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Fayette County Marcellus Shale Permits 9/30/13 - 10/13/13


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Map of Permits 9/30/13 - 10/13/13

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

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Zoomed map 9/30/13 - 10/13/13 Focus west 9/30/13 - 10/13/13 Focus east 9/30/13 - 10/13/13

Source: Pennsylvania Bulletin

Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500

 26134004. Discovery Acquisitions Services, Inc. (4141 Katy Hockley Road, Katy, TX 77493). Blasting activity permit to conduct seismic activity for the Rosul 2D located in Washington and Jefferson Townships, Fayette County and Allenport Borough, Washington County. The duration of blasting is expected to last 90 days. Blasting permit issued: September 26, 2013.
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol43/43-41/1902d.html>

ESCGP-2 No.: ESX11-051-0039 MAJOR REVISION
Applicant Name: Chevron Appalachia LLC
Contact Person: Mr Alexander Genovese
Address: 800 Mountain View Drive
City: Smithfield State: PA Zip Code: 15478
County: Fayette Township(s): Nicholson
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT to Cats  Run WWF, UNT to Jacobs Creek WWF/Monongahela  River; Other WWF
<http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol43/43-41/1902d.html>
Site: REJISS 1H-3H UNIT ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Location [of REJISS UNIT 1H]: 39.835447,-79.884836 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpOF2yQ--?m=>
Municipalities: Nicholson Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]

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Source: eNOTICE

Authorization ID:    994809
Permit number:    26134004
Site:    ROSUL 2D
Client:    DISCOVERY ACQUISITIONS SVC
Authorization type:    Blasting Activity Permit
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    09/20/2013
Status:    Issued on 9/26/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=994809>
Municipalities: Allenport Boro, Washington County, Jefferson Twp, Washington Twp

Authorization ID:    993145
Permit number:    051-24587
Site:    PURITAN COKE COMPANY 3 OG WELL
Client:    THE PRODUCTION CO LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    08/29/2013
Status:    Issued on 9/30/2013
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1116065     PURITAN COKE COMPANY 3     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=993145>
Location: 39.888094,-79.835019 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpPzG~8-?m=>
Municipalities: German Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]

Authorization ID:    994575
Permit number:    ESX10-051-0013
Site:    CONNELLSVILLE WELL #8H ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Notification
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    09/18/2013
Status:    Issued on 9/27/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=994575>
Location [of CONNELLSVILLE SPORTSMEN'S ASSOC UNIT 8H]: 40.050269,-79.573314
<http://osm.org/go/ZWp9mVPt--?m=>
Municipalities: Bullskin Twp

[Possibly off-topic:]
Authorization ID:    994579
Permit number:    GP052613213
Site:    TENASKA ENERGY WATER TRANSMISSION LINE
Client:    WESTMORELAND CNTY MUNI AUTH
Authorization type:    GP-05 Utility Line Stream Crossings
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    09/16/2013
Status:    Pending
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description    eMap PA Location
1116715     24" WATER TRANSMISSION LINE     Pipeline or Conduit
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=994579>
Location: 40.07988889,-79.61211111 <http://osm.org/go/ZWsoCkS4--?m=>
Municipalities: Upper Tyrone Twp

Authorization ID:    995710
Permit number:    ESX11-051-0039
Site:    REJISS 1H-3H UNIT ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    Amendment
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    09/27/2013
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=995710>
Municipalities: Nicholson Twp

Authorization ID:    981345
Permit number:    GP5-26-00483C
Site:    RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA/RUMBAUGH STA
Client:    RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    AQ General Permit
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    06/13/2013
Status:    Issued on 10/1/2013
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
541050     CAT ENGINE     Combustion Unit    
439819     GAS COMPRESSOR STATION     Process
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=981345>
Municipalities: Lower Tyrone Twp

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:    Issued on 10/1/2013
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description    eMap PA Location
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:    993275
Permit number:    GP04260713002
Site:    SR-4007 WATER INTAKE
Client:    SKYWATER DEV LLC
Authorization type:    GP-04 Intake & Outfall Structures
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    09/06/2013
Status:    Pending
Permit Review Notes:
Date    Review Note
9/30/2013    Applicant has been issued a deficiency letter. If applicable, this application no longer qualifies for the Permit Decision Guarantee.
9/17/2013    The permit application package is complete, has been accepted, and is undergoing technical review.
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=993275>
Estimated Location: 40.015602,-79.815322 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpe6QdQ--?m=> [See Notes.]
Municipalities: Redstone Twp

Authorization ID:    983823
Permit number:    GP08260713005
Site:    MAUST PIPELINE REPAIR PROJECT
Client:    PDC MOUNTAINEER LLC
Authorization type:    GP-08 Temporary Road Crossings
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    07/01/2013
Status:    Issued on 10/2/2013
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1117806     MAUST (8-1)     Bridge
1117809     MAUST (8-2)     Bridge
1117811     MAUST (8-3)     Bridge
1117812     MAUST (8-4)     Bridge
1117813     MAUST (8-5)     Bridge
1117814     MAUST (8-6)     Bridge
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=983823>
Location: 39.724505,-79.56798889 <http://osm.org/go/ZWo93xIo--?m=>
Municipalities: Wharton Twp

Authorization ID:    996146
Permit number:    PAR316115
Site:    RONCO WTP
Client:    APPALACHIAN WATER SVC LLC
Authorization type:    PAG-03 Discharge of Stormwater Assoc w Industrial Activities
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    09/30/2013
Status:    Issued on 10/7/2013
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1117802     SW OUTFALL 001     Discharge Point
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=996146>
Location: 39.85277778,-79.92472222 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpM2V0y--?m=>
Municipalities: Masontown Boro

