Fayette County Marcellus Shale Permits 10/6/14 - 10/19/14
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Map
Key
Red dots: items in this permit list with an exact location.
Orange triangles: Notifications 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: 6
dark purple: 7
purple: 11
(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 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]
eFACTS/eNOTICE applications of type Notification are not mapped.
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
Source:
Pennsylvania
Bulletin
26-00413B: Texas Eastern Transmission, L.P. (PO Box 1642, Houston,
TX 77251) on October 6, 2014, beginning the period of temporary
operation of the two existing uprated Solar Mars natural gas-fired
compressor turbines from 12,600 bhp to 13,330 bhp each at the Uniontown
Compressor Station located in North Union Township, Fayette County.
<
http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol44/44-42/2143b.html>
Location: 39.934301,-79.671661 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWpyxU4u--?m=>
ESCGP-2 No.: ESX14-051-0008
Applicant Name: Triana Energy LLC
Contact Person: Walter C Showen III
Address: 900 Virginia Street East
City: Charleston State: WV Zip Code: 25301
County: Fayette Township(s): Stewart
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: Cucumber Run; Other CWF
<
http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol44/44-42/2143c.html>
Site: SPROUL 7005 ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Location [of SPROUL 7005 OG WELL]: 39.856133,-79.53675 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWpuVaR4-?m=>
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Source:
eNOTICE
Authorization ID: 1035844
Permit number: ESX12-051-0002
Site: HOEHN 1048 TO CRABLE 8 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: 07/29/2014
Status: Issued on 10/1/2014
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1035844>
Municipalities: Luzerne Twp
[See
Notes.]
Authorization ID: 1041820
Permit number: ESX11-051-0009
Site: BAER WELL CONNECT ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type: Expedited E&S Stormwater
General Permit 1
Application type: Notification
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 09/09/2014
Status: Issued on 10/1/2014
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1041820>
Location [of
BAER UNIT
6H]: 39.998597,-79.817050 <http://osm.org/go/ZWpep4rv--?m=>
Municipalities: Redstone Twp
[See
Notes.]
Authorization ID: 1027913
Permit number: ESG14-051-0006
Site: NEMACOLIN 70008 PROJECT ESGP-2
Client: T & F EXPLORATION LP
Authorization type: Erosion and Sediment Control GP-2
Application type: New
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 05/23/2014
Status: Pending
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1027913>
Municipalities: Wharton Twp
Authorization ID: 1040948
Permit number: 26-00413B
Site: TEXAS EASTERN TRANS LP UNIONTOWN
Client: TEXAS EASTERN TRANS LP
Authorization type: Major Facility Plan Approval New
Source Performance Std
Application type: Modification
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 09/04/2014
Status: Issued on 10/6/2014
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description
492648 AREA FUGITIVES & STORAGE TANK 2
Process
492650 DRY LOW-NOX COMBUSTORS TURBINE 1
Air Pollution Control Device
492651 DRY LOW-NOX COMBUSTORS TURBINE 2
Air Pollution Control Device
1006475 GAS RELEASE EVENTS Process
247442 TURBINE T1 Process
1123964 TURBINE T1 OXIDATION CATALYST
Air Pollution Control Device
247443 TURBINE T2 Process
1123965 TURBINE T2 OXIDATION CATALYST
Air Pollution Control Device
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1040948>
Location: 39.934301,-79.671661 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWpyxU4u--?m=>
Municipalities: North Union Twp, Uniontown [Incorrect]
Authorization ID: 1027602
Permit number: ESX14-051-0005
Site: JAMES G SIMON 9H, 10H, 11H OG WELL 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: 05/21/2014
Status: Pending
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1027602>
Location [of JAMES G SIMON ETAL 9H]: 40.002533,-79.682167 [an
Environmental
Justice
Area] <
http://osm.org/go/ZWp2OlhH--?m=>
Municipalities: Dunbar Twp
Authorization ID: 1045333
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: 10/07/2014
Status: Pending
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1045333>
Location: 39.918333,-79.825 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWpasXGm--?m=>
Municipalities: German Twp [an
Environmental
Justice
Area]
Authorization ID: 1040092
Permit number: ESX14-051-0013
Site: KNIGHT 14-20H WELL SERVICE CONNECT 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: 08/27/2014
Status: Pending
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1040092>
Location [of KNIGHT UNIT 14H]: 39.738978,-79.844828
<http://osm.org/go/ZWpKkMoT--?m=>
Municipalities: Springhill Twp [an
Environmental
Justice Area]
Authorization ID: 1043318
Permit number: 051-24608
Site: SICKLE WELL SITE ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit
Drill Deeper
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/26/2014
Status: Issued on 10/14/2014
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description
1144677 SICKLE UNIT 2H Well
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1043318>
Location: 40.1187,-79.786555 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWsgXnCz--?m=>
Municipalities: Washington Twp
[See
here
for Inspection Report on
lost
cement at Sickle Unit 1H.]
