Jim Justice sometimes visits the State Capitol in Charleston, WV
From an Article by Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette, Aug 1, 2023
Federal mine regulators found dozens of mine safety violations at a Logan County mine in Gov. Jim Justice’s coal business empire during a June inspection reserved for mines with a poor compliance history. Coal companies controlled by Justice and his family have a long history of mine safety violations and delinquent safety fines.
Gov. Jim Justice’s coal empire has again run afoul of federal mine regulators, who have a specific phrase for a violation they found at a mine in Logan County during a recent inspection there: “unwarrantable failure.”
The Mine Safety and Health Administration issued the Kentucky Fuel Corp. an “unwarrantable failure” order for failing to maintain effective dust control measures at a drill at the WV-3 Surface Mine.
MSHA said it found that violation and dozens of others during a June 6 impact inspection of the mine, which the agency says is controlled by Gov. Justice’s son, James C. “Jay” Justice III. The agency performs impact inspections at mines it finds merit greater enforcement due to poor compliance history, accidents or injuries. It deems violations unwarrantable failures when an inspector finds aggravated conduct that constitutes more than ordinary negligence.
More violations were issued resulting from the WV-3 Surface Mine impact inspection — 42 — than any other mine in the country in June, according to MSHA data. Of those 42 violations, a nation-highest 17 were deemed “Significant and Substantial” by the agency, a designation reserved for violations reasonably likely to result in serious injury.
MSHA singled out the drill dust control-focused unwarrantable failure finding in a Monday news release, noting that drill operators face heightened risk of exposure to carcinogenic silica dust, which is significantly more toxic than coal dust alone.
“The Mine Safety and Health Administration remains troubled by the fact that our impact inspections continue to discover the same hazards we’ve identified as root causes for fatal accidents and that we know can cause serious occupational illnesses,” Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Chris Williamson, a Mingo County native, said in a statement.
After years of pressure from miner advocates, MSHA last month filed a proposed rule that would lower the permissible exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica — toxic silica dust — from 100 to 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air, the limit the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommended in 1974.
MSHA cited statutes requiring automatic warning devices be audible above surrounding levels, and correcting loading and haulage equipment defects before use, in other WV-3 Surface Mine violations issued June 6.
MSHA records show that Kentucky Fuel has $14,594 in delinquent mine safety fines for the WV-3 Surface Mine dating back to October. Gov. Justice, Jay and Jillean Justice, the governor’s daughter, were listed by MSHA as controllers of mines owing a combined $3.14 million in federal mine safety fine debt as of October.
Upon taking office in 2017, Gov. Justice said he would put his children in charge of his family’s business dealings. The governor has suggested in court proceedings and interviews since taking office that he remains familiar with his coal companies’ operations.
Another Jay Justice-controlled mine, the Frontier Coal Co.-operated Belcher Branch Mine in Wyoming County, was responsible for 16 out of 77 Significant and Substantial violations issued by MSHA after February impact inspections.
June impact inspections found violations at two other West Virginia mines: the Kanawha Eagle Mining LLC-operated Winchester Peerless Rachel Mine in Boone County and the Century Mining LLC-operated Longview Mine in Barbour County.
The latter mine, controlled by Greenwich, Connecticut-based American Metals and Coal International Inc., was the site of a fatal accident in March. Century Mining surveyor Cecil Barker Jr., 62, died March 22 after a rubber-tired vehicle rolled backward, contacted a coal rib and overturned, trapping Barker under the 3,100-pound vehicle, according to state mine inspectors.
Interviews for a state Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training report indicated placement of the vehicle emergency stop button allowed it to be accidentally depressed by operators and passengers. Mine management couldn’t find any operator manuals for the vehicle, the Grace Equipment Co. Inc.’s #2 Stryker 72, at the start of the investigation, per the report.
The Winchester Peerless Rachel Mine is controlled by Sev.en Energy, a Liechtenstein-based company that also controls the Coalburg Tunnel Mine in Kanawha County, where roof bolter Kristofer Ball, 33, died after contacting an energized 480-volt trailing cable on Sept. 1, 2022.
The accident took place because mine operator Kanawha Eagle Mining didn’t fully protect the cable or provide sufficient task training for handling it, MSHA said in a final incident report.
