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DEP/SRBC Permit Notices -- Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities

The following DEP and Susquehanna River Basin Commission notices were published in the October 22 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments.

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups

-- PA General Energy Company, LLC, Hancock Well Pad A 2741: DEP approved Final Report on remediation of soil contamination with drilling wastewater in Keating Twp., Potter County. (PA Bulletin, page 6609)

-- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, Arnold Centralized Fluid Processing Facility: DEP approved Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with drilling wastewater in Asylum Twp., Bradford County. (PA Bulletin, page 6610)

-- SWN Production Company, LLC, Blye Well Pad: DEP approved Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with drilling wastewater, production fluid in Middletown Twp., Susquehanna County. (PA Bulletin, page 6610)

-- Eco-Energy Philadelphia Ethanol Terminal: DEP issued deficiency letter on Remedial Investigation Report for soil contaminated with benzo(a)pyrene, arsenic, thallium and benzene in City of Philadelphia. (PA Bulletin, page 6610)

-- Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery: DEP issued deficiency letter on Risk Assessment on remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with lead and organics in the City of Philadelphia. (PA Bulletin, page 6610)

-- Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery: DEP issued deficiency letter on Remedial Investigation Report on remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with lead and inorganics in the City of Philadelphia. (PA Bulletin, page 6610)

Waste Facilities

-- Hydro Recovery, LP: Comments being accepted on request to modify WMGR123 General Permit covering Residual Waste in Burgettstown Borough, Washington County. (PA Bulletin, page 6585)

-- Penneco Environmental Solutions, LLC: Comments being accepted on individual permit for operation of transfer station for transfer oil and gas wastewater, including flowback and produced fluids for disposal via underground injection well or for off-site reuse in Plum Borough, Allegheny County. (PA Bulletin, page 6585)

SRBC Water Withdrawal Approvals

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notices in the October 22 PA Bulletin of these water withdrawal approvals related to natural gas development--

Water Source Approvals

These are individual well pad source water approvals that are similar to issuing DEP General Permits. Read more here.

Bradford County

-- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Indian Foot; ABR-202209003; Albany and Monroe Townships, Bradford County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: September 9, 2022.

-- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: SGL-12 J UNIT PAD; ABR-202204001; Leroy Township, Bradford County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 20, 2022.

-- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: King Drilling Pad # 1; ABR-201205007.R2; Towanda Township, Bradford County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: September 20, 2022.

-- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Polowy Drilling Pad # 1; ABR-201205008.R2; Ulster Township, Bradford County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: September 20, 2022.

-- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: SGL 12 HARDY DRILLING PAD; ABR-201706005.R1; Overton Township, Bradford County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: September 20, 2022.

-- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC; Pad ID: BOOR (03 010) J; ABR-20100665.R2; Columbia Township, Bradford County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 20, 2022.

-- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: BDF; ABR-20100640.R2; Smithfield Township, Bradford County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: September 21, 2022.

-- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC; Pad ID: MORGAN (01 073) K; ABR-20100693.R2; Armenia Township, Bradford County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 21, 2022.

-- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC; Pad ID: ROY (03 039) J; ABR-20100630.R2; Wells Township, Bradford County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 21, 2022.

-- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC; Pad ID: WHITE (03 025) E; ABR-201006101.R2; Columbia Township, Bradford County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 21, 2022.

-- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Aikens; ABR-201008068.R2; Litchfield Township, Bradford County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: September 26, 2022.

-- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Ammerman; ABR-201008099.R2; Litchfield Township, Bradford County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: September 26, 2022.

-- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Beebe; ABR-20100687.R2; Asylum Township, Bradford County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: September 26, 2022.

-- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Breezy; ABR-201007037.R2; Troy Township, Bradford County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: September 26, 2022.

-- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Moore Farm; ABR-201008050.R2; Canton Township, Bradford County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: September 26, 2022.

-- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Strope; ABR-201007035.R2; Ulster Township, Bradford County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: September 26, 2022.

-- EOG Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: MICCIO 1H Pad; ABR-201008119.R2; Ridgebury Township, Bradford County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 3.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 26, 2022.

-- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC; Pad ID: EDSELL (05 003) C; ABR-201008076.R2; Pike Township, Bradford County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 26, 2022.

-- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC; Pad ID: O'ROURKE (05 046) W; ABR-201008124.R2; Warren Township, Bradford County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 26, 2022.

-- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC; Pad ID: BRELSFORD (01 086) H; ABR-201008128.R2; Armenia Township, Bradford County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 29, 2022.

Clinton County

-- Range Resources—Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Arrowhead Hunting Club Unit; ABR-20100534.R2; Gallagher Township, Clinton County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 9, 2022.

Lycoming County

-- Beech Resources, LLC; Pad ID: Delta Well Site; ABR-202209004; Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 3.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 9, 2022.

-- EQT ARO, LLC; Pad ID: Kenneth L. Martin Pad A; ABR-201208008.R2; Cogan House Township, Lycoming County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 20, 2022.

-- EQT ARO, LLC; Pad ID: Red Fox H&FC Pad B; ABR-201208010.R2; Cogan House Township, Lycoming County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 20, 2022.

-- EQT ARO, LLC; Pad ID: George E. Hagemeyer Pad A; ABR-201008077.R2; Gamble Township, Lycoming County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 21, 2022.

-- EQT ARO, LLC; Pad ID: Thomas E. Smith Pad A; ABR-201008057.R2; Gamble Township, Lycoming County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 21, 2022.

-- EQT ARO, LLC; Pad ID: Wallis Run HC Pad A; ABR-201008078.R2; Cascade Township, Lycoming County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 26, 2022.

-- SWN Production Company, LLC; Pad ID: TI-09 BROWN; ABR-201708001.R1; Jackson Township, Lycoming County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.9990 mgd; Approval Date: September 26, 2022.

-- Seneca Resources Company, LLC; Pad ID: DCNR 100 Pad N; ABR-201207014.R2; Lewis Township, Lycoming County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 29, 2022.

Sullivan County

-- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: G & S Big Rigger Drilling Pad; ABR-201207022.R2; Cherry Township, Sullivan County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 2.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 20, 2022.

Susquehanna County

-- Coterra Energy, Inc.; Pad ID: Diaz Family LP P2; ABR-202209002; Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 5.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 9, 2022.

-- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC; Pad ID: ROCKEFELLER (05 275) F; ABR-202209006; Middletown Township, Susquehanna County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 26, 2022.

Tioga County

-- Seneca Resources Company, LLC; Pad ID: Davis 829; ABR-201008033.R2; Farmington Township, Tioga County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 20, 2022.

-- Seneca Resources Company, LLC; Pad ID: DCNR Tract 007 Pad L; ABR-202209001; Chatham and Shippen Townships, Tioga County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 20, 2022.

-- Seneca Resources Company, LLC; Pad ID: Dewey Hollow Rod & Gun Club 601; ABR-201007128.R2; Sullivan Township, Tioga County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 20, 2022.

-- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC; Pad ID: DCNR 587 (02 003); ABR-201008069.R2; Ward Township, Tioga County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 21, 2022.

-- Seneca Resources Company, LLC; Pad ID: Baker 897; ABR-201008074.R2; Deerfield Township, Tioga County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 26, 2022.

-- Seneca Resources Company, LLC; Pad ID: Old Possessions Hunting Club 485; ABR-201008117.R2; Sullivan Township, Tioga County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 29, 2022.

Wyoming County

-- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Pieszala; ABR-201007065.R2; Windham Township, Wyoming County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: September 21, 2022.

-- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Tiffany; ABR-201007025.R2; Windham Township, Wyoming County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: September 21, 2022.

-- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: George; ABR-201008101.R2; Windham Township, Wyoming County, PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: September 26, 2022.

Click Here for SRBC Map Of Projects pending and approved to find projects.

Upcoming SRBC Water Withdrawal Hearing

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing November 3 on proposed water withdrawals, including the renewal of three natural gas development water withdrawal permits. (formal notice) Read more here.