Authorization ID: 1043626
Permit number: 051-24608
Site: SICKLE WELL SITE ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Alt Method of Equipping, Casing,
or Venting Well
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/26/2014
Status: Issued on 10/14/2014
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description eMap PA Location
1144677 SICKLE UNIT 2H Well
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1043626>
Authorization ID: 1043322
Permit number: 051-24609
Site: SICKLE WELL SITE ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit
Drill Deeper
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/26/2014
Status: Issued on 10/14/2014
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description
1144679 SICKLE UNIT 3H Well
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1043322>
Authorization ID: 1043746
Permit number: 051-24609
Site: SICKLE WELL SITE ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Alt Method of Equipping, Casing,
or Venting Well
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/26/2014
Status: Issued on 10/14/2014
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description
1144679 SICKLE UNIT 3H Well
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1043746>
Authorization ID: 1043338
Permit number: 051-24610
Site: SICKLE WELL SITE ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit
Drill Deeper
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/26/2014
Status: Issued on 10/14/2014
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description
1144683 SICKLE UNIT 4H Well
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1043338>
Authorization ID: 1043747
Permit number: 051-24610
Site: SICKLE WELL SITE ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Alt Method of Equipping, Casing,
or Venting Well
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/26/2014
Status: Issued on 10/14/2014
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description
1144683 SICKLE UNIT 4H Well
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1043747>
Authorization ID: 1045796
Permit number: 051-24588
Site: RITTER 1H, 2H, 3H, 4H AND 5H
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit
Drill Deeper
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 09/18/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description
1145941 RITTER UNIT 3H Well
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1045796>
Location: 39.989133,-79.816353 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWpb9_lB--?m=>
Municipalities:
Redstone
Twp
Authorization ID: 1045798
Permit number: 051-24588
Site: RITTER 1H, 2H, 3H, 4H AND 5H
Client: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Alt Method of Equipping, Casing,
or Venting Well
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 09/18/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description eMap PA Location
1145941 RITTER UNIT 3H Well
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1045798>
Authorization ID: 1036641
Permit number: GP05260714004
Site: GRINDSTONE PIPELINE PROJECT GP5, GP7 & GP8
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type: GP-05 Utility Line Stream
Crossings
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/04/2014
Status: Issued on 10/10/2014
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1036641>
Municipalities: Franklin Twp, Jefferson Twp
Authorization ID: 1036643
Permit number: GP07260714001
Site: GRINDSTONE PIPELINE PROJECT GP5, GP7 & GP8
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type: GP-07 Minor Road Crossings
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/04/2014
Status: Issued on 10/10/2014
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1036643>
Authorization ID: 1036645
Permit number: GP08260714001
Site: GRINDSTONE PIPELINE PROJECT GP5, GP7 & GP8
Client: LAUREL MTN MIDSTREAM OPR LLC
Authorization type: GP-08 Temporary Road Crossings
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/04/2014
Status: Issued on 10/10/2014
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1036645>
[Conventional Well:]
Authorization ID: 1039877
Permit number: 051-24448
Site: WASIL 1 OG WELL
Client: BURNETT OIL CO INC
Authorization type: Drill & Operate Well Permit
Inactive Status
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/11/2014
Status: Issued on 10/16/2014
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description
1046766 WASIL 1 Well
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1039877>
Location: 39.871472,-79.815522 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWpPuFAu--?m=>
Municipalities: German Twp [an