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INSPECTIONS DISCOVER VIOLATIONS IN OIL & GAS INDUSTRY
From the SkyTruth Survey Service, Shepherdstown, WV
PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette County, PA
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 8/02/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette county. OGA3220(A) – PLUGGING REQUIREMENTS – Failure to plug the well upon abandoning it.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-08-02 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette County, PA
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 8/02/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette county. 78.91(a) – PLUGGING – GENERAL PROVISIONS – Upon abandoning a well, the owner or operator failed to plug the well to stop the vertical flow of fluids or gas within the well bore under 25 Pa. Code §§ 78.92—78.98 or an approved alternate method.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-08-02 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette County, PA
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 8/02/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, 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: 2023-08-02 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Jefferson Township, Fayette County, PA
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/27/2023 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Jefferson Township, Fayette county. 102.22(b)1 – SITE STABILIZATION – TEMPORARY STABILIZATION – Permitee failed to temporarily stabilize the site to protect it from accelerated erosion and sedimentation where cessation of earth disturbance activities exceeded 4 days.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-27 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Jefferson Township, Fayette County, PA
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/27/2023 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Jefferson Township, Fayette county. OGA3216(D) – WELL SITE RESTORATIONS – ITEMS RELATED TO PRODUCTION OR STORAGE – Failure to remove production/storage facilities, supplies and equipment and restore the well site within 9 months of plugging a well.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-27 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Jefferson Township, Fayette County, PA
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/27/2023 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Jefferson Township, Fayette county. 102.11(a)1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS – BMP AND DESIGN STANDARDS – Person failed to design, implement and maintain E & S BMPs to minimize the potential for accelerated erosion and sedimentation to protect, maintain, reclaim and restore water quality and existing and designated uses.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-27 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Jefferson Township, Fayette County, PA
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/27/2023 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Jefferson Township, Fayette county. 102.4(b)8 – EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS – E & S plan, inspection reports and monitoring records were not available at the project site during all stages of earth disturbance activity.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-27 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Jefferson Township, Fayette County, PA
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/27/2023 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Jefferson Township, Fayette county. 102.4(b)1 – EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS – Person conducting earth disturbance activity failed to implement and maintain E & S BMPs to minimize the potential for accelerated erosion and sedimentation.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-27 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Jefferson Township, Fayette County, PA
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/27/2023 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Jefferson Township, Fayette county. 78.53 – EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL – Operator failed to design, implement and maintain best management practices and an erosion and sediment control plan in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102, during and after earthmoving or soil disturbing activities, including the activities related to siting, drilling, completing, producing, servicing and plugging, constructing, utilizing and restoring the site and access road.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-27 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Jefferson Township, Fayette County, PA
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/27/2023 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in Jefferson Township, Fayette county. OGA3259(1) – UNLAWFUL CONDUCT – Drilling, altering or operating a well without a permit. Failure to comply with rules or regulations adopted under the 2012 Oil and Gas Act, DEP order, or a term or condition of the well permit.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-27 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PERMIT VIOLATIONS IN THE PENNA. OIL & GAS INDUSTRY
From the SkyTruth Survey Service, Shepherdstown, WV
PA Permit Violation Issued to RICE DRILLING B LLC in Wayne Township, Greene County, PA
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/26/2023 to RICE DRILLING B LLC in Wayne Township, Greene county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-26 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to RICE DRILLING B LLC in Wayne Township, Greene County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/26/2023 to RICE DRILLING B LLC in Wayne Township, Greene county. 78.54 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS – Operator failed to control and dispose of fluids, residual waste and drill cuttings, including tophole water, brines, drilling fluids, drilling muds, stimulation fluids, well servicing fluids, oil, and production fluids in a manner that prevents pollution of the waters of the Commonwealth.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-26 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to RICE DRILLING B LLC in Wayne Township, Greene County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/26/2023 to RICE DRILLING B LLC in Wayne Township, Greene county. 91.34(A) – ACTIVITIES UTILIZING POLLUTANTS – Failure to take necessary measures to prevent the substances from directly or indirectly reaching waters of this Commonwealth, through accident, carelessness, maliciousness, hazards of weather or from another cause.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-26 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to RICE DRILLING B LLC in Wayne Township, Greene County, PA
