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Natural Gas Drilling in the Marcellus Shale
Process Trends Community Concerns
10152011
Samantha Malone MPH CPH
Communications Specialist amp Doctorate Student
Center for Healthy Environments amp Communities
Environmental amp Occupational Health Department
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health
slm75pittedu
wwwchecpittedu | wwwfractrackerorg
Outline
bull Defining natural gas
bull Introducing the Marcellus Shale
bull Gas extraction process
bull Major public health concerns
bull Perception of risk
bull Violation amp EMS data
bull Need for well water testing
bull Current CHEC projects
10152011
bull Common Use Composed of almost entirely methane
bull Raw Material Produced with other compounds gases
as well as oil amp water
bull Methane
bull Propane
bull Butane
bull Pipeline natural gas must meet
meet purity specifications
bull Most processing done at well site
Natural Gas ndash natural gas noun
Definition combustible mixture of hydrocarbon gases
10152011
bull 2003 Exploration in PA
bull 2008 50 TCF (trillion cubic feet) of estimated recoverable natural gas
(Engelder and Lash 2008)
bull November 2008 Estimate of recoverable gas raised to more than 363
TCF (Esch 2008)
bull Current estimates 116 ndash 516 tcf
bull US uses about 23 TCF of natural gas per year (US Energy Information
Administration 2010)
bull Could supply 15 years at current consumption rates
Marcellus Shale
Range amp
Production
Estimates
10152011
Shale gas plays in continental US (Marcellus in blue)
Map created using DataFracTrackerorg
Marcellus drilling activity in PA to-date
Red triangles vertical Marcellus wells Yellow triangles horizontal Marcellus wells
Map created by Matt Kelso using DataFracTrackerorg
10152011
Conventional amp Non-conventional
Natural Gas Extraction Methodologies
10152011
Drilling Rig in Rural Upshur County WV
10152011 Source WVSORO 2009
Potential Public Health Concerns Associated
with Intense Marcellus Shale Gas Production
WATER
bull Excessive groundwater and
surface water usage
bull Surface spills
bull Groundwater contamination
(US EPA 1987)
bull Inadequate treatment amp
inappropriate disposal of
brine water into surface
water
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Explosion potential from
casement failures blowouts
10152011
AIR
bull Exposure to fracing chemicals from leaks spills accidents off gassing from frac ponds
bull Diesel engine exhaust exposure
COMMUNITY
bull Social health burdens eg increases in drug amp alcohol abuse (CCAP 2010)
bull Road infrastructure degradation amp safety
bull Potential drinking water qualitycost burdens
10152011 Frac Pond Fire ndash Hopewell Township PA ndash April 1 2010
9272011
Perception of Risk
Commonly Perceived
Well Fires amp Blowouts
Ground amp Drinking Water
Contamination
More Commonly Occurring
Worker Accidents
Environmental Spills
Social stressors can affect well
being (Carr et al 2011)
Safety by the Numbers PA Marcellus Citations Occupational Safety
9272011
bull Recent Violations
(PA DEP 2011) o 638 (2009)
o 1218 (2010)
o 906 (2011 as of Aug 31)
bull 2011 Administrative vs
Environmental o Admin 48
o EHS 52
o Categories as determined by
PA DEP ndash Questionable
classifications
bull 49 OSHA inspections in PA - 21 of those were related to complaints about a specific company (OSHA 2011)
bull Some major drilling companies operating in PA have not been inspected by OSHA o Eg CONSOL amp Talismanrsquos
drilling operations havent been inspected gt 10 years
10152011
Marcellus Shale Violations Issued by PA DEP
Red circles Marcellus violations 2007 ndash Sept 2010 (Missing data Oct-Dec 2010)
Yellow circles Marcellus violations Jan ndash May 2011
Map created by Matt Kelso using DataFracTrackerorg
Water
Testing bull Get well water tested establish
baseline before drilling
bull Hire an experienced lawyer
bull Testing can be expensive
bull Choose PA DEP-certified lab
httpextensionpsueduwaterresou
rcespublicationswater-
pollutantstestingthirdpartylabspdf
10152011
Current CHEC
Marcellus Projects
10152011
Wastewater research follow up
Health documentary follow up
FracTrackerorg
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Carr JL Matte T Fromewick J Abbatangelo-Gray J Ito K Kubzansky L Spengler J Shepard P J Clougherty JE (2011) Outdoor air pollution and social stressors across NYC communities a GIS-based spatial correlation study of multiple exposures in the urban environment Conference presentation Spain
bull County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) (2010) Marcellus Shale Emergency Preparedness Senate Veterans Affairs amp Emergency Preparedness Committee Presented by Douglas E Hill httpwwwpacountiesorgListsWhats20NewAttachments77Marcellus_Emergency_Mgmt_Testimony_06-105B15Dpdf
bull Engelder T and Lash G (2008) Marcellus Shale Playrsquos Vast Resource Potential Creating Stir In Appalachia The American Oil and Gas Reporter Available online httpwwwwpsuorggasrushassetspdfsMarcellus_Shale_Play_May08pdf
bull Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2008) An Assessment of the Environmental Implications of Oil and Gas Production A Regional Case Study Region 8 Working Draft
bull Esch M (2008) Estimated gas yield from Marcellus shale goes up Albany NY Associated Press November 4 2008 Accessed March 17 2009
bull Hazen and Sawyer (2009) Impact Assessment of Natural Gas Production in the New York City Water Supply Watershed For the NY Department of Environmental Protection p5 httpwwwnycgovhtmldeppdfnatural_gas_drilling12_23_2009_final_assessment_reportpdf
bull Hughes B Wade E Renaud R (2010) Photo credit Wetzel County Action Group WV
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Jacquet J Energy Boomtowns amp Natural Gas Implications for Marcellus Shale Local Governments amp Rural Communities (2009) The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development The Pennsylvania State University NERCRD Rural Development Paper No 43
Original Reference Markussen A (1978) Socioeconomic Impact Models for Boomtown Planning and Policy Evaluation Presented at the Western Regional Science Association Meetings February 25 1978
bull Occupational Safety amp Health Administration (2011) Data search using Integrated Management Information System Found online httpwwwoshagovplsimisestablishmenthtml
bull PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) (2011) Marcellus Shale data Found online httpwwwdepstatepausdepdeputateminresoilgas new_formsmarcellusmarcellushtm
bull Soeder DJ and Kappel WM (2009) Water Resources and Natural Gas Production from the Marcellus Shale USGS Fact Sheet 2009-3032
bull US Energy Information Administration (2010) Frequently Asked Questions ndash Natural Gas Accessed online December 2010 httpei-01eiadoegovaskng_faqsasp
bull US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (1987) Report to Congress Management of Wastes from the Exploration Development and Production of Crude Oil Natural Gas and Geothermal Energy Vol 1 of 3 ndash Oil and Gas httpwwwnytimescominteractiveusdrilling-down-documents-7htmldocumentp1a27935
bull Witter et al (2008) Potential Exposure-Related Human Health Effects of Oil and Gas Development A Literature Review (2003-2008) University of Colorado
bull WVSORO (2009) Photo Modern Shale Gas Development in the US A Primer US Dept of Energy
Thank You
Questions checpittedu or call 412-624-9379
Samantha Malone MPH CPH
10152011
Outline
bull Defining natural gas
bull Introducing the Marcellus Shale
bull Gas extraction process
bull Major public health concerns
bull Perception of risk
bull Violation amp EMS data
bull Need for well water testing
bull Current CHEC projects
10152011
bull Common Use Composed of almost entirely methane
bull Raw Material Produced with other compounds gases
as well as oil amp water
bull Methane
bull Propane
bull Butane
bull Pipeline natural gas must meet
meet purity specifications
bull Most processing done at well site
Natural Gas ndash natural gas noun
Definition combustible mixture of hydrocarbon gases
10152011
bull 2003 Exploration in PA
bull 2008 50 TCF (trillion cubic feet) of estimated recoverable natural gas
(Engelder and Lash 2008)
bull November 2008 Estimate of recoverable gas raised to more than 363
TCF (Esch 2008)
bull Current estimates 116 ndash 516 tcf
bull US uses about 23 TCF of natural gas per year (US Energy Information
Administration 2010)
bull Could supply 15 years at current consumption rates
Marcellus Shale
Range amp
Production
Estimates
10152011
Shale gas plays in continental US (Marcellus in blue)
Map created using DataFracTrackerorg
Marcellus drilling activity in PA to-date
Red triangles vertical Marcellus wells Yellow triangles horizontal Marcellus wells
Map created by Matt Kelso using DataFracTrackerorg
10152011
Conventional amp Non-conventional
Natural Gas Extraction Methodologies
10152011
Drilling Rig in Rural Upshur County WV
10152011 Source WVSORO 2009
Potential Public Health Concerns Associated
with Intense Marcellus Shale Gas Production
WATER
bull Excessive groundwater and
surface water usage
bull Surface spills
bull Groundwater contamination
(US EPA 1987)
bull Inadequate treatment amp
inappropriate disposal of
brine water into surface
water
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Explosion potential from
casement failures blowouts
10152011
AIR
bull Exposure to fracing chemicals from leaks spills accidents off gassing from frac ponds
bull Diesel engine exhaust exposure
COMMUNITY
bull Social health burdens eg increases in drug amp alcohol abuse (CCAP 2010)
bull Road infrastructure degradation amp safety
bull Potential drinking water qualitycost burdens
10152011 Frac Pond Fire ndash Hopewell Township PA ndash April 1 2010
9272011
Perception of Risk
Commonly Perceived
Well Fires amp Blowouts
Ground amp Drinking Water
Contamination
More Commonly Occurring
Worker Accidents
Environmental Spills
Social stressors can affect well
being (Carr et al 2011)
Safety by the Numbers PA Marcellus Citations Occupational Safety
9272011