Environmental
Justice
Area]
[Possibly off-topic]
Authorization ID: 1040986
Permit number: GP052614202
Site: JAH RESOURCES-FAYETTE CO
Client: JAH RESOURCES LLC
Authorization type: GP-05 Utility Line Stream
Crossings
Application type: New
Authorization is for: FACILITY
Date received: 08/15/2014
Status: Pending
Sub-Facility ID Sub-Facility Name
Description
1143400 SMITH SCHOOL RD DIST LINE- TO NEMACOLIN
RESORT Pipeline or Conduit
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1040986>
Location: 39.802129,-79.529972 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWprTUAN--?m=>
Municipalities: Wharton Twp
Authorization ID: 1015422
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: Amendment
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 02/26/2014
Status: Issued on 10/16/2014
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1015422>
Location [of SKOVRAN UNIT 37H]: 39.937003,-79.873311 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWpaWsFW--?m=>
Municipalities: Redstone Twp
Authorization ID: 1047018
Permit number: ESX10-129-0032
Site: DONEGAL SOUTH PIPELINE - PHASE 1 ESCGP-EXPEDITED
Client: WPX ENERGY APPALACHIA LLC
Authorization type: Expedited E&S Stormwater
General Permit 1
Application type: Notification
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 10/16/2014
Status: Pending
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1047018>
Municipalities/Counties
Donegal Twp, Westmoreland County, Saltlick Twp, Springfield Twp
Authorization ID: 1047032
Permit number: ESX11-051-0008
Site: LESTER TO NORTH 12 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: 10/16/2014
Status: Pending
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1047032>
Municipalities: Jefferson Twp
Authorization ID: 1028362
Permit number: ESX14-051-0007
Site: MAWC 7020 ESCGP-2 EXPEDITED
Client: TRIANA ENERGY LLC
Authorization type: Expedited E&S Stormwater
General Permit 1
Application type: New
Authorization is for: SITE
Date received: 06/02/2014
Status: Pending
<
http://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1028362>
Location [of MAWC 7020 3H]: 39.977814,-79.437242 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWrRTb1P--?m=>
Municipalities: Springfield Twp
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Source:
DEP
Oil and Gas Compliance Report
OPERATOR: CHEVRON APPALACHIA LLC
INSPECTION_ID: 2313801
INSPECTION_DATE: 10/15/14
INSPECTION_TYPE: Site Restoration
API_PERMIT: 051-24558
FARM_NAME: HOWE UNIT 5H
UNCONVENTIONAL: Y
FACILITY_TYPE: Oil & Gas Location
INSPECTION_CATEGORY: Primary Facility
MUNICIPALITY: Luzerne Twp
INSPECTION_RESULT_DESCRIPTION: No Violations Noted
INSPECTION_COMMENT: Inspection in response to a site restoration
extension filed by the Operator on 9/30/2014. At the time of
inspection the site appeared to be stable condition, no observation of
sedimentation or erosion observed in relation to the well pad or access
roads.
The
Department notes that the site was not built to the specifications
outlined in the E&S plan located onsite. A third
sedimentation trap was located onsite. A discussion with the
Operator insured, and the Operator supplied the approved calculation
and changes. The Department suggests the Operator update the mapping
onsite. The site restoration extension is approved. The new
restoration date is 11/16/2014.
Location: 39.933081,-79.903014 <
http://osm.org/go/ZWpY7QeC--?m=>
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Source: Reuters Commodities: Energy
Commodity |
Exch |
Currency |
Expire |
Last |
Trade Date/Time |
Net Chg |
Open |
High |
Low |
NATURAL GAS CON1
Oct14 |
NYM |
USD |
10/29 |
3.69 |
10/20 23:02 |
-0.02 |
3.70 |
3.70 |
3.68 |
Data as of 11:17pm EDT (Delayed at least 20 minutes).
<
http://www.reuters.com/finance/commodities/energy>
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Notes:
The original permit for the HOEHN 1048 TO
CRABLE 8 PIPELINE ESCGP-EXPEDITED was issued on
05/11/2012
(Authorization ID
922202).
Baer 6H shows in DEP records as "
Proposed
But Never Materialized". This well site is one of the few cases on
record where a resisting surface landowner litigated and defeated a
drilling company. One assumes that the Notification above for BAER
WELL CONNECT ESCGP-EXPEDITED is a notification that this is not going
to ever be constructed. (The well pad for the Baer wells has been
removed, and the lawsuit has been settled.)
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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>
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 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.