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national fuel David W. Reitz (716) 857-7949 Deputy General Counsel
June 13, 2014 Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20426
Re: National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation Abbreviated Application
Beech Hill, East Independence and West Independence Storage Fields Boundary Modifications
Docket No. CP14-___________ Dear Ms. Bose:
National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (National Fuel) hereby submits its application, pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act, requesting a certificate of public convenience and necessity requesting authorization to revise the reservoir and buffer boundaries of three adjacent underground storage fields - Beech Hill, East Independence and West Independence Storage Fields. National Fuel also request authorization for the conversion of Well 7451 from observation to withdrawal-only status.
This filing is being submitted electronically to the Commissions eFiling website pursuant to the Commissions Order No. 703, Filing via the Internet Guidelines. Two complete copies of this filing are being provided to the Office of Energy Projects and one complete copy is also being sent to the Office of General Counsel Energy Projects (Room 101-56). Description of Items Being Filed
In accordance with the Commissions submission guidelines, National Fuel has organized this filing into the following volumes described below:
Volume I - Public Information
Transmittal Letter
NATIONAL FUEL GAS SUPPLY CORPORATION / 6363 MAIN STREET / WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-5887
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Attn: K. Bose, Secretary June 13, 2014 Page 2
Application and Form of Notice Public Exhibits
Volume II Privileged Information Do Not Release
Exhibits Z-1 and Z-2 - Geological Information Exhibit Z-3 Controlled Acreage Map Exhibit Z-4 - Affected Property Owners
National Fuel requests that, pursuant to 18 C.F.R. 388.112, the information filed
in Privileged Volume II be treated as privileged and confidential, and that it not be released to the public. The geological information included in Exhibits Z-1 and Z-2 is being filed as privileged information as it contains geological information concerning the storage fields and disclosure of the which would subject National Fuel to competitive harm. National Fuel is requesting privileged treatment of the property owner list in Exhibit Z-4 for the purpose of property owner privacy, and also because disclosure of the lease status of individual properties would subject National Fuel to competitive harm. For that reason, National Fuel is also requesting privileged treatment of the Controlled Acreage Map (Exhibit Z-3). This volume is labeled Contains Privileged Information Do Not Release and contains information that is customarily treated as privileged and confidential.
Please direct any questions to the undersigned at (716) 857-7949 or by email at [email protected]. Very truly yours, /s/ David W. Reitz Enc. cc: Michael McGehee (via email) Alisa Lykens (via email) FERC Staff OEP Office of General Counsel
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National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation
DOCKET NO. CP14-_____-000
ABBREVIATED APPLICATION OF NATIONAL FUEL GAS SUPPLY CORPORATION
FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
Beech Hill, East Independence and
West Independence Boundary Modifications
Communication concerning this filing should be addressed to:
David W. Reitz Deputy General Counsel National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation 6363 Main Street Williamsville, New York 14221 Telephone No. (716) 857-7949 Facsimile No. (716) 857-7206 [email protected] Filed at FERC on June 13, 2014
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BEFORE THE
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation ) Docket No. CP14-____
ABBREVIATED APPLICATION OF NATIONAL FUEL GAS SUPPLY CORPORATION
FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
Beech Hill, East Independence and West Independence Boundary Modifications
National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (National Fuel or Applicant), pursuant
to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and Part 157 of the Commissions
Regulations (Regulations), hereby applies for a certificate of public convenience and
necessity authorizing the proposed modified reservoir and buffer boundaries of its Beech
Hill, East Independence and West Independence Storage Fields and the conversion of
Well 7451 from observation to withdrawal-only status.
In support hereof, National Fuel submits the following:
I.
GENERAL
The name, title and mailing address of the person who should be served with
communications concerning this application is:
Janet R. Bayer Regulatory Analyst National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation 6363 Main Street Williamsville, New York 14221 Telephone: (716) 857-7429 Facsimile: (716) 857-7206 Email: [email protected]
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II.
DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING OPERATIONS
National Fuel is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with its principal place of business located in
Williamsville, New York. It is a natural gas company whose jurisdictional activities are
subject to regulation by this Commission under the NGA. National Fuel is engaged in the
business of transporting and storing natural gas by means of facilities located in the State
of New York and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
III.
PROPOSAL
In this application, National Fuel proposes to modify the reservoir and buffer
boundaries of three adjacent underground storage fields Beech Hill, East Independence
and West Independence - located in Allegany and Steuben Counties, New York. A
permanent certificate was issued to National Fuels predecessor-in-interest, Penn-York
Energy Corporation, on February 4, 1987,1 authorizing the operation of these three fields.
