Eichler. Alan

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Eichler, Alan

Monday, July 08, 2013 2:12 PM

Poister, John

RE: More on CecilTownship

Is it possible for you to send me the Trib article about Worstell? Thanks.

From: Poister, JohnSent: Monday, July 08, 2013 11:25 AM

To: Eichler, Alan; Drake, Dana; Malone, Susan; Schwartz, Ronald; Morewood, Kimberly A.; Schimmel, Brian; Watling,

Richard TCc: Sunday, KevinSubject: More on CecilTownship

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Eichler, AlanFriday, July 05, 2013 4:31 PMDrake, Dana; Poister, John; Malone, Susan; Schwartz, Ronald; Watling, Richard TRe: Cecil Township Meeting

Do we want to invite Range who can probably better speak to the history of the Worstell lmpoundment?

--- Original Message ---From: Drake, DanaSent: Friday, July 05,2073 04i26 pM Eastern Standard TimeTo: Eichler, Alan; Poister, John; Malone, Susan; Schwartz, Ronald; Watling, Richard TSubject: RE: Cecil Township Meeting

I am available July 29.

Dana

From: Eichler, AlanSent: Friday, July 05, 2013 3:08 pMTo: Poister, John; Malone, Susan; Schwartz, Ronald; Watling, Richard TCc: Drake, DanaSubject: Re: Cecil Township Meeting

July 29 is good for me. I am on vacation, so someone should check about Dana's schedule. She should be at the meeting,as well.

From: Poister, JohnSent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 03:31 pM Eastern Standard TimeTo: Malone, Susan; Eichler, Alan; Schwartz, Ronald; Watling, Richard TSubject: Cecil Township Meeting

Don Gennuso, The Cecil Township manager called today in response to the letter we sent him last month. After meetingwith the township supervisors, they have accepted our proposal. They are asking to meet with our people here on July29th. We can set the time. Mr. Gennuso says if that date does not work we can propose other dates and they will tryto work them into their schedules.Let me know and I can contact the township offices.

ThanksJP

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Eichler, Alan

Monday, August L9,2013 7:23 AM

Drake, Dana; Yantko, Vincent

FW:O-R story

Here is the article that appeared. Poisterwas satisfied: actually, I am a little disappointed.

Alan Eichler I Program ManagerDepartment of Environmental Protection I District Oil and Gas Operations400 Waterfront Drive I Pgh, Pa 15222'4745Phone: 4L2.442.4006 | Fax: 412.442.4328www.dep.state.pa.us

From: Poister, JohnSent: Monday, August 12, 2OL3 2:4L PM

To: Eichler, AlanSubject: O-R story

Future of Worstell impoundment stillundetermined

BY EMILY PETSKOSTAFF WRITER

EPETSKO@OBS ERVER.REPORTER. COM

PUBLISHED AUG 9. 2013 AT 1 1 :54 PM {UPDATED AUG 10, 201 3 AT 1 1 :20 PM)

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Eichler, AlanMonday, July 15, 201-3 9:34 AMPoister, John;Watling, Richard T

Calderon, Francis J; Drake, Dana

RE: CecilTownship Meeting date

Representing OG will be Dana Drake, Vince Yantko (Frank is on leave that day), and I. At the beginning

of tne meeting before we field any questions, I would like Dana to give a brief overview of the permitting

history of Wor-stell, and Vince can address the compliance issues, namely the two spills.

Alan Eichler I Program ManagerDepartment of Environmental Protection I District Oil and Gas Operations400 Waterfront Drive I Pgh, Pa L5222-4745Phone: 412.442.4006 | Fax: 4L2.442.4328www.dep.state, Pa. us

From: Poister, JohnSent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 11:02 AM

To: Eichler, Alan; Diake, Oana; Calderon, Francis J; Heilman, Michael; Watling, Richard T; Malone, Susan; Schwartz,

Ronald; Schimmel, Brian; Morewood, Kimberly A.

Cc: Sunday, KevinSubject: Cecil Township Meeting date

We have tentatively scheduled the meeting with the Cecil Township Supervisors for AUGUST gtt AT 11:00 A.M.

It will be held in the Monongahela Room-which has been already booked for that time'

All the township supervisors will attend with the exception of one (John Smith). Also attending will be the Township

solicitor and Township manager.

Township Manager Don Genuso and I will confirm everything on Monday. (That's when he returns from vacation)

JP

6ppennsylvaniaWffi DEPARTMENTOF ENVIRONMENTALtGl pRorECTroN

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TO Dana AunkstExecutive Deputy SecretaryOffice of Programs

FROM Susan Malone, SWRO

DATE July 17,2013

RE Weekly Report [Dates]

SPECIAL PROJECTS

NOTEWORTHY DECISIONS OR EVENTS

WEEKLY BULLETS

Range Resources, Cecil Township, Washington County: A valve failed on a storage tank on RangeResources' Worstell impoundmenl and 30 gallons of treated water drained into crushed stone. It wascleaned up by Range and no soil contamination occurred. During a routine compliance session betweenDEP and Range, the incident was discussed informally. This incident was enoneously reported in thepress to be a leak at the impoundment. This caused residents of Cecil Township to raise environmentalconcerns with the Cecil Township Supervisors. Jesse White is now heavily involved and personallyappeared at DEP to review documents pursuant to a RTKL request. Cecil Township Supervisors wroteto CRC John Poister asking that DEP hold a public meeting. After consultation with counsel andprogram staff, Poister invited the Commissioners to a private conference at DEP. DEP is gettingconsiderable push back from press and others regarding the refusal to hold a public meeting. (SusanMalone, 412.442.4179)

MarkWest Liberfy Midstream and Resources, LLC (MarkWest), Houston Gas Plant, ChartiersTownship, Washington County: On July 14, MarkWest brought a new de-ethanizer on-line, resultingin several visible emission episodes of thick black smoke. DEP received numerous complaints andinspected the facility on July 15 and July 16 and observed no opacity violations since the events weresporadic. MarkWest attributes the visible emissions to the flaring of natural gas liquids and stated thatthe unit is operating as designed, that the public was never at risk and it will continue to work with DEPto evaluate the issue and take the necessary steps to minimize the potential of similar events. DEPrecently installed an air monitoring station near the facility as part of an effort to perform long-term air

