Maps
There are many authorization records in this issue from Chevron
Appalachia of
application type "Transfer". These appear to be "catch-up"
administrative authorizations getting DEP caught up on the sale of
Atlas to Chevron. Because these appear to be "record-keeping only",
they do not appear in the maps, and are placed in a separate section.
Source:
Pennsylvania
Bulletin
Well Permit #: 051-24584
Well Farm Name: Fay-Penn Unit 47H
Applicant Name: Chevron Appalachia LLC
Contact Person: Anna Shumaker
Address: 800 Mountain View Drive Smithfield, PA 15478
County: Fayette
Municipality Name/City, Borough, Township: Springhill Name of Stream,
Spring, Body of Water as identified on the most current 7 1/2 minute
topographic quadrangle map of the United States Geologic Survey
subject to the Section 3215(b)(4) waiver: Unnamed Tributary to Grassy
Run
<
http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol43/43-34/1589c.html>
Location: 39.752533,-79.811444 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWpK47WP--?m=>
GP5-26-00485C: Rex Energy Operating Corp. (476 Rolling Ridge Drive,
State College, PA 16801) on July 31, 2013, to allow the continued
operation of one 203 bhp Caterpillar natural gas-fired compressor
engine and one 0.33 MMscfd dehydrator at the Nelson Compressor Station
located in Dunbar Township, Fayette County.
<
http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol43/43-35/1611c.html>
Location: 39.975576,-79.662295 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWpzxuzL--?m=>
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Source:
eNOTICE
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: 989785
Permit number: GP05260713005
Site: NORTH PIPELINE PROJECT (AC MITIGATION)
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type: GP-05 Utility Line Stream
Crossings
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/12/2013
Status: Pending
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=989785>
Municipalities: German Twp [an
Environmental Justice Area],
Menallen Twp, Redstone Twp
[May or may not be on-topic:]
Authorization ID: 970666
Permit number: PA0090948
Site: CHESTNUT VALLEY LDFL
Client: ADVANCED DISPOSAL SVC CHESTNUT VALLEY LDFL INC
Authorization type: Minor IW Facility with ELG
Application type: Amendment
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 03/29/2013
Status: Issued on 8/23/2013
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description
212046 OUTFALL 001 Discharge Point
568839 OUTFALL 002 Discharge Point
568840 SW OUTFALL 003 Discharge
Point
Is this authorization type included in Permit Decision Guarantee? : No
Authorization status: Issued on 8/23/2013
Elapsed business days: 92
Permit Review Standard Task Information:
Task Start Date Target
Date Completion Date
Completeness Review 3/29/2013
n/a 4/12/2013
Technical Review 4/12/2013
10/10/2013 8/23/2013
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=970666>
Location OUTFALL 001: 39.90222222,-79.835 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWpP3X_a--?m=>
Location OUTFALL 002: 39.89611111,-79.83611111 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWpP2WV6--?m=>
Location SW OUTFALL 003: 39.89583333,-79.83583333<
http://osm.org/go/ZWpP2WYP--?m=>
Municipalities: German Twp [an
Environmental Justice Area]
[See
Notes.]
Authorization ID: 989898
Permit number: GP5-26-00549E
Site: ADAMS COMP STA
Client: MTN GATHERING LLC
Authorization type: AQ General Permit
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/14/2013
Status: Withdrawn on 8/23/2013
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=989898>
Location: 40.03312983,-79.661428 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWp23UN0--?m=>
Municipalities: Dunbar Twp
Authorization ID: 991072
Permit number: 051-24449
Site: WHYEL UNIT 1H OG WELL
Client: BURNETT OIL CO INC
Authorization type: Alternate Waste Management
Practice
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/23/2013
Status: Pending
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=991072>
Location: 39.889344,-79.801681 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWplRZCw--?m=>
Municipalities: German Twp [an
Environmental Justice Area]
Authorization ID: 991413
Permit number: GP112613209
Site: SPECTRA ENERGY TRANS FAYETTE CNTY
Client: SPECTRA ENERGY TRANS
Authorization type: BWM-GP-11 Maintenance, Testing,
Repair, Rehabilitation or Replacement General Pmt
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/27/2013
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description
1115028 LINE 1 ANOMALY INVESTIGATION
Pipeline or Conduit
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=991413>
Location: 39.9341,-79.46911111 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWp650J9--?m=>
Municipalities: Springfield Twp
Authorization ID: 987320
Permit number: GP112613208
Site: EQUITRANS FAYETTE CO
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: 07/24/2013
Status: Pending
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=987320>
Municipalities: Dunbar Boro, Georges Twp [an
Environmental Justice Area]
Authorization ID: 991803
Permit number: 051-24537
Site: KNIGHT UNIT WELL ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type: Renewal
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/23/2013
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description
1087658 KNIGHT UNIT 14H Well
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=991803>
Location: 39.738977,-79.844827 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWpKkMoT--?m=>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp [an
Environmental Justice Area]
[See
Notes.]