Pursuant to the Commissions order of January 19, 1994,2 Penn-York was merged into
National Fuel on July 1, 1994, and since that time the three former Penn-York fields have
been owned and operated by National Fuel.
1 38 FERC 61,135 (1987). 2 66 FERC 61,093 (1994).
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On September 24, 2002, the Commission issued an order3 in Docket No. CP02-
124-000 (the September 2002 Order) approving National Fuels application for a
modification to the certificated map area of Beech Hill, including the addition of an area
to the southwest of the field referred to as the Beech Hill Annex, and authorization to
use seven existing wells within the Beech Hill Annex area to withdraw gas.
On October 28, 2006, the Commission issued an order4 in Docket No. CP06-417-
000 authorizing National Fuel to convert two observation wells in the Beech Hill Annex
area to withdrawal status and to construct and operate approximately 1,340 feet of
pipeline connecting these wells to its existing pipeline system. The order required
National Fuel to file, within two injection/withdrawal seasons after the two withdrawal
wells were placed in service, an application supporting amended storage pool and buffer
zone boundaries for both Beech Hill and the Beech Hill Annex, including proposed
observation wells within the buffer zone and a plan to prevent further gas migration from
the field. Following the replacement and perforation of the casings in the observation
wells, National Fuel tested their deliverability potential, and determined that the wells
would not be suitable for withdrawal purposes. Therefore, the connecting pipelines were
not constructed and the wells were not placed into service as withdrawal wells.
Since 2006, National Fuel has revised its geologic interpretation of the Beech Hill,
West Independence and East Independence storage fields in response to further well
evaluation and testing and the acquisition of seismic data. During this time period,
Pennsylvania General Energy Corporation (PGE) commenced production from a well
3 National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, 100 FERC 61,305 (2002). 4 National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, 16 FERC 62,240 (2006).
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located approximately 8,000 feet south of the existing reservoir boundary of Beech Hill
(API# 31-003-25286-00-00). Chemical fingerprinting analysis conducted in June 2010
showed that approximately 65% of the gas produced from the well was storage gas.
National Fuel acquired this well (now known as Well 7451) and related interests in June
2011. On September 12, 2012, National Fuel filed an application in Docket No. CP12-
525-000 seeking authorization to withdraw gas from Well 7451 during the 2012-2013
withdrawal season and to treat the output of the well as a storage withdrawal and utilize
the well in providing service to its customers. This authorization was granted by the
Commission by order dated December 19, 2012.5
As described in its application in Docket No, CP12-525-000, National Fuel
conducted further seismic studies in an area to the south of the Beech Hill field to verify
the extent of the gas-bearing geologic structure in that location. In addition, National
Fuel has further evaluated the base and cap rock surrounding the Beech Hill, East
Independence and West Independence fields.
A. Proposed Boundary Revisions
National Fuels revised geological interpretation, attached hereto in Exhibits Z-1
and Z-2, demonstrates the need to revise the reservoir and buffer boundaries of three
fields in seven areas:
Area 1: National Fuel seeks to modify the reservoir and buffer boundaries of
the Beech Hill Annex, established in Docket No. CP02-124-000, based on the results of
work performed on wells in this area. This change would result in no increase to
reservoir area and an increase of 16.09 acres of buffer area.
5 National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, 141 FERC 62,212 (2012).
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Area 2: Based on analysis of recent seismic data, National Fuel proposes to
extend the reservoir and buffer boundaries of the East Independence field to the northeast,
resulting in an increase of 32.55 acres of reservoir area and 148.23 acres of buffer area.
Area 3: National Fuel seeks to extend the reservoir and buffer boundaries
along the northern side of the southwestern part of the Beech Hill field to include faults
that are believed to form a pathway between Beech Hill and the Beech Hill Annex. This
would result in the addition of 1,199.73 acres of reservoir area and 1,772.6 acres of buffer
area.
Area 4: National Fuel seeks to extend the reservoir and buffer boundaries
along the southern side of the northeastern part of the Beech Hill field based on well tests,
wellhead pressures, and the log results of wells in the area. This would result in the
addition of 490.19 acres of reservoir area and 308.48 acres of buffer area.