bull Recent Violations
(PA DEP 2011) o 638 (2009)
o 1218 (2010)
o 906 (2011 as of Aug 31)
bull 2011 Administrative vs
Environmental o Admin 48
o EHS 52
o Categories as determined by
PA DEP ndash Questionable
classifications
bull 49 OSHA inspections in PA - 21 of those were related to complaints about a specific company (OSHA 2011)
bull Some major drilling companies operating in PA have not been inspected by OSHA o Eg CONSOL amp Talismanrsquos
drilling operations havent been inspected gt 10 years
10152011
Marcellus Shale Violations Issued by PA DEP
Red circles Marcellus violations 2007 ndash Sept 2010 (Missing data Oct-Dec 2010)
Yellow circles Marcellus violations Jan ndash May 2011
Map created by Matt Kelso using DataFracTrackerorg
Water
Testing bull Get well water tested establish
baseline before drilling
bull Hire an experienced lawyer
bull Testing can be expensive
bull Choose PA DEP-certified lab
httpextensionpsueduwaterresou
rcespublicationswater-
pollutantstestingthirdpartylabspdf
10152011
Current CHEC
Marcellus Projects
10152011
Wastewater research follow up
Health documentary follow up
FracTrackerorg
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Carr JL Matte T Fromewick J Abbatangelo-Gray J Ito K Kubzansky L Spengler J Shepard P J Clougherty JE (2011) Outdoor air pollution and social stressors across NYC communities a GIS-based spatial correlation study of multiple exposures in the urban environment Conference presentation Spain
bull County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) (2010) Marcellus Shale Emergency Preparedness Senate Veterans Affairs amp Emergency Preparedness Committee Presented by Douglas E Hill httpwwwpacountiesorgListsWhats20NewAttachments77Marcellus_Emergency_Mgmt_Testimony_06-105B15Dpdf
bull Engelder T and Lash G (2008) Marcellus Shale Playrsquos Vast Resource Potential Creating Stir In Appalachia The American Oil and Gas Reporter Available online httpwwwwpsuorggasrushassetspdfsMarcellus_Shale_Play_May08pdf
bull Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2008) An Assessment of the Environmental Implications of Oil and Gas Production A Regional Case Study Region 8 Working Draft
bull Esch M (2008) Estimated gas yield from Marcellus shale goes up Albany NY Associated Press November 4 2008 Accessed March 17 2009
bull Hazen and Sawyer (2009) Impact Assessment of Natural Gas Production in the New York City Water Supply Watershed For the NY Department of Environmental Protection p5 httpwwwnycgovhtmldeppdfnatural_gas_drilling12_23_2009_final_assessment_reportpdf
bull Hughes B Wade E Renaud R (2010) Photo credit Wetzel County Action Group WV
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Jacquet J Energy Boomtowns amp Natural Gas Implications for Marcellus Shale Local Governments amp Rural Communities (2009) The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development The Pennsylvania State University NERCRD Rural Development Paper No 43
Original Reference Markussen A (1978) Socioeconomic Impact Models for Boomtown Planning and Policy Evaluation Presented at the Western Regional Science Association Meetings February 25 1978
bull Occupational Safety amp Health Administration (2011) Data search using Integrated Management Information System Found online httpwwwoshagovplsimisestablishmenthtml
bull PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) (2011) Marcellus Shale data Found online httpwwwdepstatepausdepdeputateminresoilgas new_formsmarcellusmarcellushtm
bull Soeder DJ and Kappel WM (2009) Water Resources and Natural Gas Production from the Marcellus Shale USGS Fact Sheet 2009-3032
bull US Energy Information Administration (2010) Frequently Asked Questions ndash Natural Gas Accessed online December 2010 httpei-01eiadoegovaskng_faqsasp
bull US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (1987) Report to Congress Management of Wastes from the Exploration Development and Production of Crude Oil Natural Gas and Geothermal Energy Vol 1 of 3 ndash Oil and Gas httpwwwnytimescominteractiveusdrilling-down-documents-7htmldocumentp1a27935
bull Witter et al (2008) Potential Exposure-Related Human Health Effects of Oil and Gas Development A Literature Review (2003-2008) University of Colorado
bull WVSORO (2009) Photo Modern Shale Gas Development in the US A Primer US Dept of Energy
Thank You
Questions checpittedu or call 412-624-9379
Samantha Malone MPH CPH
10152011
bull Common Use Composed of almost entirely methane
bull Raw Material Produced with other compounds gases
as well as oil amp water
bull Methane
bull Propane
bull Butane
bull Pipeline natural gas must meet
meet purity specifications
bull Most processing done at well site
Natural Gas ndash natural gas noun
Definition combustible mixture of hydrocarbon gases
10152011
bull 2003 Exploration in PA
bull 2008 50 TCF (trillion cubic feet) of estimated recoverable natural gas
(Engelder and Lash 2008)
bull November 2008 Estimate of recoverable gas raised to more than 363
TCF (Esch 2008)
bull Current estimates 116 ndash 516 tcf
bull US uses about 23 TCF of natural gas per year (US Energy Information
Administration 2010)
bull Could supply 15 years at current consumption rates
Marcellus Shale
Range amp
Production
Estimates
10152011
Shale gas plays in continental US (Marcellus in blue)
Map created using DataFracTrackerorg
Marcellus drilling activity in PA to-date
Red triangles vertical Marcellus wells Yellow triangles horizontal Marcellus wells
Map created by Matt Kelso using DataFracTrackerorg
10152011
Conventional amp Non-conventional
Natural Gas Extraction Methodologies
10152011
Drilling Rig in Rural Upshur County WV
10152011 Source WVSORO 2009
Potential Public Health Concerns Associated
with Intense Marcellus Shale Gas Production
WATER
bull Excessive groundwater and
surface water usage
bull Surface spills
bull Groundwater contamination
(US EPA 1987)
bull Inadequate treatment amp
inappropriate disposal of
brine water into surface
water
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Explosion potential from
casement failures blowouts
10152011
AIR
bull Exposure to fracing chemicals from leaks spills accidents off gassing from frac ponds
bull Diesel engine exhaust exposure
COMMUNITY
bull Social health burdens eg increases in drug amp alcohol abuse (CCAP 2010)
bull Road infrastructure degradation amp safety
bull Potential drinking water qualitycost burdens
10152011 Frac Pond Fire ndash Hopewell Township PA ndash April 1 2010
9272011
Perception of Risk
Commonly Perceived
Well Fires amp Blowouts
Ground amp Drinking Water
Contamination
More Commonly Occurring
Worker Accidents
Environmental Spills
Social stressors can affect well
being (Carr et al 2011)
Safety by the Numbers PA Marcellus Citations Occupational Safety
9272011
bull Recent Violations
(PA DEP 2011) o 638 (2009)
o 1218 (2010)
o 906 (2011 as of Aug 31)
bull 2011 Administrative vs
Environmental o Admin 48
o EHS 52
o Categories as determined by
PA DEP ndash Questionable
classifications
bull 49 OSHA inspections in PA - 21 of those were related to complaints about a specific company (OSHA 2011)
bull Some major drilling companies operating in PA have not been inspected by OSHA o Eg CONSOL amp Talismanrsquos
drilling operations havent been inspected gt 10 years
10152011
Marcellus Shale Violations Issued by PA DEP
Red circles Marcellus violations 2007 ndash Sept 2010 (Missing data Oct-Dec 2010)
Yellow circles Marcellus violations Jan ndash May 2011
Map created by Matt Kelso using DataFracTrackerorg
Water
Testing bull Get well water tested establish
baseline before drilling
bull Hire an experienced lawyer
bull Testing can be expensive
bull Choose PA DEP-certified lab
httpextensionpsueduwaterresou
rcespublicationswater-
pollutantstestingthirdpartylabspdf
10152011
Current CHEC
Marcellus Projects
10152011
Wastewater research follow up
Health documentary follow up
FracTrackerorg
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Carr JL Matte T Fromewick J Abbatangelo-Gray J Ito K Kubzansky L Spengler J Shepard P J Clougherty JE (2011) Outdoor air pollution and social stressors across NYC communities a GIS-based spatial correlation study of multiple exposures in the urban environment Conference presentation Spain
bull County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) (2010) Marcellus Shale Emergency Preparedness Senate Veterans Affairs amp Emergency Preparedness Committee Presented by Douglas E Hill httpwwwpacountiesorgListsWhats20NewAttachments77Marcellus_Emergency_Mgmt_Testimony_06-105B15Dpdf
bull Engelder T and Lash G (2008) Marcellus Shale Playrsquos Vast Resource Potential Creating Stir In Appalachia The American Oil and Gas Reporter Available online httpwwwwpsuorggasrushassetspdfsMarcellus_Shale_Play_May08pdf
bull Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2008) An Assessment of the Environmental Implications of Oil and Gas Production A Regional Case Study Region 8 Working Draft
bull Esch M (2008) Estimated gas yield from Marcellus shale goes up Albany NY Associated Press November 4 2008 Accessed March 17 2009
bull Hazen and Sawyer (2009) Impact Assessment of Natural Gas Production in the New York City Water Supply Watershed For the NY Department of Environmental Protection p5 httpwwwnycgovhtmldeppdfnatural_gas_drilling12_23_2009_final_assessment_reportpdf
bull Hughes B Wade E Renaud R (2010) Photo credit Wetzel County Action Group WV
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Jacquet J Energy Boomtowns amp Natural Gas Implications for Marcellus Shale Local Governments amp Rural Communities (2009) The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development The Pennsylvania State University NERCRD Rural Development Paper No 43
Original Reference Markussen A (1978) Socioeconomic Impact Models for Boomtown Planning and Policy Evaluation Presented at the Western Regional Science Association Meetings February 25 1978
bull Occupational Safety amp Health Administration (2011) Data search using Integrated Management Information System Found online httpwwwoshagovplsimisestablishmenthtml