Authorization ID:    996726
Permit number:    PA0253723
Site:    RONCO WTP
Client:    APPALACHIAN WATER SVC LLC
Authorization type:    Minor IW Facility with ELG
Application type:    Rescission
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    10/07/2013
Status:    Ceased Discharging on 10/7/2013
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=996726>

Authorization ID:    986958
Permit number:    PAG106166
Site:    TEAM 2014 PROJ HOLBROOK LOOP & UNIONTOWN COMPRESSOR STA
Client:    TEXAS EASTERN TRANS LP
Authorization type:    PAG-10 Discharge Resulting from Hydrostatic Testing of Tanks & Pipelines
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    07/24/2013
Status:    Issued on 10/3/2013
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1112448     OUTFALL 001     Discharge Point
1113946     OUTFALL 002     Discharge Point
1113953     OUTFALL 003     Discharge Point
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=986958>
OUTFALL 001 Location: 39.91655556,-79.853175 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpaOwzb--?m=>
OUTFALL 002 Location: 39.92839722,-79.735025 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpw4Z34--?m=>
OUTFALL 003 Location: 39.93126667,-79.67174167 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpyxEof--?m=>
Municipalities: German Twp [an Environmental Justice Area], Menallen Twp, North Union Twp
Address:    MARY HALL RD & LAMBERT FOOTDALE RD
CONNELLSVILLE ST & GRUBBS AVE
GERMAN TWP, PA  15435

Authorization ID:    981350
Permit number:    GP5-26-00552A
Site:    RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA/VOYTEK COMP STA
Client:    RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    AQ General Permit
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    06/13/2013
Status:    Issued on 10/4/2013
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
1118189     CATERPILLAR, 4SLB, NG, RATED @ 1150 BHP AT 1200 RPM     Process
1118196     STORAGE TANK (FOUR) VARIOUS CAPACITY     Process
1118192     TEG DEHY RATED 4.0 MMSCFD, REBOILER 0.25 MMBTU/HR     Process
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=981350>
Location: 39.935,-79.8 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpwRfL7--?m=>
Municipalities: Menallen Twp
[See Notes.]

Authorization ID:    996636
Permit number:    ESX13-051-0005
Site:    BAILY 8-17 H WELL SITE ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    10/02/2013
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=996636>
Location [Approximate]: 39.963831,-79.989595 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpTvDYt--?m=>
[See Notes.]
Municipalities: Luzerne 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
Permit Review Notes:
Date    Review Note
10/7/2013    Applicant has been issued a deficiency letter. If applicable, this application no longer qualifies for the Permit Decision Guarantee.
8/26/2013    The permit application package is complete, has been accepted, and is undergoing technical review.
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=989785>
Municipalities: German Twp [an Environmental Justice Area], Menallen Twp, Redstone Twp

Authorization ID:    992394
Permit number:    051-24398
Site:    NEMACOLIN 7008 OG WELL
Client:    TRIANA ENERGY LLC
Authorization type:    Drill & Operate Well Permit Inactive Status
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    FACILITY
Date received:    08/29/2013
Status:    Issued on 10/7/2013
Sub-Facility ID    Sub-Facility Name    Description
991688     NEMACOLIN 7008     Well
1075499     NEMACOLIN 7008 3H     Well
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=992394>
Location: 39.805667,-79.520969 <http://osm.org/go/ZWprWth5--?m=>
Municipalities: Wharton Twp

Authorization ID:    996950
Permit number:    ESX13-051-0006
Site:    4-H (YOUNG) WATERLINE ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client:    CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type:    Expedited E&S Stormwater General Permit 1
Application type:    New
Authorization is for:    SITE
Date received:    10/04/2013
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=996950>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp

Authorization ID:    997616
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:    10/11/2013
Status:    Pending
<http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=997616>
Location: 39.918333,-79.825 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpasXSu--?m=>
Municipalities: German Twp [an Environmental Justice Area]

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Source: Reuters Commodities: Energy

Natural Gas

Commodity Exch Currency Expire Last Trade
Date/Time
Net Chg Open High Low
NATURAL GAS CON1
Oct13
NYM USD 10/29 3.82 10/14 16:47 +0.05 3.82 3.86 3.76
Data as of 4:58pm EDT (Delayed at least 20 minutes).
<http://www.reuters.com/finance/commodities/energy>

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Notes:

The Range Resources Voytek Compressor Station was evidently built in 2008 with no Air Quality Permit having been applied for. Inspection ID 1707237, 05/19/2008, resulted in a fine of $10,000.

The location for the well site BAILY 8-17 H WELL SITE ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED was approximated as the center of the property map for parcel     19-24-0004, verified against the DEP location for the well BAILY 5 OG WELL. DEP does not publish latitude / longitude for well "site permits" -- i.e. E&S permits for well pads -- and is no longer publishing latitude / longitude for well permits that have not yet been issued.

The Estimated Location shown for SR-4007 WATER INTAKE is inferred from the Fayette County Planning Commission agenda for September, 2013, at the approximate closest point between Rowes Run Road and Redstone Creek. (eFACTS does not give an eMapPA link.) Sara Rosiek, Director of Planning, Zoning, and Community Development for Fayette County, informs that this facility will require a Special Exception for Public / Private Works from the Fayette County Zoning Hearing Board.

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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>
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/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.