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Fayette County Marcellus Shale Permits 9/10/12 - 9/30/12

[See below for important news about two DEP *HEARINGS* to be held in Fayette County: one on Shamrock Compressor Station and one on the Duke Energy Fayette Energy Facility.]

Source: Pennsylvania Bulletin

Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. ??4001-4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.

26-00413B: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (PO Box 1642, Houston, TX 77251) for uprate of two (2) existing turbines T1 & T2 at Uniontown Compressor Station in North Union Township, Fayette County.
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7/25/12
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX11-051-0024 MAJOR REVISION
Applicant Name: LAUREL MOUNTAIN MIDSTREAM LLC
Contact Person: MR FRANK CANNETO
Address: 1605 CORAOPOLIS HEIGHTS ROAD
City: MOON TOWNSHIP State: PA Zip Code: 15108
COUNTY FAYETTE Township(s): GERMAN & NICHOLSON
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT TO DUNLAP CREEK (WWF), UNT TO NORTH BRANCH BROWNS RUN (WWF), NORTH BRANCH BROWNS RUN (WWF), UNT`s TO SOUTH BRANCH BROWNS RUNS (WWF), SOUTH BRANCH BROWNS RUN (WWF), UNT's TO JACOBS CREEK (WWF); OTHER
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Site: SOUTH TRUNK PIPELINE ESCGP-EXPEDITED

26-00588A: Laurel Mountain Midstream, LLC (1550 Coraopolis Heights Road, Suite 140, Moon Township, PA 15108) Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code ??127.44-127.46 that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval: PA-26-00588A to allow the construction and temporary operation of one Solar Titan 130 natural gas-fired turbine rated at 19,553 HP, one Caterpillar G3516B natural gas-fired emergency generator rated at 1,818 bhp and controlled by an oxidation catalyst, one dehydrator (including reboiler) rated for 200 mmscf/day of natural gas, and one produced water tank with a capacity of 476 bbl at the Shamrock Compressor Station located in German Township, Fayette County. Additionally, this plan approval will include a combined hours of operation limitation of 39,600 hours per year on six Caterpillar G3516B natural gas-fired compressor engines, account for a reduced rating of 15,252 HP on the Solar Mars 100 natural gas-fired turbine, and account for still vent and flash tank emissions control on the dehydrator which are all currently authorized for temporary operation under PA-26-00588.

Potential to emit changes from the new sources and restrictions on currently authorized sources are calculated to be an increase of 24.66 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 41.0 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 7.03 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 14.80 tons of total particulate matter (PM), 9.80 tons of particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5), 3.05 tons of total hazardous air pollutants (HAP), and 81,934 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) per year; and a decrease of 0.22 ton of formaldehyde per year. Best available technology (BAT) for the proposed natural gas-fired turbine includes good combustion practices including operation in SoLoNOx mode, minimization of startup and shutdown events, and proper maintenance and operation. BAT for the remaining new sources is good combustion practices including use of an air to fuel ratio controller and oxidation catalyst, implementation of a leak detection and repair program for component leak emissions, capture and combustion of dehydrator still vent and flash tank emissions as fuel, and proper maintenance and operation practices.

Shamrock is an existing major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through Step 2 of U.S. EPA's Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule, and the potential to emit increase of CO2e exceeds 75,000 tons per year triggering Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Best Available Control Technology (BACT) requirements for GHG. BACT for the proposed natural gas-fired turbine includes maximization of thermal efficiency and proper maintenance and operation. BACT for the remaining new sources is proper operation and maintenance practices, implementation of a leak detection and repair program for component leak emissions, and capture and combustion of dehydrator still vent and flash tank emissions as fuel. A facility-wide CO2e limit of 187,820 tons in any consecutive 12-month period has been required as a result of this plan approval.