bull PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) (2011) Marcellus Shale data Found online httpwwwdepstatepausdepdeputateminresoilgas new_formsmarcellusmarcellushtm
bull Soeder DJ and Kappel WM (2009) Water Resources and Natural Gas Production from the Marcellus Shale USGS Fact Sheet 2009-3032
bull US Energy Information Administration (2010) Frequently Asked Questions ndash Natural Gas Accessed online December 2010 httpei-01eiadoegovaskng_faqsasp
bull US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (1987) Report to Congress Management of Wastes from the Exploration Development and Production of Crude Oil Natural Gas and Geothermal Energy Vol 1 of 3 ndash Oil and Gas httpwwwnytimescominteractiveusdrilling-down-documents-7htmldocumentp1a27935
bull Witter et al (2008) Potential Exposure-Related Human Health Effects of Oil and Gas Development A Literature Review (2003-2008) University of Colorado
bull WVSORO (2009) Photo Modern Shale Gas Development in the US A Primer US Dept of Energy
Thank You
Questions checpittedu or call 412-624-9379
Samantha Malone MPH CPH
10152011
bull 2003 Exploration in PA
bull 2008 50 TCF (trillion cubic feet) of estimated recoverable natural gas
(Engelder and Lash 2008)
bull November 2008 Estimate of recoverable gas raised to more than 363
TCF (Esch 2008)
bull Current estimates 116 ndash 516 tcf
bull US uses about 23 TCF of natural gas per year (US Energy Information
Administration 2010)
bull Could supply 15 years at current consumption rates
Marcellus Shale
Range amp
Production
Estimates
10152011
Shale gas plays in continental US (Marcellus in blue)
Map created using DataFracTrackerorg
Marcellus drilling activity in PA to-date
Red triangles vertical Marcellus wells Yellow triangles horizontal Marcellus wells
Map created by Matt Kelso using DataFracTrackerorg
10152011
Conventional amp Non-conventional
Natural Gas Extraction Methodologies
10152011
Drilling Rig in Rural Upshur County WV
10152011 Source WVSORO 2009
Potential Public Health Concerns Associated
with Intense Marcellus Shale Gas Production
WATER
bull Excessive groundwater and
surface water usage
bull Surface spills
bull Groundwater contamination
(US EPA 1987)
bull Inadequate treatment amp
inappropriate disposal of
brine water into surface
water
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Explosion potential from
casement failures blowouts
10152011
AIR
bull Exposure to fracing chemicals from leaks spills accidents off gassing from frac ponds
bull Diesel engine exhaust exposure
COMMUNITY
bull Social health burdens eg increases in drug amp alcohol abuse (CCAP 2010)
bull Road infrastructure degradation amp safety
bull Potential drinking water qualitycost burdens
10152011 Frac Pond Fire ndash Hopewell Township PA ndash April 1 2010
9272011
Perception of Risk
Commonly Perceived
Well Fires amp Blowouts
Ground amp Drinking Water
Contamination
More Commonly Occurring
Worker Accidents
Environmental Spills
Social stressors can affect well
being (Carr et al 2011)
Safety by the Numbers PA Marcellus Citations Occupational Safety
9272011
bull Recent Violations
(PA DEP 2011) o 638 (2009)
o 1218 (2010)
o 906 (2011 as of Aug 31)
bull 2011 Administrative vs
Environmental o Admin 48
o EHS 52
o Categories as determined by
PA DEP ndash Questionable
classifications
bull 49 OSHA inspections in PA - 21 of those were related to complaints about a specific company (OSHA 2011)
bull Some major drilling companies operating in PA have not been inspected by OSHA o Eg CONSOL amp Talismanrsquos
drilling operations havent been inspected gt 10 years
10152011
Marcellus Shale Violations Issued by PA DEP
Red circles Marcellus violations 2007 ndash Sept 2010 (Missing data Oct-Dec 2010)
Yellow circles Marcellus violations Jan ndash May 2011
Map created by Matt Kelso using DataFracTrackerorg
Water
Testing bull Get well water tested establish
baseline before drilling
bull Hire an experienced lawyer
bull Testing can be expensive
bull Choose PA DEP-certified lab
httpextensionpsueduwaterresou
rcespublicationswater-
pollutantstestingthirdpartylabspdf
10152011
Current CHEC
Marcellus Projects
10152011
Wastewater research follow up
Health documentary follow up
FracTrackerorg
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Carr JL Matte T Fromewick J Abbatangelo-Gray J Ito K Kubzansky L Spengler J Shepard P J Clougherty JE (2011) Outdoor air pollution and social stressors across NYC communities a GIS-based spatial correlation study of multiple exposures in the urban environment Conference presentation Spain
bull County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) (2010) Marcellus Shale Emergency Preparedness Senate Veterans Affairs amp Emergency Preparedness Committee Presented by Douglas E Hill httpwwwpacountiesorgListsWhats20NewAttachments77Marcellus_Emergency_Mgmt_Testimony_06-105B15Dpdf
bull Engelder T and Lash G (2008) Marcellus Shale Playrsquos Vast Resource Potential Creating Stir In Appalachia The American Oil and Gas Reporter Available online httpwwwwpsuorggasrushassetspdfsMarcellus_Shale_Play_May08pdf
bull Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2008) An Assessment of the Environmental Implications of Oil and Gas Production A Regional Case Study Region 8 Working Draft
bull Esch M (2008) Estimated gas yield from Marcellus shale goes up Albany NY Associated Press November 4 2008 Accessed March 17 2009
bull Hazen and Sawyer (2009) Impact Assessment of Natural Gas Production in the New York City Water Supply Watershed For the NY Department of Environmental Protection p5 httpwwwnycgovhtmldeppdfnatural_gas_drilling12_23_2009_final_assessment_reportpdf
bull Hughes B Wade E Renaud R (2010) Photo credit Wetzel County Action Group WV
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Jacquet J Energy Boomtowns amp Natural Gas Implications for Marcellus Shale Local Governments amp Rural Communities (2009) The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development The Pennsylvania State University NERCRD Rural Development Paper No 43
Original Reference Markussen A (1978) Socioeconomic Impact Models for Boomtown Planning and Policy Evaluation Presented at the Western Regional Science Association Meetings February 25 1978
bull Occupational Safety amp Health Administration (2011) Data search using Integrated Management Information System Found online httpwwwoshagovplsimisestablishmenthtml
bull PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) (2011) Marcellus Shale data Found online httpwwwdepstatepausdepdeputateminresoilgas new_formsmarcellusmarcellushtm
bull Soeder DJ and Kappel WM (2009) Water Resources and Natural Gas Production from the Marcellus Shale USGS Fact Sheet 2009-3032
bull US Energy Information Administration (2010) Frequently Asked Questions ndash Natural Gas Accessed online December 2010 httpei-01eiadoegovaskng_faqsasp
bull US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (1987) Report to Congress Management of Wastes from the Exploration Development and Production of Crude Oil Natural Gas and Geothermal Energy Vol 1 of 3 ndash Oil and Gas httpwwwnytimescominteractiveusdrilling-down-documents-7htmldocumentp1a27935
bull Witter et al (2008) Potential Exposure-Related Human Health Effects of Oil and Gas Development A Literature Review (2003-2008) University of Colorado
bull WVSORO (2009) Photo Modern Shale Gas Development in the US A Primer US Dept of Energy
Thank You
Questions checpittedu or call 412-624-9379
Samantha Malone MPH CPH
10152011
Marcellus drilling activity in PA to-date
Red triangles vertical Marcellus wells Yellow triangles horizontal Marcellus wells
Map created by Matt Kelso using DataFracTrackerorg
10152011
Conventional amp Non-conventional
Natural Gas Extraction Methodologies
10152011
Drilling Rig in Rural Upshur County WV
10152011 Source WVSORO 2009
Potential Public Health Concerns Associated
with Intense Marcellus Shale Gas Production
WATER
bull Excessive groundwater and
surface water usage
bull Surface spills
bull Groundwater contamination
(US EPA 1987)
bull Inadequate treatment amp
inappropriate disposal of
brine water into surface
water
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Explosion potential from
casement failures blowouts
10152011
AIR
bull Exposure to fracing chemicals from leaks spills accidents off gassing from frac ponds
bull Diesel engine exhaust exposure
COMMUNITY
bull Social health burdens eg increases in drug amp alcohol abuse (CCAP 2010)
bull Road infrastructure degradation amp safety
bull Potential drinking water qualitycost burdens
10152011 Frac Pond Fire ndash Hopewell Township PA ndash April 1 2010
9272011
Perception of Risk
Commonly Perceived
Well Fires amp Blowouts
Ground amp Drinking Water
Contamination
More Commonly Occurring
Worker Accidents
Environmental Spills
Social stressors can affect well
being (Carr et al 2011)
Safety by the Numbers PA Marcellus Citations Occupational Safety
9272011
bull Recent Violations
(PA DEP 2011) o 638 (2009)
o 1218 (2010)
o 906 (2011 as of Aug 31)
bull 2011 Administrative vs
Environmental o Admin 48
o EHS 52
o Categories as determined by
PA DEP ndash Questionable
classifications
bull 49 OSHA inspections in PA - 21 of those were related to complaints about a specific company (OSHA 2011)
bull Some major drilling companies operating in PA have not been inspected by OSHA o Eg CONSOL amp Talismanrsquos
drilling operations havent been inspected gt 10 years
10152011
Marcellus Shale Violations Issued by PA DEP
Red circles Marcellus violations 2007 ndash Sept 2010 (Missing data Oct-Dec 2010)
Yellow circles Marcellus violations Jan ndash May 2011
Map created by Matt Kelso using DataFracTrackerorg
Water
Testing bull Get well water tested establish
baseline before drilling
bull Hire an experienced lawyer
bull Testing can be expensive
bull Choose PA DEP-certified lab
httpextensionpsueduwaterresou
rcespublicationswater-
pollutantstestingthirdpartylabspdf
10152011
Current CHEC
Marcellus Projects
10152011
Wastewater research follow up