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/26/2023 to RICE DRILLING B LLC in Wayne Township, Greene county. 78a57(a) – CONTROL, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTION FLUIDS – Operator failed to collect brine and other fluids produced during operation of the well in a tank, series of tanks, or other device approved by the Department for subsequent disposal or reuse.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-26 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PERMIT VIOLATION IN PENNA. OIL & GAS INDUSTRY
FROM the SkyTruth Survey Service, Shepherdstown, WV
PA Permit Violation Issued to RICE DRILLING B LLC in North Bethlehem Township, Washington County, PA
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/18/2023 to RICE DRILLING B LLC in North Bethlehem Township, Washington county. 78a66(b)2 – REPORTING AND REMEDIATING SPILLS AND RELEASES – Reporting releases – Operator or other responsible party failed to contact the appropriate regional Department office by telephone or call the Department’s Statewide toll free number as soon as practicable, but no later than 2 hours after discovering the spill or release.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-18 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to RICE DRILLING B LLC in Franklin Township, Greene County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/18/2023 to RICE DRILLING B LLC in Franklin Township, Greene county. OGA3220(A) – PLUGGING REQUIREMENTS – Failure to plug the well upon abandoning it.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-18 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to RICE DRILLING B LLC in North Bethlehem Township, Washington County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/18/2023 to RICE DRILLING B LLC in North Bethlehem Township, Washington county. 91.33(A) – INCIDENTS CAUSING OR THREATENING POLLUTION – Failure to notify the Department of an accident or other activity or incident, a toxic substance or another substance which would endanger downstream users of the waters, result in pollution or create a danger of pollution of the waters of this Commonwealth, or would damage property.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-18 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to RICE DRILLING B LLC in North Bethlehem Township, Washington County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/18/2023 to RICE DRILLING B LLC in North Bethlehem Township, Washington county. 91.34(A) – ACTIVITIES UTILIZING POLLUTANTS – Failure to take necessary measures to prevent the substances from directly or indirectly reaching waters of this Commonwealth, through accident, carelessness, maliciousness, hazards of weather or from another cause.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-18 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to RICE DRILLING B LLC in North Bethlehem Township, Washington County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/18/2023 to RICE DRILLING B LLC in North Bethlehem Township, Washington county. 78a54 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS – Operator failed to control and dispose of fluids, residual waste and drill cuttings, including tophole water, brines, drilling fluids, drilling muds, stimulation fluids, well servicing fluids, oil, and production fluids in a manner that prevents pollution of the waters of the Commonwealth and in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 78a.55 – 78a.58 and 78a.60 – 78a.63.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-18 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to RICE DRILLING B LLC in North Bethlehem Township, Washington County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/18/2023 to RICE DRILLING B LLC in North Bethlehem Township, Washington county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-18 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to RICE DRILLING B LLC in North Bethlehem Township, Washington County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/18/2023 to RICE DRILLING B LLC in North Bethlehem Township, Washington county. 78a66(b)1ii – REPORTING AND REMEDIATING SPILLS AND RELEASES – Reporting releases – Operator or other responsible party failed to report a spill or release of 5 gallons or more of a regulated substance over a 24-hour period that was not completely contained by secondary containment.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-18 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to RICE DRILLING B LLC in North Bethlehem Township, Washington County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/18/2023 to RICE DRILLING B LLC in North Bethlehem Township, Washington county. 78a57(a) – CONTROL, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTION FLUIDS – Operator failed to collect brine and other fluids produced during operation of the well in a tank, series of tanks, or other device approved by the Department for subsequent disposal or reuse.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-18 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to RICE DRILLING B LLC in North Bethlehem Township, Washington County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/18/2023 to RICE DRILLING B LLC in North Bethlehem Township, Washington county. 78a66(b)1i – REPORTING AND REMEDIATING SPILLS AND RELEASES – Reporting releases – Operator or other responsible party failed to report a spill or release of a regulated substance causing or threatening pollution of the waters of this Commonwealth, in the manner required by 25 Pa. Code § 91.33 (relating to incidents causing or threatening pollution).
