SKY TRUTH ~ Sampling of Marcellus Fracking Violations in Pennsylvania

1. PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 9/16/2022 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette county. 78.86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days.
Incident Date/Time: 2022-09-16 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

2. PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 9/16/2022 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette county. 78.88(e) – OPERATING WELLS – MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS – Operator failed to submit an annual report to the Department identifying the compliance status of each well with the mechanical integrity requirements for structurally sound wells in compliance with 25 Pa. Code Section 78.73(c).
Incident Date/Time: 2022-09-16 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

3. PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 9/16/2022 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette county. OGA3211(G) – WELL PERMITS – POSTING – Failure to post the well permit number and the operator’s name, address and phone number at the well site during construction of the access road, site preparation and during drilling, operating or alteration of well.
Incident Date/Time: 2022-09-16 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

4. PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Cumberland Twp, Greene County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 9/16/2022 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Cumberland Twp, Greene county. 78.57(a) – CONTROL, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTION FLUIDS – Operator failed to collect the brine and other fluids produced during operation, service and plugging of the well in a tank, pit or a series of pits or tanks, or other device approved by the Department or Operator discharged brine or other fluids on or into the ground or into waters of the Commonwealth.
Incident Date/Time: 2022-09-16 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

5. PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 9/16/2022 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette county. OGA3211(G) – WELL PERMITS – POSTING – Failure to post the well permit number and the operator’s name, address and phone number at the well site during construction of the access road, site preparation and during drilling, operating or alteration of well.
Incident Date/Time: 2022-09-16 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

6. PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 9/16/2022 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette county. 78.88(b)1-4 – OPERATING WELLS – MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS – Operator failed to meet minimum requirements for inspections to determine compliance with the well construction and operating requirements.
Incident Date/Time: 2022-09-16 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

7. PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 9/16/2022 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette county. 78.88(e) – OPERATING WELLS – MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS – Operator failed to submit an annual report to the Department identifying the compliance status of each well with the mechanical integrity requirements for structurally sound wells in compliance with 25 Pa. Code Section 78.73(c).
Incident Date/Time: 2022-09-16 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

8. PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 9/16/2022 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette county. 78.88(d) – OPERATING WELLS – MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS – Operator failed to immediately notify the Department and take corrective actions to repair or replace defective equipment or casing for wells exhibiting progressive corrosion, rusting or other signs of equipment deterioration that compromise the integrity of the well.
Incident Date/Time: 2022-09-16 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

9. PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 9/16/2022 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette county. 78.88(D)_ – OPERATING WELLS – MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS – Operator failed to immediately notify the Department and follow required hierarchy for corrective actions to mitigate excess pressure on the surface casing seat or coal protective casing seat for wells not in compliance with 25 Pa. Code § 78.73(c).
Incident Date/Time: 2022-09-16 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

10. PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 9/16/2022 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette county. 78.73(a) – GENERAL PROVISION FOR WELL CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION – Operator failed to construct and operate the well in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 78 and ensure that the integrity of the well is maintained and health, safety, environment and property are protected.
Incident Date/Time: 2022-09-16 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

11. PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 9/16/2022 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette county. OGA3211(G) – WELL PERMITS – POSTING – Failure to post the well permit number and the operator’s name, address and phone number at the well site during construction of the access road, site preparation and during drilling, operating or alteration of well.
Incident Date/Time: 2022-09-16 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

12. PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 9/16/2022 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Luzerne Twp, Fayette county. 78.121(B) – WELL REPORTING – PRODUCTION REPORTING – Operator failed to electronically submit production and status report to the Department through its web site.
Incident Date/Time: 2022-09-16 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

13. PA Permit Violation Issued to PA PROD SVC INC in Murrysville Boro, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 9/15/2022 to PA PROD SVC INC in Murrysville Boro, Westmoreland county. 78.88(e) – OPERATING WELLS – MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS – Operator failed to submit an annual report to the Department identifying the compliance status of each well with the mechanical integrity requirements for structurally sound wells in compliance with 25 Pa. Code Section 78.73(c).
Incident Date/Time: 2022-09-15 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

14. PA Permit Violation Issued to PA PROD SVC INC in Murrysville Boro, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 9/15/2022 to PA PROD SVC INC in Murrysville Boro, Westmoreland county. 78.88(a) – OPERATING WELLS – MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS – Operator failed to inspect each operating well quarterly for compliance with the well construction and operating requirements.
Incident Date/Time: 2022-09-15 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

15. PA Permit Violation Issued to PA PROD SVC INC in Murrysville Boro, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 9/15/2022 to PA PROD SVC INC in Murrysville Boro, Westmoreland county. 78.88(b)1-4 – OPERATING WELLS – MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS – Operator failed to meet minimum requirements for inspections to determine compliance with the well construction and operating requirements.
Incident Date/Time: 2022-09-15 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

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