Health documentary follow up
FracTrackerorg
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Carr JL Matte T Fromewick J Abbatangelo-Gray J Ito K Kubzansky L Spengler J Shepard P J Clougherty JE (2011) Outdoor air pollution and social stressors across NYC communities a GIS-based spatial correlation study of multiple exposures in the urban environment Conference presentation Spain
bull County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) (2010) Marcellus Shale Emergency Preparedness Senate Veterans Affairs amp Emergency Preparedness Committee Presented by Douglas E Hill httpwwwpacountiesorgListsWhats20NewAttachments77Marcellus_Emergency_Mgmt_Testimony_06-105B15Dpdf
bull Engelder T and Lash G (2008) Marcellus Shale Playrsquos Vast Resource Potential Creating Stir In Appalachia The American Oil and Gas Reporter Available online httpwwwwpsuorggasrushassetspdfsMarcellus_Shale_Play_May08pdf
bull Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2008) An Assessment of the Environmental Implications of Oil and Gas Production A Regional Case Study Region 8 Working Draft
bull Esch M (2008) Estimated gas yield from Marcellus shale goes up Albany NY Associated Press November 4 2008 Accessed March 17 2009
bull Hazen and Sawyer (2009) Impact Assessment of Natural Gas Production in the New York City Water Supply Watershed For the NY Department of Environmental Protection p5 httpwwwnycgovhtmldeppdfnatural_gas_drilling12_23_2009_final_assessment_reportpdf
bull Hughes B Wade E Renaud R (2010) Photo credit Wetzel County Action Group WV
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Jacquet J Energy Boomtowns amp Natural Gas Implications for Marcellus Shale Local Governments amp Rural Communities (2009) The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development The Pennsylvania State University NERCRD Rural Development Paper No 43
Original Reference Markussen A (1978) Socioeconomic Impact Models for Boomtown Planning and Policy Evaluation Presented at the Western Regional Science Association Meetings February 25 1978
bull Occupational Safety amp Health Administration (2011) Data search using Integrated Management Information System Found online httpwwwoshagovplsimisestablishmenthtml
bull PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) (2011) Marcellus Shale data Found online httpwwwdepstatepausdepdeputateminresoilgas new_formsmarcellusmarcellushtm
bull Soeder DJ and Kappel WM (2009) Water Resources and Natural Gas Production from the Marcellus Shale USGS Fact Sheet 2009-3032
bull US Energy Information Administration (2010) Frequently Asked Questions ndash Natural Gas Accessed online December 2010 httpei-01eiadoegovaskng_faqsasp
bull US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (1987) Report to Congress Management of Wastes from the Exploration Development and Production of Crude Oil Natural Gas and Geothermal Energy Vol 1 of 3 ndash Oil and Gas httpwwwnytimescominteractiveusdrilling-down-documents-7htmldocumentp1a27935
bull Witter et al (2008) Potential Exposure-Related Human Health Effects of Oil and Gas Development A Literature Review (2003-2008) University of Colorado
bull WVSORO (2009) Photo Modern Shale Gas Development in the US A Primer US Dept of Energy
Thank You
Questions checpittedu or call 412-624-9379
Samantha Malone MPH CPH
10152011
Conventional amp Non-conventional
Natural Gas Extraction Methodologies
10152011
Drilling Rig in Rural Upshur County WV
10152011 Source WVSORO 2009
Potential Public Health Concerns Associated
with Intense Marcellus Shale Gas Production
WATER
bull Excessive groundwater and
surface water usage
bull Surface spills
bull Groundwater contamination
(US EPA 1987)
bull Inadequate treatment amp
inappropriate disposal of
brine water into surface
water
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Explosion potential from
casement failures blowouts
10152011
AIR
bull Exposure to fracing chemicals from leaks spills accidents off gassing from frac ponds
bull Diesel engine exhaust exposure
COMMUNITY
bull Social health burdens eg increases in drug amp alcohol abuse (CCAP 2010)
bull Road infrastructure degradation amp safety
bull Potential drinking water qualitycost burdens
10152011 Frac Pond Fire ndash Hopewell Township PA ndash April 1 2010
9272011
Perception of Risk
Commonly Perceived
Well Fires amp Blowouts
Ground amp Drinking Water
Contamination
More Commonly Occurring
Worker Accidents
Environmental Spills
Social stressors can affect well
being (Carr et al 2011)
Safety by the Numbers PA Marcellus Citations Occupational Safety
9272011
bull Recent Violations
(PA DEP 2011) o 638 (2009)
o 1218 (2010)
o 906 (2011 as of Aug 31)
bull 2011 Administrative vs
Environmental o Admin 48
o EHS 52
o Categories as determined by
PA DEP ndash Questionable
classifications
bull 49 OSHA inspections in PA - 21 of those were related to complaints about a specific company (OSHA 2011)
bull Some major drilling companies operating in PA have not been inspected by OSHA o Eg CONSOL amp Talismanrsquos
drilling operations havent been inspected gt 10 years
10152011
Marcellus Shale Violations Issued by PA DEP
Red circles Marcellus violations 2007 ndash Sept 2010 (Missing data Oct-Dec 2010)
Yellow circles Marcellus violations Jan ndash May 2011
Map created by Matt Kelso using DataFracTrackerorg
Water
Testing bull Get well water tested establish
baseline before drilling
bull Hire an experienced lawyer
bull Testing can be expensive
bull Choose PA DEP-certified lab
httpextensionpsueduwaterresou
rcespublicationswater-
pollutantstestingthirdpartylabspdf
10152011
Current CHEC
Marcellus Projects
10152011
Wastewater research follow up
Health documentary follow up
FracTrackerorg
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Carr JL Matte T Fromewick J Abbatangelo-Gray J Ito K Kubzansky L Spengler J Shepard P J Clougherty JE (2011) Outdoor air pollution and social stressors across NYC communities a GIS-based spatial correlation study of multiple exposures in the urban environment Conference presentation Spain
bull County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) (2010) Marcellus Shale Emergency Preparedness Senate Veterans Affairs amp Emergency Preparedness Committee Presented by Douglas E Hill httpwwwpacountiesorgListsWhats20NewAttachments77Marcellus_Emergency_Mgmt_Testimony_06-105B15Dpdf
bull Engelder T and Lash G (2008) Marcellus Shale Playrsquos Vast Resource Potential Creating Stir In Appalachia The American Oil and Gas Reporter Available online httpwwwwpsuorggasrushassetspdfsMarcellus_Shale_Play_May08pdf
bull Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2008) An Assessment of the Environmental Implications of Oil and Gas Production A Regional Case Study Region 8 Working Draft
bull Esch M (2008) Estimated gas yield from Marcellus shale goes up Albany NY Associated Press November 4 2008 Accessed March 17 2009
bull Hazen and Sawyer (2009) Impact Assessment of Natural Gas Production in the New York City Water Supply Watershed For the NY Department of Environmental Protection p5 httpwwwnycgovhtmldeppdfnatural_gas_drilling12_23_2009_final_assessment_reportpdf
bull Hughes B Wade E Renaud R (2010) Photo credit Wetzel County Action Group WV
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Jacquet J Energy Boomtowns amp Natural Gas Implications for Marcellus Shale Local Governments amp Rural Communities (2009) The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development The Pennsylvania State University NERCRD Rural Development Paper No 43
Original Reference Markussen A (1978) Socioeconomic Impact Models for Boomtown Planning and Policy Evaluation Presented at the Western Regional Science Association Meetings February 25 1978
bull Occupational Safety amp Health Administration (2011) Data search using Integrated Management Information System Found online httpwwwoshagovplsimisestablishmenthtml
bull PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) (2011) Marcellus Shale data Found online httpwwwdepstatepausdepdeputateminresoilgas new_formsmarcellusmarcellushtm
bull Soeder DJ and Kappel WM (2009) Water Resources and Natural Gas Production from the Marcellus Shale USGS Fact Sheet 2009-3032
bull US Energy Information Administration (2010) Frequently Asked Questions ndash Natural Gas Accessed online December 2010 httpei-01eiadoegovaskng_faqsasp
bull US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (1987) Report to Congress Management of Wastes from the Exploration Development and Production of Crude Oil Natural Gas and Geothermal Energy Vol 1 of 3 ndash Oil and Gas httpwwwnytimescominteractiveusdrilling-down-documents-7htmldocumentp1a27935
bull Witter et al (2008) Potential Exposure-Related Human Health Effects of Oil and Gas Development A Literature Review (2003-2008) University of Colorado
bull WVSORO (2009) Photo Modern Shale Gas Development in the US A Primer US Dept of Energy
Thank You
Questions checpittedu or call 412-624-9379
Samantha Malone MPH CPH
10152011
Drilling Rig in Rural Upshur County WV
10152011 Source WVSORO 2009
Potential Public Health Concerns Associated
with Intense Marcellus Shale Gas Production
WATER
bull Excessive groundwater and
surface water usage
bull Surface spills
bull Groundwater contamination
(US EPA 1987)
bull Inadequate treatment amp
inappropriate disposal of
brine water into surface
water
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Explosion potential from
casement failures blowouts
10152011
AIR
bull Exposure to fracing chemicals from leaks spills accidents off gassing from frac ponds
bull Diesel engine exhaust exposure
COMMUNITY
bull Social health burdens eg increases in drug amp alcohol abuse (CCAP 2010)
bull Road infrastructure degradation amp safety
bull Potential drinking water qualitycost burdens
10152011 Frac Pond Fire ndash Hopewell Township PA ndash April 1 2010
9272011
Perception of Risk
Commonly Perceived
Well Fires amp Blowouts
Ground amp Drinking Water
Contamination
More Commonly Occurring
Worker Accidents
Environmental Spills