The authorization is subject to State regulations including 25 Pa. Code ??123.1, 123.2, and 123.31. The authorization is also subject to Federal New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) including 40 CFR Part 60 Subparts JJJJ and KKKK for spark ignition internal combustion engines and stationary combustion turbines respectively, and applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOOO effective October 15, 2012; and also Federal National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NEHSAPS) including 40 CFR Part 63 Subparts HH and ZZZZ for oil and natural gas production facilities and stationary reciprocating internal combustion engines respectively. The reporting of greenhouse gas emissions in the form of CO2e and on a mass basis has also been included in this Plan Approval. Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. This includes NOx, CO, VOC, PM, and SO2 emission limits, stack testing, work practice standards, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting conditions. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will subsequently revise a pending Title V Operating Permit (TVOP) application or submit a TVOP administrative amendment application in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapters F and G. Shamrock Compressor Station is a Title V facility based solely on GHG emissions through Step 2 of U.S. EPA's Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule.

Interested persons may submit written comments, suggestions or objections concerning the proposed Plan Approval to the regional office within 30 days of publication of this notice. Written comments submitted to the Department during the 30-day public comment period shall include the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-26-00588A) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.

The Department will hold a public hearing on October 30, 2012, from 6:30-8:30 PM at New Salem Volunteer Fire Department, 650 Footedale Road, New Salem, PA 15468, to take oral testimony regarding this Air Quality Plan Approval application. Notice of this hearing is separately published within this Pennsylvania Bulletin. Written comments should be directed to Alan Binder, Air Quality, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. For additional information you may contact Alan Binder at 412-442-4168.
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PLAN APPROVAL
PUBLIC HEARINGS

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

Contact: William Charlton, New Source Review Chief-Telephone: 412-442-4174

26-00588A. Laurel Mountain Midstream, LLC, Shamrock Compressor Station New Sources, German Township, Fayette County.

Per 25 Pa. Code ?127.48 notice is hereby given that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public hearing from 6:30-8:30 PM on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the New Salem Volunteer Fire Department, 650 Footedale Road, New Salem, PA 15468.

The hearing is to take testimony concerning the Department's intent to issue a Plan Approval to Laurel Mountain Midstream, LLC for the construction and temporary operation of one Solar Titan 130 natural gas-fired compressor turbine rated at 19,553 HP, one Caterpillar G3516B natural gas-fired emergency generator rated at 1,818 bhp and controlled by an oxidation catalyst, one dehydrator (including reboiler) rated for 200 mmscf/day of natural gas, and one produced water tank with a capacity of 476 bbl at the Shamrock Compressor Station located in German Township, Fayette County. Construction of the above sources will expand the capacity of Shamrock Compressor Station to compress and dehydrate produced natural gas. The Department published a separate notice of intent to issue this plan approval in the Pennsylvania Bulletin to allow for public comments regarding the proposed plan approval.

Those wishing to present testimony during the hearing should contact Community Relations Coordinator, John Poister, at (412) 442-4203 before October 30, 2012, to register.

Persons unable to attend the public hearing can submit three copies of a written statement to the department within 10 days thereafter. The statement should be sent to: Alan Binder, Air Quality Program, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact John Poister or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how DEP may accommodate your needs.
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[Slightly off-topic]
OPERATING PERMITS
PUBLIC HEARINGS

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

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

Air Quality Title V Operating Permit, Duke Energy Fayette II, LLC, Fayette Energy Facility

In accordance with 25 Pa. Code ??127.428 and 127.521(e), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to conduct a Public Meeting/Hearing on Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The Public Meeting/Hearing will be held in the Masontown VFD located at 221 N. Washington St., Masontown, PA 15461. The Public Hearing is being conducted to answer questions and accept testimony regarding the proposed issuance of a renewal Title V Operating Permit (TVOP-26-00535) to Duke Energy Fayette II, LLC, to authorize the continued operation of the existing sources at Duke Energy`s Fayette Energy Facility located in German Township, Fayette County. The name and address of the applicant is Duke Energy Fayette II, LLC, P. O. Box 511, Masontown, PA 15461.

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 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 air contaminants (on an annual basis): 581 tons of carbon monoxide, 296 tons of nitrogen oxides, 174 tons of sulfur oxides, 313 tons of particulate matter, 90 tons of volatile organic compounds, 166 tons of ammonia, 4.9 tons of hazardous air pollutants, including 4.4 tons of formaldehyde and 2,281,548 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (greenhouse gases). No emission or equipment changes are being proposed 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, 68, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 96, 97, 98 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121-145.