Air Quality Permits

-- Monroe Energy, LLC: Notice of Intent to renew Title V Air Quality Permit for Trainer Petroleum Refinery in Trainer Borough, Delaware County. (PA Bulletin, page 6586)

-- Monroe Energy, LLC, Trainer Petroleum Refinery: DEP issued Air Quality Permit for installation of LPG truck loading rack and associated piping in Trainer Borough, Delaware County. (PA Bulletin, page 6613)

-- Philadelphia Gas Works, Passyunk Plant: City of Philadelphia issued Air Quality Permit for Passyunk natural gas plant in City of Philadelphia. (PA Bulletin, page 6613)

-- Mountain Gathering LLC, Vapor Recovery Unit: DEP authorized de minimis emissions increases from natural gas vapor recovery unit in Forward Twp., Butler County. (PA Bulletin, page 6614)

-- Mountain Gathering LLC, Vapor Recovery Unit: DEP authorized de minimis emissions increases from natural gas vapor recovery unit at Jefferson Compressor Station in Jefferson Twp., Butler County. (PA Bulletin, page 6615)

Oil & Gas Well Drilling Permits [10.14.22]*

-- Last Week - Permits: DEP issued 0 conventional and 8 unconventional

-- Year To Date - Permits: DEP issued 237 conventional and 602 unconventional

-- Year To Date - Wells Drilled: 183 conventional and 455 unconventional

-- Year To Date - NOVs Issued: 3,859 conventional and 923 unconventional

*DEP’s Weekly Oil & Gas Program Workload Report

DEP Issued These New Oil & Gas Permits [10.10.22 to 10.16.22]*

-- Bradford County, Smithfield Twp.: Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Unconventional (2)

-- Lycoming County, Lycoming Twp.: Beech Resources LLC - Unconventional (2)

-- Wyoming County, Washington Twp.: BKV OPR LLC - Unconventional (4)

*Click Here to find oil and gas well permits recently issued near you

Pipeline Compressor/Pumping Stations/Heaters

-- Texas Easern Transmission LP, Marietta Natural Gas Compressor Station: DEP issued Air Quality Permit for compressor engines in East Donegal Twp., Lancaster County. (PA Bulletin, page 6612)

-- Equitrans LP, West Fairfield Compressor Station: DEP issues Air Quality Permit for compressor station and storage facility in Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland County. (PA Bulletin, page 6613)

Chapter 105 Encroachment Permits

-- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, Goll Bra Well Pad: After-the-fact permit issued by DEP for impacts to wetlands in Ulster Twp., Bradford County. (PA Bulletin, page 6617)

Erosion & Sedimentation Permits

-- JKLM Energy LLC: DEP issued Chapter 102 permit for project impacting California Creek (High Quality Stream) and Cushing Hollow (High Quality Stream) in Hector and Ulysses Townships, Potter County. (PA Bulletin, page 6619)

-- JKLM Energy LLC: DEP issued Chapter 102 permit for project impact California Creek (High Quality Stream) in Hector Twp., Potter County. (PA Bulletin, page 6619)

-- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC: DEP issued Chapter 102 permit for project impact Beaver Run, Ladds Creek in Albany Twp., Bradford County. (PA Bulletin, page 6619)

-- Greylock Production LLC: DEP issued Chapter 102 permit for project impacting South Branch Muddy Creek in Cumberland Twp., Greene County. (PA Bulletin, page 6619)

Sign Up For DEP’s eNotice: Did you know DEP can send you email notices of permit applications submitted in your community? This is the only way you can get notified of when oil and gas-related permits are submitted to DEP. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? All through its eNotice system. Click Here to sign up.

Previous Articles - DEP Oil & Gas Industrial Facility Notices:

-- DEP/SRBC Permit Notices -- Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities [10.21.22]

-- DEP Permit Notices - Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities [10.17.22]

-- DEP Permit Notices -- Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities [10.10.22]

-- DEP/SRBC Permit Notices -- Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities [10.3.22]

-- DEP Permit Notices -- Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities [9.26.22]

-- DEP Permit Notices -- Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities [9.19.22]

-- DEP Permit Notices -- Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities [9.12.22]

-- DEP Permit Notices -- Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities [9.5.22]

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