Social stressors can affect well
being (Carr et al 2011)
Safety by the Numbers PA Marcellus Citations Occupational Safety
9272011
bull Recent Violations
(PA DEP 2011) o 638 (2009)
o 1218 (2010)
o 906 (2011 as of Aug 31)
bull 2011 Administrative vs
Environmental o Admin 48
o EHS 52
o Categories as determined by
PA DEP ndash Questionable
classifications
bull 49 OSHA inspections in PA - 21 of those were related to complaints about a specific company (OSHA 2011)
bull Some major drilling companies operating in PA have not been inspected by OSHA o Eg CONSOL amp Talismanrsquos
drilling operations havent been inspected gt 10 years
10152011
Marcellus Shale Violations Issued by PA DEP
Red circles Marcellus violations 2007 ndash Sept 2010 (Missing data Oct-Dec 2010)
Yellow circles Marcellus violations Jan ndash May 2011
Map created by Matt Kelso using DataFracTrackerorg
Water
Testing bull Get well water tested establish
baseline before drilling
bull Hire an experienced lawyer
bull Testing can be expensive
bull Choose PA DEP-certified lab
httpextensionpsueduwaterresou
rcespublicationswater-
pollutantstestingthirdpartylabspdf
10152011
Current CHEC
Marcellus Projects
10152011
Wastewater research follow up
Health documentary follow up
FracTrackerorg
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Carr JL Matte T Fromewick J Abbatangelo-Gray J Ito K Kubzansky L Spengler J Shepard P J Clougherty JE (2011) Outdoor air pollution and social stressors across NYC communities a GIS-based spatial correlation study of multiple exposures in the urban environment Conference presentation Spain
bull County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) (2010) Marcellus Shale Emergency Preparedness Senate Veterans Affairs amp Emergency Preparedness Committee Presented by Douglas E Hill httpwwwpacountiesorgListsWhats20NewAttachments77Marcellus_Emergency_Mgmt_Testimony_06-105B15Dpdf
bull Engelder T and Lash G (2008) Marcellus Shale Playrsquos Vast Resource Potential Creating Stir In Appalachia The American Oil and Gas Reporter Available online httpwwwwpsuorggasrushassetspdfsMarcellus_Shale_Play_May08pdf
bull Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2008) An Assessment of the Environmental Implications of Oil and Gas Production A Regional Case Study Region 8 Working Draft
bull Esch M (2008) Estimated gas yield from Marcellus shale goes up Albany NY Associated Press November 4 2008 Accessed March 17 2009
bull Hazen and Sawyer (2009) Impact Assessment of Natural Gas Production in the New York City Water Supply Watershed For the NY Department of Environmental Protection p5 httpwwwnycgovhtmldeppdfnatural_gas_drilling12_23_2009_final_assessment_reportpdf
bull Hughes B Wade E Renaud R (2010) Photo credit Wetzel County Action Group WV
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Jacquet J Energy Boomtowns amp Natural Gas Implications for Marcellus Shale Local Governments amp Rural Communities (2009) The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development The Pennsylvania State University NERCRD Rural Development Paper No 43
Original Reference Markussen A (1978) Socioeconomic Impact Models for Boomtown Planning and Policy Evaluation Presented at the Western Regional Science Association Meetings February 25 1978
bull Occupational Safety amp Health Administration (2011) Data search using Integrated Management Information System Found online httpwwwoshagovplsimisestablishmenthtml
bull PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) (2011) Marcellus Shale data Found online httpwwwdepstatepausdepdeputateminresoilgas new_formsmarcellusmarcellushtm
bull Soeder DJ and Kappel WM (2009) Water Resources and Natural Gas Production from the Marcellus Shale USGS Fact Sheet 2009-3032
bull US Energy Information Administration (2010) Frequently Asked Questions ndash Natural Gas Accessed online December 2010 httpei-01eiadoegovaskng_faqsasp
bull US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (1987) Report to Congress Management of Wastes from the Exploration Development and Production of Crude Oil Natural Gas and Geothermal Energy Vol 1 of 3 ndash Oil and Gas httpwwwnytimescominteractiveusdrilling-down-documents-7htmldocumentp1a27935
bull Witter et al (2008) Potential Exposure-Related Human Health Effects of Oil and Gas Development A Literature Review (2003-2008) University of Colorado
bull WVSORO (2009) Photo Modern Shale Gas Development in the US A Primer US Dept of Energy
Thank You
Questions checpittedu or call 412-624-9379
Samantha Malone MPH CPH
10152011
Potential Public Health Concerns Associated
with Intense Marcellus Shale Gas Production
WATER
bull Excessive groundwater and
surface water usage
bull Surface spills
bull Groundwater contamination
(US EPA 1987)
bull Inadequate treatment amp
inappropriate disposal of
brine water into surface
water
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Explosion potential from
casement failures blowouts
10152011
AIR
bull Exposure to fracing chemicals from leaks spills accidents off gassing from frac ponds
bull Diesel engine exhaust exposure
COMMUNITY
bull Social health burdens eg increases in drug amp alcohol abuse (CCAP 2010)
bull Road infrastructure degradation amp safety
bull Potential drinking water qualitycost burdens
10152011 Frac Pond Fire ndash Hopewell Township PA ndash April 1 2010
9272011
Perception of Risk
Commonly Perceived
Well Fires amp Blowouts
Ground amp Drinking Water
Contamination
More Commonly Occurring
Worker Accidents
Environmental Spills
Social stressors can affect well
being (Carr et al 2011)
Safety by the Numbers PA Marcellus Citations Occupational Safety
9272011
bull Recent Violations
(PA DEP 2011) o 638 (2009)
o 1218 (2010)
o 906 (2011 as of Aug 31)
bull 2011 Administrative vs
Environmental o Admin 48
o EHS 52
o Categories as determined by
PA DEP ndash Questionable
classifications
bull 49 OSHA inspections in PA - 21 of those were related to complaints about a specific company (OSHA 2011)
bull Some major drilling companies operating in PA have not been inspected by OSHA o Eg CONSOL amp Talismanrsquos
drilling operations havent been inspected gt 10 years
10152011
Marcellus Shale Violations Issued by PA DEP
Red circles Marcellus violations 2007 ndash Sept 2010 (Missing data Oct-Dec 2010)
Yellow circles Marcellus violations Jan ndash May 2011
Map created by Matt Kelso using DataFracTrackerorg
Water
Testing bull Get well water tested establish
baseline before drilling
bull Hire an experienced lawyer
bull Testing can be expensive
bull Choose PA DEP-certified lab
httpextensionpsueduwaterresou
rcespublicationswater-
pollutantstestingthirdpartylabspdf
10152011
Current CHEC
Marcellus Projects
10152011
Wastewater research follow up
Health documentary follow up
FracTrackerorg
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Carr JL Matte T Fromewick J Abbatangelo-Gray J Ito K Kubzansky L Spengler J Shepard P J Clougherty JE (2011) Outdoor air pollution and social stressors across NYC communities a GIS-based spatial correlation study of multiple exposures in the urban environment Conference presentation Spain
bull County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) (2010) Marcellus Shale Emergency Preparedness Senate Veterans Affairs amp Emergency Preparedness Committee Presented by Douglas E Hill httpwwwpacountiesorgListsWhats20NewAttachments77Marcellus_Emergency_Mgmt_Testimony_06-105B15Dpdf
bull Engelder T and Lash G (2008) Marcellus Shale Playrsquos Vast Resource Potential Creating Stir In Appalachia The American Oil and Gas Reporter Available online httpwwwwpsuorggasrushassetspdfsMarcellus_Shale_Play_May08pdf
bull Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2008) An Assessment of the Environmental Implications of Oil and Gas Production A Regional Case Study Region 8 Working Draft
bull Esch M (2008) Estimated gas yield from Marcellus shale goes up Albany NY Associated Press November 4 2008 Accessed March 17 2009
bull Hazen and Sawyer (2009) Impact Assessment of Natural Gas Production in the New York City Water Supply Watershed For the NY Department of Environmental Protection p5 httpwwwnycgovhtmldeppdfnatural_gas_drilling12_23_2009_final_assessment_reportpdf
bull Hughes B Wade E Renaud R (2010) Photo credit Wetzel County Action Group WV
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Jacquet J Energy Boomtowns amp Natural Gas Implications for Marcellus Shale Local Governments amp Rural Communities (2009) The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development The Pennsylvania State University NERCRD Rural Development Paper No 43
Original Reference Markussen A (1978) Socioeconomic Impact Models for Boomtown Planning and Policy Evaluation Presented at the Western Regional Science Association Meetings February 25 1978
bull Occupational Safety amp Health Administration (2011) Data search using Integrated Management Information System Found online httpwwwoshagovplsimisestablishmenthtml
bull PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) (2011) Marcellus Shale data Found online httpwwwdepstatepausdepdeputateminresoilgas new_formsmarcellusmarcellushtm
bull Soeder DJ and Kappel WM (2009) Water Resources and Natural Gas Production from the Marcellus Shale USGS Fact Sheet 2009-3032
bull US Energy Information Administration (2010) Frequently Asked Questions ndash Natural Gas Accessed online December 2010 httpei-01eiadoegovaskng_faqsasp
bull US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (1987) Report to Congress Management of Wastes from the Exploration Development and Production of Crude Oil Natural Gas and Geothermal Energy Vol 1 of 3 ndash Oil and Gas httpwwwnytimescominteractiveusdrilling-down-documents-7htmldocumentp1a27935
bull Witter et al (2008) Potential Exposure-Related Human Health Effects of Oil and Gas Development A Literature Review (2003-2008) University of Colorado
bull WVSORO (2009) Photo Modern Shale Gas Development in the US A Primer US Dept of Energy
Thank You
Questions checpittedu or call 412-624-9379
Samantha Malone MPH CPH