At 5:00 pm, DEP will be available to present information and answer questions. The formal Public Hearing will commence at 6:00 pm. Those wishing to provide testimony during the Public Hearing portion of the evening should contact Mr. John Poister at (412) 442-4000 or by email jpoister@pa.gov to reserve a time. Oral testimony will be limited to ten minutes for each presenter. Each group, or organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Commenters shall provide two written copies of their remarks at the time of the hearings. Requests to provide oral testimony must be submitted to DEP on or before November 7, 2012. Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact John Poister or make accommodations through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD).

Those who are unable to attend the Public Hearing, but wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the proposed TVOP-26-00535 renewal may submit the information to Barbara Hatch, Environmental Engineer Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222 or bhatchpa.gov. All written comments must be received on or before December 10, 2012. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (specify TVOP-26-00535) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the proposed TVOP-26-00535.

TVOP-04-00235: Bruce Mansfield (FirstEnergy LLC, 128 Ferry Hill Rd., Shippingport, PA 15077) In accordance with 25 Pa. Code ??127.428 and 127.521(e), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to conduct a Public Meeting/Hearing on Thursday, November 1, 2012 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The Public Meeting/Hearing will be held in the auditorium at South Side Area High School located at 4949 State Route 151, Hookstown, PA 15050. The Public Hearing is being conducted to answer questions and accept testimony regarding the proposed issuance of a renewal Title V Operating Permit (TVOP-04-00235) and an Acid Rain Permit (AR-04-00235) to FirstEnergy to authorize the continued operation of the existing sources at FirstEnergy's Bruce Mansfield facility located in Shippingport, Beaver County.

The facility's main sources include three 914 megawatt pulverized coal-fired electric generating units, four boilers, two diesel generators, material storage and handling equipment, space heaters and other smaller sources. Units #1 and #2 are equipped with a wet venturi scrubber for SO2 and particulate control, low-NOx burners, separate over-fired air and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) for NOx control, and a sodium bisulfite injection system (SBS) for SO3/opacity control. Unit #3 is equipped with an electrostatic precipitator (ESP) followed by a horizontal weir scrubber for particulate and SO2 control. Unit #3 is also controlled with SCR, low-NOx burners, separate over-fired air, and the SBS system. Other sources at this facility include three auxiliary boilers, two diesel generators, material handling and storage equipment, and other smaller sources.

This facility has the potential to emit the following type and quantity of air contaminants (on an annual basis): 2,356 tons of carbon monoxide, 49,452 tons of nitrogen oxides, 62,519 tons of sulfur oxides, 10,452 tons of particulate matter, 3.0 tons of volatile organic compounds, 42 tons of ammonia, 5,766 tons of hazardous air pollutants, including 5,115 tons of hydrochloric acid, 639.3 tons of hydrofluoric acid, 1.79 tons of lead, and 707 pounds of mercury, and 21,534,178.5 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (greenhouse gases). No emission or equipment changes are being proposed 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, 68, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 96, 97, 98 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121-145.

DEP also proposes to issue an Acid Rain Permit renewal for this site. The Acid Rain Permit is included by reference in the Title V Operating Permit renewal. The Designated Representative for the Acid Rain Permit for this site is Raymond L. Evans. The EGUs at this facility comply with a Phase II NOx Averaging Plan. During the Department's review, SO2 allowances were obtained from EPA's Acid Rain Program Database as follows:
Calendar Year   2012    2013    2014    2015    2016
Unit 1  12,740  12,740  12,740  12,740  12,740
Unit 2  14,094  14,094  14,094  14,094  14,094
Unit 3  14,498  14,498  14,498  14,498  14,498

At 6:30 pm, DEP will be available to present information and answer questions. The formal Public Hearing will commence at 7:30 pm. Those wishing to provide testimony during the Public Hearing portion of the evening should contact Mr. John Poister at (412) 442-4000 to reserve a time. Oral testimony will be limited to ten minutes for each presenter. Each group or organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Commenters shall provide two written copies of their remarks at the time of the hearings. Those who wish to present testimony during the Public Hearing portion of the evening should contact Mr. John Poister at (412) 442-4000 or by email jpoisterpa.gov on or before October 31, 2012 to reserve a time. Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact John Poister or make accommodations through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD).