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sampling. The station's monitoring equipment does not indicate any anomalies associated with the

incidents. DEP is involved in an ongoing investigation, gathering data and awaiting calculations ofvolumes that were sent to the flare from MarkWest. (George Washburn r 412.442.5228)

City of Uniontown (Uniontown), South Union Township (South Union) Yard Waste Issues: On

July 9, Representative Mahoney and Senator Kasunic were copied on an e-mail sent to DEP from South

Union. In February 2013, South Union was awarded$222,993 in grant funding for a replacement dump

truck, a high lift for the compost site and recycling education. At the time the application was

submitted, in June 2012, South Union did not request funding for a grinder. In January 2013, DEP sent

an NOV to Uniontown for dumping yard waste from the joint compost site at an unpermitted site.

Uniontown's excuse for the illegal dumping was that its grinder had broken down. In May 2013,

Uniontown applied for grant funding for a new grinder to replace the2002 grant funded model. South

Union is pressuring DEP to fund the new grinder for the Uniontown/South Union yard waste compost

site. DEP is concerned that the collection and composting programs are not economically sustainable

unless the communities change the management of the programs and provide for better maintenance ofthe equipment. A letter requesting more documentation to prove their yard waste collection and

composting programs are sustainable will be sent to Uniontonn/South Union prior to making future

funding decisions to benefit these two communities. (Sharon Svitek' 412.0442.4130)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Attach Planning Calendar.

Drake, Dana

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Yantko, VincentMonday, August L9,2013 8:31 AMEichler, Alan; Drake, Dana

RE:O-R story

Wow.........this is why we seriously need to consider offering OG written media releases { in high profile cases)

I know the press can twist wording.........but stating that the LDZ was not required looks bad - Poister seems confused

between LDZ & GW monitoring wells

Vincent Yantko / WQS Supervisor - Oil & GasDepartment of Environmental ProtectionCalifornia District Office25 Technology Drive I Coal Center, PA 15423Phone: 724 769 1054 I Fax:724 769 ItOz

From: Eichler, AlanSent: Monday, August 19,20L37:23 AM

To: Drake, Dana; Yantko, VincentSubject: FW: O-R story

Here is the article that appeared. Poisterwas satisfied: actually, I am a little disappointed.

Alan Eichler I Program ManagerDepartment of Environmental Protection I District Oil and Gas Operations400 Waterfront Drive I Pgh, Pa 15222-4745Phone: 4L2.442.4006 | Fax: 412.442.4328www.deo.state. pa. us

From: Poister, JohnSent: Monday, August L2, 2013 2:4I PM

To: Eichler, AlanSubject: O-R story

Future of Worstell i*poundment stillundetermined

BY EMILY PETSKOSTAFF WRITEREPETSKO@OBSERVER.REPORTER.COM

PUBLISI IED AUG I ?013 AT 11:54 PM {UPDATED AUG 10, 20'j3 AT 11:20 Pl.'1)

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From: Eichler, Alan

Sent FridaY, August 09,20L31:L6 PM

To: Ryder, John; Perry, Scott (DEP)

Cc Watling, Richard T; Heilman, Michael; Malone, Susan; Schwartz, Ronald;Yantko, VincenU

Drake, Dana

Subject CecilTwP - Worstell

We (Vince Yantko, Dana Drake, John Poister and I; neither side had legal counsel) just finished ourmeeiing with the Cecil Twp Supervisors regarding the Range Worstell impoundment. I think we were able

to addrLss essentially all of their questions. Frankly, there was more contention among our visitors thanbetween them and DEP.

I look forward to the expected report in the press.. .'...'...not!

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From: Glenn Truzzi Imailto:gtruzzi@rangeresources.com]S€nt: Monday, June 17, 2013 l:43 pM

Tol Eichler, AlanCc: Yantko, VincentSubject RE: Worstell Impoundment - Use Report

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Alan )

As requested below, theAppalachia LLc's use ofYantko will each neceive

Attachment l includes a

Eichler, AlanMonday, June L7, 20L3 L:44 PM'Glenn Truzzi'RE: Worstell Impoundment - Use Report

attached report that presentsthe hlonstell Impoundment pniona paper copy of the neport in

summary of waten into and out

information reganding Range Resou rcesto September 2012. you and Vincethe mail -

of the impoundment.

If you should have any questions, please feel free to call me.

Rega rds,Glenn Tnuzzi

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To: Glenn TruzziSubject: RE: Wonstell Impoundment - Use Repont

GIenn,

I wanted to thank you fon sending the neport. In reviewing it, I noticed that the inflowdata only begin with 9/t2, and the list of welts fnacked fnom Wonstell include those in 2OL3and beyond. What about the prion information? As you know, this impoundment has been thesubject of a lot of public scnutiny, and the other infonmation may be necessany to addressthese concerns. Could Range provide these numbersr as well? Thanks,

-AIan

Alan Eichler I Pnognam ManagenDepantment of Envinonmental Protection I Oistnict oil and Gas Operations4oo watenfnont Dnive I Pgh, Pa L5222-47 45

Phonei 4L2.442,4OO6 | Faxi 4L2.442,4328www. dep, state, pa, us

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To: Eichler, AlanCc: Yantko, VincentSubject: t'lonstell Impoundnent - Use Report

AIan,

Pursuant to youn email nequest, attached is a neport that presents infonmation negardingRange Resources - Appalachia LLC'5 use of the Wonstell Impoundment, you and vince yantlowlll each neceive a paper copy of the neport in the mail.

Attachment 1 lists the gas wells that the impoundment serviced from Septemben 2OL2 todate. Attachment 2 includes a sunmany of hauling manifests into and out of the inpoundnent.

