Request%20for%20Approval%20of%20Alternative%20Waste%20Management%20Practices%20(OG-071)

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Request for Approval of Alternative Waste
Management Practices(OG-071)

• For Oil Gas Operations in Pennsylvania

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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

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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.
  

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SECTION 1. GENERAL INFO

• Provide the requested information
• Check all boxes that apply

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SECTION A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

• Provide the requested information
• Check all boxes that apply

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SECTION B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

• Describe the nature of the project

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SECTION C. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

• Check all boxes that apply
• Provide the requested information

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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

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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

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Sign Form OG-071 Submit Any Questions??
Christopher Tersine 717-772-2199 ctersine_at_state.pa
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