10152011
10152011 Frac Pond Fire ndash Hopewell Township PA ndash April 1 2010
9272011
Perception of Risk
Commonly Perceived
Well Fires amp Blowouts
Ground amp Drinking Water
Contamination
More Commonly Occurring
Worker Accidents
Environmental Spills
Social stressors can affect well
being (Carr et al 2011)
Safety by the Numbers PA Marcellus Citations Occupational Safety
9272011
bull Recent Violations
(PA DEP 2011) o 638 (2009)
o 1218 (2010)
o 906 (2011 as of Aug 31)
bull 2011 Administrative vs
Environmental o Admin 48
o EHS 52
o Categories as determined by
PA DEP ndash Questionable
classifications
bull 49 OSHA inspections in PA - 21 of those were related to complaints about a specific company (OSHA 2011)
bull Some major drilling companies operating in PA have not been inspected by OSHA o Eg CONSOL amp Talismanrsquos
drilling operations havent been inspected gt 10 years
10152011
Marcellus Shale Violations Issued by PA DEP
Red circles Marcellus violations 2007 ndash Sept 2010 (Missing data Oct-Dec 2010)
Yellow circles Marcellus violations Jan ndash May 2011
Map created by Matt Kelso using DataFracTrackerorg
Water
Testing bull Get well water tested establish
baseline before drilling
bull Hire an experienced lawyer
bull Testing can be expensive
bull Choose PA DEP-certified lab
httpextensionpsueduwaterresou
rcespublicationswater-
pollutantstestingthirdpartylabspdf
10152011
Current CHEC
Marcellus Projects
10152011
Wastewater research follow up
Health documentary follow up
FracTrackerorg
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Carr JL Matte T Fromewick J Abbatangelo-Gray J Ito K Kubzansky L Spengler J Shepard P J Clougherty JE (2011) Outdoor air pollution and social stressors across NYC communities a GIS-based spatial correlation study of multiple exposures in the urban environment Conference presentation Spain
bull County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) (2010) Marcellus Shale Emergency Preparedness Senate Veterans Affairs amp Emergency Preparedness Committee Presented by Douglas E Hill httpwwwpacountiesorgListsWhats20NewAttachments77Marcellus_Emergency_Mgmt_Testimony_06-105B15Dpdf
bull Engelder T and Lash G (2008) Marcellus Shale Playrsquos Vast Resource Potential Creating Stir In Appalachia The American Oil and Gas Reporter Available online httpwwwwpsuorggasrushassetspdfsMarcellus_Shale_Play_May08pdf
bull Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2008) An Assessment of the Environmental Implications of Oil and Gas Production A Regional Case Study Region 8 Working Draft
bull Esch M (2008) Estimated gas yield from Marcellus shale goes up Albany NY Associated Press November 4 2008 Accessed March 17 2009
bull Hazen and Sawyer (2009) Impact Assessment of Natural Gas Production in the New York City Water Supply Watershed For the NY Department of Environmental Protection p5 httpwwwnycgovhtmldeppdfnatural_gas_drilling12_23_2009_final_assessment_reportpdf
bull Hughes B Wade E Renaud R (2010) Photo credit Wetzel County Action Group WV
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Jacquet J Energy Boomtowns amp Natural Gas Implications for Marcellus Shale Local Governments amp Rural Communities (2009) The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development The Pennsylvania State University NERCRD Rural Development Paper No 43
Original Reference Markussen A (1978) Socioeconomic Impact Models for Boomtown Planning and Policy Evaluation Presented at the Western Regional Science Association Meetings February 25 1978
bull Occupational Safety amp Health Administration (2011) Data search using Integrated Management Information System Found online httpwwwoshagovplsimisestablishmenthtml
bull PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) (2011) Marcellus Shale data Found online httpwwwdepstatepausdepdeputateminresoilgas new_formsmarcellusmarcellushtm
bull Soeder DJ and Kappel WM (2009) Water Resources and Natural Gas Production from the Marcellus Shale USGS Fact Sheet 2009-3032
bull US Energy Information Administration (2010) Frequently Asked Questions ndash Natural Gas Accessed online December 2010 httpei-01eiadoegovaskng_faqsasp
bull US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (1987) Report to Congress Management of Wastes from the Exploration Development and Production of Crude Oil Natural Gas and Geothermal Energy Vol 1 of 3 ndash Oil and Gas httpwwwnytimescominteractiveusdrilling-down-documents-7htmldocumentp1a27935
bull Witter et al (2008) Potential Exposure-Related Human Health Effects of Oil and Gas Development A Literature Review (2003-2008) University of Colorado
bull WVSORO (2009) Photo Modern Shale Gas Development in the US A Primer US Dept of Energy
Thank You
Questions checpittedu or call 412-624-9379
Samantha Malone MPH CPH
10152011
9272011
Perception of Risk
Commonly Perceived
Well Fires amp Blowouts
Ground amp Drinking Water
Contamination
More Commonly Occurring
Worker Accidents
Environmental Spills
Social stressors can affect well
being (Carr et al 2011)
Safety by the Numbers PA Marcellus Citations Occupational Safety
9272011
bull Recent Violations
(PA DEP 2011) o 638 (2009)
o 1218 (2010)
o 906 (2011 as of Aug 31)
bull 2011 Administrative vs
Environmental o Admin 48
o EHS 52
o Categories as determined by
PA DEP ndash Questionable
classifications
bull 49 OSHA inspections in PA - 21 of those were related to complaints about a specific company (OSHA 2011)
bull Some major drilling companies operating in PA have not been inspected by OSHA o Eg CONSOL amp Talismanrsquos
drilling operations havent been inspected gt 10 years
10152011
Marcellus Shale Violations Issued by PA DEP
Red circles Marcellus violations 2007 ndash Sept 2010 (Missing data Oct-Dec 2010)
Yellow circles Marcellus violations Jan ndash May 2011
Map created by Matt Kelso using DataFracTrackerorg
Water
Testing bull Get well water tested establish
baseline before drilling
bull Hire an experienced lawyer
bull Testing can be expensive
bull Choose PA DEP-certified lab
httpextensionpsueduwaterresou
rcespublicationswater-
pollutantstestingthirdpartylabspdf
10152011
Current CHEC
Marcellus Projects
10152011
Wastewater research follow up
Health documentary follow up
FracTrackerorg
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Carr JL Matte T Fromewick J Abbatangelo-Gray J Ito K Kubzansky L Spengler J Shepard P J Clougherty JE (2011) Outdoor air pollution and social stressors across NYC communities a GIS-based spatial correlation study of multiple exposures in the urban environment Conference presentation Spain
bull County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) (2010) Marcellus Shale Emergency Preparedness Senate Veterans Affairs amp Emergency Preparedness Committee Presented by Douglas E Hill httpwwwpacountiesorgListsWhats20NewAttachments77Marcellus_Emergency_Mgmt_Testimony_06-105B15Dpdf
bull Engelder T and Lash G (2008) Marcellus Shale Playrsquos Vast Resource Potential Creating Stir In Appalachia The American Oil and Gas Reporter Available online httpwwwwpsuorggasrushassetspdfsMarcellus_Shale_Play_May08pdf
bull Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2008) An Assessment of the Environmental Implications of Oil and Gas Production A Regional Case Study Region 8 Working Draft
bull Esch M (2008) Estimated gas yield from Marcellus shale goes up Albany NY Associated Press November 4 2008 Accessed March 17 2009
bull Hazen and Sawyer (2009) Impact Assessment of Natural Gas Production in the New York City Water Supply Watershed For the NY Department of Environmental Protection p5 httpwwwnycgovhtmldeppdfnatural_gas_drilling12_23_2009_final_assessment_reportpdf
bull Hughes B Wade E Renaud R (2010) Photo credit Wetzel County Action Group WV
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Jacquet J Energy Boomtowns amp Natural Gas Implications for Marcellus Shale Local Governments amp Rural Communities (2009) The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development The Pennsylvania State University NERCRD Rural Development Paper No 43
Original Reference Markussen A (1978) Socioeconomic Impact Models for Boomtown Planning and Policy Evaluation Presented at the Western Regional Science Association Meetings February 25 1978
bull Occupational Safety amp Health Administration (2011) Data search using Integrated Management Information System Found online httpwwwoshagovplsimisestablishmenthtml
bull PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) (2011) Marcellus Shale data Found online httpwwwdepstatepausdepdeputateminresoilgas new_formsmarcellusmarcellushtm
bull Soeder DJ and Kappel WM (2009) Water Resources and Natural Gas Production from the Marcellus Shale USGS Fact Sheet 2009-3032
bull US Energy Information Administration (2010) Frequently Asked Questions ndash Natural Gas Accessed online December 2010 httpei-01eiadoegovaskng_faqsasp
bull US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (1987) Report to Congress Management of Wastes from the Exploration Development and Production of Crude Oil Natural Gas and Geothermal Energy Vol 1 of 3 ndash Oil and Gas httpwwwnytimescominteractiveusdrilling-down-documents-7htmldocumentp1a27935
bull Witter et al (2008) Potential Exposure-Related Human Health Effects of Oil and Gas Development A Literature Review (2003-2008) University of Colorado
bull WVSORO (2009) Photo Modern Shale Gas Development in the US A Primer US Dept of Energy
Thank You
Questions checpittedu or call 412-624-9379
Samantha Malone MPH CPH
10152011
Safety by the Numbers PA Marcellus Citations Occupational Safety
9272011
bull Recent Violations
(PA DEP 2011) o 638 (2009)
o 1218 (2010)
o 906 (2011 as of Aug 31)
bull 2011 Administrative vs
Environmental o Admin 48
o EHS 52
o Categories as determined by
PA DEP ndash Questionable
classifications
bull 49 OSHA inspections in PA - 21 of those were related to complaints about a specific company (OSHA 2011)
bull Some major drilling companies operating in PA have not been inspected by OSHA o Eg CONSOL amp Talismanrsquos
