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

1. Request for Approval of Alternative Waste Management Practices(OG-071) For Oil & Gas Operations in Pennsylvania

2. 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

3. 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.

4. SECTION 1. GENERAL INFO • Provide the requested information • Check all boxes that apply

5. SECTION A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION • Provide the requested information • Check all boxes that apply

6. SECTION B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION • Describe the nature of the project

7. SECTION C. PROJECT DESCRIPTION • Check all boxes that apply • Provide the requested information

8. 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

9. 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

10. Sign Form OG-071 & Submit Any Questions?? Christopher Tersine 717-772-2199 ctersine@state.pa.us