If you should have any questions, please feel free to call me,

Regards,Glenn Tnuzzi

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Eichler, AlanThursday, July L8, 20L3 L2:20 pM

Drake, DanaWorstell

I want to sit down with you and the reviewing engineer(s) for worstell (both the originat ESCGP and themajor modification and the cI permit) sometime next week, Tuesday and Thursday-are free for me at thispoint. Let me know when you all are available. we should be thinking about pote;tial questions tnat are -

going to be asked at the August 9 meeting...........uh, I mean conferencl (it,s not a meeting).

Alan Eichler I Program lvlanagerDepartment of Environmental protection I District Oil and Gas Operations400 Waterfront Drive I Pgh, pa L5222-4745Phone: 4!2.442.4006 | Fax: 472.442.4328www.dep. state. pa. us

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Eichler, AlanWednesday, August 07, 20L3 2:15 PM

Poister, JohnWatling, Richard T; Heilman, Michael; Drake, DanaWorstell

I just got a call from Rose Churray (sp?) asking about who organized Friday's meeting. I referred her toJohn, who, according to her, will not speak to her. Thirty minutes later she cut the call "short."

Alan Eichler I Program ManagerDepartment of Environmental Protection I District Oil and Gas Operations400 Waterfront Drive I Pgh, Pa 15222-4745Phone: 412.442.4006 | Fax: 472.442,4328www.deo.state. pa. us

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Eichler, Alan

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Eichler, Alan

Wednesday, August 07,2013 8:31 AMDrake, Dana

FW:CecilTownship Story

Schrader's comments that I highlighted might suggest some of the questions we will get Friday.

Alan Eichler I Program ManagerDepartment of Environmental Protection I District Oil and Gas Operations400 Waterfront Drive I Pgh, Pa 15222-4745Phone: 412.442.4006 | Fax: 472.442,4328www.dep.state. oa. us

From: Poister, JohnSent: Wednesday, August 07, 20t3 7:53 AMTo: Eichler, Alan; Yantko, Vincent; Watling, Richard T; Heilman, Michael; Drake, Dana; Schimmel, BrianCc: Malone, Susan; SchwarE, RonaldSubject: Cecil Township Story

This story is from today Washington Observer Reporter:

Cecil Township supenrisor deniedrequest for public meeting

BY EMILY PETSKOSTAFF WRITER

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Cecil Township Vtce-Chatrman Andy Schrader made a motion at the Board of Supervisors meeting Monday to cancel a

private conference between the board and the state Department of Environmental Protection that rs scheduled for Frrday

Emily Petsko / Observer-Reporter

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llut not ever\'one is pleirsetl rr'ith the nret'ting's erclrrsir.e natule.

\rice Chairmittr Atrdv Schrader, u ho aclamantlv clenrandetl that the boaltl's upc:oming meeting with the I)EP be made

ltublic, made a motion at the board of supern'isors nteeting Nloncla.vto crancel the crmf'erence. In his m<ttion, he said that ifthe DEP fails to hold a public meeting b1'the board's next supen'isor's meeting on Septentber 3, the board r,r'ould be

prepared to take fulther action, including the possibilitl' of "'oting

to shr.rt dow'n the Worstell impounrlment.

Schrader distributed copies of the DEP clam permit and cited issues including potential groundrvater contamination,

a faultl'leak detection systent, the construction of the impoundnrent lvithout a propel' permit ancl Range Resource's failut'e

to discontinue the impounclment and restore the property'in a tinrely lnanner.

thc DIIP u'hy urrtl lrtrve thelur ilns\\rer us in public," Schlaclel said.

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'' Schrader's motion was not seconded by another supervisor, so the conference will proceed as scheduled. Schrader

did not indicate whether or not he would attend the conference at the DEP's headquarters in Pittsburgh.

Township Chairman Thomas Casciola said that questions regarding the impoundment must be answered as soon as

possible, even if that means doing so in a private forum.

"We tried to get the DEP to go along with us, and they rejected us," Casciola said. "We can get some answers on

Friday. If we push the issue, the DEP is going to put their back up against the wall and they're not going to be available to

answer anything."

Cindy Fisher, a township resident and supervisor candidate, said that the tenuous nature of a private eonference thatis not recorded could result in a lawsuit.

Other residents expressed that the impoundment should not be a public issue and voiced their support of thesupervisors representing them at the conference

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Poister. John

From: Poister, John

Sent: Monday, luly 22,2013 2:27 PM

To: Eichler, Alan; Calderon, Francis J; Heilman, Michael; Watling, Richard T; Malone, Susan

(sumalone@pa.gov); Schwaftz, Ronald (roschwartz@pa.gov); Schimmel, Brian;

Morewood, Kimberly A.

Cc: Sunday, Kevin; Shirk, Eric

Subject Confirmed date for CecilTownship meeting

We have resolved the meeting format -it will include the Cecil Township Supervisors, counsel and Township Manager

attending on Friday August 9th at 11:00a.m. . The meeting will be held in the Monongahela Room.

Recording the meeting either on audio or video is prohibited.

Our next step should be to get together before the meeting to discuss any concerns or sensitive issues with the folks inCecil.

JP

Poister, John

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Poister, JohnTuesday, July 30, 20L3 2:25 PM

Sunday, Kevin

What can we divulge

I had a contentious call from a Cecil Township resident by the name of Rose Churray. She wants to know why we aren't

holding a public meeting with residents. She called today and asked who was responsible for making the decision tohold next week's conference with just the Cecil Supervisors and not "the people".Saying she had a right to know, she

demanded an answer and has given me a deadline.I tried to explain that the decision wasn't made by just one person-but, she wanted names.

ls there not a DEP regulation about this?

JP

Poister, John

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Sam:

Poister, John

Monday, August 05, 201-3 2:01 PM

Harper, Samuel

Rose Churray

You may be getting a call from Cecil Township resident Rose Churray. She is demanding to know who among DEP staffmade the decision to restrict Friday;s meeting with the Cecil Township Supervisor. I refused to give her thatinformation. I told her on the advice of counsel she was not entitled to that information. I know she has spoken withBrian Schimmel on other Cecil Township matters. She told me she would be "taking the next step" in calling the CC's

office.