drilling operations havent been inspected gt 10 years
10152011
Marcellus Shale Violations Issued by PA DEP
Red circles Marcellus violations 2007 ndash Sept 2010 (Missing data Oct-Dec 2010)
Yellow circles Marcellus violations Jan ndash May 2011
Map created by Matt Kelso using DataFracTrackerorg
Water
Testing bull Get well water tested establish
baseline before drilling
bull Hire an experienced lawyer
bull Testing can be expensive
bull Choose PA DEP-certified lab
httpextensionpsueduwaterresou
rcespublicationswater-
pollutantstestingthirdpartylabspdf
10152011
Current CHEC
Marcellus Projects
10152011
Wastewater research follow up
Health documentary follow up
FracTrackerorg
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Carr JL Matte T Fromewick J Abbatangelo-Gray J Ito K Kubzansky L Spengler J Shepard P J Clougherty JE (2011) Outdoor air pollution and social stressors across NYC communities a GIS-based spatial correlation study of multiple exposures in the urban environment Conference presentation Spain
bull County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) (2010) Marcellus Shale Emergency Preparedness Senate Veterans Affairs amp Emergency Preparedness Committee Presented by Douglas E Hill httpwwwpacountiesorgListsWhats20NewAttachments77Marcellus_Emergency_Mgmt_Testimony_06-105B15Dpdf
bull Engelder T and Lash G (2008) Marcellus Shale Playrsquos Vast Resource Potential Creating Stir In Appalachia The American Oil and Gas Reporter Available online httpwwwwpsuorggasrushassetspdfsMarcellus_Shale_Play_May08pdf
bull Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2008) An Assessment of the Environmental Implications of Oil and Gas Production A Regional Case Study Region 8 Working Draft
bull Esch M (2008) Estimated gas yield from Marcellus shale goes up Albany NY Associated Press November 4 2008 Accessed March 17 2009
bull Hazen and Sawyer (2009) Impact Assessment of Natural Gas Production in the New York City Water Supply Watershed For the NY Department of Environmental Protection p5 httpwwwnycgovhtmldeppdfnatural_gas_drilling12_23_2009_final_assessment_reportpdf
bull Hughes B Wade E Renaud R (2010) Photo credit Wetzel County Action Group WV
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Jacquet J Energy Boomtowns amp Natural Gas Implications for Marcellus Shale Local Governments amp Rural Communities (2009) The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development The Pennsylvania State University NERCRD Rural Development Paper No 43
Original Reference Markussen A (1978) Socioeconomic Impact Models for Boomtown Planning and Policy Evaluation Presented at the Western Regional Science Association Meetings February 25 1978
bull Occupational Safety amp Health Administration (2011) Data search using Integrated Management Information System Found online httpwwwoshagovplsimisestablishmenthtml
bull PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) (2011) Marcellus Shale data Found online httpwwwdepstatepausdepdeputateminresoilgas new_formsmarcellusmarcellushtm
bull Soeder DJ and Kappel WM (2009) Water Resources and Natural Gas Production from the Marcellus Shale USGS Fact Sheet 2009-3032
bull US Energy Information Administration (2010) Frequently Asked Questions ndash Natural Gas Accessed online December 2010 httpei-01eiadoegovaskng_faqsasp
bull US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (1987) Report to Congress Management of Wastes from the Exploration Development and Production of Crude Oil Natural Gas and Geothermal Energy Vol 1 of 3 ndash Oil and Gas httpwwwnytimescominteractiveusdrilling-down-documents-7htmldocumentp1a27935
bull Witter et al (2008) Potential Exposure-Related Human Health Effects of Oil and Gas Development A Literature Review (2003-2008) University of Colorado
bull WVSORO (2009) Photo Modern Shale Gas Development in the US A Primer US Dept of Energy
Thank You
Questions checpittedu or call 412-624-9379
Samantha Malone MPH CPH
10152011
10152011
Marcellus Shale Violations Issued by PA DEP
Red circles Marcellus violations 2007 ndash Sept 2010 (Missing data Oct-Dec 2010)
Yellow circles Marcellus violations Jan ndash May 2011
Map created by Matt Kelso using DataFracTrackerorg
Water
Testing bull Get well water tested establish
baseline before drilling
bull Hire an experienced lawyer
bull Testing can be expensive
bull Choose PA DEP-certified lab
httpextensionpsueduwaterresou
rcespublicationswater-
pollutantstestingthirdpartylabspdf
10152011
Current CHEC
Marcellus Projects
10152011
Wastewater research follow up
Health documentary follow up
FracTrackerorg
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Carr JL Matte T Fromewick J Abbatangelo-Gray J Ito K Kubzansky L Spengler J Shepard P J Clougherty JE (2011) Outdoor air pollution and social stressors across NYC communities a GIS-based spatial correlation study of multiple exposures in the urban environment Conference presentation Spain
bull County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) (2010) Marcellus Shale Emergency Preparedness Senate Veterans Affairs amp Emergency Preparedness Committee Presented by Douglas E Hill httpwwwpacountiesorgListsWhats20NewAttachments77Marcellus_Emergency_Mgmt_Testimony_06-105B15Dpdf
bull Engelder T and Lash G (2008) Marcellus Shale Playrsquos Vast Resource Potential Creating Stir In Appalachia The American Oil and Gas Reporter Available online httpwwwwpsuorggasrushassetspdfsMarcellus_Shale_Play_May08pdf
bull Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2008) An Assessment of the Environmental Implications of Oil and Gas Production A Regional Case Study Region 8 Working Draft
bull Esch M (2008) Estimated gas yield from Marcellus shale goes up Albany NY Associated Press November 4 2008 Accessed March 17 2009
bull Hazen and Sawyer (2009) Impact Assessment of Natural Gas Production in the New York City Water Supply Watershed For the NY Department of Environmental Protection p5 httpwwwnycgovhtmldeppdfnatural_gas_drilling12_23_2009_final_assessment_reportpdf
bull Hughes B Wade E Renaud R (2010) Photo credit Wetzel County Action Group WV
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Jacquet J Energy Boomtowns amp Natural Gas Implications for Marcellus Shale Local Governments amp Rural Communities (2009) The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development The Pennsylvania State University NERCRD Rural Development Paper No 43
Original Reference Markussen A (1978) Socioeconomic Impact Models for Boomtown Planning and Policy Evaluation Presented at the Western Regional Science Association Meetings February 25 1978
bull Occupational Safety amp Health Administration (2011) Data search using Integrated Management Information System Found online httpwwwoshagovplsimisestablishmenthtml
bull PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) (2011) Marcellus Shale data Found online httpwwwdepstatepausdepdeputateminresoilgas new_formsmarcellusmarcellushtm
bull Soeder DJ and Kappel WM (2009) Water Resources and Natural Gas Production from the Marcellus Shale USGS Fact Sheet 2009-3032
bull US Energy Information Administration (2010) Frequently Asked Questions ndash Natural Gas Accessed online December 2010 httpei-01eiadoegovaskng_faqsasp
bull US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (1987) Report to Congress Management of Wastes from the Exploration Development and Production of Crude Oil Natural Gas and Geothermal Energy Vol 1 of 3 ndash Oil and Gas httpwwwnytimescominteractiveusdrilling-down-documents-7htmldocumentp1a27935
bull Witter et al (2008) Potential Exposure-Related Human Health Effects of Oil and Gas Development A Literature Review (2003-2008) University of Colorado
bull WVSORO (2009) Photo Modern Shale Gas Development in the US A Primer US Dept of Energy
Thank You
Questions checpittedu or call 412-624-9379
Samantha Malone MPH CPH
10152011
Water
Testing bull Get well water tested establish
baseline before drilling
bull Hire an experienced lawyer
bull Testing can be expensive
bull Choose PA DEP-certified lab
httpextensionpsueduwaterresou
rcespublicationswater-
pollutantstestingthirdpartylabspdf
10152011
Current CHEC
Marcellus Projects
10152011
Wastewater research follow up
Health documentary follow up
FracTrackerorg
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Carr JL Matte T Fromewick J Abbatangelo-Gray J Ito K Kubzansky L Spengler J Shepard P J Clougherty JE (2011) Outdoor air pollution and social stressors across NYC communities a GIS-based spatial correlation study of multiple exposures in the urban environment Conference presentation Spain
bull County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) (2010) Marcellus Shale Emergency Preparedness Senate Veterans Affairs amp Emergency Preparedness Committee Presented by Douglas E Hill httpwwwpacountiesorgListsWhats20NewAttachments77Marcellus_Emergency_Mgmt_Testimony_06-105B15Dpdf
bull Engelder T and Lash G (2008) Marcellus Shale Playrsquos Vast Resource Potential Creating Stir In Appalachia The American Oil and Gas Reporter Available online httpwwwwpsuorggasrushassetspdfsMarcellus_Shale_Play_May08pdf
bull Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2008) An Assessment of the Environmental Implications of Oil and Gas Production A Regional Case Study Region 8 Working Draft
bull Esch M (2008) Estimated gas yield from Marcellus shale goes up Albany NY Associated Press November 4 2008 Accessed March 17 2009
bull Hazen and Sawyer (2009) Impact Assessment of Natural Gas Production in the New York City Water Supply Watershed For the NY Department of Environmental Protection p5 httpwwwnycgovhtmldeppdfnatural_gas_drilling12_23_2009_final_assessment_reportpdf
bull Hughes B Wade E Renaud R (2010) Photo credit Wetzel County Action Group WV
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Jacquet J Energy Boomtowns amp Natural Gas Implications for Marcellus Shale Local Governments amp Rural Communities (2009) The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development The Pennsylvania State University NERCRD Rural Development Paper No 43