Those who are unable to attend the Public Hearing, but wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the proposed TVOP-04-00235 renewal may submit the information to Barbara Hatch, Environmental Engineer Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222 or bhatch@pa.gov. All written comments must be received on or before December 3, 2012. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (specify TVOP-04-00235) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the proposed TVOP-04-00235.
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8/14/12
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX11-051-0013 MAJOR REVISION
Applicant Name: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Contact Person: MR JEREMY HIRTZ
Address: 800 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE
City: SMITHFIELD State: PA Zip Code: 15478
County: FAYETTE Township(s): SPRINGHILL
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNTs TO GRASSY RUN (WWF) / UPPER MONONGAHELA RIVER WATERSHED; OTHER
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Site: CHICO UNIT WELL ESCGP-EXPEDITED


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Source: eNOTICE

Authorization ID:        936418
Permit number:  ESX11-051-0024
Site:   SOUTH TRUNK PIPELINE 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:  07/25/2012
Status: Issued 09/05/2012
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=936418>
Municipalities: German Twp

Authorization ID:        936197
Permit number:  051-24515
Site:   REJISS UNIT 1H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  07/27/2012
Status: Issued 09/12/2012
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Location: 39.83544722,-79.88483611 <http://mapq.st/UB5Nq5>
Municipalities: Nicholson Twp

Authorization ID:        936198
Permit number:  051-24516
Site:   REJISS UNIT 2H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  07/27/2012
Status: Issued 09/12/2012
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=936198>

Authorization ID:        936202
Permit number:  051-24517
Site:   REJISS UNIT 3H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  07/27/2012
Status: Issued 09/12/2012
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=936202>

Authorization ID:        938785
Permit number:  ESX11-051-0013
Site:   CHICO UNIT WELL ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:       Amendment
Authorization is for:   SITE
Date received:  08/14/2012
Status: Issued 09/07/2012
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Municipalities: Springhill Twp

Authorization ID:        939783
Permit number:  051-24429
Site:   POLK UNIT 2H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit Inactive Status
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  08/24/2012
Status: Issued 09/07/2012
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Location: 39.74641944,-79.52961389 <http://mapq.st/QDtksI>
Municipalities: Wharton Twp

Authorization ID:        941314
Permit number:  051-24514
Site:   POLK UNIT 3H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Alternate Waste Management Practice
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  08/14/2012
Status: Pending
Send Deficiency Notice/Receive Response on 9/24/2012
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Authorization ID:        942241
Permit number:  051-24525
Site:   CHESS 1H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: BURNETT OIL CO INC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  09/12/2012
Status: Pending
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Location: 39.85984444,-79.7907 <http://mapq.st/QDtksI>
Municipalities: Georges Twp

Authorization ID:        940427
Permit number:  26-00413B
Site:   TEXAS EASTERN TRANS UNIONTOWN STA
Client: TEXAS EASTERN TRANS LP
Authorization type:     Major Facility Plan Approval New Source Performance Std
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  08/29/2012
Status: Pending
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Municipalities: North Union Twp, Uniontown

Authorization ID:        942810
Permit number:  051-24526
Site:   HOEHN WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  09/14/2012
Status: Pending
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Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
1086302         HOEHN UNIT 7H
Location: 39.92796944,-79.91898889 <http://mapq.st/Sr9e1s>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp

Authorization ID:        942812
Permit number:  051-24527
Site:   HOEHN WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  09/14/2012
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
1086303          HOEHN UNIT 8H
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Authorization ID:        942814
Permit number:  051-24528
Site:   HOEHN WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  09/14/2012
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
1086304          HOEHN UNIT 9H
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=942814>