I would be happy to discuss further.JP

Eichler, Alan

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Eichler, Alan

Wednesday, August 2L,20L3 8:38 AM

Drake, Dana; Yantko, Vincent

RE: Story on Cecil meeting.

FYI.

Alan Eichler I Program ManagerDepartment of Environmental Protection I District Oil and Gas Operations

400 Waterfront Drive I Pgh, Pa 15222-4745Phone: 412.442.4005 | Fax: 412.442.4328www.dep.state.Pa. us

From: Poister, JohnSent: Wednesday, August 21, 20L3 B:30 AM

To: Schwar?, Ronald; Malone, Susan; Eichler, Alan

Subject: Story on Cecil meeting'

From today's Washington Observer Reporter:

Cecil supenrisor releases info onprivate Marcellus Shale meetings

Y MIKE JONES

STAFF WRITER

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The entrance to the Worstell impoundment in CecilTownship

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'['hc \{orstci} rr,ater. inporrr:clrncrt in Cr:cil Township was the topic of discussion earlier this month when township

officials met privately with a Marcellus Shale driller and environmental regulators in separate gatherings'

However, people who attended the controversial meetings, including Cecil Township's board president, could not

predict what impact the discussions would have on the water impoundment or the relationships between all of the parties.

Supervisor Tom Casciola, the board's president, said the Aug. 6 meeting with Range Resources last about 45 minutes

and centered on concei-ns about truck traffic on Swihart Road near the impoundment and the permitting procedure that

led to its construction.

"We didn't make any deals with them," Casciola said. "We really just told them about our concerns and they agreed to

address them."

He said the township continues to receive complaints about hear,y tanker and truck traffic in the area and set up

roadway cables to monitot' the number of industrial vehicles.

Casciola, who was joined by supewisors Elizabeth Cowden and Frank Ludwin, said they also discussed apparent

confusion over the township's permitting process and how Range notified the rnunicipality of the impoundment. The

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dr-iller also informed the supen'isors of a new hotline available to lease holders, residents and rnunicipal officials, Casciola

said, although he did not have the phone number available.

Range Resources officials did not return messages seeking comment on the private meeting.

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Southpointe headquarters. However, Casciola didn't think the meeting was illegal and denied that the other two

supervisors weren't invited.

He produced an email from township Manager Don Gennuso alerting them of the day and time. However, Supervisot'

Andy Schrader, who didn't attend and has asked county officials to investigate it, said he feels misled because there was

never a confirmation of the meeting.

This is the not the first time township supervisors met privatelv with a Marcellus Shale companJ'. Both Casciola and

Schradel confirmed they rnet privately rvith MarkWest in the board chambers four !'ears ago, although Schrader said he

now regrets that situation.

Casciola said supervisors might hold another private discussion with Range and include residents who live near

Worstell before the township's next meeting. He thinks that will take place in the township building an hour befole the

Sept. I voting meeting.

"We still need to gauge what their concerns are because they're the ones who are really impacted," Casciola said of

residents living on Swihalt Road.

Just a f'ew cla1.s later after meeting with Range, the township supervisors, including Schlader, nrli p1 1', rrtt'li ',r ilh 1,,ri:'

permit ancl the apparent leak at the site in late zott. Schrader said he brought questions from affected residents and was

disappointed with the lack of answers he received about the spikes in underground well monitors.

"I think the issues that are the biggest conceln to rne weren't really answered," Schrader said.

DEP spokesman ,Iohn Poister, who attended the meeting the regulatory agency's Pittsburgh headquarters, said the

discussions between the two parties were a good starting point "to establish n line of communication" fbr future issues.

"They got a chance to meet with our top oil and gas people," Poister said. "In a meeting like this, you aren't really

going for answers in terms of solutions, but answers (to know) where everybody is coming from. It's a first step, and I

think that's important. "

Poister said they also discussed the impoundment's permit and how long it should operate. He said DEP officials

contend that tlie impoundrnent can operate as long as it's being used, even if watel is being trucked in from farawav wells

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Yantko, VincentMonday, August 19,20L3 8:3L AMEichler, Alan; Drake, DanaRE:O-R story

Wow.'.'.....this is why we seriously need to consider offering OG written media releases ( in high profile cases)

I know the press can twist wording.........but stating that the LDZ was not required looks bad - poister seems confusedbetween LDZ & GW monitoring wells

Vincent Yantko / WQS Supervisor - Oil & GasDepartment of Environmental ProtectionCalifornia District Office25 Technology Drive I Coal Center, PA L5423Phone:7?4 769 1054 | Fax:724 769 tI02

From: Eichler, AlanSent: Monday, August 19,20L37:23 AMTo: Drake, Dana; Yantko, VincentSubject: FW: O-R story

Here is the article that appeared. Poister was satisfied: actually, I am a little disappointed.

Alan Eichler I Program ManagerDepartment of Environmental Protection I District Oil and Gas Operations400 Waterfront Drive I Pgh, Pa 15222-4745Phone: 412.442.4006 | Fax: 412,442.4328www,dep.state. pa. us

From: Poister, JohnSent: Monday, August L2, 20L3 2:4L PMTo: Eichler, AlanSubject: O-R story

Future of Worstell impoundment stillundetermined

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Mike Jones/Observer-Reporter - The entrance to the Worstell impoundment in Cecil Township

A rvater impoundment that has been the subject of controversy in Cecil Township could operate indefinitely,

although the state Department of Environmental Protection thinks it is unlikelv that the natural gas drilling-based

reservoir will remain much longer,

"Realistically, because the cost of tr-ansporting water is such tl-rat it becomes an economical (hindrance) in a ro-mile

radius, there will be a limited future for that," DEP spokesman John Poister said after attending a conference with Cecil

Township supewisors. "We just don't know when (it will close). We can't place a date."

This topic and several others regarding the Worstell impoundment on Swihart Road, which is operated by Range

Resources, were addressed during a private conference Friday at the DEP's Pittsburgh headquarters. The conference had

been contested for weeks by some residents and one supervisor who argued that the meeting should be public.

The impoundment itself also has been a contentious issue, and township supewisors questioned why the Worstell

site has not yet been restored by Range Resources. According to the dam permit approved by the DEP in 2o1o, the dam

"must be restored within nine months of the last well serwiced by the impoundment being placed in to production."