Original Reference Markussen A (1978) Socioeconomic Impact Models for Boomtown Planning and Policy Evaluation Presented at the Western Regional Science Association Meetings February 25 1978
bull Occupational Safety amp Health Administration (2011) Data search using Integrated Management Information System Found online httpwwwoshagovplsimisestablishmenthtml
bull PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) (2011) Marcellus Shale data Found online httpwwwdepstatepausdepdeputateminresoilgas new_formsmarcellusmarcellushtm
bull Soeder DJ and Kappel WM (2009) Water Resources and Natural Gas Production from the Marcellus Shale USGS Fact Sheet 2009-3032
bull US Energy Information Administration (2010) Frequently Asked Questions ndash Natural Gas Accessed online December 2010 httpei-01eiadoegovaskng_faqsasp
bull US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (1987) Report to Congress Management of Wastes from the Exploration Development and Production of Crude Oil Natural Gas and Geothermal Energy Vol 1 of 3 ndash Oil and Gas httpwwwnytimescominteractiveusdrilling-down-documents-7htmldocumentp1a27935
bull Witter et al (2008) Potential Exposure-Related Human Health Effects of Oil and Gas Development A Literature Review (2003-2008) University of Colorado
bull WVSORO (2009) Photo Modern Shale Gas Development in the US A Primer US Dept of Energy
Thank You
Questions checpittedu or call 412-624-9379
Samantha Malone MPH CPH
10152011
Current CHEC
Marcellus Projects
10152011
Wastewater research follow up
Health documentary follow up
FracTrackerorg
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Carr JL Matte T Fromewick J Abbatangelo-Gray J Ito K Kubzansky L Spengler J Shepard P J Clougherty JE (2011) Outdoor air pollution and social stressors across NYC communities a GIS-based spatial correlation study of multiple exposures in the urban environment Conference presentation Spain
bull County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) (2010) Marcellus Shale Emergency Preparedness Senate Veterans Affairs amp Emergency Preparedness Committee Presented by Douglas E Hill httpwwwpacountiesorgListsWhats20NewAttachments77Marcellus_Emergency_Mgmt_Testimony_06-105B15Dpdf
bull Engelder T and Lash G (2008) Marcellus Shale Playrsquos Vast Resource Potential Creating Stir In Appalachia The American Oil and Gas Reporter Available online httpwwwwpsuorggasrushassetspdfsMarcellus_Shale_Play_May08pdf
bull Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2008) An Assessment of the Environmental Implications of Oil and Gas Production A Regional Case Study Region 8 Working Draft
bull Esch M (2008) Estimated gas yield from Marcellus shale goes up Albany NY Associated Press November 4 2008 Accessed March 17 2009
bull Hazen and Sawyer (2009) Impact Assessment of Natural Gas Production in the New York City Water Supply Watershed For the NY Department of Environmental Protection p5 httpwwwnycgovhtmldeppdfnatural_gas_drilling12_23_2009_final_assessment_reportpdf
bull Hughes B Wade E Renaud R (2010) Photo credit Wetzel County Action Group WV
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Jacquet J Energy Boomtowns amp Natural Gas Implications for Marcellus Shale Local Governments amp Rural Communities (2009) The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development The Pennsylvania State University NERCRD Rural Development Paper No 43
Original Reference Markussen A (1978) Socioeconomic Impact Models for Boomtown Planning and Policy Evaluation Presented at the Western Regional Science Association Meetings February 25 1978
bull Occupational Safety amp Health Administration (2011) Data search using Integrated Management Information System Found online httpwwwoshagovplsimisestablishmenthtml
bull PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) (2011) Marcellus Shale data Found online httpwwwdepstatepausdepdeputateminresoilgas new_formsmarcellusmarcellushtm
bull Soeder DJ and Kappel WM (2009) Water Resources and Natural Gas Production from the Marcellus Shale USGS Fact Sheet 2009-3032
bull US Energy Information Administration (2010) Frequently Asked Questions ndash Natural Gas Accessed online December 2010 httpei-01eiadoegovaskng_faqsasp
bull US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (1987) Report to Congress Management of Wastes from the Exploration Development and Production of Crude Oil Natural Gas and Geothermal Energy Vol 1 of 3 ndash Oil and Gas httpwwwnytimescominteractiveusdrilling-down-documents-7htmldocumentp1a27935
bull Witter et al (2008) Potential Exposure-Related Human Health Effects of Oil and Gas Development A Literature Review (2003-2008) University of Colorado
bull WVSORO (2009) Photo Modern Shale Gas Development in the US A Primer US Dept of Energy
Thank You
Questions checpittedu or call 412-624-9379
Samantha Malone MPH CPH
10152011
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Carr JL Matte T Fromewick J Abbatangelo-Gray J Ito K Kubzansky L Spengler J Shepard P J Clougherty JE (2011) Outdoor air pollution and social stressors across NYC communities a GIS-based spatial correlation study of multiple exposures in the urban environment Conference presentation Spain
bull County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) (2010) Marcellus Shale Emergency Preparedness Senate Veterans Affairs amp Emergency Preparedness Committee Presented by Douglas E Hill httpwwwpacountiesorgListsWhats20NewAttachments77Marcellus_Emergency_Mgmt_Testimony_06-105B15Dpdf
bull Engelder T and Lash G (2008) Marcellus Shale Playrsquos Vast Resource Potential Creating Stir In Appalachia The American Oil and Gas Reporter Available online httpwwwwpsuorggasrushassetspdfsMarcellus_Shale_Play_May08pdf
bull Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2008) An Assessment of the Environmental Implications of Oil and Gas Production A Regional Case Study Region 8 Working Draft
bull Esch M (2008) Estimated gas yield from Marcellus shale goes up Albany NY Associated Press November 4 2008 Accessed March 17 2009
bull Hazen and Sawyer (2009) Impact Assessment of Natural Gas Production in the New York City Water Supply Watershed For the NY Department of Environmental Protection p5 httpwwwnycgovhtmldeppdfnatural_gas_drilling12_23_2009_final_assessment_reportpdf
bull Hughes B Wade E Renaud R (2010) Photo credit Wetzel County Action Group WV
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Jacquet J Energy Boomtowns amp Natural Gas Implications for Marcellus Shale Local Governments amp Rural Communities (2009) The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development The Pennsylvania State University NERCRD Rural Development Paper No 43
Original Reference Markussen A (1978) Socioeconomic Impact Models for Boomtown Planning and Policy Evaluation Presented at the Western Regional Science Association Meetings February 25 1978
bull Occupational Safety amp Health Administration (2011) Data search using Integrated Management Information System Found online httpwwwoshagovplsimisestablishmenthtml
bull PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) (2011) Marcellus Shale data Found online httpwwwdepstatepausdepdeputateminresoilgas new_formsmarcellusmarcellushtm
bull Soeder DJ and Kappel WM (2009) Water Resources and Natural Gas Production from the Marcellus Shale USGS Fact Sheet 2009-3032
bull US Energy Information Administration (2010) Frequently Asked Questions ndash Natural Gas Accessed online December 2010 httpei-01eiadoegovaskng_faqsasp
bull US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (1987) Report to Congress Management of Wastes from the Exploration Development and Production of Crude Oil Natural Gas and Geothermal Energy Vol 1 of 3 ndash Oil and Gas httpwwwnytimescominteractiveusdrilling-down-documents-7htmldocumentp1a27935
bull Witter et al (2008) Potential Exposure-Related Human Health Effects of Oil and Gas Development A Literature Review (2003-2008) University of Colorado
bull WVSORO (2009) Photo Modern Shale Gas Development in the US A Primer US Dept of Energy
Thank You
Questions checpittedu or call 412-624-9379
Samantha Malone MPH CPH
10152011
References amp Resources
10152011
bull Jacquet J Energy Boomtowns amp Natural Gas Implications for Marcellus Shale Local Governments amp Rural Communities (2009) The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development The Pennsylvania State University NERCRD Rural Development Paper No 43
Original Reference Markussen A (1978) Socioeconomic Impact Models for Boomtown Planning and Policy Evaluation Presented at the Western Regional Science Association Meetings February 25 1978
bull Occupational Safety amp Health Administration (2011) Data search using Integrated Management Information System Found online httpwwwoshagovplsimisestablishmenthtml
bull PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) (2011) Marcellus Shale data Found online httpwwwdepstatepausdepdeputateminresoilgas new_formsmarcellusmarcellushtm
bull Soeder DJ and Kappel WM (2009) Water Resources and Natural Gas Production from the Marcellus Shale USGS Fact Sheet 2009-3032
bull US Energy Information Administration (2010) Frequently Asked Questions ndash Natural Gas Accessed online December 2010 httpei-01eiadoegovaskng_faqsasp
bull US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (1987) Report to Congress Management of Wastes from the Exploration Development and Production of Crude Oil Natural Gas and Geothermal Energy Vol 1 of 3 ndash Oil and Gas httpwwwnytimescominteractiveusdrilling-down-documents-7htmldocumentp1a27935
bull Witter et al (2008) Potential Exposure-Related Human Health Effects of Oil and Gas Development A Literature Review (2003-2008) University of Colorado
bull WVSORO (2009) Photo Modern Shale Gas Development in the US A Primer US Dept of Energy
Thank You
Questions checpittedu or call 412-624-9379
Samantha Malone MPH CPH
10152011
Thank You
Questions checpittedu or call 412-624-9379
Samantha Malone MPH CPH
10152011