request for approval of alternative waste management practices (og-071) for oil & gas operations...

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