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However, Poister said the permit includes multiple well sites that ale being drilled, and Range could conceivably

extend the nine-tnonth deadline by adding new well sites. He said it is standard for an impoundrnent to be utilized for at

least three well sites.

The DEP also addressed questions regarding the impoundment's leak detection system. Poister said the system was

not required by the DEP when the impoundment was originally constructed, but it was installed for Range Resource's own

data collection purposes.

Poister said the DEP believes "there has not been a leak that has compromised the soil at the Worstell impoundment"

and that two previous wastewater spills at the impoundment were contained and cleaned up quickly.

Supewisor Andy Schrader, who has vocally protested both the impoundment and private nature of the conference,

asked the DEP whether the water at the Worstell site is contaminated. Schrader said he received about z5 questions fromseveral township residents who were concerned about the quality of their water. He questioned the DEP's oil and gas

representatives about a spike in the levels of certain chemicals at one of the monitoring wells in November 2011. Range

Resources data shows the level of chloride rose 1,ooo milligrams per liter between September and November 2011. There

were also increases in the levels of strontium, barium and sodium.

"When it has a spike at go feet down in the ground water, that's a concern," Schrader said. "Now, you've got these

contaminants in the groundwater. That was the question that really needed to be answered, and they still don't have the

ilnswer."

Poister said the levels came down immediately after they were measured, and that the spike was an anomaly.

Controversy aside, township President Thomas Casciola said much of the discussion during the conference was

technical language about the systems and processes used at the impoundment.

He said, while the tovrnship was frustrated that Range Resources bypassed the township in obtaining proper

approvals for the original use and construction of the impoundment, he understood the DEP's permit was not dependent

on other municipal requirements. Yet, he said, "It makes it tougher for us to address the application after the fact."

While the conference did not answer every question that the supervisors had, Poister said the DEP is still looking intotheir concerns.

"There are still questions, and there is still an investigation ongoing," Poister said. "We promised to give them some

updated material that we showed them (yesterday). We also hope that we can have an improved line of communication

with them."

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Poister, John

From: Poister, John

Sent Tuesday, July 09, 20L3 9:46 AM

To: Eichler, Alan; Drake, Dana; Calderon, Francis J; Watling, Richard T; Herman, John;

Ma lone, Susan (su malone@ pa.gov); Schwa rtz, Ronald (roschwa rtz@ pa.gov);

Morewood, Kimberly A.; Schimmel, Brian

Subiect: Meeting With CecilTownship

August 5'h is not good for the meeting with Cecil Township Supervisors. l've talked with the township secretary who is

now communicating with the supervisors to determine a good time and day between Aug 6 and 9.

She is also making it clear to the supervisors that attendance is limited to the 5 supervisors, 1 solicitor and 1. Township

Manager. There will be no residents or other outside attendees. There will be no media permitted.

We should discuss exactly who will be attending for DEP. I would suggest that our attendance be limited to Oil and Gas,

counsel and maybe 1 person from administration.

As soon as I hear from Cecil township on a date and time-l will get it out to you.

Thanks

JP

Poister, John

From: Poister, John

Sent Tuesday, July 16, 2013 11:29 AM

To: Eichler, Alan; Drake, Dana;Yantko, Vincent; Watling, Richard T; Heilman, Michael;

Schimmel, Brian; Morewood, Kimberly A.; Malone, Susan (sumalone@pa.gov); Schwartz,

Rona ld (roschwartz@ pa.gov)

Cc: Sunday, Kevin

Subject: Cecil Township Supervisor questions

Don Genuso, the Cecil Township Manager has called with a couple of more questions from the Supervisors. They would

like to know if they could bring "3 guests who are most directly affected by the Worstall lmpoundment".They would also like to know if they could make an audio recording of the meeting.

Mr. Genuso, once again offered the Cecil Township meeting space-and l, once again, replied that we could not agree

to that request.

Let me know your thoughts on these questions and I will respond to Mr. Genuso.

Thanks

JP

07 1113 SWRO CRC Weekly Report

Cecil Township Supervisors to meet with DEP. Washington County. There has been some

negotiating between DEP and Cecil Township Supervisors over the date and time for a meeting.

The supervisors had requested DEP representatives attend a public meeting-a request rejected

by the agency. We, in turn, proposed a 501 conference type gathering to be held at DEP offices

on Waterfront Drive. The offer was accepted. The Supervisors proposed July 29th for the

meeting. Key people at DEP were not available that day. DEP proposed August 6 through 9.

The supervisors countered with Aug 5. Negotiations continue. It now appears that the meeting

will be held at SWRO on August 9 at ll:O0a.m. Meanwhile, Amanda Galooly of the Canon

McMillan Patch called with questions about the meeting, as did Emily Puskar of the Washington

Observer Reporter. SWRO CRC John Poister responded. (John Poister, SWRO, 412-442-

4203)

08 15 13 SWRO CRC Weekly Report

Cecil Township Supervisors meet with SWRO Oil and Gas Staff. Washington/Allegheny

Counties. The 5 Cecil Township supervisors met with SWRO Oil and Gas Program Manager

Alan Eichler, Dana Drake and Vince Yantko to discuss questions about the Worstell

Impoundment. At issue were suspected leaks and contamination caused by the Range Resources

operated impoundment. Comments, opinions and information were exchanged. The meeting,

which came amid some heated controversy in the media, went well. (John Poister, SWRO' 412-

442-420s)

0822t3 SWRO CRC Weekly Report.

What transpired at the conference between the Cecil Township Supervisors and DEP.