Authorization ID: 991808
Permit number: 051-24538
Site: KNIGHT UNIT WELL ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type: Renewal
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/23/2013
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description
1087656 KNIGHT UNIT 15H Well
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=991808>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp [an
Environmental Justice Area]
Authorization ID: 991812
Permit number: 051-24539
Site: KNIGHT UNIT WELL ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type: Renewal
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/23/2013
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description
1087655 KNIGHT UNIT 16H Well
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=991812>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp [an
Environmental Justice Area]
Authorization ID: 991826
Permit number: 051-24540
Site: KNIGHT UNIT WELL ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type: Renewal
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/23/2013
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description
1087653 KNIGHT UNIT 17H Well
1087654 KNIGHT UNIT 17H Well
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=991826>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp [an
Environmental Justice Area]
Authorization ID: 991831
Permit number: 051-24541
Site: KNIGHT UNIT WELL ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type: Renewal
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/23/2013
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description
1087652 KNIGHT UNIT 18H Well
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=991831>
Authorization ID: 991834
Permit number: 051-24542
Site: KNIGHT UNIT WELL ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type: Renewal
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/23/2013
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description
1087651 KNIGHT UNIT 19H Well
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=991834>
Authorization ID: 991836
Permit number: 051-24543
Site: KNIGHT UNIT WELL ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type: Renewal
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/23/2013
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description
1087649 KNIGHT UNIT 20H Well
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=991836>
Authorization ID: 987350
Permit number: GP05260713004
Site: COTTOM LEONARD PIPELINE STREAM CROSSING
Client: RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: GP-05 Utility Line Stream
Crossings
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 07/26/2013
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description
1112741 COTTOM LEONARD PIPELINE STREAM CROSSING
Pipeline or Conduit
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=987350>
Location: 40.09718889,-79.68030833 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWsiPN0g--?m=>
Municipalities: Lower Tyrone Twp
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Source:
eNOTICE
(Transfer authorizations)
Authorization ID: 989824
Permit number: ESX10-051-0010
Site: GRANT UNIT WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Expedited E&S Stormwater
General Permit 1
Application type: Transfer
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 08/06/2013
Status: Issued on 8/14/2013
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=989824>
Authorization ID: 989828
Permit number: ESX10-051-0036
Site: GUZZY ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Expedited E&S Stormwater
General Permit 1
Application type: Transfer
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 08/06/2013
Status: Issued on 8/14/2013
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=989828>
Authorization ID: 989838
Permit number: ESX09-051-0016
Site: JACKSON FARMS WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Expedited E&S Stormwater
General Permit 1
Application type: Transfer
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 08/06/2013
Status: Issued on 8/14/2013
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=989838>
Authorization ID: 989846
Permit number: ESX09-051-0021
Site: KIRCHNER WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Expedited E&S Stormwater
General Permit 1
Application type: Transfer
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 08/06/2013
Status: Issued on 8/14/2013
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=989846>
Authorization ID: 989848
Permit number: ESX10-051-0042
Site: KURUTZ 10H, 11H, AND 12H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Expedited E&S Stormwater
General Permit 1
Application type: Transfer
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 08/06/2013
Status: Issued on 8/14/2013
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=989848>
Authorization ID: 989849
Permit number: ESX10-051-0011
Site: MUTNANSKY #9H #10H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Expedited E&S Stormwater
General Permit 1
Application type: Transfer
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 08/06/2013
Status: Issued on 8/14/2013
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=989849>
Authorization ID: 989850
Permit number: ESX09-051-0035
Site: NATIONAL MINES CORPORATION WELL SITES 26H
ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Expedited E&S Stormwater
General Permit 1
Application type: Transfer
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 08/06/2013
Status: Issued on 8/14/2013
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=989850>
Authorization ID: 990565
Permit number: ESX10-051-0051
Site: SKOVRAN #37-40H WELL SITE ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Expedited E&S Stormwater
General Permit 1
Application type: Transfer
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 08/06/2013
Status: Issued on 8/20/2013
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=990565>
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Source:
Environmental
Quality Board
Pennsylvania’s Environmental Quality Board (EQB) proposed new
regulations regarding surface activities related to oil and gas well
development. These proposed regulations will set new requirements
related to oil and gas operations to ensure increased protection of
public health, safety and the environment.