Authorization ID:        942817
Permit number:  051-24529
Site:   HOEHN WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  09/14/2012
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
1086305          HOEHN UNIT 10H
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=942817>

Authorization ID:        942818
Permit number:  051-24530
Site:   HOEHN WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  09/14/2012
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
1086306          HOEHN UNIT 11H
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=942818>

Authorization ID:        942821
Permit number:  051-24531
Site:   HOEHN WELL SITES ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  09/14/2012
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
1086311          HOEHN UNIT 12H
1086307          HOEHN UNIT 12H
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=942821>

Authorization ID:        941113
Permit number:  051-24519
Site:   ROSA WELL MCLS NO 1511 ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  08/31/2012
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
1085603          ROSA UNIT 6H
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=941113>
Location: 40.03549722,-79.77346389 <http://mapq.st/PQ5sjr>
Municipalities: Franklin Twp

Authorization ID:        941115
Permit number:  051-24520
Site:   ROSA WELL MCLS NO 1511 ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  08/31/2012
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
1085604          ROSA UNIT 7H
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=941115>

Authorization ID:        941117
Permit number:  051-24521
Site:   ROSA WELL MCLS NO 1511 ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  08/31/2012
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
1085605          ROSA UNIT 8H
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=941117>

Authorization ID:        941119
Permit number:  051-24522
Site:   ROSA WELL MCLS NO 1511 ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  08/31/2012
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
1085606          ROSA UNIT 9H
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=941119>

Authorization ID:        941120
Permit number:  051-24523
Site:   ROSA WELL MCLS NO 1511 ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  08/31/2012
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
1085607          ROSA UNIT 10H
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=941120>

Authorization ID:        941122
Permit number:  051-24524
Site:   ROSA WELL MCLS NO 1511 ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  08/31/2012
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
1085608          ROSA UNIT 11H
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=941122>

Authorization ID:        943537
Permit number:  051-24303
Site:   MAWC 7020 1H OG WELL
Client: TRIANA ENERGY LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit Drill Deeper
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  09/17/2012
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=943537>
Location: 39.97779444,-79.43713889 <http://mapq.st/PkNGTg>
Municipalities: Springfield Twp

Authorization ID:        943703
Permit number:  051-24532
Site:   FAYETTE COUNTY PROJECT ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: TRIANA ENERGY LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  09/17/2012
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
1086725          MAWC 7020 5H
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=943703>

Authorization ID:        943738
Permit number:  26124104
Site:   CHEVRON BEAR
Client: WAMPUM HDWR CO
Authorization type:     Blasting Activity Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   SITE
Date received:  09/21/2012
Status: Issued 09/24/2012
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=943738>
Municipalities: Franklin Twp

Authorization ID:        944293
Permit number:  ESX11-051-0028
Site:   JACKSON FARMS WELL SITE ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:       Amendment
Authorization is for:   SITE
Date received:  09/25/2012
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=944293>
Municipalities: Redstone Twp

Authorization ID:        939289
Permit number:  051-24518
Site:   EDWARD L ROSINSKI ET UX 1 OG WELL
Client: XTO ENERGY INC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  08/21/2012
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=939289>
Location: 40.02953056,-79.76042778 <http://mapq.st/SXbCga>
Municipalities: Franklin Twp

Authorization ID:        941969
Permit number:  ESX11-051-0011
Site:   DUKICH TO MCLS 1403 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:  08/22/2012
Status: Issued 09/25/2012
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=941969>
Municipalities: Bullskin Twp, Upper Tyrone Twp

Authorization ID:        944753
Permit number:  051-24534
Site:   HALL-HOGSETT UNIT 13H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  09/24/2012
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=944753>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp

Authorization ID:        944771
Permit number:  051-24533
Site:   HALL-HOGSETT UNIT 12H OG WELL
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:     Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:       New
Authorization is for:   FACILITY
Date received:  09/24/2012
Status: Pending
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=944771>

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Source: FERC

[Texas Eastern TEAM 2014 Project:]
On 9/27/2012, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Washington D.C., issued this document:


Docket(s):              PF12-19-000
Filing Type:    Other FERC Report/Study
Description:    Staff's Comments on Draft Resource Reports under PF12-19.