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-18 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to RICE DRILLING B LLC in Franklin Township, Greene County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/18/2023 to RICE DRILLING B LLC in Franklin Township, Greene county. OGA3211(I) – WELL PERMITS – EXPIRATION -Failure to drill with due diligence.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-18 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PERMIT VIOLATIONS IN PENNA. OIL & GAS INDUSTRY
From the SkyTruth Survey Service, Shepherdstown, WV
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Dunbar Township, Fayette County, PA
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/13/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Dunbar Township, 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: 2023-07-13 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Dunbar Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/13/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Dunbar Township, Fayette county. OGA3211(H) – WELL PERMITS – LABELING – Failure to install, in a permanent manner, the permit number on a completed well.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-13 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Dunbar Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/13/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Dunbar Township, Fayette county. 78.56(a)3 – PITS AND TANKS FOR TEMPORARY CONTAINMENT – Operator failed to design, construct and maintain pits or tanks to be structurally sound.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-13 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Dunbar Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/13/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Dunbar Township, 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: 2023-07-13 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DORSO LP in Nicholson Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/13/2023 to DORSO LP in Nicholson Township, 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: 2023-07-13 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to KRIEBEL ACQUISITION CO LLC in Penn Hills Township, Allegheny County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/13/2023 to KRIEBEL ACQUISITION CO LLC in Penn Hills Township, Allegheny county. 102.11(a)1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS – BMP AND DESIGN STANDARDS – Person failed to design, implement and maintain E & S BMPs to minimize the potential for accelerated erosion and sedimentation to protect, maintain, reclaim and restore water quality and existing and designated uses.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-13 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DORSO LP in Nicholson Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/13/2023 to DORSO LP in Nicholson Township, Fayette county. 78.121(A) – WELL REPORTING – PRODUCTION REPORTING – Conventional operator failed to submit annual conventional production and status report for permitted or registered well.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-13 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DORSO LP in Nicholson Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/13/2023 to DORSO LP in Nicholson Township, 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: 2023-07-13 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DORSO LP in Nicholson Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/13/2023 to DORSO LP in Nicholson Township, 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: 2023-07-13 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DORSO LP in Nicholson Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/13/2023 to DORSO LP in Nicholson Township, Fayette 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: 2023-07-13 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to KRIEBEL ACQUISITION CO LLC in Penn Hills Township, Allegheny County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/13/2023 to KRIEBEL ACQUISITION CO LLC in Penn Hills Township, Allegheny county. 78.53 – EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL – Operator failed to design, implement and maintain best management practices and an erosion and sediment control plan in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102, during and after earthmoving or soil disturbing activities, including the activities related to siting, drilling, completing, producing, servicing and plugging, constructing, utilizing and restoring the site and access road.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-13 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DORSO LP in Nicholson Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/13/2023 to DORSO LP in Nicholson Township, 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: 2023-07-13 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to KRIEBEL ACQUISITION CO LLC in Penn Hills Township, Allegheny County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/13/2023 to KRIEBEL ACQUISITION CO LLC in Penn Hills Township, Allegheny county. 105.44(a) – IMPLEMENTATION OF WORK ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS – Permittee failed to conduct work in accordance with the maps, plans, profiles and specifications as approved by the Department for work undertaken under a permit or other Department approval.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-13 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/12/2023 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, Fayette county. 78.121(A) – WELL REPORTING – PRODUCTION REPORTING – Conventional operator failed to submit annual conventional production and status report for permitted or registered well.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-12 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Dunkard Township, Greene County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/12/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Dunkard Township, 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: 2023-07-12 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Dunkard Township, Greene County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/12/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Dunkard Township, Greene county. SWMA 302(B)3 – DISPOSAL, PROCESSING AND STORAGE OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person failed to design, construct, operate or maintain facilities and areas in a manner that do not adversely effect affect or endanger public health, safety and welfare or the environment or cause a public nuisance.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-12 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/12/2023 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, 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: 2023-07-12 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Dunkard Township, Greene County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/12/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Dunkard Township, Greene county. 78.54 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS – Operator failed to control and dispose of fluids, residual waste and drill cuttings, including tophole water, brines, drilling fluids, drilling muds, stimulation fluids, well servicing fluids, oil, and production fluids in a manner that prevents pollution of the waters of the Commonwealth.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-12 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/12/2023 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, 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: 2023-07-12 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/12/2023 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, Fayette 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: 2023-07-12 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/12/2023 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, 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: 2023-07-12 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
