Red trace is the Hammerhead Pipeline

From the West Virginia Rivers Coalition, December 2, 2018

You can submit comments to WVDEP on the Hammerhead Pipeline, a 25-mile, 30-inch gathering line in Monongalia, Marion and Wetzel Counties. The pipeline would impact 500 acres and approximately 128 streams and wetlands.

On Monday, December 3, the WVDEP will be holding a public hearing on the proposed pipeline at the Morgantown City Council Chambers from 6:00-8:00PM where you can submit comments on the project’s stormwater and sediment control permit. This permit regulates polluted runoff from oil and gas development. Learn more about stormwater permits here, and view our fact sheet and suggested comments.

WV Rivers reviewed the Hammerhead Pipeline’s stormwater permit application and found that it lacks critical information the WVDEP needs to certify that the project will be able to meet permit requirements. Thorough scrutiny of stormwater permits is critical for the protection of WV’s streams.

In addition to the public hearing, you can submit comments online by emailing dep.comments@wv.gov, with the permit number WVR311199 in the subject line. Read our fact sheet and submit your comments to WVDEP by Thursday, December 13.

West Virginia Rivers Coalition
3501 MacCorkle Ave SE #129
Charleston, WV 25304

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Friday, January 18, 2013 @ 10:09 AM
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AIR QUALITY PERMIT NOTICE: Notice of Intent to Approve: Wetzel County, WV

On October 9, 2012, EQT Production Company applied to the WV Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality (DAQ) for a permit to construct and operate a glycol dehydration unit (Big57/Big176 Meter Site) located at the junction of County Route (CR) 15 (North Fork Road) and CR 80 (Shuman Hill Road) approximately 3.6 miles north of Smithfield, Wetzel County, WV at latitude 39.55320 and longitude 80.54511. A preliminary evaluation has determined that all State and Federal air quality requirements will be met by the facility. The DAQ is providing notice to the public of its preliminary determination to issue the permit as R13-2999.

The following potential emissions will be authorized by this permit action: Particulate Matter less than 2.5 microns, 0.03 tons per year (TPY); Particulate Matter less than 10 microns, 0.03 TPY; Particulate Matter, 0.03 TPY; Oxides of Nitrogen, 0.31 TPY; Carbon Monoxide, 0.32 TPY; Volatile Organic Compounds, 7.08 TPY; Hazardous Air Pollutants, 0.20 TPY.

Written comments or requests for a public meeting must be received by the DAQ before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2013. A public meeting may be held if the Director of the DAQ determines that significant public interest has been expressed, in writing, or when the Director deems it appropriate.

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Friday, January 18, 2013 @ 10:11 AM
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AIR QUALITY PERMIT NOTICE: Notice of Intent to Approve: Marion County, WV

On August 27, 2012, Purdys Run Energy LLC applied to the WV Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality (DAQ) for a permit to construct and operate a 6.22 mW electric generating station located near the junction of County Route 27 and Manley Chapel Road (behind the old Reiss Viking Monogah Plant) near Fairmont, Marion County, WV at latitude 39.43860 and longitude 80.23974. A preliminary evaluation has determined that all State and Federal air quality requirements will be met by the facility. The DAQ is providing notice to the public of its preliminary determination to issue the permit as R13-2974.

The following potential emissions will be authorized by this permit action: Particulate Matter less than 2.5 microns, 2.45 tons per year (TPY); Particulate Matter less than 10 microns, 2.45 TPY; Particulate Matter, 2.45 TPY; Sulfur Dioxide, 0.18 TPY; Oxides of Nitrogen, 41.96 TPY; Carbon Monoxide, 6.75 TPY; Volatile Organic Compounds, 6.75 TPY; Hazardous Air Pollutants, 3.15 TPY.

Written comments or requests for a public meeting must be received by the DAQ before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2013. A public meeting may be held if the Director of the DAQ determines that significant public interest has been expressed, in writing, or when the Director deems it appropriate.