<
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/public_resources/20303/surface_regulations/1587188>
Anyone may submit comments to be considered about this proposed
regulation. Submit written comments or attend a public hearing during
the open comment period.
Written Comments
This fall, the EQB will be accepting written public comments related to
this proposed regulation for 60-days. After review by the Attorney
General’s Office, the public comment period will be opened for this
proposed regulation. Check back soon for details about when and how to
submit written public comments.
Public Hearings
This fall, the EQB will be conducting at least six public hearings
across the state to receive comments on this proposed regulation
related to surface activities on oil and gas well sites. Verbal
comments will only be accepted at the scheduled public hearings. Check
back soon for details about when and where the hearings will take place.
Summary of the Regulation (PDF)
Executive Summary (PDF)
Preamble (PDF)
Regulatory Language (PDF)
Regulatory Analysis Form (PDF)
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Source: Reuters Commodities: Energy
Commodity |
Exch |
Currency |
Expire |
Last |
Trade
Date/Time |
Net Chg |
Open |
High |
Low |
NATURAL
GAS CON1
Sep13 |
NYM |
USD |
09/26 |
3.67 |
09/01 22:20 |
+0.09 |
3.60 |
3.69 |
3.60 |
Data as of 10:36pm EDT (Delayed at least 20
minutes).
<
http://www.reuters.com/finance/commodities/energy>
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Notes:
marcellusgas.org -- a subscription site ($20 /
year) -- lists the following information for the Chestnut Valley
Landfill:
VEOLIA ES - CHESTNUT VALLEY LANDFILL
1184 MCCLELLANDTOWN ROAD
MCCLELLANDTOWN, PA 15458
(724) 437-7336
Waste Type Amount Amount
DRILL CUTTINGS 8330 tons 16,660,000
lbs
It is not clear at present whether the permit above is specifically for
Marcellus Shale waste.
The Drill & Operate Well permit is good for
one year; if the operator does not begin drilling within that year, the
permit expires and must be renewed.
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DEP
defines an environmental justice area as "any census tract where 20
percent or more individuals live in poverty, and/or 30 percent or more
of the population is minority". (See:
<
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pa_environmental_justice_areas/20991>
<http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/dep_enhanced_public_participation_policy/20988>
). There are supposed to be enhanced public participation requirements
for permits in environmental justice areas, but news of this actually
ever happening is scarce. In Fayette County, the entirety of
Springhill, Nicholson, German, and Georges Townships are environmental
justice areas, as well as a large part of Dunbar Township. DEP's policy
document on public participation guidelines for environmental justice
areas is located here:
<
http://www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us/dsweb/Get/Version-48671/012-0501-002.pdf>
eNOTICE records are likely to list the same permit multiple times, as
that permit moves through the DEP process.
Oil & Gas Wells designated with a site a number and the letter H
typically designate horizontal wells.
The eMapPa web site does not work in web browsers other than Internet
Explorer. For instructions on how to view eMapPa data in Firefox send
me E-mail.
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Resources:
Pennsylvania Bulletin: <
http://www.pabulletin.com/>
eNOTICE: <
http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eNOTICEWeb/>
DEP Well Details Report: <
https://www.paoilandgasreporting.state.pa.us/publicreports/Modules/WellDetails/WellDetails.aspx>
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>
EPA-Echo: <
http://www.epa-echo.gov/echo/compliance_report_air.html>
FERC citizen involvement: <
http://www.ferc.gov/for-citizens/get-involved.asp>
Follow the directions and enter the docket number to subscribe to.
Township Supervisors receive information regarding Erosion &
Sedimentation permits, and these records may be reviewable at township
municipal offices.
DEP permits are reviewable through the File Review process, for
application to do file review see: <
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/southwest_regional_office/13775/file_review/593164>
Environmental Hearing Board: <
http://ehb.courtapps.com/public/index.php>
PA DEP Public Participation Center Proposals Currently Open for Comment:
<
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/proposals/14008>
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.
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.