NRC Report: Phenol, Molten near Westover, WV
Description: Incident Type: MOBILE – NRC Report ID: 1372854 – Medium Affected: OTHER – Suspected Responsible Party: C THREE LOGISTICS LLC
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-11 21:00:00
Tags: NRC, other, release
PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/11/2023 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, Fayette county. OGA3211(H) – WELL PERMITS – LABELING – Failure to install, in a permanent manner, the permit number on a completed well.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-11 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/11/2023 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, 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: 2023-07-11 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/11/2023 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, Fayette county. 78.121(A) – WELL REPORTING – PRODUCTION REPORTING – Conventional operator failed to submit annual conventional production and status report for permitted or registered well.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-11 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/11/2023 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, 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: 2023-07-11 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/11/2023 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, Fayette 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: 2023-07-11 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to RICE DRILLING B LLC in Somerset Township, Washington County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/11/2023 to RICE DRILLING B LLC in Somerset Township, Washington county. 78a57(a) – CONTROL, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTION FLUIDS – Operator failed to collect brine and other fluids produced during operation of the well in a tank, series of tanks, or other device approved by the Department for subsequent disposal or reuse.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-11 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to RICE DRILLING B LLC in Somerset Township, Washington County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/11/2023 to RICE DRILLING B LLC in Somerset Township, Washington county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-11 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to RICE DRILLING B LLC in Somerset Township, Washington County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/11/2023 to RICE DRILLING B LLC in Somerset Township, Washington county. 78a54 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS – Operator failed to control and dispose of fluids, residual waste and drill cuttings, including tophole water, brines, drilling fluids, drilling muds, stimulation fluids, well servicing fluids, oil, and production fluids in a manner that prevents pollution of the waters of the Commonwealth and in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 78a.55 – 78a.58 and 78a.60 – 78a.63.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-11 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/11/2023 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, 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: 2023-07-11 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to RICE DRILLING B LLC in Somerset Township, Washington County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/11/2023 to RICE DRILLING B LLC in Somerset Township, Washington county. 91.34(A) – ACTIVITIES UTILIZING POLLUTANTS – Failure to take necessary measures to prevent the substances from directly or indirectly reaching waters of this Commonwealth, through accident, carelessness, maliciousness, hazards of weather or from another cause.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-11 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/11/2023 to THE PRODUCTION CO LLC in German Township, 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: 2023-07-11 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DORSO LP in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/10/2023 to DORSO LP in German Township, 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: 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DORSO LP in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/10/2023 to DORSO LP in German Township, 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: 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DORSO LP in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/10/2023 to DORSO LP in German Township, Fayette county. 78.121(A) – WELL REPORTING – PRODUCTION REPORTING – Conventional operator failed to submit annual conventional production and status report for permitted or registered well.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DORSO LP in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/10/2023 to DORSO LP in German Township, 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: 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DORSO LP in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/10/2023 to DORSO LP in German Township, Fayette 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: 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DORSO LP in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/10/2023 to DORSO LP in German Township, 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: 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DORSO LP in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/10/2023 to DORSO LP in German Township, 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: 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DORSO LP in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/10/2023 to DORSO LP in German Township, Fayette 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: 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DORSO LP in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/10/2023 to DORSO LP in German Township, 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: 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DORSO LP in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/10/2023 to DORSO LP in German Township, Fayette county. 78.121(A) – WELL REPORTING – PRODUCTION REPORTING – Conventional operator failed to submit annual conventional production and status report for permitted or registered well.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
NRC Report: Natural Gas near Perryopolis, PA
Description: Incident Type: PIPELINE – NRC Report ID: 1372629 – Medium Affected: AIR – Suspected Responsible Party: WILLIAMS FIELD SERVICES
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-08 14:16:00
Tags: NRC, other, major, release