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Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 3:43 PM
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AIR QUALITY PERMIT NOTICE: Notice of Intent to Approve: Doddridge County, WV

On September 26, 2012, EQT Production Company applied to the WV Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality (DAQ) for a permit to construct and operate a natural gas production facility (OXF-152) located off of Upper Run Road (CR 23/3) approximately 8.0 miles southwest of New Milton, WV, Doddridge County, WV at latitude 39.17720 and longitude 80.81195. A preliminary evaluation has determined that all State and Federal air quality requirements will be met by the facility. The DAQ is providing notice to the public of its preliminary determination to issue the permit as R13-2996.

The following potential emissions will be authorized by this permit action: Particulate Matter less than 2.5 microns, 6.18 tons per year (TPY); Particulate Matter less than 10 microns, 6.18 TPY; Particulate Matter, 6.18 TPY; Sulfur Dioxide, 0.04 TPY; Oxides of Nitrogen, 6.14 TPY; Carbon Monoxide, 5.17 TPY; Volatile Organic Compounds, 48.37 TPY; Hazardous Air Pollutants, 1.38 TPY.

Written comments or requests for a public meeting must be received by the DAQ before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 21, 2013. A public meeting may be held if the Director of the DAQ determines that significant public interest has been expressed, in writing, or when the Director deems it appropriate.

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Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 3:46 PM
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AIR QUALITY PERMIT NOTICE: Notice of Intent to Approve: Doddridge County, WV

On October 9, 2012, EQT Production Company applied to the WV Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality (DAQ) for a permit to construct and operate a natural gas production facility (OXF-44) located off of Upper Run Road (CR 23/3) approximately 7.9 miles southwest of New Milton, WV, Doddridge County, WV at latitude 39.18385 and longitude 80.79390. A preliminary evaluation has determined that all State and Federal air quality requirements will be met by the facility. The DAQ is providing notice to the public of its preliminary determination to issue the permit as R13-3001.

The following potential emissions will be authorized by this permit action: Particulate Matter less than 2.5 microns, 9.60 tons per year (TPY); Particulate Matter less than 10 microns, 9.60 TPY; Particulate Matter, 9.60 TPY; Sulfur Dioxide, 0.05 TPY; Oxides of Nitrogen, 7.59 TPY; Carbon Monoxide, 6.38 TPY; Volatile Organic Compounds, 38.62 TPY; Hazardous Air Pollutants, 1.02 TPY.

Written comments or requests for a public meeting must be received by the DAQ before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 21, 2013. A public meeting may be held if the Director of the DAQ determines that significant public interest has been expressed, in writing, or when the Director deems it appropriate.

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Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 3:44 PM
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AIR QUALITY PERMIT NOTICE: Notice of Intent to Approve: Doddridge County, WV

On October 9, 2012, EQT Production Company applied to the WV Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality (DAQ) for a permit to construct and operate a natural gas production facility (OXF-44) located off of Straight Fork Road (CR 52/3) approximately 8.7 miles southwest of New Milton, WV, Doddridge County, WV at latitude 39.14514 and longitude 80.81368. A preliminary evaluation has determined that all State and Federal air quality requirements will be met by the facility. The DAQ is providing notice to the public of its preliminary determination to issue the permit as R13-3000.

The following potential emissions will be authorized by this permit action: Particulate Matter less than 2.5 microns, 4.59 tons per year (TPY); Particulate Matter less than 10 microns, 4.59 TPY; Particulate Matter, 4.59 TPY; Sulfur Dioxide, 0.05 TPY; Oxides of Nitrogen, 7.43 TPY; Carbon Monoxide, 6.25 TPY; Volatile Organic Compounds, 41.41 TPY; Hazardous Air Pollutants, 1.03 TPY.

Written comments or requests for a public meeting must be received by the DAQ before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 21, 2013. A public meeting may be held if the Director of the DAQ determines that significant public interest has been expressed, in writing, or when the Director deems it appropriate.

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The purpose of the DAQ’s permitting process is to make a preliminary determination if the construction met all State and Federal air quality requirements. The purpose of the public review process is to accept public comments on air quality issues relevant to this determination. Only written comments received at the address noted below within the specified time frame, or comments presented orally at a scheduled public meeting, will be considered prior to final action on the permit. All such comments will become part of the public record.

Joe Kessler, PE, WV-DEP
Division of Air Quality
601 57th Street, SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Telephone: 304/926-0499, ext. 1219
FAX: 304/926-0478

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