To view the document for this Issuance, click here
http://elibrary.FERC.gov/idmws/file_list.asp?accession_num=20120927-4001

Excerpts:

Resource Report 1 - Comments

18. Clarify "paper uprate" and "power uprate" at the Uniontown Compressor Station.

Resource Report 10 - Comments

4. Demonstrate the differences by increasing compression or gas cooling at the Uniontown Station and why this alternative is not acceptable when compared to the proposed alternative.

7. Describe space limitations at the Uniontown Station.

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Source: Peregrine Case Service List

PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA INDEPENDENT OIL & GAS ASSOCIATION

"... the Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association (PIOGA) respectfully requests that the Commission reconsider its decesion to vacate the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Decision in this matter." [See notes.]

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Notes:

The Plan Approval (this is DEP-speak for air quality permit) for Shamrock Compressor Station is for a second turbine. This classifies this facility as a Major Source for greenhouse gas emissions, but not for anything else. I *think* (but am not sure) the hearing is being held because it is *required* under EPA rules for a major source. GASP (Group Against Smog and Pollution) has appealed the Plan Approval under which Shamrock is currently operating. That case before the Environmental Hearing Board has been through many preliminary motions and is about to go to trial. You can follow the documents for that case on-line here:

<http://ehb.courtapps.com/public/document_shower_pub.php?csNameID=4267>

The Duke Energy Fayette Energy Facility is a gas-fired power plant.

Clean Air Council has achieved hearings on compressor stations in other regions of Pennsylvania, but to my knowledge the Shamrock hearing will be the first compressor station hearing in the Southwest Region.

eFACTS links the facility MAWC 7020 5H (authorization 943703) to the site record "FAYETTE COUNTY PROJECT ESCGP-EXPEDITED" which shows these municipalities: Dunbar Twp, North Union Twp, Springfield Twp, Stewart Twp. Something is clearly wrong here. I suspect someone at DEP got the wrong site record. I've seen multiple townships for a pipeline project, but for a well site permit this makes no sense.

The site link on eFACTS for authorization 941969 is broken, even though it appears to point to the correct site. It is not clear where this bug is; a site search for site 748356 works and brings up the correct record.

I'm not aware at this time what the correct procedure is for pointing out to DEP errors in eFACTS. I will have to find out.

Location information for the well HALL-HOGSETT UNIT 13H OG WELL, authorization 944753, is not yet available. Evidently information for this well was entered into eFACTS but not yet eMapPa.

The document from FERC cited above gives FERC's response to material submitted by Texas Eastern; FERC is requesting more information. It is IMPORTANT to monitor FERC's handling of compressor stations. FERC has been known to require more of a compressor station operator than DEP. For instance: National Fuel Gas has been required by FERC to submit a *dispersion study* for the Buffalo Compressor Station in Washington County. See point 12 in:
<http://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/File_list.asp?document_id=14007778>
I have raised the issue of dispersion study for acute health effects in public comments on air quality permits for two different compressor stations -- Shamrock and Welling (in Washington County) -- so far without effect.

The Peregrine case continues to refuse to die. When last sighted, the PUC had issued an order accepting Peregrine's petition to withdraw *and* VACATING Administrative Law Judge Susan D. Colwell's Recommended Decision. Vacating the Recommended Decision was unfortunate. It was a very very good decision, denying Peregrine on just about every point. As far as I know, by vacating that decision the PUC is indicating that it should not be cited as precedent. I hope the PIOGA petition succeeds, and that the PUC will reinstate the Recommended Decision, but I am not optimistic. There is no link yet for the PIOGA petition, if you want to read it before a link is published send me E-mail. The link should appear in the Consolidated Case View for the Peregrine case:

<http://www.puc.state.pa.us/about_puc/consolidated_case_view.aspx?Docket=A-2010-2200201>

(This is a *new link*, following reorganization of the PUC web site.)

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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.

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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.