PA Permit Violation Issued to DISCOVERY OIL & GAS LLC in Dunbar Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/05/2023 to DISCOVERY OIL & GAS LLC in Dunbar Township, 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: 2023-07-05 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DISCOVERY OIL & GAS LLC in Dunbar Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/05/2023 to DISCOVERY OIL & GAS LLC in Dunbar Township, 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: 2023-07-05 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/05/2023 to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland 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: 2023-07-05 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DISCOVERY OIL & GAS LLC in Dunbar Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/05/2023 to DISCOVERY OIL & GAS LLC in Dunbar Township, Fayette 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: 2023-07-05 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/05/2023 to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, 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: 2023-07-05 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/05/2023 to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, 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: 2023-07-05 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/05/2023 to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland 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: 2023-07-05 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/05/2023 to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, 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: 2023-07-05 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/05/2023 to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, 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: 2023-07-05 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/05/2023 to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, 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: 2023-07-05 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/05/2023 to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland county. 78.121(A) – WELL REPORTING – PRODUCTION REPORTING – Conventional operator failed to submit annual conventional production and status report for permitted or registered well.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-05 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/05/2023 to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, 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: 2023-07-05 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/05/2023 to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland 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: 2023-07-05 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 7/05/2023 to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland county. 78.121(A) – WELL REPORTING – PRODUCTION REPORTING – Conventional operator failed to submit annual conventional production and status report for permitted or registered well.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-05 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/05/2023 to OIL & GAS MGMT INC in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland 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: 2023-07-05 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 6/27/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in German Township, Fayette county. 78a55(i)4ii – EMERGNCY RESPONSE – Sign – Failure of the operator to meet requirements of site entrance sign fabrication, color, size, lettering, wording, numbering, format, information and location.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-27 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to K PETROLEUM INC in Fallowfield Township, Washington County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 6/23/2023 to K PETROLEUM INC in Fallowfield Township, Washington 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: 2023-06-23 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in Amwell Township, Washington County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/22/2023 to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in Amwell Township, Washington county. 102.4(b)1 – EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS – Person conducting earth disturbance activity failed to implement and maintain E & S BMPs to minimize the potential for accelerated erosion and sedimentation.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-22 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC in Canton Township, Washington County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/22/2023 to RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC in Canton Township, Washington county. 102.11(a)1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS – BMP AND DESIGN STANDARDS – Person failed to design, implement and maintain E & S BMPs to minimize the potential for accelerated erosion and sedimentation to protect, maintain, reclaim and restore water quality and existing and designated uses.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-22 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in Amwell Township, Washington County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/22/2023 to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in Amwell Township, Washington county. 102.22(a) – SITE STABILIZATION – PERMANENT STABILIZATION – Permitee failed to have site permanently stabilized and protected from accelerated erosion and sedimentation upon final completion of earth disturbance activity.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-22 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC in Canton Township, Washington County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/22/2023 to RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC in Canton Township, Washington county. 102.5(m)4 – PERMIT REQUIREMENTS – GENERAL PERMITS – Person failed to comply with the terms and conditions of the E & S Control General Permit.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-22 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC in Canton Township, Washington County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/22/2023 to RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC in Canton Township, Washington county. 78a53 – EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT – Person proposing or conducting earth disturbance activities associated with oil and gas operations failed to comply with 25 Pa. Code § 102.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-22 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in Amwell Township, Washington County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/22/2023 to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in Amwell Township, Washington county. 102.22(b)1 – SITE STABILIZATION – TEMPORARY STABILIZATION – Permitee failed to temporarily stabilize the site to protect it from accelerated erosion and sedimentation where cessation of earth disturbance activities exceeded 4 days.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-22 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in Amwell Township, Washington County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/22/2023 to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in Amwell Township, Washington county. 