Post on 27-Mar-2015
Request for Approval of Alternative Waste Management
Practices(OG-071)
For Oil & Gas Operations in Pennsylvania
When do you need to submit an OG-071 to the DEP?
Anytime there is treatment of waste streams on a well site.
– For example Treating Frac Flow
back for reuse Pre-treating Frac Flow
back for recycling before transportation to final treatment.
Solidification of drill cuttings
When does a Alternate practice become a Standard practice?
An alternate method is one that is not prescribed by the law or regulations. Therefore, until an alternate method is approved in the regulations, it will always be considered an alternate method.
SECTION 1. GENERAL INFO
1.1. Provide the requested informationProvide the requested information
2.2. Check all boxes that apply Check all boxes that apply
SECTION A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1.1. Provide the requested informationProvide the requested information
2.2. Check all boxes that applyCheck all boxes that apply
SECTION B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
• Describe the nature of the projectDescribe the nature of the project
SECTION C. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1.1. Check all boxes that applyCheck all boxes that apply2.2. Provide the requested informationProvide the requested information
The Many Benefits of Reuse of Frac Fluids
Reducing/eliminating disposal costs of frac water
Reducing/eliminating hauling costs of frac water
Reducing the need for finding large quantities of fresh water
The Many Benefits of Reuse of Frac Fluids
Reducing truck traffic in the drilling area
Having a process that is portable to move from one drill site to the next
Minimizing the environmental impact of drilling for natural gas
Sign Form OG-071 & Submit Any Questions??
Christopher Tersine
717-772-2199
ctersine@state.pa.us