Washington County. Mike Jones of the Washington Observer Reporter doing a follow up on

the meeting focused his questions on the difference in interpretation of the permit for the

Worstall impoundment. Poister explained DEP's position and repeated the agency's contention

that the conference was a valuable step in opening lines of communication. (John Poister,

swRo, 412-442-4203)

Poister, John

From:Sent:lo:Subject:

Eichler, AlanTuesday, August 20,20131:46 PM

Schimmel, Brian; Poister, John

RE: Request for legislative briefing on oil and gas issues in 46th District

Frank Calderon (now resigned from State employment), Dana Drake, and I have each had at least 2-3 lengthy calls withMs Churray over the past several months. Dana also spent some time with her when she came in recently for a filereview. I cannot provide dates for these calls. During my last call, she asked questions, among other things, about who

made decisions about the meeting with the Cecil Twp supervisors concerning the Worstell impoundment. I referred her

to John. She said that John would not answer her questions, and I told her that John was the point of contact on this

matter. Other than that, we have addressed every question that she has asked - multiple times. She often makes snide

characterizations of the Department, alleging that we let operators do what they want and that we are not protecting

the citizens of the Commonwealth. I would say that all told we have spent over 4-5 hours speaking with her about her

concerns. That does not include the time spent by John or other programs, such as Waste.

Alan Eichler I Program ManagerDepartment of Environmental Protection I District Oil and Gas Operations400 Waterfront Drive I Pgh, Pa L5222-4745

Phone: 4I2.442.4006 | Fax: 4I2.442.4328www.dep.state.pa.us

-----Origina I Message-----From: Schimmel, Brian

Sent: Tuesday, August 20,2013 L:14 PM

To: Poister, John; Eichler, Alan

Subject: Fw: Request for legislative briefing on oil and gas issues in 46th District

Can you guys summarize briefly your/your staff's interactions with Rose? lll compile and email Tom. Thanks, Brian

----- Original Message -----

From: Santanna, Thomas

Sent:Tuesday, August 20,2013 01:04 PM Eastern Standard Time

To:Schimmel, Brian

Subject: FW: Request for legislative briefing on oil and gas issues in 46th District

You have anything information on this lady?

-----Origina I Message-----From: White, Jesse Imailto:JWhite@pahouse.net]Sent: Tuesday, August 20,2013 L:03 PM

To: Santanna, Thomas

Cc: Poister, John

Subject: Re: Request for legislative briefing on oil and gas issues in 46th District

Tom,

It has been brought to my attention that DEP refuses to communicate with Rose Churray, a constituent of mine from

Cecil Township who lives on Swihart Road, near the Worstell Wastewater lmpou ndment/Water Transfer Station. This

would seem to contradict your previous statement that DEP would address my constituents concerns with DEP.

I would appreciate a response by the end of business today in order to clear up any potential confusion before this

information is made public.

Thank you,

-J esse

Jesse WhiteState Representative, 46th DistrictWashington/Allegheny/Beaver Counties

Click here<http://www.pahouse.com/contact/viaLDPC.asp?district=46> for District Office contact information and

phone numbers.

On8/f2/137:48 AM, "santanna, Thomas" <tsanta nna @ pa.8ov<mailto:tsantanna@pa.gov>> wrote:

Representative White-DEP agrees that lines of communication need to be open and honest. DEP is happy to provide

your constituents with any help or assistance they need with any questions or concerns they may have with issues

involved with DEP. Feel free to forward DEP (via the DEP Legislative Office) their contact information and we will

promptly reply to them directly. Thanks.

Tom Santanna I DirectorDepartment of Environmental Protectlon I Legislative Office Rachel Carson State Office Building

400 Market St. I Hbg PA 17101Phone: 7U.783.8303 | Fax: 717.772.t765www.dep.state.pa.us

---Original Message---From: White, Jesse ImailtoJWhite@pahouse.net]Sent: Friday, August 02,20L3 4:15 PM

To: Abruzzo, ChristopherCc: Santanna, Thomas

Subject: Re: Request for legislative briefing on oil and gas issues in 46th District

Secretary Abruzzo,

I am writing to follow up on my recent email requesting a legislative briefing with DEP on issues relating to Marcellus

Shale activities in my legislative district. As per a conversation with Tom Santanna, DEP has declined my request. I am

writing to respectfully ask you to reconsider that decision.

I know there are serious issues of distrust and hard feelings on both sides, but I believe we have an obligation to put

those concerns aside and focus on our shared obligation to the people of Pennsylvania. lt is no secret the relationship

with former Secretary Krancer was not a positive one, but I feel obligated to point out many ofthose problems could

have been avoided had the lines of communication been more open and honest. The questions and concerns I have

raised are real; constituents contact me every day asking me to get facts to alleviate their fear and uncertainty aboutwhat's happening in our community, and the only way I can answer them is by getting information from the DEP.

My previous email demonstrated a hope that new leadership at the DEP would come with a new approach, with theresult being a more positive working relationship. lf DEP is truly committed to an open and fact-based dialogue with thepublic about the oil and gas industry, there should be no hesitation in providing me, or any member of the PennsylvaniaLegislature, with information about your agency's efforts.

The critlcism of DEP in the public and in the press is directly fueled by the DEP'S unwillingness to respond to legitimatequestions and concerns, and this is a golden opportunity to reverse that criticism. I cannot imagine anyone approving ofthe DEP's refusal to meet with a state legislator to discuss issues of critical importance llke wastewater impoundmentsand the recent air quality problem at the Markwest processing facility. These issues are not going away and must beaddressed if there is to be any level of public confidence in DEP. I am asking to let me help you alleviate those concernsby answering some simple, relevant and straightforward questions.

Once again, I would very much appreciate if you would reconsider DEP'S refusal to provide me with a legislative briefingfrom DEP to discuss several issues relating to the agency's handling of oil and gas complaints in the area. I have specificconcerns as to wastewater impoundments in several municipalities, air quality issues stemming from the recent incidentat the Markwest processing plant in Chartiers Township and DEP's general approach to public concerns related to the oiland gas industry.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Jesse WhiteState Representative, 45th DistrictWashington/Allegheny/Beaver Cou nties

Click here<http://www.pahouse.com/contact/viaLDPc.asp?district=46> for District Office contact information andphone numbers.

JP

Poister, John

From: Poister, John

Sent WednesdaY, iune 05, 20L3 2:22 PM

To: Santanna, Thomas; Schimmel, Brian

Subject RE:WorstelllmPoundment

This is the first l've seen of the letter. I notices that it was sent to Harrisburg-so that explains why I never received the

first copy.

I will forward this to Sue Malone, Ron Schwartz and Alan tichler-and get back to Cecil Township.

Thanks

From: Santanna, ThomasSent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 1:57 PM

To: Poister, John; Schimmel, Brian

Subject: FW: Worstell ImPoundment

Any update on this meeting? Thanks Tom

From: Hannah Walsh [mailto:hwalsh@pasenate'com]Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 20L3 L:44PMTo: Santanna, ThomasSubject: Fwd: Worstell ImPoundment

Hey. Cecil Twp contacted my boss and asked him to facilitate a meeting with DEP. See below and attached. Can you help

with this? Not sure who they need to meet with..

> > > Senator Timothy Solobay 6/5/2013 L:LO PM > > >

can u check with Tom Santanna and see if there is a plan on this request. i suggest that there be a pre meeting myself

and not a kangaroo court.

Timothy J. Solobay, State Senator

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Matt Pitzarella

Matt Pitzarella < mpitzarella@rangeresources.com >

Saturday, August L0,2013 8:24 AM

Poistet JohnFwd: Worstellimagejpeg

Begin forwarded message:

From: <mpitzarella @ ra ngeresou rces.com<mailto:mpitzarella(a ra ngeresources'com>>

Date: August 10,2013,7:36:53 AM EDT

To:',eOetsko@observer-reporter.com<mailto:epetskO@observer-reporter'cOm>" <epetSko@observer-

reporter.com<mailto:epetsko@observer-reporter.com>>Subject: Worstell

Hi Emily,

l've extended this offer to others at the paper, but please feel free to contact me at any time on any issues related to

Range. lronically, I tweeted to several folks at the oR regarding the worstell yesterday, see below and included a link to

two blog entries that included all of the documents relating to the impoundment. While we respect and appreciate the

role of a supervisor to answer and address all constituent issues, as you will see, the vast maiority of comments received

by the township are in support of the industry. We have also personally visited all nearby residents on multiple

occasions over the years to answer questions.

While I was not at the meeting with the DEP and Cecil, impoundment permits are issued for ten years'

The ',chemicals" found in the groundwater monitoring wells that Range drilled near the site found a minor increase in

calcium chloride or salt. Technically you can call that a "chemical" but its my opinion that the term "chemical" in this

context only serves to confuse or concern people when it should not. Barium and strontium are commonly found Earth

metals in all groundwater in the region. Sodium, as your article listed, is also salt. Again the increase from two years was

very minor and extremelY brief.

The township and the DEP all have tests from nearby water wells indicating absolutely no impact from the

impoundment.

It is unusual that the township continues to indicate that they were not notified or bypassed during the permitting

process. They were notified and received notification through certified mail of the Iocation.

By way of background, the impoundment has multiple layers of speciality plastic linear and geosynthetic liners, similar to

the protection used at landfills. lt has two electronic leak monitorings, four groundwater monitoring wells, a catch basin

and a sump pump so even if there is a leak that gets past the two monitors and multiple layers of liners, it gets collected

and pumped back into the impoundment, until we can repair it.

Additionally, without centralized impoundments like this, Cecil would already have had at least two impoundments

constructed and more in the future. But because we can utilize centralized impoundments like this, we only need one

impoundment for multiple well pads.

The "Leaking" lmpoundment that's Not Leaking http://enerevindepth.orelmarcellus/the-leakins-impoundment-thats-

not-leakine/

Cecil Superviso/s Curious Disregard For The Facts http://bit.lvl1345wdB

Drake, Dana

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Subject:

Drake, Dana

Tuesday, August 06,20\3 9:52 AMWatling, Richard T; Eichler, Alan; Poister, John

Heilman, Michael; Yantko, Vincent; Calderon, Francis J

RE: Regarding Friday's CecilTwp Meeting

From: Watling, Richard TSent: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 9:49 AM

To: Eichler, Alan; Poister, JohnCc: Heilman, Michael; Yantko, Vincent; Drake, Dana; Calderon, Francis J

Subject: RE: Regarding Friday's CecilTwp Meeting

Rick Watling I Assistant CounselDepartment of Environmental Protection I Office of Chief CounselSouthwest Regional Office400 Waterfront Drive I Pittsburgh , PA 15222Phone: 412.442.4262 | Fax: 472.442.4267www.dep.state. oa.us

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From: Eichler, AlanSent: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 9:38 AM

To: Poister, John; Watling, Richard TCc: Heilman, Michael; Yantko, Vincent; Drake, Dana; Calderon, Francis J

Subject: RE: Regarding Friday's CecilTwp Meeting

Today I am in State College. I am free on Wednesday and Friday morning, as well. Vince will be atttending in place ofFrank.

From: Poister, JohnSent: Tuesday, August 06,20L3 7:2I AM

To: Watling, Richard TCc: Eichler, Alan; Calderon, Francis J; Heilman, Michael

Subject: RE: Regarding Friday's CecilTwp Meeting

Rick:

Sorrj' I took so long to get this back to you. I was swamped yesterday. I had mentioned to Alan Eichler that we

all should get together to discuss Friday's meeting. I'm free today, tomorrow and early Friday monring.

JP

Schrader yet to decide on attending state DEPconference

BY EMILY PETSKOSTAFF WRITER

PUBLISHED AUG2,2013 AT 11:14 PM (UPDATED AUG 2, 2013 AT 11:30 PM)

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One week remains until Cecil Township supervisors are scheduled to have a private conference with state

Department of Environmental protection officials, and at least one supervisor is still debating whether or not he will

attend.