102.4(b)4 – EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS – Person failed to plan and implement earth disturbance activities to minimize duration & extent of earth disturbance, minimize soil compaction, maximize protection of drainage features and vegetation, and utilize other measures or controls that prevent or minimize the generation of increased stormwater runoff.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-22 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC in Canton Township, Washington County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/22/2023 to RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC in Canton Township, Washington county. 102.4(b)1 – EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS – Person conducting earth disturbance activity failed to implement and maintain E & S BMPs to minimize the potential for accelerated erosion and sedimentation.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-22 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, 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: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, 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: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland county. 78.91(a) – PLUGGING – GENERAL PROVISIONS – Upon abandoning a well, the owner or operator failed to plug the well to stop the vertical flow of fluids or gas within the well bore under 25 Pa. Code §§ 78.92—78.98 or an approved alternate method.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland county. 78.104 – INACTIVE STATUS – TERM OF INACTIVE STATUS – After 5 year inactive status term, owner or operator failed to return well to active status, obtain a one year inactive status extension, apply for renewal of inactive status or plug the well.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, 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: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, 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: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland county. 78.91(a) – PLUGGING – GENERAL PROVISIONS – Upon abandoning a well, the owner or operator failed to plug the well to stop the vertical flow of fluids or gas within the well bore under 25 Pa. Code §§ 78.92—78.98 or an approved alternate method.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, 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: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland county. OGA3220(A) – PLUGGING REQUIREMENTS – Failure to plug the well upon abandoning it.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland county. 78.91(a) – PLUGGING – GENERAL PROVISIONS – Upon abandoning a well, the owner or operator failed to plug the well to stop the vertical flow of fluids or gas within the well bore under 25 Pa. Code §§ 78.92—78.98 or an approved alternate method.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to KEYROCK ENERGY LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 6/21/2023 to KEYROCK ENERGY LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland county. 78.124(A) – WELL REPORTING – CERTIFICATE OF PLUGGING – Owner or Operator failed to submit a certificate of plugging to the Department and each coal operator, lessee or owner who was sent notice, by certified mail, of intent to plug, within 30 days after well has been plugged.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, 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: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland county. 78.103 – INACTIVE STATUS – ANNUAL MONITORING OF INACTIVE WELLS – Owner or operator failed to monitor well integrity on an annual basis, give prior 3 day notice, follow required method and submit monitoring reports by March 31.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland county. 78.103 – INACTIVE STATUS – ANNUAL MONITORING OF INACTIVE WELLS – Owner or operator failed to monitor well integrity on an annual basis, give prior 3 day notice, follow required method and submit monitoring reports by March 31.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland county. OGA3220(A) – PLUGGING REQUIREMENTS – Failure to plug the well upon abandoning it.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland county. 78.104 – INACTIVE STATUS – TERM OF INACTIVE STATUS – After 5 year inactive status term, owner or operator failed to return well to active status, obtain a one year inactive status extension, apply for renewal of inactive status or plug the well.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland county. OGA3220(A) – PLUGGING REQUIREMENTS – Failure to plug the well upon abandoning it.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland county. 78.88(A)_ – OPERATING WELLS – MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS – Operator failed to record inspection results and retain records for at least 5 years for review by the Department.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, 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: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland county. 78.103 – INACTIVE STATUS – ANNUAL MONITORING OF INACTIVE WELLS – Owner or operator failed to monitor well integrity on an annual basis, give prior 3 day notice, follow required method and submit monitoring reports by March 31.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, 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: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, 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: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, 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: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland county. 78.91(a) – PLUGGING – GENERAL PROVISIONS – Upon abandoning a well, the owner or operator failed to plug the well to stop the vertical flow of fluids or gas within the well bore under 25 Pa. Code §§ 78.92—78.98 or an approved alternate method.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland county. 78.104 – INACTIVE STATUS – TERM OF INACTIVE STATUS – After 5 year inactive status term, owner or operator failed to return well to active status, obtain a one year inactive status extension, apply for renewal of inactive status or plug the well.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland county. 78.88(A)_ – OPERATING WELLS – MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS – Operator failed to record inspection results and retain records for at least 5 years for review by the Department.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland county. 78.104 – INACTIVE STATUS – TERM OF INACTIVE STATUS – After 5 year inactive status term, owner or operator failed to return well to active status, obtain a one year inactive status extension, apply for renewal of inactive status or plug the well.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, 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: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland 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: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland county. 78.103 – INACTIVE STATUS – ANNUAL MONITORING OF INACTIVE WELLS – Owner or operator failed to monitor well integrity on an annual basis, give prior 3 day notice, follow required method and submit monitoring reports by March 31.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/21/2023 to APOLLO RESOURCES LLC in Derry Township, Westmoreland county. OGA3220(A) – PLUGGING REQUIREMENTS – Failure to plug the well upon abandoning it.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling