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On June 1, 2007, the Director of the Office of Energy Projects i~ued a letter to
Stockman Ridge, LP ("Stec.kman' 3 in the referenced docket approving Steckman's
request to commence the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's ("FERC" or
"commission") pro-filing process for conducting the National Environmental Policy Act
review of Steckman's Project. Pursuant to Section 157.21(0(4)-(5) of the Commission's
regulations Stockman hereby submits for filing with the Commission draft Resource
Report Nos. I and 10 and the stakeholder mailing listJ
An original plus seven copies of the draft Resource Reports, without certain
figures designated as "Non-Internct Public" ("NIP") information, and the stakeholder
mailing list, without privileged landowner information are included herewith. An
original plus seven copies of the NIP information are included and marked "Non-lutemet
Public." Information that is considered NIP may be made available in the Commission's
Public Reference Room, but should not be posted on the public intemet. An original only
of the privileged landowner information is included and marked "Privileged and
Confidential."2 Privileged information should be treated as confidential and is for use by
Commission Staff only and not to be released to the public. In addition, Stockman has
included stakeholder mailing labels for Commission Staffuse.
Should you have any questions regarding this filing, please contact me at (713)
627-5415 or Julie Allison at (713) 627-4144.
Respect~ly submitted,
Garth Johnson
D/rector, Certificates and Reporting
Stockman Ridge, LP
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Doug Sipe (FERC)
Magdalene Manco (FERC)
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RESOURCE REPORT I-GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Location In E n v i r e m e n t a l
Report
Filing Requirement
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Provide a detailed description and location map of the Project
facilities. (§380.12(cXI))
Section 1.3, Figure 1.3-1 and
Appendix IA
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Describe any non-jurisdictional facilities that would be built in
association with the Project (§380.12(c) (2))
Provide current original U.S. Geological Sunley (USGS) 7.5minute series topographic maps with mileposts showing the
Project facilities. (§380.12(cX3)).
Provide aerial images or photographs or alignment sheets
based on these sources with mileposts showing the Project
facilities. (§380.12(¢)(3)).
Provide plot/site plans of compressor stations showing the
location of the nearest noise-sensitive areas (NSA) within
I mile. (§380.12(c)(3,4)).
Descn'be consmu~on and restoration methods. (§380.12(c)
(6)).
Identify the permits required for constnt~on tgross surface
waters. (§3S0.12(c)(9)).
Provide the names and addresses of all affected lsndowne~
and certify that all affected landowners would be notified as
required in §157.6(d). (§§380.12(aX4) and (cXI0)).
Section 1.12
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Appendix 1A located in
Vol. II-B
Appendix IA located in
Vol. 11-13
Figure 9.3-1
in Resource Report 9
Section 1.5
Table 1.10-1
Appendix I D located in
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R E S O U R C E R E P O R T 1 - G E N E R A L P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N ....................................
1.0
I. I
INTROIXJCT1ON..........................................................................................................................................
1.1.1
Parpose a n d N e e d .................................................................................................................................
1.2
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT ORGANIZATION ...............................................................................................
1.2.1
Maps a n d Drawings .............................................................................................................................
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LOCATION AND D e s c ~ OF PROJECT FACILITIES ..............................................................................
1.3.1
Storage Wells ........................................................................................................................................
1.3.2
Storage F i e l d Piping Network ..............................................................................................................
1.3.3
CompressOr Station ..............................................................................................................................
1.3.4 Access Roads ........................................................................................................................................
1.3.5
Ware Yards and Pipe Yards ..................................................................................................................
1.4
LAND REQUIgEMENTS .............................................................................................................................
1.4.1
Storage Wells ......................................................................................................................................
1.4.2
Storage F i e l d Piping Network ............................................................................................................
1.4.2. I
Trunk Lines ................................................................................................................................................
1.4.2.2
1.4.2.3
1.4..2.4
Well Laterals ..............................................................................................................................................
SFPN A b o ~
Facilities...................................................................................................................
Add~
Tempoct~ Wofkspace ............................................................................................................
1.4.3
Compressor Station ............................................................................................................................
1.4.4 Access Roads ......................................................................................................................................
1.4.5
Ware Y a r d s a n d P i p e Yards ................................................................................................................
1.5
CONSTRUCTION AND RESTORATION METHODS .......................................................................................
1.5.1
Storage Wells ......................................................................................................................................
1.5.2 Storage F i e l d Piping Network ............................................................................................................
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1.5.2.2
1.5.2.3
1.5.2.4
1.5.2.5
1.5.2.6
1.5.2.7
1.5.2.8
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1.5.3
1.5.4
1.5.5
1.5.6
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.9.1
1.9.2
1.9.3
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1-2
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1-6
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1-12
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SUmdsrd Comlruction and Ralomtion Methods ......................................................................................
Watert~ly ~
Methods.............................................................................................................
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Wetland ~ o n
Methods ..................................................................................................................
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Rugged Topography .................................................................................................................................
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Residential A~eas ..................................................................................................................
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Horizontal D i m ~ o m d DriIK~8 .................................................................................................................
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Agficultmul lamd ..................................................................................................................................
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R ~ d Crossings. .....................................................................................................................................
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Rock Removal ~ d B l m i a 8 .......................................................................................................................
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Compressor Stathm ...........................................................................................................................
Other A b o v e g r o u n d Facllities ............................................................................................................
H y d ~ x ~ l t c Te.gting ............................................................................................................................
~ronmental
7kainlr~for Construction ..........................................................................................
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CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE AND WORK FORCE .......................................................................................
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OPERATlg~ AND MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................
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FUTUREFI.,A~ AND ~ D O N M E N T ......................................................................................................
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A G E N C Y CONgULTA'r/oN A N D L A N D O W N E R NOTIFICATION ..............................................................
1-32
Agency Comndtation and Coordination ...............................................................................
1-32
Public Particlpaffon and Outreach ...................................................................................................
1-32
Landowner Names and Addresses ....................................................................................
1-32
PERMITS AND API~OVALS .................................................................................................................
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STATUS O~ FIELD SURVEYS ...............................................................................................................
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NON-JuRLSDICrlONAL FACIUTIES ........................................................................................................
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TABLE
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1.3-1 STECKMANRIDGE STORAGEPROJECT- PROPOSEDFACILITIES...........................................................
1.3-2 PROPOSEDPERMANENTACCESSROADS FOR THE STECKMANRIDGE STORAGE PROJECT
1.4-1 LAND REQUIREMENTSFOR ABOVEGROt~D FACILITIES....................................................................
1.4-2 LANDREQUIREMENTSFOR THE SFPN ...............................................................................................
1.5-1 AGRICULTURALLANDS AFFECTEDBY THE PROJECT [To BE CONFIRMED]........................................
1.5-2 ROADSCROSSED BY THE STORAGEFIELD PIPING NETWORK............................................................
1.6-1 PRELIMINARYCONSTRL~CnONSCHEDULE ........................................................................................
I.10-1 PERMITAND CONSULTATIONLIST FOR THE STECKMANRIDGE STORAGEPROJECT.........................
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1.1-1. PROJECTLOCATIONMAP ....................................................................................................................
FIGURE | . | -2. PROJECTFACILITIESOVERVIEWMAP .................................................................................................
FIGURE 1.5-|. TYPICALWELL CONSTRUCTIONSITE ................................................................................................
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APPENDICES
Appendix I A - Project Drawings and Maps (located in Volumes II-B and II-C)
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Volume
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
II-B (Nowlntemet Public}
Steckman Ridge Storage Facility Aerial Plan (Scale I-inch = 500 feet)
Storage FactOry Piping Network Alignment Sheets (Scale 1-inch = 200 feet)
Full Size USGS Quadraask Map
i I "x 17" USGS Quadrangle Map
TypicalSFPN R O W Configuration.
6. NationalWetland Inventory(NWI) Map
Volume II-C(CEIl Informadon~
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8.
9.
Compressor Station Plot Plan
M&R Station Plot Plan
Other Aboveground Facility D r a w i n g s
Appendix IB - Sleclonan Erosionand SedimenlationControl Plan
Appendix IC - Spill Prevention ~ 1
and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan
Appendix I D - Project Line List o f Affi:cted Landowners, Sample Landowner Letter and Abutters within ~ Mile of
Proposed Compressor Station (Privileged and Confidential - see Volmne 11-1))
Appendix ! E - Agency CorreslXnaknce and Contact List
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ATWS
Bbl
Bcf
CEll
CRP
additional temporary workspace
Barrel
billion cubic feet
Critical Energy Infrastructure Information
Capacity Restoration Program pipeline, jointly owned by TETLP
and Dominion Tmnmmission
Dominion Transmission
Dth/d
E&SCP
ER
FERC
FERC's Plan
FERC's Procedures
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M&R
MAOP
NIP
NWI
O&M
PAR
PDCNR
PDEP
PFBC
PGC
Project
psig
ROW
SPCC
Spe a
Steclanan
T&E
TAR
TETLP
U.S.
USACE
USDA
USDOT
USGS
USFWS
Dominion Transmission, Inc.
Dekatherms per day
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan
Environmental Report
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Upland
Erosion
Control,
Re~getation
and
Maintenance Plan
Wetland and Waterbody Construction and Mitigation
Procedures
horsepower
meter & regulator
maximum allowable operating pressure
milepost
National Wetland Inventory
Opemiom and Maimenance
permanent accen road
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and
Resources
PennsylvaniaD e p a ~ e n t of Environmental Protection
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Pennsylvania Came Commission
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pounds per square inch gauge
right-of-way
Spill Prevention, ConU'ol, and Countermeasure
Spcclza Energy Transmission, LLC
Steelaram Ridge, LP
threatened and endangered
temporary access road
Texas Eastern Transmission, LP
United States
U.S. Army Corps of Enginccrs
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Trans~rtafion
U.S. Geological Sm-vcy
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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RESOURCE
1.1
Introduction
REPORT
1 - GENERAL
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION
Steckman Ridge, LP (Steckmaa) is applying ",o the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the
Commission) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity under Section 7(c) ofthe Natural Gas
Act, 15 U.S.C. §717f(b) and §717f(c) to convert a recently acquired depleted natural gas production field
located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania into a multi-cycle natural gas storage facility. This proposed
facility will have approximately 17.7 billion cubic feet (Bcf) oftotsl capacity, of which up to 12 Bcf will
be working capacity and 5.7 Bcf will be base gas. The proposed Steckman Ridge Storage Project (the
Project) will include:
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the removal and/or abandonment of existing production field pip'rag and abovegrouad equipment;
the conversion of five depleted production wells into storage wells;
the drilling and development of 18 new storage wells and construction ofastmciated abovegronnd
well head facilities;
construction of a Storage Field Piping Network (SFPN) and associated abovegrouud facilities
including launcher/receiver facilities and valve sites; and
construction ofone 9,000 horsepower 0tp) compressor station including a meter and regulator
(M&R) station, common launcher and receiver facility, and other associated appurtenances.
Consu'uction of the Project is planned to start in early June 2008 with an in-service date by April 2009;
however, interim services could potentially be available in late 2008.
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Steckman is a joint venture limited partnership owned in equal interests by subsidiaries of Spectra Energy
Transmission, LLC (Spectra Energy) and New Jersey Resources Corporation. Stecknmn acquired the
depleted natural gas production field from Pennsylvania General Energy, LLC (PGE) in 2007. The
production field acquired by Steckman was discovered and developed in 2002 by PGE and has produced
approximately 12.3 Bcf of natural gas from an estimated reservoir capacity of 17.7 Bcf. The PGE
facilities acquired by Stecknmn include five depleted production wells, approximately 2.8-miles of
gathering line% an M&R station, and mineral and storage rights. Figure 1.1-1 shows the location of the
proposed Project and Figure 1.1-2 shows the proposed Project facilities.
1.1.1
Purpose and Need
Since about the 1930% natural gas storage has played an important role in balancing the complexities of
supply and demand in the Unitml States (U.S.), especially throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
Regions. This is largely due to the seasonal usage profile of the region. The supply and demand
dynamics of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions are on the verge of a significant transition, creating
a substantial increase in the demand for storage services in these regions. The growth in liquefied natural
gas (loNG) supply along the eastern seaboard and the introduction of incremental supply from the Rocky
Mountain Region are important new sources of natural gas that will meet the growing demands for natural
gas in the Northenst and Mid-Atlantic Regions. Growth in conventional markets will continue to expand
the seasonal peak requirements while growing gas fired power generation markets have introduced a
summer peak to the market profile. Consequently, there is an increasing demand for natural gas storage
services that will offer growing markets the ability to manage price volatility along with providing supply
security, diversity, flexibility and seasonal balancing.
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In response to strong market demand for natural gas storage services, Stecknmn acquired PGE's depleted
natural gas production field and proposes to convert the depleted field into a multi-cycle natural gas
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Regions by April 2009. In May - June 2007, Steckman Ridge held an open season to determine market
interest. Steckman Ridge received approximately 60 Bcf in non-binding interest for storage services
starting in April 2009. Given its strategic location between new natural gas supplies from the east and
mid-west, and its close proximity to markets served by existing interstate gas pipelines owned by Texas
Eastern Transmission, LP (TETLP) and Dominion Transmission, Inc. (Dominion Transmission) the
Project will become an integral part of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic's energy future, allowing it to
serve key customers, including various local distribution companies (LDCs), power generators, and
marketers. The Project will also serve as an emergency supply to replace lost production during outages
caused by weather events, such as hurricanes.
1.2
Environmental Report Organization
This Environmental Report if,R) is composed of 13 separate Resource Reports and has been prepared in
accordance with FERC Order No. 603 et seo. and Parts 157 and 380 of FERC's regulations, which
governs the filing of applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity authorizing the
construction and operation of facilities to provide service under Section 7 of the Natural Gas AcL
Stecknum's application and accompanying ER have been organized into separate volumes, in compliance
with FERC's document control requireng~ts for Public, Non-Intemet Public (NIP), Privileged &
Confidential, and Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEIl) classes of information. The contents
of each volume are outlined below.
Volume I
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Volume I-A: Application and all Public exhibits (excluding Exhibits F-l, G, G-I, and G-2);
Volume I-B: All NIP exhibits to the Application (excluding Exhibits F-l, G, G-I, and G-2);
Volume I-C: Exhibits G, G-l, and G-2 (CEH information);
Volume I-D: Privileged and Confidential
Volume II (Exhibit F-l)
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Volume H-A: Environmental Repom excluding NIP information;
Volume II-B: NIP information from the Environmental Reports;
Voktrne H-C: CEII information included in the ER - Facility Plot Plans;
Volume II-D: Land Owner List and Cultural Rasc~'ces Information (Privileged & Confidential)
1.2.1 Maps and lkawlap
Appendix 1A (bound separately in Volumes l i b and H-C) includes drawings and maps for all proposed
Project facilities referenced in Resource Report 1. Volume II-B contains linch = 200 feet scale aerial
photo-based alignment sheets that incorporate civil and environmental survey data and depict the
proposed well sites and SFPN, including c o n s m ~ o n workspace, existing pipelines, approximate
property boundaries, waterbodies (including streams, drainages and ponds) and wetlands within
constru~on workapace, aboveground facilities, access roads, and public roads. Volume H-B also
contains National Wetland Inventory (NWl) maps, 1:24,000 scale full-size United States Geological
Service (USGS) 7.5 minute series topographic quadrangle maps as well as 8.5 x I l-inch USGS 7.5
minute series topographic quadrangle excerpts showing the proposed Project facilities. Typical drawings
for the storage well sites and plot plans for the compressor station and M&R station are bound separately
in Volume II-C. Also included in Volume II-C are drawings for the other proposed aboveground
facilities including valve sites and pig launcher and receiver facilities.
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The proposed Project is located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, which is situated in the mmh-cenlxaJ
potion of the Southern Alleghenies region. The proposed storage facility area lies within the Township
of Monroe and is approximately seven to ten miles southwest of the intersection of Interstate-70 and
Interstate-76 (the Pennsylvania Turnpike). The primary public roads providing access to the Project area
include Rock Hill Church Road (Slate Road [SR] 2029), Big Creek Road (SR 2007), Clark Road, Jay
Road, and Mearlde Road. Table 1.3-I and the following sections identify and describe the proposed
Project facilities.
TABLE 1.3-1
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R k l ~ S~onq~ P.qect - Propo*ed Padmks
F ~ J ~ Name
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5 pmduclAon ~ l l s (W¢Ih~ # 1 - ~ ) Io s/ora~ v,,'~ls;
I~ill and d e v e . ~ 18 ~ stors~e wefl8 (WelhJ ~ - W23);
.4.~de bed m d miniver, a ~ l
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Methlnol/¢hem/~tl injection f~cilitim:
Cec~k
i ~ m e a a m m ~ t (EGIvl) e q ~
and
2 t im~man~m s c u m n~ld~ ( I0 exisl/ng and I l new) and imuking m
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Tnmk lane 91 - 16-inch dtamet~, gglxm¢imately 3.13 miles king;
Tnmk Line 90 - 16-im:h diameter, ~
4+36 mik* ling; and
23 Well Lamrals- 6-~cb, ~
and l0:inchd~tmcseGappmx~Uely 3.6 mileu~ml
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9 / m l l N IDillv a i ~ w m (I 8 v a ; ~ ) ; ~md
Tm~k I~'~ t H Vl]~elL
Sto~gt Fidd r c ~ g N ~ r k fSFPN)
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Dd~lma~e ~em
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G m , x l l~a+e Stmam;
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Storage Wells
As shown in Table 1.3-1, Steckmnn proposes to convert five production wells into storage wells (Wells
#1 through #5) and develop an additional 18 new storage wells (Wells #6 through #23). Each of the 23
well sites will have ahovegronnd facilities including metering equipment complete with inlet and outlet
isolation valves, EGM equipment to control and measure volumes of gas into and out of each well, and a
methanol injection pump skid. Nine of the proposed wells will also have Argus pig valves installed. The
well sites will have a parking area and will be accessed by a permanent access road. In most cases power
will be supplied to each well site within the 25-foot standard permanent access road easement.
1.3.2
Storage Field Piping Network
As stated in Table 1.3-1, Steckman proposes to transport natural gas between each of the storage wells
and the proposed compressor station through a SFPN that will include two, 16-inch diameter trunk lines
(Lines 90 and 91) and twenty-three 6-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch diameter well laterals (Table 1.3-1). The
well laterals will connect to the trunk lines either independently or in small groups. The total pipe length
of the SFPN is approximately I I.I miles.
Steckman determined that the existing production pipeline system is inadequate for the flow rates and
operating pressures associated with the operation of the proposed Project. As such, where new facilities
will be installed, the existing production system will be removed or abandoned as part of the construction
of the Project. The following section describes the proposed SFPN components including aboveground
facilities.
Steckman ~
to construct two separate 16-inch diameter trunk lines (Line 91 and Line 90) to move
gas between the compressor station and the well laterals.
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Line 91 will be approximately 3.13 miles in length with approximately 2.3 miles (73 percent) of the line
following the ex'u~'ingproduction pipeline right-of-way (ROW). Line 91 starts within the proposed 43acre compressor station (MP 0.0) property and heads to the south in parallel with Line 90 for
a l ~ l y
1,230 feet before deviating to the southwest and heading down to the crossing of Rock Hill
Church Read at IMP 0.37. Upon exifin8 the station property at MP 0.31, Line 91 will be located within
new ROW up to MP 0.47 where it will start to co-locate with the existing pipeline ROW within an open
field and head to the southwest. Steckman routed the first 0.47 miles of Line 91 within new ROW to
avoid stream and we0and crossings along Rock Hill Church Road that would have been necessary if the
existing ROW was utilized.
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Moving uphill, Line 91 connects to the lateral line for Well #6 (Line 91A) along the edge of the field at
MP 0.55. Continuing to the southwest within the existing ROW, Line 91 connects with the lateral line
(Line 91B) for Well #7 on a wooded hill top (IMP0.86) and then heads back downhill to the lateral line
connection (Line 91C) with Well #3 within an open field. Line 91 continues along the existing ROW to
the south across open hillside, connecting with the lateral line (Line 91D) for Well #8 at MP 1.24 in an
area of shrube and trees. At MP 1.31, Line 91 connec~ to the lateral line (Line 91E) for Well #9 within a
wooded area and then enters a cultivated field approximately 35 feet to the south. At MP 1.42, Line 91
changes direction within the field and heads to the southwest crossing a large fenced-in enclosure for
white-tailed deer from MP 1.57 to MP 1.66. This entire segment of Line 91 ROW utilizes the existing
pipeline ROW.
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Upon exiting the deer enclosure, Line 91 makes a direction change to the south within a cultivated field
and starts to deviate from the existing ROW at MP 1.74 to make the connection with the lateral line for
Well #10 (Line 9IF) at MP 1.89. Moving downslope within new ROW, Line 91 crosses Big Creek Road
at MP 1.96 approximately 80-feet to the north of the existing ROW pipeline crossing of Big Creek Road.
Line 91 immediately crosses a tributary stream to West Branch Sideling Hill Creek at MP 1.98. In this
area, Steckman routed Line 91 to the west of the existing ROW to minimize impacts to this stream and
avoid the proposed well pad for Well # I 0.
Continuing within new ROW, Line 91 connects to the lateral line (Line 91G) for existing Well #I at NIP
2.16. The lateral line for Well #11 (Line 91H) also connects to Line 91 at this location (MP 2.16).
Moving southeast from the interconnect with Line 91G within existing ROW, Line 91 crosses the
tributary stream for a second time at MP 2.20 and then crosses Big Creek Road at MP 2.22. Following
the road crossing, Line 91 follows existing ROW up over the hill that is located directly east of Big Creek
Road. At MP 2.69, Line 91 interconnects with the lateral line (Line 91 I) for Well #12. Line 91 continues
to the southeast in the existing ROW along the edge of a cultivated field.
At MP 2.86, Line 91 and Line 90 meet and begin a parallel configuration to the southeast for
approximately 750 feet. Along this segment Line 91 is located within existing ROW and Line 90 is
located in new ROW. At MP 3.00, both lines deviate from the existing ROW to the southwest to avoid
the steep slope that the existing pipeline is currently routed on. At MP 3.13, Line 91 interconnects with
Line 90 at the launcher facility and terminates. A total of nine storage wells will be connected to Line 91.
The section of Line 91 from the interconnect with Well #1 (MP 2.16) to the interconnect with Line 90
(MP 3.13) will enhance the reliability of the SFPN by providing an alternate route for gas to reach the
compressor station from the storage wells in the event that gas flow in either of the mink lines is
constrained.
Line 90 also begins at the proposed compressor station (MP 0.0) but is muted within newly established
ROW for most of its lengtl~ Line 90 will be approximately 4.36 miles in length with approximately 3.84
miles (88 percent) oftbe line located within new ROW and approximately 0.52 miles (12 percent) located
within existing ROW. For the first 1.38 miles, the route is a straight line running due south along open
ridge top and upper sidealope terrain, and crossing the uppermo~ reach of one tributary to West Branch of
Sidelin8 Hill Creek. Along this segment, Line 90 crosses Rock Hill Church Road (at MP 0.44) and
continmm aouth across a large field. At MP 1.38, near the tie-in point with Wells #15, #16, and #17 (MP
1.39) (Line 90A), Line 90 will turn slightly to the southwest. Line 90 continues in a generally southwest
direction on high terrain along the edge of hay fields, connecting with the lateral line for Wells # 13 and
#14 (Line 90B) at MP 1.95. The alignment then moves offhigh terrain along a wooded ridge (MP 2.11 to
2.36). At MP 2.36, Line 90 crosses a perennial tn'butaty to West Branch Sideling Hill Creek and then
proceeds upalope.
At NIP 2.48, Line 90 begins paralleling Line 91 and the existing ROW to the southeast for approximately
750 feet to MP 2.62 where the Line 91/90 ROW deviates from the existing ROW to avoid a steep slope
up to MP 2.71. At MP 2.75, Line 90 reaches the launcher facility where Line 91 terminates. The lateral
line (Line 90C-1) for Wells # 2 and #5 also connects to Line 90 in this area approximately 130 feet
northeast of Big Creek Road. From this point Line 90 continues to the southwest crouing Big Creek
Road at MP 2.76.
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Afle~ traversing Big Creek Road (see Figure 1.1-2), Line 90 crosses anotheT perennial u'ibuta~j to West
Branch Sideling Hill Creek (IMP 2.78) and then moves uphill to the southwest and then to the west.
Continuing along the existing ROW, the alignment traverses upper sideslope terrain to interconnect with
the lateral line (Line 90D) for Well #4 (Clark 1665) at MP 3.21. The existing ROW ends at this point
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Line 90 then continues in a southwest direction within newly established ROW across wooded sideslope
terrain to interconnect with the lateral line (Line 90E) for Well #20 at MP 3.39. The uppermost reaches
of one or more tributaries to West Branch Sidsling Hill Creek are Waversed in this segment. Following
the interconnect with the common lateral line (Line 90F) to Wells #18, #19, and #20, Line 90 proceeds
upslope, crossing Jay Road at MP 3.48. Line 90 then heads up the steep east slope of Raccoon Ridge
where it connects on the ridge top to the lateral line (Line 90(3) associated with Well #21 (MP 3.78). Line
90 then continues in a south-southwest direction along the western side of Raccoon Ridge, terminating at
the proposed launcher and receiver site and the well lateral lines for Wells #22 (Line 90H) and Well #23
(Line 90I) at MP 4.36.
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The proposed storage wells will be connected to one of the proposed trunk lines by well laterals (6-, 8-, or
10-inch diameter lines), either independently or in small groups (see Alignment Sheets in Appendix 1A).
Stecknmn will construct a total of 23 well laterals totaling approximately 3.6 miles in length. The well
laterals will range in lengLhfrom (approximately) 200 feet to 3,160 feet. A total of nine well laterals will
interconnect with Line 91 (Lines 91A through 91I) and 14 well laterals will interconnect with Line 90
(Lines 90A, 90A-I, 90A-2, 90B, 90B-I, 90C, 90C-1, 90D, 90E, 90F, 90F-I, 90G, 90H, and 901).
Lapafher and Receiver Facilities
Launcher and receiver facilities are needed to conduct integrity inspections and cleaning operations on the
mink lines. A launcher and receiver facility will be constructed at the beginning and end of each trunk
line. The launcher and receiver facility at the end of Line 91 will be located at approximate MP 3.13,
while the facility at the end of Line 90 will be located at approximate MP 4.36. Each facility will be
situated within a XX-foot by XX-foot area. The launcher and receiver facilities at the beginning of the
two trunk lines (MP 0.0) will be located within a common site co-locatnd within the approximately 43acre compressor station property. This facility is described further in Section 1.3.3 below.
Valve
Steckman will install isolation valves at all well lateral fie-ins to the trunk lines and at locations where one
well lateral ties into another well lateral. These abovegronnd valve sites will each occupy a XX-foot by
XX-foot are& Steckman will also install Argus valve sets on the well laterals that have the potential for
collecting liquids in the lines (one valve on each end of the lateral). These Argus valves will be used for
cleaning the well lateral lines. The Argus valve sites will each require a XX-foot by XX-foot area.
1.3.3
Cempresmr Station
As shown in Table 1.3-1, Steckman proposes to construct a new compressor station to provide
compression for the injection and withdrawal of natural gas from the 23 storage wells. The compressor
station will be located within an approximately 43-acre rectangular-shaped property located on a hill top
approximately 250 feet north of Rock Hill Church Road (See Appendix IA, Vol. H-C). This property
encompasses both PGE's existing M&R Station site and about 400 feet of PGE's existing gathering line
ROW.
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The compressor station will contain two, 4,500 hp reciprocating engines to drive the gas compressors.
Each compressor unit will be installed in a 70-foot by 60-foot acoustically-treated, metal-sided
compressor building that will be approximately 30 feet in height and contain one exhaust emissions stack
that will be approximately 45 feet above grade.
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Other buildings located at the compressor station site will include an approximately 40-foot by 80-foot
control/auxiliary building, an approximately 40-foot by 60-foot office building, and a 10-foot by 12-fnot
storage building. Each of these buildings will be metal-sided. Other equipment at this site will include a
dehydration skid, scrubbers, inlet filter/seperator, gas heaters, station blowdown stack, utility tanks, gas
cooler, slug eateher, ground flare system, and a stand-by generator.
The maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) of the facilities from the storage wells through the
compressor station will be 3,000 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) while the maximum operating
pressure (MOP) will be 2,650 psig. Some facilities inside the compressor station will have a lesser
MAOP depending on the use of the equipment (i.e., f~el gas regulators, domestic gas systems, ete).
The compressor station will tie into a proposed M&R station that will deliver gas to, and receive gas from
the jointly owned TETLP and Dominion Transmission, CRP pipeline. The station will be located in the
northeast comer of the compressor station site adjacent to the TETLP ROW. The station will include
meters, regulators, valves and EGM equipment to provide for the accurate measurement and regulation of
the gas that is received and delivered by the Project. The M&R station will have an MAOP of 1,000 psig,
commensurate with the current MAOP ofthe CRP pipeline.
The 43-acre compressor station site will also contain a common launcher and receiver facility located at
the beginning of the two trunk lines (MP 0.0). This facility will occupy an approximately 300-foot by
300-fcot area near the southern edge of the property.
1.3.4
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Access Roads
Steckman proposes to use 23 permanent access roads for construction and operation of the Project (Table
1.3-2). In eleven cases Steckman was able to use existing roads. Seven ofthe eleven existing roads will
require only minor improvements. The other four existing roads will require improvements to the
existing road surface and/or new consu'ucfion to lengthen them. Stecknum will construct 12 new
penrament access roads to provide access to new well sites.
The typical access road width for the Project will be 25 feet. This will include approximately 15 feet of
road surface and space for approximately 5-font wide drainage ditches on each side of the road. The new
compressor station road (PAR-CS1) will require a new 35-fcot ROW, 25 feet for the road and 5 feet for
the drainage dit-hes on each side of the road, if required. With the exception of the new compressor
station access road, all roads will be st.u'fat~l with gravel/crushed rock. The new compressor station road
will be paved.
1.3.$
Ware Yards s a d Pipe Yards
Steckn'mn proposes to use one ware yard and one pipe storage yard during Project c o n s m ~ o n . These
existing yards are located in commercial/indnstrinl areas. Their use will require no improvements. Any
minimal land dist~han~ will be t e m p o r ~ . The ware yawl, q ~ ' o x i n ~ l y XX ~-res in size, is loeated in
XX. The pipe yard, located in XX, is approximately XX acres. INole - ware yard and pipe yard areas
have s o t been Identified at this lime].
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P r a i s e d Permam~t ~
Accem Reed
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Rmuls f ~ t ~ S~teclmmaRldl~ SteraF l~wject
From
To
ApproL ~
(f~t)
New er Efls~hqi
head
Upl~ade Reqalnnmatg ~
Omunm~
PAR-CSI
Rock Hill Church
Rind
Compt'es~
Statioa
1,750
New
PAR4:~S2
RockHill C'huw~
Rind
Compt~mw
Sta6m
1,700
Exittmg
Miatmal improv.eme~m t~quired.
PAR-6
Rick Hill Chun:h
Ro*d
Weft #6
595
New
New mad comtmc~oa n:quin~
PAR-7
Well #3
Well ~
952
New
New road m be ~
from Well 03 m Well 07.
A po~on win be located on the Line 91 ROW.
PAR-3
Clark Ro*d
PAR-8
PAR-9
PAR-I0
Well #3
Well ~8
Big Creek Rind
PAR-I
Big Creek Ro*d
~eml~mmr Slatlm
J m 91
pAg-11
s~ ~
Well #3
(Clark 1663)
Well ~
Well 1¢9
Weft #10
Well 01
Minimal m~mvem~tt reqmrcd
2,879
876
934
225
New
New
New
New reed to be ¢omln~ted fiem Wei103 to Well #8.
New reed to be ¢o¢~rmm~ from Well t~ ~ Well 09.
New rind ¢omma~oa required
606
Minimal i m p t o v e n ~ n~uired.
Well#l i
553
Appco~tm~ly 450 feeto f ~ t ~
to ¢xhinng
m~d ~ d appmxima~y 1~0 feet of new m~d will be
(sa~ 1557)
~
PAR-15
Private Ro~d
Well #15
2.597
~istin~
PAR-16
PAR-I7
PAR-I5
Meagkk Road
Well 016
Well #17
836
866
New
New
PAR-13/14
PAR-I 5
Well 013/14
3.096
PAR-12
Big Cn~k 17~ad
930
PAR-2
M~rkle Ro*d
PAR-5
Mearkk Ro~d
Well #12
W~#2
(C~k 1664)
Well 05
(Qu~Sm 1709)
New
y
2,400 ket oflrapmvtazaa m exim'm8
fiekl mKl md approximately 200 feet of new mad
~a~n~im m~a~L
New mtd to be ~
from PAR-15.
New mad ¢mmna~oe requms£
lmpmvem~tt will be m~k m an ¢ x i ~ rmcL WeE
013 and 014 will ¢t¢ the tame acccm m~L
New road ¢ommr,~ioa n~uired.
Minimal improv,crneats ~ i r c d .
1,012
1,639
Exi~
Minimal impmvemcms gequtgcd
~ o p ~ = ~ - ~ y 2~0¢0~m o f ~ m ~ m
m~
s
PAR-18/I9
PAR-4
Wdl 018/19
2,694
PAR4
Jay Rind
Well
(Chu~ 166~)
373
Exlmlns
Minimal impvovemam required.
PAR-20
Jay Rind
Well 020
66
New
PARo21
Jay P.md
W~1021
2,767
PAR-22
PAR-23
Hat-ne~Hill Ro*d
Hocn~ Hill Rm,d
Well 022
Well #23
1,713
25
New g~mclc o m ~
rtqulrcd~
AtWtexlmat~ I , ~ 0 ~ oflmpmvmem~ to exim~ng
mad mgl appt~lmtely I, 100 feet of new rind
em~'~ctioe ~ n ~ d .
New ~ ~
m~med.
New mid ~
tgqemld.
1.4
~ e , w
New
New
cotmu~¢ttoumqui~d. WellJ#18mdNI9winmcine
~gmd.
Land Requiremenls
Table 1.4-1 shows the land requirements for the Project aboveground facilities while Table 1.4-2 shows
the land requirements for the SFPN.
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Storage Wells
Construction of each storage well site will require a 200-foot by 300-foot area (1.4 acres). Consuucfion
of aboveground facilities will be required at all well sites. At existing well sites, the depleted production
wells will be converted to storage wells, while at the new well sites, drilling and related well development
will be required. Once constngtion activities are completed, Steckman will permanently maintain a pad
at each well ranging in size from 100-foot by 75-foot (0.17 acres) to 100-foot by 150-foot (0.34 acres)
(Table 1.4-1).
TABLE 1.4-1
Iamd Requlnmttntl for Almvellr~nd F ~
C~mlmmnt
Laml A f f ~ d
Temlpmradly Din-beg
Coem'lc~m IV
New L u d Affected
Pulume~ly )~r
Comments
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
IA
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
TBD
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TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
'rBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Exi~ing w~l (Stup 1557)
Exi~mg well (Clark 1664)
ExigMg well (Chu~ 1663)
Existing well (Clink 1665)
Exigiag well (Quarks 1709)
New well
New well
New
New well
New ~11
Nt.w w~ll
New well
New ~ l l
New well
New well
New
New
New web
New weft
New well
New ~,~n
New well
New well
TBD
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TBD
35
TBD
TBD
TBD
23
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
"rBD
I"BD
TBD
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Slontp Wells
Wdl #I
Wei! #2
Well #3
W~I #4
Well #5
Well t ~
Well #7
Well ~
Well 09
Well #1ll
Wdl #11
Wdl #12
Well #13
Wdl #14
Well #15
Wdl #16
Well #17
Well #18
Well #19
Wdl #20
Well #21
Well #22
Wdl #23
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Line 91 ~
Fsctl~
Line 90 ~
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Impure
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l~b~t~
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Yard
Coemtct~ Ware yen/
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h/~lisnumb~ iucludm ~¢mcztobepmmLccnOY ~
fol]owmscomu~ofio~ Arms thutreckaredandpenodic~lymowed
.re h~chded bn dm number.
fJ Numb¢~ include all s b o v e l ~ ~-ilitla within the 43-t~e tire inelud~g ~
related buildings and eqmpmg~. M&R
Statlon. aad Common trunk line Ltuncher and Receiv~ Facilifiet.
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Storage Field Piping Network
The following sections describe the temporary and permanent land requirements for the SFPN, which ate
summarized in Table 1.4-2.
TABLE 1.4-2
[,sad Requtrement~ fw the
Cemllm~qH
TI4II
App~xlma~
Lnell
(f~)
W
Trm~k
Line 91
9O
Addlflomd Teml~r~r~
Wwk~m~
Wdl L.ll~r~l~
91A
91B
91C
91D
91E
9IF
91G
91H
911
90A
90A-I
90A-2
90B
90B-I
90C
90C-1
~OD
~)E
~OF
~)F-I
90(3
90H
901
AddlUI,ml Teml~mu~
Lmld Alk¢¢t,~
T~,~persrily
Dmlal
~
(A~..)
~
laid
Pl~.m~tly
Afl~l~d For
O~M ~ ( ~ )
s'llllhll ROW
I~rlass~lly
AJ~ec~d fee
C~mme~
O~M~
(K.~)
11,202
22,998
TBD
'rBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
'rBD
866
200
409
371
821
200
200
3159
200
2.136
918
1,271
200
200
Z664
200
519
282
1.709
200
200
524
1.487
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"~SD
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TBD
TBD
TBD
"r~D
I"BD
TBD
"I'BD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
I"BD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
I"BD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
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w ~
TOTAL:
T I ~ ~ l ~ r i ~ : l u ~ l d z x . w I ~ d Io I~ i ~ m m m d y m ~ d
followini ~ m m J ~ .
"rl~ ~
doa ~ mclu~ ~e ~
w~h~ ~e ~L.wi : c n m m ~ ROW o ~ d
by the p~'vlous I ~ E ROW.
~/ ~ n m ~ a ~ h ~ d m ~ e a n : a o f c ~ a i P G E ROWtobe reed mpan~taem ROW f ~ e Steekm~ SFPN(Lme 91 sndponio~of
Line ~0 v ~ o v e r ~ m ~ the ~6t~ag 40 foot w~dePGE ROW w h ~ ~, a ~-~mey mah~amed ~memm0.
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1.4.2.1 Trunk Lines
Steckman proposes to construct Line 90 and Line 91 using a 75-foot wide consU'uction ROW in all
locations except cultivated fields (see Appendix IA, Alignment Sheets). Within cultivated fields
Steckman will require an additional 15 feet of additional tempora~ workapace (ATWS) beyond the
typical 75-foot construction ROW for topsoil segregation activities (90-foot wide construction ROW).
The Line 90 and Line 91 consu'uction ROWs will temporarily disturb a total of approximately XX and
XX acres of land, respectively (See Table 1.4-2). To the extent that Line 90 and Line 91 are located
within the existing 40-fcot PGE ROW, most of the land disturbed by construction will already be
impacted. In these areas, Steckman will acquire an additional 35 feet of ROW for construction (50 feet in
cultivated fields). Where the trunk lines are not situated within the existing ROW, 75-foot construction
easements will be acquired. Construction will also require use of approximately XX acres of ATWS for
Line 90 and X X acres of A T W S for Line 91, as discussed in more detailin Section 1.4.2.5.
Maln~'mg a cleared permanent ROW is necessary to provide access for routine pipeline patrols and
corrosion surveys, to provide access in the event that emergency repairs to the pipeline are needed, and to
ensure ~ the Uee roots do not compromise the integrity of the buried pipeline. Wi~hthe exception of
the shared ROW segment of Line 91 and Line 90, Steckman will permanently maintain a 50-foot wide
ROW for each trunk line. Where the proposed mink lines ate located within the existing 40-foot PGE
ROW, Steekman will only need to expand the existing permanent ROW by ten feet. However, in areas
where the trunk lines are not situated within the existing ROW, Steekman will establish a new 50-foot
wide permanent ROW. Along the approximately 1,425-foot long shared ROW segment, Steckman will
permanently maintain a 75-foot wide ROW to accommodate the two 16-'mehdiameter pipes. Permanent
ROW maintenance will impact XX acres along Line 90 and XX acres along Line 91 (See Table 1.4-2).
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1.4.2.2 Well Laterab
Steckman proposes a 65-fnot wide construction ROW for the well laterals comprised of a 50-foot wide
permanent ROW and 15 feet of tempexary work space. Construction of the well laterals will temporarily
disturb approximately XX azre, during consu~tion and will result in the permanent disturbance of
approximately XX ac~s for new maintained ROW (Table 1.4-2).
1.4.2.3 SFPN Abovelffound Faelllties
Steekman will conslruct launcher and receiver facilities at the ends of both Line 91 (MP 3.13) and Line
90 (NIP 4.36). Each of these facffities will occupy a XX-foot by XX-foot area totaling approximately XX
acres (See Table 1.4-1). These facilities will be cleared, fenced and permanently maintained during
operation of the storage facility.
Steckman proposes to c4~nz~uct XX valve sit~ at all locations where the well laterals tie into the trunk
lines or other well laterals (see Section 1.3.2). A typical valve site will occupy a 10-foot by 10-foot area.
The total permanent disturbance associated with all valve sites combined is XX acres (Table 1.4-1).
1.4.2.4 Addlttenal Temporary Workspaee
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Steekman has identified some of the ATWS and staging areas for safe and environmentally responsible
construction of the SFPN. Steekman is continuing to review ATWS requirements for the Project. The
locations of the ATWS are depicted on the Alignment Sheets in Appendix IA and tabulated in Table 8A1 located in Appendix 8A of Resource Report 8. ATWS will be needed at some locations and for the
following work-site conditions:
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Pipeline workspace crossovers;
Wetland crossings;
Stream crossings;
Topsoil segregation;
Steep side slopes;
Road crossings; and
Equipment mobilization and tum-arouud areas.
Steclmmn proposes to use a total of XX acres of land as ATWS during construction of the SFPN. The
size and configuration of each ATWS is based on site-specific conditions and needs, and is the minimum
size necessary to construct the SFPN in a safe and environmentally-responsible manner. In the case of
wetlands and waterbodies, Steck.man has located the ATWS in accordance with the setback requirements
contained in the FERC's Wetland and Waterbo@ Construction and.Mitigation Procedures (Procedures),
January 17, 2003 version, as specified in Steckman's Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan (F_&SCP).
ATWS will also be required for consU'uction within cultivated fields for topsoil segregation. In these
areas, an additional 15 feet of ATWS will be needed on top of the typical 75-foot consCuction ROW.
Topsoil will be removed and segregated across the entire ROW within cultivated fields.
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Compressor Station
Steckman proposes to site the compressor station within a largely cleared approximately 43-acre hilltop
parcel (Figure 1.1-1). Construction of the compressor station facilities will require approximately 35
acres of the parcel while station operation will permanently impact approximately 23 acres (Table 1.4-1).
These impact area calculations include both the proposed M&R station, which will occupy an
approximately 200-foot by 200-fcot portion of the compressor station percel (1 acre), and the common
launcher and receiver facility, which will occupy an approximately 300-fcot by 300-foot area (2 acre).
While construction of the compressor station may impact some woodland, Steckman will maintain a 75foot wide woodland strip, at a minimu~ on both the eastern and western edges of the station to serve as a
buffer to reduce visual impazts.
1,4.4
Access Roach
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to improve four existing roads as well as construct 12 new roads for the construction
and operation and maintenance of the proposed Project (Table 1.3-2). This road upgrade/construction
will result in the permanent dhm=bance of approximately XX acres. Seven existing PARs proposed for
use by Stecknmn will require no improvements.
1.4.5
Ware Yards u d Pipe Yards
The proposed pipe yard is approximately XX acres and the proposed contractor ware yard is
approximately XX acres. These existing facilities will require no upgrade and there will be no impacts to
land use from their use in this Project. [To be Comflrmed]
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Figure 1.5-1. Typical Well Construction Site
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Construction and Restoration Methods
1.5.1
Storage Wells
Stecknum proposes to begin construction of the storage wells in June 2008. The typical sequence for
storage well construction includes construction of a permanent access road, preparation of the well site
(including clearing and grading to establish the temporary well drilling pad, and mobilization and set-up
of the drilling rig), well drilling operations, installation of valves, pipes, and remote telemetry units
(RTUs), connection of the well to the well lateral, and final restoration of the well site. A typical well pad
construction site is shown on Figure 1.5-1.
Steckman will use the rolary drilling method to develop the storage wells. With this method the well hole
is drilled by a rotating bit to which a downward force is applied. The bit is fastened to, and rotated by, a
drill string, composed of drill pipe and drill collars, with new sections of pipe being added as drilling
progresses.
The cuttings are lifted from the hole by the drilling fluid which is continuously circulated down the inside
of the drill string through water courses or nozzles in the bit and upward in the annular space between the
drill string and the bore hole. At the surface, the retundn8 fluid is diverted through a series of tanks
which allow cuttings separation and any necessary fluid treatment. In the last of these tanks, the fluid is
picked up by pump suction and the cycle is repeated. The cuttings and fluid are stored on-site in holding
tanks which, when ~ are disposed of off-site at an approved location.
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Storage Field Piping Network
1.5.2.1 Standard Construction sad Restoratios Methods
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The Project will be constructed in compliance with applicable Steckman Specifications, Federal
regulationsend guidelines,and the specificrequirements of any necessary permits (see Section 1.1(3).
Steckman will utilize its E&SCP, which is consistent with the FERC's Upland Erosion Control,
Revegetation,and Maintenance Plan (FERC's Plan, 1/17/03 version)and FERC's Procedures,with one
exception as noted in Section 1.2 of the ~
(See Appendix IB). This exception is associatedwith
SectionV.C.I and V.C.3 of FERC's Plan,which requirescompaction testingin residentialareasdisturbed
by constnu:tion activities and ~
soil compaction mitigation in severely compacted residential
areas. As described in E&SCP, Stecknam proposes to not conduct compaction testing and mitigation in
residential areas because the E&SCP already requires that topsoil either be segregated or replaced in
residential mama. Topsoil that is xgregated or replaced results in little compaction and provides a suitable
medium for grut. Most yard areas that are sown in grass do not require deep root penetration. In the
event that the grass needs deep~ root penetration, the subsequent freeze-thaw cycles of the upper portions
of the subsoil will provide natural mitigation of any compacted areas of the ROW within two to three
years. Post-construction monitoring will be conducted during this timeframe as discussed in Section 8.1
of Steckrnan's E&SCP.
Construction and restoration will utilize typical cross-country techniques, which are described in detail in
Stectmmn's E&SCP (see Appendix IB). The Project E&SCP has been prepared by Spectra Energy for
use by Steckman and its contractors as a guidance manual for mi"nnni~ng erosion of disturbed soils and
transpot.tation of sediments off the ROW and into sensitive resources (e.g., waterbodies and wetlands)
during natural gas pipeline constngtion. The procedures in the E&SCP constitute Stecknum's best
management practices (BMPs), which are designed to accommodate varying field conditions while
maintaining rigid minimum standards for the protection of environmentally sensitive areas.
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The measures described in Stecknum's E&SCP have been developed based on guidelines from the FERC,
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS); also
reflected in the E&SCP ate Spectra Energy's significant experience and practical knowledge of pipeline
construction and effective environmental protection measures. Lessons and insights gamed during
pipeline construction projects along Spectra Energy's pipeline system and comments from Pennsylvania
agency representatives are also incorporated into Stecknmn's E&SCP.
Steckman will implement dust control measures during construction as necessary and at the discre6on of
the Environmental inspector, Chief Inspector, or the on-site Engineer. Measures to minimize dust
primarily involve use of water trucks to dampen the ROW under dry, dusty conditions.
Steckman will also rigorously implement the preventive and response procedures in the Project Spill
Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan (see Appendix IC) to minimize the potential for
and impact of uncontrolled releases of petroleum products and other hazardous materials to the
environment.
Pipeline construction involves numerous crews working their way along the construction ROW in an
assembly line fashion. Typically, each crew follows relatively closely behind the preceding crew to
minimize the size of the active construction spread and complete the restoration as soon as possible.
Typical sequential operations of pipeline construction include the following activities:
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Survey and mark the route and approved ~
area(s);
Clear the construction ROW;
Install erosion and sediment controls;
Grade the construction ROW;
Excavatea new trench to the proper depth for the new pipeline;
Place the new pipe jointa, each ~proximately 40 to 60 feet long, along the ditch line within the
ROW (strings);
• Bend the new pipejoin~ as needed, to follow the pipeline route and contours of the terrain;
• Weld the pipe together;,
* Visually and radiographically inspect and test the weld area to verify the integrity of the weld;
• Coat the weld area with an approved coating to provide corrosion protection;
• Place the new pipe se~ion in the trench, fie into the previously laid section(s), and backfill;
• Restore the grade of the work area to previous contours; and
• Conduct final clenn-up, restoration, and seeding of the ROW.
Once a segment of pipeline has been consmicted; the following additional tasks will be conducted:
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Conduct hydrostatic testing to ensure the integrity of the new pipeline;
Perform in-line tool inspections of the new pipeline segment; and
Tie-in into ~ g
pipeline(s), purge, and pack the new pipeline with gas.
The major steps in the con~ruction process are dm-ribed in more detail in the following soctions.
Prior to the start of construction, a survey crew will stake the centerline of the proposed pipeline, the
limits of the consm~tion workspace (including ATWS), and the location of approved access roads.
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Wetland and waterbndy boundaries and setbacks, as well as the boundaries of other environmentally
sensitive areas will also be marked at this time.
Clearing involves the removal ofall trees and brush from the construction workspace. With the exception
of stream buffers and wetlands, stumps are typically removed over the width of the permanent ROW.
Alternatively, stumps may be ground down with specialized equipment until they are below ground
surface, thereby leaving the root systems intact to help stabilize the soil. Logs, slash, and uprooted
stumps may be disposed of by burning, by chipping and spreading, by hauling to approved disposal areas,
by storing along the ROW with landowncT approval, or by other approved methods.
Grading is required to provide a relatively level surface to allow safe operation of the heavy equipment
required to dig the trench and install the pipe. Sediment control devices such as silt fence and straw bales
will be installed as necessary at wetlands, waterbndies, reads, and other sensitive areas, in accordance
with Steckman's E&SCP. Top soil will be conserved in agricultural areas during grading activities.
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Trenching involves excavating the ditch for placement of the pipe. Trenching will be accomplished with
backhoes or trenching machines. The trench will be excavated to a depth sufficient to provide the
appropriate amount of cover (typically a minimum of 3 feet) and to a width sufficient to permit the
lowering in of the pipe without damage to the coating. The Line 91, Line 90, and lateral line trenches will
be excavated to a depth of approximately 5 to 7 feet below the ground surface. The excavated material is
placed on the spoil side of the construction ROW and will be used to backfill the trench once the pipeline
sections have been lowered and tied-in.
Once the trench is excavated to the appropriate depth and width, the steel pipe sections or "joints" in 40-,
60-, or 80-foot lengths will be trucked to the construction workspace along with the necessary pipe
handling equipment (he., crawler-mounted sideboom tractors and hydraulic cranes), and "strung" out
along the route in the areas where they are to be welded together. Wherever possible, the trucks will
travel aloe8 the ROW for off-loading. Joint, of pipe will be placed end-to-end, parallel to the trench, on
the skids with pad material to Im3tect the coating. When emptied of their cargo, trucks will either turn
around in dedgnated areas or will proceed along the ROW to the junction of the next access road for
egress.
The "strung out" pipe joints are bent to follow the route of the pipeline and contours oftbe ground using a
specialized pipe-bending machine. The degree of bend is limited to avoid damaging the pipe. Pipe ends
(bevels) will then be cleaned by means of filing or wire brushing to remove rust, scale, and dirt. A
sideboom crawler tractor or other suitable hoisting machine will then lift each joint of pipe to abut and
align with the bevel of the previous joint, and a suitable space for welding will be attained.
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Once the individual pipe joints are bent to fit the trench, they are welded together on the ditch bank. The
welding process is highly controlled and performed using specified welding techniques. Each weld is
visually and non-destructively tested to ensure its integrity. Welding will be conducted in accordance
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with the American Petroleum Institute Standard Number 1104, which conforms to U.S. Deparunent of
Transportation (DOT) pipeline safety regulations at 49 C.F.R. Part 192 (June 5, 2007 edition).
Completed welds will be visually and radiographically or ulmmunically inspected to determine the
integrity of the welds. Welds found to be defective will be repaired by grinding out the defect and
rewelding the objectionable area, or will be cut out and the section rewelded and re-inspected until a
satisfactory seal has been achieved.
Coaflne
After passing inspection, a specialized, approved coating material (either a powdered epoxy applied to
Induction heated weld areas or a painted epoxy) is applied to each of the welded joim areas after the nondestructive testing is complete. These are visually checked and repaired, if necessary, prior to and again
following the lowering-in of the pipe to the ditch.
The long pipe sections are lowered into the trench by means of nylon straps or wheeled "cradles"
suspended from special pipe laying U'actors called "side booms" or other hoisting equipment. Care is
taken to not damage the coating during this process. The pipe is placed in the U'ench on sandbag benches
or approved equivalent structure to prevent damage to the pipe coating. The ends of these long sections
are welded together in the ditch to form a continuous pipeline. ARer the last handling, an electrical
coating tester attached to a girth spring will be passed along the entire length of pipe. An audible signal
will alert the inspector to the presence of defects in the pipe coating. The lowering opemfton will cease
until any defects are satisfactorilyrepaired.
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Once long sections of pipe are installed in the ditch, a layer of rock-free pad dirt is placed around the pipe
to protect the coating and the material previously excavated from the trench is then placed over the
pipeUme. Where topsoil is stored sepanttely from subsoil, the subsoil will be back_filledfirst in accordance
with Steckman's E&SCP.
Clennun t n d Restoutflon
This proceas starts as soon as the pipe is bnckfdled and continues until the construction workspace is
restored and revegetated. All grade cuts are replaced to their original contours and the work area is
seeded, fertilized, and mulched to encourage growth of ground cover and minimize erosion. Temporary
work spaces are allowed to return to their previous wooded or open conditions. Temporary erosion
conlxol devices will be removed and permanent erosion control measures installed as specified by
Steckman's F_,&SCP.
1.5.2.2 Waterbody Construcl/oa Methods
A total of 18 waterbedies will be crossed during construction of the Project (see Resource Report 2). The
majority of these (14) are minor creeks with intermittent or ephemeral flow characteristics. Construction
of Line 91 will require two waterbody crossings (1 perennial and 1 intermittent), and construction of Line
90 will require seven waterbody crossings (2 perennial, 1 intermittent, and 4 ephemeral). In addition, the
proposed well lateral lines will cross eight waterbedies (1 perennial, 5 intermittent, 2 epbememl) and
proposed access road PAR-18/19 will cross one ephemeral waterbody. The following section summarizes
the consm~tion methods anticipated for use in crossing waterbodies. More detailed descriptions of any
specialized methods are provided in Resource Report 2.
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The first step in the construction process following surveying and staking is mobilization of the necessary
equipment to the stream or river crossing. To facilitate this process, temporary bridges are constructed
across the waterbody during clearing and grading activities to allow consCuction equipmem to cross (see
Stecknum's E&SCP, Figures 27 and 28). With the exception of the cleating crew, which is allowed one
pass through the waterbody before the bridge is installed, construction equipment is required to use the
bridge. Bridges and supports are removed immediately after restoration is complete.
In general, construction equipment and vehicle refueling and lubricating takes place in upland areas
located more than 100 feet from the edge of a stream or river (and wetland). In addition, fuels, lubricating
oils, petroleum products, and other hazardous materials are not stored within 100 feet of an aquatic
resource. However, instances may arise where equipment refueling and lubrication near or in a stream or
river are necessary. For example, stationary equipment, such as a hydrostatic test water pump, may need
to operate continuously on the bank of a waterbody. Steckman'8 SPCC Plan (See Appendix 1C)
addresses the handling of fuel and other hazardous materials in or within 100 feet of a waterbody.
If trench dewatering is necessary in or near a waterbody, the removed trench water will be discharged into
an energy dissipation/sediment filmation device, such as geotextile filter bag or straw bale st~-~ure
located away from the water's edge to prevent heavily silt-laden water from flowing into the waterbody
(See Steckman's F..&SCP, Figure 15, Appendix IB).
Additional Temuorarv Worksnaea {ATWSl
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In general, ATWS is required on both sides of waterbody and wetland crossings to stage construction
equipment, fabricate the pipe, and store materials. [To Be Cmtflrmed] Steckman has located all of its
proposed ATWS areas in uplands a minimum of 50 feet from the waterbody or wetland edge (see
alignment sheets in Appendix 1A, Vol. H-B). However, if Steckman finds it necessary to locate ATWS
less than 50 feet from a waterbody or wetland, Steclanan will submit a variance request to FERC, conduct
any additional permitting that may be necessary, and will not initiate comsm~ction until receipt of
approvals from all relevant agencies.
Clearin8 involves the removal of trees and brush from the permanent easement and temporary workspace.
Woody vegetation is cleared to the edge of the waterbody, but a 50-foot long herbaceous strip is left on
the approach until immediately before construction to provide a natural sediment filter and minimize the
potential for emeion hnmediately adjacent to the watarbody. Initial grading of the herbaceous strip is
limited to what is needed to install the equipment bridge, and, where a large grade cut in needed, to the
extent necessary to mfely implement the construction activity. During cleating, temporary erosion
control devices (sedimellt Ixu'riers) are installed and maintained adjacent to the waterbody and within
construction work areas, as needed to minimize the potential for sediment runoff.
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Steckman proposes to cro~ flowing waterbodies using the dry open cut method, as described below.
Depe~ing on site-specific conditions, the flume crossing method, dam and pump method, or a
combination of the two, will be employed. For crossings of intermittent sUeamsand ephemeral drainages
with no flow at the time of construction, the contractor can choose to perform mainline construction
provided a flume pipe is put in place after trenching. If the contractor chooses the dry open cut method
and a flume is installed within the waterbody during mainline activities, it can be removed just prior to
lowering in the pipe in accordance with Steclanan's E&SCP.
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Flume Crossine Method
This method involves diverting the flow of the stream through one or more flume pipes placed in the
stream (see Steekman's E&SC'P, Figure 29, Appendix IB). The flume pipes must be sufficient in number
and adequate in size to accommodate the highest anticipated flow during construction. After placing the
pipes in the stream, sand or pea gravel bags are placed upstream and downstream of the proposed trench.
These bags serve to divert stream flow through the flume pipes and away from the consm~ct/on area.
Backhoes located on both banks of the stream then excavate a trench under the flume pipe(s) in the
isolated stream bed. Spoil excavated from the trench is placed in a straw bale/silt fenced containment
area located a minimum of 10 feet from the edge of the waterbody for temporary storage. Once the trench
is excavated, a prefabricated segment of pipe is installed beneath the flume pipes. The trench is then
backfilled with the stored native spoil and stream banks are stabilized. Once these restoration efforts are
completed, the flume pipes and pea gravel bags are removed and normal flow is re-established.
Dam and Pumv Method
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The darn and pump crossing method involves construcling temporary sand or pea gravel bag dams
upstream and downstream of the proposed crossing site and using a high capacity pump to divert water
around the construct/on area (see Steekman's E&SCP, Figure 30, Appendix 1B). Energy dissipation
devices, such as plywood boards are placed at the discharge point on the downstream side to prevent
streambed scour. A portable pump is used, as necessary, to remove any standing water from between the
dams, thereby creating a "dry" consUuction m.ea. This water is pumped into an energy
dissipation/sediment filtration dewatering structure such as a straw bale/silt fence or a geotextile filter bag
located away from the sffeam banks to prevent heavily silt-laden water from flowing into the waterbody
(see Steekman's E&SCP, Figures 15 and 18, Appendix IB).
Once the area between the dams is dry, backhoes positioned on both banks excavate the trench across the
stream. Spoil excavated fi'om the trench is temporarily stored in a straw bale/silt fence containment area
located a minimum of I 0 feet from the edge of the stream banks. Leakage from the dams or subsurface
flow from below the stream bed may cause water to accumulate in the trench. Accumulating trench water
is periodically pumped out, as necessary, and discharged into the dewatering structure located away from
the stream banks. Temporary trench plugs are installed in the trench at the edges of the waterbody if the
possib'dity exists for sediment-laden water to flow from uplands down the trench and into the waterbody.
After trenching is accomplished, a prefabricated segment of pipe is installed in the trench, the stream bed
portion of the trench is immediately bnckfilled with stored stream bed spoil, and the streambanks are
stabilized. Following completion of these restoration efforts, the dams are removed and normal flow is
re-established.
Steckman anticipates that some streams may contain rock that will require drilling and blasting to install
the trunk lines and potentially, some of the well lateral piping. To identify the need for this process, the
ditch crew will drill the stream banks to determine if rock will be encountered during constrnct/on.
Should these test holes determine that the area will require blasting, the ditch crew will prepare the
ditchline area for blasting activities. These blasting activities will help the Contractor comply with
restrictions on the duration of in-stream disturbance.
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When blasting is complete the ditch crew will remove debris so as not to interfere with downstream flow.
The mainline tie-in crew then moves into the area to excavate the trench and install the pipeline in
accordance with Steckman's E&SCP.
Rt~oration
Completed stream crossings using the flume, darn and pump, a combination of the two, or mainline
construction techniques will be stabilized within 24 hours of backfilling. Original stream bed and bank
contours will be re-establishad, and mulch, jute thatching, or bonded fiber blankets will be installed on the
stream banks to prevent erosion and encourage reestablishment of vegetation cover (see Steckman's
E&SCP, Figure 32, Appendix 1B). Where the flume technique is used, stream banks will be stabilized
before removing the flume pipes and returning flow to the temporarily isolated channel segment.
Seeding of disturbed sa'eam approaches will be completed immediately following final grading in
accordance with Steckman's E&SCP (See Steckman's E&SCP, Figure 33, Appendix IB), weather and
soil conditions permitting. Where necessary, slope breakers will be installed adjacent to stream banks to
minimize the potential for erosion. Sediment barriers, such as silt fence or slyawbales, will be maintained
across the ROW until a permanent vegetation cover is established.
1.5.2.3 Wetland Construction Methods
Six wetlands will be crossed during the consffuction of the Project. Line 91 will cross two
emergent/scrub-shrub wetlands and Line 90 will cross one emergent wetland. Two emergent wetlands
will also be crossed by the well laterals and one addilional emergent wetland will be crossed by PAR-11.
Resource Report 2 provides additional information on wetlands in the Project area. No wetlands will be
affected by the other Project facilities including compressor station and well sites.
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Wetland construction will be conducted in accordance with Steckman's E&SCP (see Steckman's E&SCP,
Section 6 and Figure 6A - 2 sheets, Appendix IB) to minimize the potential for adverse effects to
wetlands. The method of construction and the required ¢~nsmzction ROW width in wetlands depends
largely on soil stability and other conditions in the wetland. Steckman proposes the use of a 75-foot wide
construction ROW within wetlands. Stable temporary work ran'faces may be required in wetlands where
soils are saturated and unstable. Installing construction mats in the equipment travel lane is a typical
method of stabilization. Steckman has located ATWS a minimum of 50 fect from the edges of all
wetland crossed by the trunk lines and well laterals [To be Confirmed] (see Alignment Sheets provided
in Appendix IA, %'oi. H-B).
Within the wetland, vegetation will be cut to ground level except over the trench, where stumps will be
removed. Grading and stump removal will be limited to the area over the trench except where safety
conditions dictate additional removal on the working side of the ROW.
The consu'uction procedures used to cross unsaturated wetlands are similar to those used on dry land.
Excavated topsoil is segregated in a manner similar to that used when crossing agricultural land (see
"Grading" in Section 1.5.2.7 below). Temporary trench plugs are installed in the trench at the edges of
the wetland if the possibility exists for sediment-laden water to flow from uplands down the trench and
into the wetland. Silt fences and/or straw bales will be installed at the edges oftbe construction work area
if the possibility exists for spoil to flow into undisturbed areas of the wetland. Original topographic
conditions and contours are restored after completion of consm~tion.
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Additional grading may be required in areas where the mink lines or well laterals run up and down steep
slopes to accommodate the bending limitations of the pipe. In such areas, the slopes are cut away, and,
after the pipe is installed, are reconstructed to their original contours.
In areas where the ROW runs along the side of a slope, additional grading may also be required to provide
a safe, level work surface. Generally, on steep side slopes, soil from the high side of the ROW is moved
to the low side to create a terrace. After the trunk lines and well laterals are installed, the soil from the
low side of the ROW will be returned to the high side, and the original contours of the slope restored,
except where PAR's are located within the ROW.
1.5.2.5 Residential Areas
Information concerning the locations of residences and business esteblishments within 50 feet of the
construction work area are provided in Resource Report 8. Specialized construction methods to be
utilized in the vicinity of residences and/or business estabiishments are discussed in Section 4.3 of
Steckman's E&SCP. Steckman will make every effort to ensure that cons|ruction-related impacts to
residences and residential areas are minimized, and that cleanup is quick and thorough. For a distance of
100 feet on either side of a nearby residence, the duration of a trench opening will be limited to contractor
working hours.
Steckman proposes to use the stove-pipe or drag section consm~ction technique near MP 2.88 of Line 91
to minimize impacts to a residence located approximately 50 feet to the south of the proposed
construction ROW. This technique substantially reduces the amount of work space needed for
construction. The pipeline ditch is dug jnst ahead of c o - - o n .
One or more joints of pipe are carried
into place, lowered into the ditch, and welded. The ditch is then immediately baekfilled before the next
section of ditch is excavated. While stove-pipe construction significantly reduces the amount of property
disturbed at any one time, it tends to be slower and more expensive than other construction techniques.
Homeowners within 50 feet of any w o r s e
will be notified in advance of nearby constna:tion activities
and any scheduled dian~tion of household utilities. The names and addresses of all affected landowners
with property crossed by the Project are being filed in a confidential document (See Appendix ID,
Volume II-D). Should any Project-related work activity in a residential area disrupt landowner ingress to
or egress from his or her re~lence, S ~
will offer to temporarily relocate the landowner and
provide a meal allowance.
Steckman will ~te~mpt to leave mature trees and landscaping intact within the construction ROW unless
the trees and landsz~ing interfere with the immdlafion techniques or present unsafe working conditions.
Fences, mailboxes, and other structures that are removed will be restored. Driveways and roads will be
restored as soon as practical. After cleanup, a Steckman representative will contact landowners to ensure
that conditions of all agrzement8 have been met.
1.5.2.6 Horizontal Dlrectlonal Drllllng
No horizontal directional drills are proposed for the Project.
1.5.2.7 Agricultural Land
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The Project will affect approximately XX acres of agricultural land including cultivated fields, hay fields,
and pastures. Specialized c o ~ u n
methods to be utilized in these areas are discussed below. See
Section 4.1 of Steckman's E&SCP for more information on construction on agricultural land.
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On agricultural land, topsoil will be stripped as appropriate over the entire ROW and segregated from
excavated subsoil. Subsoil may be stored either on subsoil in defined storage areas or on the natural
ground surface ifa recognizable, biodegradable vegetative layer either exists or is in place prior to subsoil
placement. Natural drainage flow patterns are maintained by providing breaks in topsoil and subsoil
stockpiles.
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There are no known areas of drain tiles in the Project area. However, if drain tiles are encountered, the
following protective measures will be used:
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•
•
•
Flow will be maintained in drainage systems during construction to prevent ponding in adjacent
non-disturbed areas;
All drainage systems will be probed to determine if damage has occurred beyond that in the
ditch line. All tiles damaged during construction will be noted in a field notebook by station
number and orientationfor future reference. Colored flags will be placed and maintained during
construction at damaged tilelocations;
All tiles damaged during construction will be repaired to their original condition or better;, and
Records of drainage system repaint will be maintained by Steckman and made available to
affected landowners.
Restoration and Revetetation
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Agricultural lands affected by the Project are shown in Table 1.5-1 below. Restoration and revegetation
practices follow those described in Stecknmn's E&SCP. Any rutting or compaction is repaired using a
plow prior to revegetation of distorbed areas (See Steckman's E&SCP, Section 4.1.3, Appendix IB). All
stones larger and/or in higher densities than those in adjacent undisturbed areas are collected and properly
disposed of.
TABLE 1.5-1
Alrkultuml Lmt~ Affset~ by tke PmJet.t ITo k ¢3mflrm~l
F,cU~
MPlkght
MPK,,a
'l'y~ oCAgrkaltm~Lad
0.13
0.45
0.82
0.93
1.06
1.13
122
1.66
1.73
1.81
238
0.44
0.14
0.gg
1.06
1.13
1.17
1.64
1.72
1.79
2.11
2.49
Hayfield
ttayftetd
Hayfield
Hayfield
Tt~e¢Farm
Hayfiekl
tlayfiekl
Hayfield
Hayfield
Cuhlvated Fkid
Hayfield
2.9E
3.39
3.49
3.61
3.20
3.48
3.53
3.73
Putare
Hayfield
Hayfa~
H~eld
CommuU;
rmm/.Amm
LImN
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Facility
Agrka~l
Laade ArMored by ~
PreJed [To be Ceaflrm~l I
MP B~lila
MP End
Type t f A I ~ I f l ¢al La~d
0.00
0.13
0.38
1.02
1-~2
1.56
1.67
1.73
1.97
2.18
2.30
2.70
0.02
0_37
0.73
1.14
1.56
1.67
1.71
1.96
2.12
2.21
238
2.86
Hayfiek]
Hay~ld
Hayfield
HaylL-td
Cukivat~l Field
Deer Pqm
Hayfiekl
Hayfield
0.00
0.13
Ha)field
O.05
0.07
H~flek]
0.O5
0.13
He~dd
0.00
0.03
Hayfield
0.04
0.23
0.36
0.50
0.54
0.21
0.31
0.48
0.52
0.6O
Pwtun:
Putu~
Ha)tick]
Hayfield
0.00
0.03
Cul~v~ed Fiek]
0.00
0.02
Culllv~d Field
0.00
0.11
0.21
0.10
020
0.41
Hltyfleld
Hayrick]
Hltyflek]
0.0Ct
0.12
0.08
0.17
Ha)tick]
H~,ff~k]
0.00
0.03
Hayfield
0.10
0.2O
0.27
0.32
0.18
0.27
031
0.34
Hayf~td
Ha)field
FbWflek]
Htyflek]
0.00
0.O2
Ha)fiek]
0.13
0.24
0.23
0.28
Ha)tick]
Hayrick]
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Ha)fie.kl
HB~fldd
Commelm
I.,lue 91
Hayfield
Hmjflckl
Wdl lac.tmb
Llw¢ 91A
L l ~ 91D
L I ~ 91E
Uue 9IF
Lhie 91H
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Llu¢ gOB
U~m gOB-I
Um mA
Lira g0A-!
Line 90A4
U m SIP
L l m mF-I
U ~ gel
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Agrk'ul~ral Laads Agfectt~ by t ~ Pre~"t [To be Confirmed|
Facility
Well #10
Well #11
Well #12
WeB #13/14
Wt41 #15
Well #16
Well #1~19
Well ~.3
MP Begin
N/A
N/A
lq/A
NIA
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
MP En¢l
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Type of Alpk'ld~ral I A m ¢ l
Hayfield
Hayfield
Hayfield
Cultivated Fi¢~d
Hayfield
Hayfield
Hayfield
Hayfield
Cutmemta
1.5.2.8 Road Crossings
All roadways crossed by the Project are listed in Table 1.5-2. The Project will cross a total of 20 roads
including five state roads, four local roads and eleven private roads and driveways. State roads crossed
by the Project will be constructed using conventional road boring methods, or open trench if allowed by
permit. Local (Township) roads and private roads and driveways will be crossed using the open trench
method. These construction methods are discussed in some detail in Steckman's E&SCP.
Roadway opening permits will be obtained from applicable state and local agencies. Permit conditions
will ultimately dictate the day-to-day construction activities at road crossings. Prior to any excavation, all
utility companies with underground facilities that might be affected by the boring or other excavation
activities will be alerted via the "Pennsylvania One Call System". Rewesentatives of the utility
companies will then visit the site and mark theft water, cable, gas, or sewer facilities within the
construction work area so the excavation and boring can proceed with relative certainty regarding the
location of underground lines. Where there is a question as to the location of an underground utility, such
as a water, cable, gas, or sewer line, it will be located by either field instrmnentation or excavation of test
pits prior to construction.
The open trench c o ~ o n
method will be used on driveways and local roads with low traffic densities
where pipeline imaallation activities will not adver~ly impact the general public. The first step is to
install the proper traffic control devices. Traffic will have to be detoured around the open trench during
the installation process. For driveways ma:l small roads, a temporary bypass roadway may be conmzucted.
Multi- lane roads may require the closure of one lane at a time with traffic diverted to the other lane(s).
The pipeline crossing is installed one lane at a time or the road may be plated. As the pipe is installed,
successive lanes are alternately taken out of service for pipe installation until the crossing is completed.
Another option is to detour traffic around the work area through the use of adjacent roadways.
If the roadway surface it paved, pavement over the proposed trench will be cut, removed, and ~ l y
disposed of. The trench it excavated using a backhoe and the pipe is installed (welded, radiographed and
coated). The trench is then bnckfilled. The backfill will be compacted properly to reduce stresses on the
pipeline and to ensure the roadway supports the traffic load withota settling. The existing trench subsoil
may be used in the backfill if it can be ¢ompncted prolg~ly and is authorized by the permitting agency.
The material used and methods of placoment will comply with the requirements of the permitting agency.
If the roadway m.wfacewas paved, the paving will be properly restored in accordance with the permit
requirements.
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Roade Cromed by t ~ Slorage I~Jd Plpln8 Nem~rk
MP
qlP
l~advmy Name
Fa~tty
TrmUk/,/met
Lithe 91
0.37 RockHill Chtm~ Road (SR 2029)
1.96 BiB C~ek Rind (SR.200'7)
2. I8 Big Creek Road (SR 2007)
I,i m ~
0.35 Driveway
0.44 BockHill Chmv,h Rind (SR 2029)
1.19 Dirtmid
1.25 Driveway
2.76 Big Creek Road (SR 2007)
3.21 Dirt reed
3.48 Jay Road
Wa//.amemk
Llae $OC
0.31 Mearkk Road
Lla¢ g~,,-I
0.05 Mmtkle R.omd
Lla¢ ~ D
038 Dirt rotd
lAIN 91H
0.02 Farmfield mKI md accc~ to Wall #1
0.14 Fam~f~dd road
0.19 Farmfield mad
038 Parmfield roKI
0.48 Farm field rind
038 Parmfield,,,ha
LIK~i
0.23 HomemHill Rind
Road
Surf~
Jurtsdk4~m
~
Comtmt.tSon
Mettmd
Paved
Paved
Paved
State
S~e
State
Bore/open cut
Bo~e/optmc~
Born/open cut
Dirt
Paved
Dirt
Dirt
Paved
Din
Paved
Private
State
Private
Private
State
Private
MoartmTow~hip
Ope~ cut
Bore/open cut
Olx~ cut
Opcm cut
Bomtopma cut
Optm cut
Op~ cut
Dirt
Mom~ Tov~hip
Open cut
Dirt
Momo¢ Towuth~
Op~mcut
Dirt
Private
Opcv cut
D~
Dirt
Dirt
Dirt
Dirt
~
Private
Private
Private
Private
Ope~ c~t
Open cut
Ol~m cut
Open cut
Open cut
Dirt
Pfiwte
Opca cut
Paved
MemmeTowuhip
Open cut
On state roads with higher traffic densities the pipeline will be installed by boring a hole under the road
using specialized boring equipment, or by open trench if permitted. The soil is bored by a drill that
contains a cutting head, which cuts through the soil. Scrap length(s) of line pipe, slightly larger in
diameter than the pipeline, is in~alled immediately behind the cutting head. An auger is placed inside the
pipe to remove the ~tttings. When completed, the bored hole is slightly larger than the outside diameter
of the pipeline to be immlMd. Once the bore is completed, the pipeline section is welded to the boring
pipe and pulled into place and the boring pipe is removed. Any voids between the pipeline and the
subsoil are filled with grout (a sand-cement mix) to prevent settlement of the roadway surface or railroad
track. This method allows the road to remain in service while the installation process takes place and
eliminates the potential for trench settlement.
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Crossings of private roads and driveways will be coordinated with residents to minimize access impacts.
In those areas where the excavation of a longer length of trench will not pose a safety problem, the
pipeline will be installed using the standard open trench method. Trenches will either be fenced or
covered with steel plates during all non-working hours. Steel plates will be kept on site at each crossing
so that a temporary platform can be made across the trench as required (e.g., emergency vehicles).
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Appropriate erosion and sadimenmtion conlxol measures will be implemented during road construction, as
shown on Figure 25 (open cut road crossing) and Figure 26 (conventional bore road crossing) of
Steckman's E&SCP. All roadway surfaces will be quickly restored to the specifications of the local
Department of Public Works or Pennsylvania Depertment of T r a n s ~ o n as outlined in the permit
requirements. Roadway markings and striping will be added as necessary.
!.5,2,9 Rock Removal and Blasting
Steckman assumes that some upland rock removal will be required during construction of the SFPN. The
following blasting procedures will be followed, depending on the relative hardness and volume of the
rock to be removed, its fracture susceptibility, and the specifics of the location. Available techniques
include:
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•
•
•
Conventional excavation with a backhoe;
Ripping with a bulldozer followed by backhoe excavation;
Hammering with a pointed backhoe attachment or a pneumatic rock hammer, followed by
backhoe excavation; and
Blasting followed by backhoe excavation.
All blasting operations will be performed according to strict guidelines designed to control energy release
and protect personnel and property in the vicinity of the blast zone. These guidelines are consistent with
all Federal, state, and local regulations that apply to controlled-blasting and blast vibration limits in the
vicinity of structures and underground utilities. Charges are kept to the minimum required to break up the
rock, and the release of charges is timed to stagger the blaats. Mats of heavy steel mesh or other materials
are used, as necessary, to prevent the scattering of rock and debris. Special care is taken to monitor and
assess blasting within 150 feet of buildings and water supply wells. This includes conducting
preconstruction surveys ofhnme~ businesses, and wells within 150 feet of the blast area, as approved by
the landowner. Resource Report 6 provides additional details relative to blasting.
Large rock not suitable for use as backfill material is windrowed along the edge of the ROW (with
landowner permission), buried on the ROW, or hauled off to an approved gravel operation, landfill, or
recycling facility, The remaining rock is mixed with any overlying subsoil that might have been removed
to access the rock and used to backfill the trench to the original level.
1.$,3
Compressor Station
The first constnmtion activities that will take place at the proposed compressor station site are clearing of
vegetation and grading the site to establish a level surface for the movement of conslruction vehicles and
prepare the area for c o ~ n
of pads and foundations. These activities will be conducted in
accordance with Stecknmn's E&SCP. Silt fence and/or maw bales will be installed after clearing is
completed but prior to grading, where necessary to minimize soil runoff and sedimentation into adjacent
wetlands, waterhodies, roads, or other sensitive areas. Commercial power and telephone service will be
established at the site as soon as possible.
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Once site clearing and grading is completed, excavation will begin for the installation of building
foundations and pipe supports. Excess soil is either used onsite or disposed of in an approved offsite area.
Forms and reinforcing bars will be installed in the excavated areas, as necessary, and high strength
concrete will be poured to the appropriate leveL~ Rigid control on concrete quality and installation will
ensure that a suitable foundation is obtained. Concrete pours will be randomly sampled and tested to
verify compliance with specifications. The reinforced concrete foundations for the major equipment will
be properly cured to ensure design strength.
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Once the foundations have cured sufficiently, installation of the buildings and machinery begins. This is
a highly coordinated activity as the machinery, buildings, and piping will all be installed concm-rently.
Construction of the compressor building begins after the compressor/engine skids are installed on the
concrete foundations. Typically, the steel frame of the building is erected first, followed by the roof,
exterior casing, insulation, and interior casing. The air irdet and exhaust facilities will then be added.
Cut-outs for protrusions through the siding (such as the inlet and exhaust vents) will be flashed to ensure
that the building is weather-tight. The compressor building will be acoustically insulated, and a noise
abatement silencer will be installed on the engine exhaust. Electrical conduit systems and domestic water
and septicsystems will also be insto]ted during thisperiod.
Installation of the compressor piping systems begins concurrently with the foundation work. The piping,
valves, and fittings will typically be fabricated offsite at the contractor's fabrication shop and transported
to the constriction workspace. If off-site fabrication is employed, the prefabricated pieces will be
shipped to the site and installed in place. Gas pressure piping at the compressor station requires welded
construction, except where the piping is connected to flanged or screwed components. Trenches will be
dug for the underground portions of the piping, and the pipe will be welded, x-rayed, coated for corrosion
protection, placed in the trench, and backfilled. A cathodic protection system is then installed to further
protect the underground piping. Those portions of the station piping to be located aboveground will be
installed on concrete or metal pipe supports and painted.
Once the machinery is set on the foundations, it is connected to the various piping and electrical conduit
systems. Electrical w/ring is installed to provide power and enable i n s ~ t a t i o n .
Domestic water and
septic systems will be connected to the buildings as they are completed.
As the various systems and subsystems are completed at the compressor station, they will be tested and
calibrated to ensure proper operation. Use of new computerized systems allows much of this testing to
proceed before gas is received at the site. The gas piping system (both above and below ground) is then
hydrostatically tested. Controls and safety devices such as the emergency shutdown system, relief valves,
gas and fire detection facilities, and other protection and safety devices will be thoroughly checked and
tested. The compressors will be operated on a trial basis after completion of piping and mechanical work
to verify proper operation of the safe~y and protective devices. This ~ operation involves several ram
of short duration conducted over a period of several days.
Clean up and stabilization of the compreesor station yard is an ongoing process throughout construction
and is performed in accordance with Steclonan's E&SCP. It is anticipated that most of the stabilization
activities will be complete prim"to final testing and start-up of the compressors.
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Other A b o v e g r ~ l d Facilities
The other proposed aboveground facilities including the M&R station, launcher and receiver facilities,
and valve sites, will be ¢ommcted in accordance with industry standards. Construction activities for
these facilities will be conducted in a manner similm, to those previously described for the compressor
station, as applicable. Construction activities, including storage of construction material and equipment,
will be confmed to the prescribed construction workspace at each proposed site. Preliminary plot plans
for these aboveground facilities are provided in Appendix IA (See Appendix IA., Vol. ]I-.C).
1.5.5
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Hydrostatic Testing
As various long sections of the SFPN are completed and backfilled, they will be filled with water and
pressurized to a point higher than the maximum operating pressure. In compliance with DOT regulations,
this test pressure is held for a minimum of eight hours to ensure the structural integrity of the piping.
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Given the lack of suitable water sources for hydrostatic testing in the Project area, Steckman will need to
transport water to the testing locations via truck. Steckman is currently evaluafmg sources of water
including the Jtmiata River.
1.5.6
Environmental Trulnlng for Construction
As required by FERC, environmental training will be provided to all company and contractor personnel
involved with construction (fromthe Chief Inspector, Environmental Inspector (EI), CraR Inspectors, and
Contractor's Superintendent to welders, loggers, drillers, equipment operators, and laborers) prior to and
throughout the construction process. Training will be conmuensurate with the duties of the individual.
The training program will address FERC's Plan and Procedures, Stecknum's E&SCP, Project permit
conditions, company policies, cultural resource procedures, and threatened and endangered (T&E) species
restrictions. An El will be assigned to monitor environmental compliance. Duties of the El are provided
in Section 2.1 of Steckman's E&SCP. All construction personnel will participate in maintaining strict
compliance with Steckman's E&SCP and permit conditions relating to protection of the envh'onment.
1.6
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Construction Schedule and W o r k Force
The proposed Project will be built using a phased approach to incrementally increase the storage capacity
ofthe facility. Construction of the Project is projected to start on June 1, 2008. Two drilling rigs will be
used simultaneously at the start of construction. One rig will be dedicated to the development of the five
existing wells and the second drill rig will be used to develop the 18 new wells. The scheduled in-service
date is April 2009. However, interim storage services could potentially be available by late 2008.
Steckrnsn estimates that construction of the entire proposed Project, including all 23 wells, will take
approximately three years to complete, with final work being finished in the second quarter of2011 (See
Table 1.6-1). However, this schedule should be considered prel/mimuy and will vary based on equipment
availability and the progress of well drilling operations.
TABLE 1.6-1
II~ttmlaar~ C a ~
8¢l~lak
E~matad
I~ratbs
Ig~matad Wofldorce
Nambers
2~ Q¢2009
I0 memhs
30to 50
2*dQu2008
l'Qtr2010
20mc~tha
30to50
Stoeagel~e]dPil~ Ne~we~
2~ Q~ 2008
4*Qtr 2008
5 moeOa
60m 175
~
2" Qtr2008
l'Qtr2009
6 moeths
4OreS0
Other Abovegm~md Fs¢illtlm
2~ Qtr 20(~
4" Qu'2008
5 momhs
25 to 60
.~li~
]'Q¢2010
2~Qtr20n
16mmthJ
3o,o5O
FsefltlIf
S~un.t
C ~
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The work force requirements for the Project will fluctuate depe,nding on the construction activity (See
Table 1.6-1). The highest coneentration of woAers for the Project will occur from June 2008 to the
fourth quarter of 2009. Work force numbers during this period will range from approximately 80 workers
to approximately 375 workers. The peak work force coincides with construction of the SFPN and
comtnessor station, and drilling of the five existing wells. For the construction of the SFPN, Steckman
anticipates one construction spread consisting of 75 to 215 workers. Once the SFFN and compressor
station are completed, the work force numbers will be greatly reduced.
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Operation and Maintenance
The Project will be owned, operated, and maintained by Steckman in accordance with the requirementsof
the DOT. Personnel well-qualified to perform both emergency and routine maintenance on interstate
pipeline facilities will handle maintenance. Should excavation activities be required for pipeline repair,
Steckman will utilize the "Pennsylvania One Call System", as needed, to ensure that the loczfions of all
underground utilities in the vicinity are known and marked before any excavation takes place.
Maintenance of the integrity of the storage field piping network is critical to ensuring that a continuous
supply of natural gas reaches its ultimate destination in a safe manner. Toward that end, Steckman will
conduct regularly scheduled gas-leak surveys. Should a leak be detected, Steckman will implement
necessary measures, including repair or replacement of pipe segments.
The proposed storage facility will be patrolled from the air on a periodic basis to provide information on
possible leaks, status of repair activities, erosion, exposed pipe, possible encroachment, and any other
potential problems that may affect the safety and operation of the SFPN. Gronnd-based surveillance
activities will include periodic patrols to address these same potential issues. On a routine basis, all fence
posts, signs, marker posts, aerial markers, and decals will be inspected and repainted or replaced, as
necessary, to ensure that visibility ofthe piping location from both the air and ground is maintained.
Other ma'mtanance functions include: (I) seasonal mowing of the ROW in accordance with the timing
restrictions outlined in Steckman's E&SCP; (2) terrace repair, backfill replacement, and drain tile repair
as necessary; (3) periodic inspection of water cross'rags; and, (4) maintenance of supplies of emergency
pipe, leak repair clamps, sleeves, and other equipment needed for repair of the SFPN. Steckman will not
use herbicides or pesticides within 100 feet of a wetland or waterbody unless approved by appropriate
state and local agencies.
Cathodic protection of the storage field piping network will be provided using impressed current systems
that employ rectifier/groundbed units installed along the SFPN. Aboveground test stations will be
installed at various locations along the SFPN to allow regular monitoring of the cathode protection system
and maintenance of the required pipe-to-so'fl potential through current adjustment. System monitoring is
in accordance with specifications established by Steckman that meet or exceed DOT regulations.
Operation and maintenance (O&M) of the Project requires six permanent staff, which will be based in the
office and control-auxiliary Imildings at the proposed compressor station. See Resource Report 5 for
further information on staffing of facilities during Project O&M.
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Future Plans and Abandonment
At this time, Steckman has not identified any specific plans for future expansion or abandonment of the
facilities proposed in this docket. If additional demand for natural gas storage requires future expansion,
Stecknum will seek the appropriate authorizations from FERC. When and if an application is filed, the
environmental impact of the new proposed facilities will be evaluated.
Abandonment of the Project is subject to approval of FERC under Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act.
Stecknum will comply with DOT regulations and specific agreements or ~pulations made regarding the
existing PGE storage field piping network. An environmental review of any proposed abandonment will
be conducted if an abandonment application is filed with FERC.
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1.9.1
Agency Consultation and CoordlnaUon
Steckman has been in contact with appficable federal, state, county, and local agencies to discuss the
proposed Project. Steckman's consultation process included letter requests to agencies for resource
information, telephone discussions with agency staff, and email exchanges. In addition, Steckman held
an interagency meeting on June 12, 2007 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at the offices of the Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection (PDEP) Sonthcentral Region to provide an overview of the
proposed facilities, discuss the Project schedule, and obtain feedback on potential issues and permitting
requirements. Agencies invited to the meeting included the PDEP, USFWS, USACE, the Pennsylvania
Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC), the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), the Pennsylvania
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (PDCNR), and the Bedford County Conservation
District. A list of agency contacts and copies of agency correspondence including letters, telephone logs,
emails and meeting notes are provided in Appendix IE. Agency correspondence associated with cultural
resources is provided in Resource Report 4 (See Appendix 4A).
1.9.2
Publk Participation and Outreach
Steckman is committed to stakeholder communications and effective pubfic ootreach for the Project and
will follow a public outreach plan that includes the following actions:
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Continued identification of, and meetings with, local associations, neighborhood groups and other
non-governmental organizations to inform them about the Project and address any issues that may
be raised;
Continued meeting with all key federal and state agencies to identify other stakeholders and to
coordinate the FERC's Pre-FilingProcess activities,such as identifyingconcerns, scoping studies,
reviewing draft resource repom, and resolving issues;
Initiation of community meetings to provide additional information about the Project to all
interested elected officials, state and federal agencies, adjacent businesses, and residents;
Working to provide all required information at the earliest possible time and offering any support
that is needed for the FERC to conduct public scoping meetings; and
Establishing a publicly available website with pertinent information on the statxts of the Project.
Information anticipated to be available on the website may include:
o Public repositories where appropriate Project-related information (excluding confidential
information and Critical Energy Infrastructure Information) will be available for
inspection;
o Frequently asked questions regarding pipelineconstructionprojectsand answers;
o Point of contact(s) for the Project and toll free numbers;
o Link~ to the FERC website and eLibrary for access to filed information; and
o Other apse
Project-related information
Steckman hosted a landowner information session for the Project on June 23, 2007 at the Mann-Monroe
Elementary School in Clcerville, PA and has scheduled an open house on August 21, 2007 at the same
location to provide additional information and receive community feedback. Relevant information
received during thc:se meetings will be submitted to the FERC.
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landowners and other stakeholders detailing the transfer of PGE's interest in the reservoir and related
facilities to Steckman for the future gas storage project. A sample copy of the landowner letter is
included in Appendix ID. The letters were followed by requests for survey permission to affected
landowners. These initial contacts have been followed up with additional and continuing contacts to
support the collection and evaluation of field data and address landowner concerns.
I.I0
Permits and Approvals
Construction contractor(s) hired by Steckman will be required to observe and comply with all applicable
federal, state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. Table 1.10-1 includes anticipated federal, state,
and local environmental permits, reviews and consultations that wiU be obtained for the proposed Project.
During the performance of the work, contractors will also be required to comply with the Minimum
Federal Safety Standards adopted by the DOT under the Natural C-as Pipeline Safety Act of I%8, as
amended, OSHA guidelines,and Steckman's interna|standards.
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Status of Fleld Surveys
Steckrnan initiated environmental and cultural resoume field surveys on April 17, 2007 for the proposed
Project. Wetland surveys were completed on June 1, 2007 and Phase I cultural resource surveys are
anticipated to be complete by the end of July 2007. Stecknma has been in contact with federal and state
resource agencies regarding T&.E species and potential species specific surveys will be scheduled as
necessary.
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Wate~ Act
Ck:an Warn" Act Secfioe404 &
Ri,*'~i and Harbo~ Act Section 10
Spcc~ C e m u 1 ~
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FERC
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U.S. F ~ m l
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US. Army Corl~ of
( U S A C ~ - Baltirno~
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dunn 8 th~ Se~ioe 404 permitting pmcc~cs.
S~mltl~d ~qu~t for Jut~dlcfiomd D¢~-mdnafion
USACE in July2007.
Consultation is ou~oiug
NaSenal Oceanic ~nd A m m s p h m c
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U.S. D q ¢ of A~icultum (USDA)
No CRP c~ WRP brads crc~ed by P~ecL
PENNSYLVANIA
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Located in Volume II-B (Non-lnternet Public)
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5 - Typical SFPN R O W Configurations
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6 - National Wetland Inventory (NWI) Map
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Located in Volume H-C (CEH Information)
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Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan
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AgencyCorrespondenceand Contact Lists
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Letters Received from Agencies
Letters Sent to Agencies
E m d correspondence
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RESOURCE REPORT 10-ALTERNATIVES
Location in Enviroamemtal
Report
i+iliRg Requirement
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Address the "no action" alternative. (§380.12 (IXI)).
For larse Projects, address the cffect of energy conservation or
energy alternatives to the Project. (§380.12 (IXl)).
Identify system alternatives considered during the identification
of the Project and provide the rationale for rejecting each
alternative. (§380.12 (IXI)).
Identify major and minor route alternatives considered to avoid
impact on sensitive environmental areas (e.g., wetlands, parks, or
re~ide~-s) and provide sumc~'nt comparative data tojtt~fy the
selection of the proposed route. (§380.12 (I)(2Xii)).
Identify a l t e n ~ v e sites considered for the location ofmejor new
ebovegrou~ facilitm and provide sufficient comparative data to
justify the selection of the proposed site. (§380.12 (IX2)(ii)).
Section 10.3
Section I 0.4 and I 0.5
Section 10.6
Section 10.7
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R E S O U R C E R E P O R T 1 0 - A L T E R N A T I V E S .......................................................
10.0
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10-1
INTRODtJCT1ON........................................................................................................................................
PROJECT OBJECTIVES ..............................................................................................................................
NO-ACTION ALTERNAT/VES ....................................................................................................................
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ENERGY ALTERNATIVES ..........................................................................................................................
SYSTEM ALTERNATIVES ..........................................................................................................................
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10.7.1
10. 7.2
10.7.3
10.7.4
10.7.5
Storage Wells .................................................................................................................................
Storage Field Piping Nelwork ........................................................................................................
Compressor Station ........................................................................................................................
Other Aboveground Facilities ........................................................................................................
Future ConMderations Regarding Alternatives ..............................................................................
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10-4
10-8
10-9
10-9
LIST OF TABLES
T A B L E 10.7- I COMPARISON OF THE STORAGE FIELD PINING NETWORK CONFIGURATION .....................................
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10-3
FIGURE 10.7-2 S T E C K M A N RIDOE STORAO~ PROJECT - OPTION I ..................................................................
10-5
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LNG
PGE
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SFPN
TETLP
CRP
RRI O- Alternatives
Liquefied natural gas
Pennsylvania General Energy, LLC
Steckman Ridge Storage Project
Storage Field Piping Network
Texas Eastern Transmission, LP
Capacity Restoration Program Pipeline; jointly owned
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10.0 RESOURCE REPORT I0 - ALTERNATIVES
10.1
Introduction
Resource Report 10 discusses alternatives that could potentially meet the objectives of the Steckman
Ridge Storage Project (Project) and were considered during selection of the preferred layout for the
proposed storage wells, Storage Field Piping Network (SFPN), compressor station, and other
aboveground facilities. The alternatives discussed in this Resource Report include: No Action Alternative
(Section 10.3), Energy Conservation (Section 10.4), Energy Alternatives (Section 10.5), System
Alternatives (Section 10.6), and Project Alternatives (Section 10.7).
10.2
Project Objectives
In this application, Steckman seeks authorimtion to consU'uct, own, and operate a new gas storage facility
in Bedford County, Pennsylvania as described in Resource Report 1. The Project has been designed to
meet the following objectives:
•
Creating up to 12 Bcf of new gas storage capacity to meet growing natural gas consumption in
the Nortbea~ and Mid-Atlantic Regions and to assist in balancing the anticipated supply growth
for the Northeast from LNG, Mid-western and Rockies source~
• Introducingadditional ~ t i f i o n
to the storage market in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
Regions;
¢ Constructing sufficient injection and withdrawal delivery capacity to the jointly owned Texas
Eastern Transmission, LP (TETLP) and Dominion Transmission, Inc. pipeline systems through
the Capacity Restoration Pipeline (CRP); and
• Developing Projectcomponents to minimize adverse environmentalimpacts.
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Each of the alternatives discussed in the Resource Report is evaluated in terms of these four objectives.
10.3
No-Action Altersatives
Under the no-action almnmfive the Pennsylvania General Energy, LLC (PGE) depleted gas reservoir
would not be converted into a natural gas storage facility and the associated piping and aboveground
facilities related to storage and gas transmim/on would not be commucted. While this alternative would
minimize eav/ronmental impacts, it would also prevent Steckn'mn from helping to satisfy the Northeast
and Mid-Atlantic Region's i n ~
demand for flexible storage services. Additionally, the immediate
needs of elect© gmeration fadlities for peaking service, the regional needs for emergency supply to
replace lost produc~aQ durin8 outages caused by severe weather events, and the flexibility required by
cnstomers to balance their needs for natural gas supplies would not be met.
10.4
Energy Conservation
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 encourages energy efficiency and conservation by, among other things,
supporting new energy efficient technologies and increasing funds for energy efficiency research.
Initiatives to achieve energy efficiency and conservation include promoting consCucfion of energy
efficient residences, developing more energy efficient appliances and commercial produc~ (Energy Star
Program), reducing the Federal g o ~ t ' s
energy usage, modernizing the domestic energy
infm.cm~ture, diversifying the Nation's energy supply to include more renewable sources, and supporting
a new generation of energy-efficient vehicles. While development and implementation of these and other
conservation measures should have long-term effects on the demand for natural gas, the magnitude of
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energy conservation necessary to offset increased demands in the short-term will not be attained. The
drastic energy conservation measures required to make energy conservation a viable alternative to the
Project are not practical, given the current high growth in market demand (including conventional and the
growing power generation markets). Therefore, energy conservation is not a viable alternative at this
time.
10.5
Energy Alternatlves
Alternalive forms of energy could be used to meet the increase in market demand. Potential alternative
sources to natural gas include coal, oil, and nuclear energy, as well as more innovative, renewable sources
such as solar, wind, and geothermal energy. However, each of these energy sources has its own suite of
environmental issues. Compared to other non-renewable sources, natural gas has clear-cut benefits in
terms of air quality and related human health and environmental impacts and waste generation. Natural
gas remains the most dependable, economically attractive, and environmentally acceptable fuel currently
available for use in resident~l, commercial, and industrial markets.
10.6
System Alternatives
System alternatives are those that would make use of other existing, modified, or proposed storage and
pipeline systems to meet Project objectives. To be considered viable, such alternatives must not only
provide an equivalent amount of working storage ~ i t y , but mu~ also offer similar system flexibility
injectability, and deliverability options as the proposed ection.
The purpose, need, and objectives of the proposed Proje~ cannot be achieved through the use of existing
Northeastern or Mid-Atlantic natural gas storage facilities. If the Project is not constructed, customers
requiring new storage capacity to balance the anticipated supply growth from LNG and Rocky Mountain
sources would not have the Project as a potential alterm~ve to existing storage facilities for meeting the
customer's incremental storage needs. In short, the capacity for storage services created by this Project
would not be available to satisfy the increasing demand for such services in the Northeast and MidAtlantic markets. Finally, the competitive benefits associated with the proposed Project capacity cannot
be duplicated by exls~ns storage cap~ity.
The proximity of PGE's depleted gig field to a major natural gas m m s m ~ i o n corridorin a region of
growing gas markets makes it an ideal locationfor the sitingof this much-needed naturalgas storage
facility.In lightof thisideallocationand in lightof the rapidlygrowing market for new storagecapacity
in the N ~
and Mid-Atlantlcregiom, no existingsystem alternativecan meet the objectives,purpose
or need of the Project.
10.7
Project Alten.-tives
The followingsections clinch'bethe alternatives considered for the Project facilities.
10.7.1 Storage Wells
Five existing gas wells me located in the depleted reservoir area that PGE originally used to prodtr.e
naturalgas. Steckn~mproposes to modify these wells for stomgeoperafions. Steckmanalsopmposesto
construct eighteen new wells to increase the efficiency and productivity of the storage field.
Based on available data, the Steckman Ridge field consists of three primary natural gas producing areas
known as pools (See Figure 10.7-1).
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Pool A is located south and west of the proposed Compressor Station site and encompasses Wells #1, #3,
and #6 through #11. Pool B is located south of Pool A along Raccoon Ridge and includes Well #4 and
Wells #20 through #23. Pool C is located east of Pools A and B and encompasses Wells #2, #5, and #12
through #19. These three pools are connected near the center of the proposed well field in the vicinity of
Big Creek Road.
Steckman sited its wells in a manner that optimizes the potential Injection and withdrawal capacity of the
proposed storage field, taking into account the different dynamics of the three reservoir pools, landowner
input, environmental impacts and the use of level terrain and open, non-forested areas. In creating the
layout of the wells, Steckman first considered the potentially different characteristics of the wells because
these characteristics impact the ability of the developed wells to deliver natural gas. Once it completed
the initial layout, Steckman then factored in environmental impacts, landowner input and the availability
of leveled and relatively cleared terrain to arrive at the final siting of the wells.
10.7.2 Storage Field Piping Network
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Steclmum considered three options during the development phase of the proposed SFPN. The initial
design of the SFPN was a single line layout that would have utilized only the existing ROW and would
have resulted in limited environmental impacts due to a shorter pipe length and minimal construction
workspace requirements in addition to the already permanently cleared PGE ROW. The shorter length of
the pipeline and the workapace requirements resulted in the most cost efficient option for Steckman,
however, the single line design was ineffective because the wells in Pool A are expected to have higher
productivity than those in Pools B and C. If all the wells were connected via a single trunk line, the
pressure differential would result in gas being trapped in the lower productivity wells of Pools B and C.
In addition, the single line layout would not have reached the wells located in the southern part of Pool B.
As a result of the difficulties presented by the potentially different pool characteristics, Steckman
developed and evaluated two major options (Option 1 and Option 2) that utilize a two trunk line design,
which optimizes storage flexibility. The characteristics of Option I and Option 2 are discussed below.
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Option 1 consists of two proposed 16-inch diameter trunk lines (see Figure 10.7-2). One mink line begins
at the proposed compressc¢ station and proceeds south-southenstfor approximately 4.25 miles. It would
follow existing pipeline fight-of-way (ROW) through Pool A, pass (and connect with) Pool C Well #12,
and proceed to the wells located in Pool B (Wells #4 and Wells #20 through #23). PGE's existing ROW
terminates at Well #4. As such, about 1.2 miles of new ROW will be needed for Wells #20 to #23. This
trunk line ends neer Well #22 to reduce the length of large diameter pipe installed in the SFPN. The four
wells (#2, #5, #18, and #19) located in the Somhenst portion of Pool C will also be served by this trunk
line.
A second approximately 1,13-mile long trunk line will be used to gather gas from the remaining Pool C
Wells (Wells #13 through #17). This line will be connected to the first trunk line near Well #8 and will
proceed east down a steep slope and across a small stream before turning south to connect to the five new
wells (Wells #13 through #17). This second trunk line ends at the interconnect with Wells #13 and #14.
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Option 1 provides the greatest use of existing ROW (See Table 10.4-1) and utilizes the least amount of
trunk line piping. However, connection of the Pool A wells into the trunk line near the compressor
station would cause flow from Pool B and C wells on this same trunk line to be somewhat obstructed.
Moreover, there is a possibility that both u-ank lines could be shut down in the event an operational
problem occurs between proposed Well #8 and the compressor station. Because Steckman requires
operation flexibility to inject and withdraw gas from all wells simultaneously, Option 1 is not the
preferred layout for the SFPN.
Oolton 2 (Preferred Ouflonl
As with Option 1, Option 2 also consists of two 16-inch trunk lines (see Figure 10.7-3). One trunk line
(Line 91) services primarily Pool A's wells, while the other (Line 90) services Pools B and C's wells.
However, Steekman designed Option 2 so that the end of Line 91 connects with the approximate midpoint of Line 90, which greatly enhances the operational flexibility and reliability of the field by allowing
transfer of gas between the two systems in the event that gas flow in either of the trunk lines is
constrained
Starting at the same location in the proposed compressor station as the Option 1 trunk line, Line 91
follows a nearly identical route along the existing pipeline ROW to existing Well #1 and the interconnect
with Well #11 and then continues to the southeast to the interconnect with the second trunk line (Line 90).
Line 91 will be approximately 3.13 miles in length with approximately 2.3 miles (73 percent) of the line
following the existing PGE production pipeline right-of-way (ROW).
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The second mink line (Line 90) gathers gas from Pools B and C's wells. As with Line 91, Line 90 starts
at the compressor station. However, unlike Line 91, Line 90 follows a newly established ROW over most
of its length (approximately 3.84 miles or 88 percent of the line). From the compressor station, the Line
90 alignment runs directly south for over a mile to the common tie in point of Wells # 15, #16 and #17
(See Figure 10.7-3). Line 90 continues south to connect the remaining seven wells in Pool C.
At MP 2.48, Line 90 begins parallelln8 Line 91 and the existing ROW to the southeast for approximately
750 feet up to MP 2.62 where the Line 91/90 ROW deviates from the existing ROW to avoid a steep
slope up to MP 2.71. At MP 2.75 Line 90 reaches the launcher and receiver facility where Line 91
terminates. From this point Line 90 continues to the southwest crossing Big Creek Road at MP 2.76.
Continuing along the e x i s ~ ROW, the alignment traverses upper sideslope terrain to the interconnect
with the lateral line (Line 90D) for Well #4 (Clark 1665) at MP 3.21. The existing PGE ROW ends at
this point but Line 90 continues south within the new ROW, connects with the remaining Pool B and C
wells, and then ¢mnlnates at the interconnection with Wells #22 and #23.
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Under Option 2, gas flow to the compressor station comes in through two independent trunk lines. Since
Line 91 only serves Pool A and Line 90 serves Pools B and C, it is expected that approximately the same
amount of gas will occur in each trunk line thereby creating more balanced flow profiles in each of the
lines. Because the lower producing Pool C wells will be connected closer to the compressor station, they
will have more opportunity to conm'bute to the total gas flow from the storage field. Two separate
compressor station connections also create more operational flexibility by allowing baseline operation of
the Pools B and C's walls while reserving the Pool A wells for peaking capacity. Additionally, if flow
through one of the trunk lines is constrained, the second line will still be operable, allowing continued
production from the field. This is further enhanced by the connection between the two trunk lines which
allows for the transfer of gas between the two lines. Op~on 2 will also reduce the potential for liquid
bold-up issues because of the more favorable topography in the storage field configuration. Given these
features, Option 2 is the preferred configuration for Stecknum's SFPN.
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As shown in Table 10.7-1, Steckn~n has prepared a side by side comparison of the two options
considered for the SFPN based on preliminary date and field observations. Based on this comparison
option 2 will require slightly more pipe length and area for consmaction than Option 1 and would utilize
less of the existing ROW. However, the additional length and disturbance area associated with option 2
would occur primarily in agricultural fields. The number of wetlands and waterbodies affected would be
similar between the two options and the amount of forest land impacted by Option 2 will be less than
Option 1. One significant construction issue that differentiates the two options is the steep slope that
would need to be crossed by Line 90 for Option 1. option 2 does not cross this slope and, as such, would
not have to address the potential erosion and sedimentation issues associated with it. The other
characteristics that were compared between the two options are similar.
In summary, Option i and Option 2 have similar levels of environmental impact, but Option 2 would not
require construction over the very steep slope that separates Pool A and Pool C. More importantly,
option 2 enhances the storage flex~ility of the proposed Project and, as such, is the preferred option.
TABLE I0.7-I
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86.7
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2.75
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10.7.3 CompHasor ~ l ~ O l
The proposed approximately 43-acre compressor station site is located adjacent to the existing CRP
pipeline, thereby prov/ding the necessary access to gas supply and market areas in the Northeast and MidAtlantic Regions. The proposed compressor station site nmximizas the use of the ¢~dsting PGE
production pipeline ROW and aboveground facilities. In comparison to the surrounding area, the hill top
terrain at the preferred site is relatively level, which minimizes the amount of grading and earth
disau'oance required to install the station facilities. An existing wood lot at the northern end of the
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station site will be retained, to the degree possible, to screen the site fTomadjacent properties.
A new permanent access road to the compressor station will be muted due south of the station site,
through an open field to Rock Hill Church Road. This alignment minimizes impacts to nem'by wetlands
and waterbodies associated with the current PGE pipeline configuration. The compressor station's
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proximity to Rock Hill Church Road also provides Steckman a connection for three-phase power supply
and telephone service.
Alternative, hydraulically-optimal, compressor station kgafions (i.e. adjacency to the TETLP pipeline
system) are not available, primarily due to terrain constraints. Steckman could not feasibly locate its
compressor station further to the west along the TETLP ROW because of terrain constraints and the
presence of Shaffer Creek (a 25- to 30- foot-wide waterbody) and smaller tributary streams. Siting the
compressor station to the east is also problematic because of terrain constra'mts and residences along
Emerson Hollow Read.In addition, other locations would not take advantage of previously disturbed areas
occupied by the PGE pipeline ROW and aboveground facilities.
10.7.4 Other Aboveground Facilities
The location of the other proposed aboveground facilities are largely driven by the layout and muting of
the storage wells, SFPN and compressor station. In selecting the final locations for these aboveground
facilities, Steckman considered terrain, the locations of sensitive resources such as wetlands, stTeams,
cultural resources, and residences, as well as landowner input. Steclaram has met with and discussed
facility locations with approximately 90 percent of the landowners affected by the proposed aboveground
facilities.
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During the pre-filing phase of the Project, Stecknum will remain engaged in public outreach activities and
will continue its direct communications with landowner. Stecknum understands that as the Project
moves fonvard in the permitting process and the proposed storage facility is examined more closely by
affected parties, additional concerns and issues may arise and additional minor deviations may be needed.
Steckman will investigate and evaluate all viable altmmatives that are presented during the permitting and
public outreach processes.
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Baltimore Disuict
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City Crescent Building
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Baltimore, MD 21201
410-962-6085 (phone)
410-962-6024 (fax)
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Pare Skellenberger, Staff Biologist
Pennsylvania Field Office
315 South Allen Street, Suite 322
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814-234-4090 (phone)
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Sandy Hook Field Office
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732-872-3023 (phone)
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909 Elnm~n Avenue
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717-772-5961 (phone)
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Rebecca Bowea, Environmental Review Specialist
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