Township Vice Chairrnan Andy Schrader has spoken against private meetings, especially ones that involve

controversial topics, like the upcoming Aug. 9 conference regarding the Worstell impoundment on Swihart Road'

,,I still think it should be a public meeting," Schrader said. "It should be open to everybody'"

The Worstell impoundment, operated by Range Resources, has been a contentious issue since January, when the

township mailed a letter to DEp stating Range did not obtain proper approvals for the original use and construction of the

impoundment that holds water used in Marcellus shale well drilling. According to the letter, "Range Resources originally

constructed the worstell impound.ment to serve gas wells on tlvo well pads located beside the impoundment' but "' Range

Resources now desires to expand their use to serve wells located on other property and for general lvastewater storage'"

The township requested a public meeting with the DEP in May to discuss the impoundment, but the DEP ultimately

opted fr.rr a conference open only to township supervisors, township manager Don Genurrso, the township solicitor and

DEP oil and gas rePresentatives'

Schrader and Gennuso recently appealed again to the DEP to hold a public meeting, but DEP spokesman John

Poister said it would not be possible.

"Their position was rather clear," Gennuso said. "They prefer that this session be held at their offices."

The conference will be held at the DEP headquarters in Pittsburgh. Both Gennuso and Schrader also asked Poister if

the conference could be recorded on video so that local residents could know what was discussed, but that request was also

denied.

Any residents with questions regarding the impoundment can relay them to the township office. All questions will be

passed along to supervisors to ask at the conference.

Gennuso said he has received calls from a couple of residents who live near the impoundment, and the most common

question he has heard from them is, "How long can we expect this impoundment to be there?"

Schrader said some residents who live near the impoundment have concerns about the amolrnt of traffic along the

road. He said a counter on the road has shown that a truck travels in or out of the impoundment properly every rB

minutes.

The impoundment and upcoming meeting with the DEP will be further discussed at the Cecil Township superrisors'

meeting at 7 p.rn. Monday.

State Rep. Jesse White, D-Cecil, is urging township residents to attend the meeting to voice their opinions on the

impoundrnent.

"As a Cecil Township resident myself, I think it's appropriate if people care about the issues with the impoundment,"

lVhite said. "I'm encouraging people to come down and let their opinions be heard in the proper forum."

White said he has reached out to the DEP and requested a discussion regarding the impoundment, but it has not

corne to fruition yet.

Fromr Watling, Richard TSent: Monday, August 05, 2013 11:42 AM

To: Poister, JohnSubject: RE: Regarding Friday's CecilTwp Meeting

John,

Could you send me the article? I don't have online access

Rick Watling I Assistant CounselDepartment of Environmental Protection I office of chief counselSouthwest Regional Office400 Waterfront Drive I Pittsburgh, PA 15222Phone: 412.442.4262 | Fax: 472.442.4267www.dep.state. pa. us

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From: Poister, JohnSent: Monday, August 05, 2013 7:50 AM

To: Eichler, Aian; Heilman, Uicfraet; Watling, Richard T; Calderon, Francis J; Malone, Susan; SchwarE, Ronald; Schimmel,

BrianSubject: Regarding Friday's CecilTwp Meeting

FYI: From today Washington Observer Reporter:

Schrader yet to decide on attending state DEP conference(IMashington Observer Reporter)- One week

remains until Cecil Tournship supervisors are scheduled to have a prir,ate conference u'ith state Department of

Environmental Protection officials, and at least one supervisor is still debating rvhether or not he will attend'

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Matt Pitza rel la < mpitza rel la @ ra ngeresou rces.com >

Tuesday, July 16,2013 8:58 AM

Poister, John

Cecil letter and follow upcecil worstell letter 1-14-2013.pdf

Attached is a copy of a letter provided to the DEP and to the township from Range, addressing their previously

expressed concerns regarding the impoundment and documentation of the permits, approvals and safe guards in place

at the location.

The Leaking lmpoundment That's Not Leaking, Energy in Depth, April .11, 2013

Southwestern Pennsylvania Marcellus Shale Short-Term Ambient Air Sampling Report, DEP, November l-, 2010

From the DEP's report, which included water impoundments, including what was a "wastewater impoundment" which

contains unfiltered, untreated water, unlike the filtered and cleaned water that goes into the Worstell.

"Results of the limited ambient airsampling initiative conducted in the southwest region did not identify

concentrations of any compound that would Iikely trigger air-related health issues associated with

Marcellus Shale drilling activities.'

ln other states that have hosted shale gas development for decades, such as Texas, state environmental and health

regulators have also studied communities, with the most densely concentrated shale development, and assessed air

quality and health. Those findings mirror that of the early efforts in Pennsylvania.

A. biological test that included blood and urine samples from residents in a Texas town was done by the Texas

Department of State Health Services.

The investigation found "biological test results from a Texas Department of Health Services investigation in

DISH, Texas indicates that residents' exposure to certain contaminants was no greater than that of the

general U.S. poPulation."

Some state agencies like the Texas Commission on Environmental Qualitv also provide real-time air quality monitoring.

Those extensive tests that have examined areas with high levels of development have also determined that air quality is

an issue that is well managed and well regulated, with minimal environmental impacts and safe for public health.

The live monitors "are showing no levels of concern for any chemicals. This reinforces our conclusion that

there are no immediate health concerns from air quality in the area, and that when they are properly

managed and maintained, oil and gas operations do not cause harmful excess air emissions."

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From: Drake, DanaSent: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 9:51 AMTo: Watling, Richard T; Eichler, Alan; Poister, JohnCc: Heilman, Michael; Yantko, Vincent; Calderon, Francis J

Subject: RE: Regarding Friday's CecilTwp Meeting

From: Watling, Richard TSent: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 9:49 AMTo: Eichler, Alan; Poister, JohnCc: Heilman, Michael; Yantko, Vincent; Drake, Dana; Calderon, Francis JSubject: RE: Regarding Friday's CecilTwp Meeting

Rick Watling I Assistant CounselDepartment of Environmental Protection I Office of Chief CounselSouthwest Reg ional Office400 Waterfront Drive I Pittsburgh, PA L5222Phone: 4L2.442.4262 | Fax: 472.442.4267www.dep.state. pa.us

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From: Eichler, AlanSent: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 9:38 AMTo: Poister, John; Watling, Richard TCc: Heilman, Michael; Yantko, Vincent; Drake, Dana; Calderon, Francis J

Subject: RE: Regarding Friday's CecilTwp Meeting

Today I am in State College. I am free on Wednesday and Friday morning, as well. Vince will be atttending in place ofFrank.

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