Area 5: National Fuel seeks to extend the reservoir and buffer boundaries
along the northern side of West Independence to include a closed structure defined by
recent seismic information. This would result in the addition of 391.71 acres of reservoir
area and 707.39 acres of buffer area.
Area 6: This area, located south of Beech Hill, includes Well 7451, which has
been in communication with the storage fields, as evidenced by the chemical
fingerprinting analysis referenced above. Area 6 includes 5,123.06 acres of additional
reservoir area and 990.34 acres of additional buffer area.
Area 7: This area includes a further extension south of Beech Hill beyond
Well 451. Area 7 is adjacent and similar to the structure Area 6, as defined by 2D
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seismic lines. Area 7 includes 1,061.78 additional acres of reservoir area and 711.54
additional acres of buffer area.
The addition of Areas 6 and 7 to the Beech Hill reservoir and buffer area will
extend the field into a portion of Potter County, Pennsylvania.
In total, this application seeks the addition of 8,299.02 acres of reservoir area and
4,654.67 acres of buffer area to the three fields. The following table shows the current
and revised reservoir and buffer areas of each field:
Area Existing Acreage Additional Acreage Total Acreage
Beech Hill Pool 3,506.8 7,874.8 11,381.5 Beech Hill Buffer 4,345.9 3,799.1 8,145.0 East Ind. Pool 656.7 32.6 689.3 East Ind. Buffer 1,959.5 148.2 2,107.7 West Ind. Pool 1200.3 391.7 1,592.0 West Ind. Buffer 2,878.8 707.4 3,586.2
Total Acreage 14,548.0 12,953.7 27,501.7
B. Clarification of Cap and Base Rock
In the Beech Hill, East Independence and West Independence storage fields,
National Fuel stores gas in the Oriskany Sandstone, a former gas-producing layer
contained by the Onondaga Limestone above and the Helderberg Limestone below.
National Fuel has evaluated whether it is necessary to regard the Marcellus Shale, situated
directly above the Onondaga Limestone, as part of the cap rock as well in order to protect
the fields from damage from hydraulic fracturing. Taking into account the characteristics
of the Onondaga Limestone relative to the Marcellus Shale and the fact that the Marcellus
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Shale at these locations is relatively thin and shallow, there is an insufficient basis at this
time to include the Marcellus Shale in the protective cap rock.
C. Use of Well 7451
National Fuel seeks authorization to use Well 7451 as a withdrawal-only well.
The proposed use will allow National Fuel to recover migrated storage gas by direct
withdrawal from this structure. With the exception of an above-ground water separator to
be installed by National Fuel under section 2.55(a) of the Commissions regulations, the
conversion of Well 7451 to withdrawal status will not require the construction or
replacement of any facilities.
D. No Capacity Changes Are Proposed
This application seeks authorization to revise the reservoir and buffer boundaries
of the Beech Hill, West Independence and East Independence storage fields and to
operate Well 7451 as a withdrawal well. National Fuel does not seek approval to change
to the capacity or deliverability of these fields. If any adjustments to certificated
quantities are warranted following further operation of Well 7451, National Fuel will file
an application with the Commission.
IV.
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
Approval of the proposed map area revisions is necessary to protect the integrity
of the Beech Hill, West Independence and East Independence storage fields and the gas
stored therein. The capacity and deliverability of these fields are important components
of National Fuels system storage, which is used to render service to its customers.
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Unless National Fuel can prevent or limit drilling and/or production operations affecting
the Oriskany formation within these areas, other parties may have the ability to produce
gas being stored by National Fuel in the fields. National Fuel is not proposing the
construction of any facilities in this application,6 or any changes to the capacity or
deliverability of the Beech Hill, West Independence and East Independence storage fields.
National Fuels application seeks approval of the de facto boundaries of these fields.
Therefore, as shown in Exhibit F-1, the environmental impacts associated with this
proposal are de minimus.
In accordance with the Commissions 1999 Policy Statement,7 the benefits of
National Fuels proposal outweigh any adverse impacts to its customers, captive
customers of other pipelines, or affected landowners and communities, as shown below.
A. The Threshold Requirement No Financial Subsidies
Under the Policy Statement, a pipeline proposing a system expansion to serve new
customers may not depend on subsidization from existing customers, but recovery of
costs of a project undertaken to improve the reliability of existing services from such
existing customers is not considered a subsidy.8 No new services are proposed in this
application. National Fuels proposed map area revisions are submitted to improve the
reliability of its existing storage services by protecting the fields from encroachment.
6 As noted above, National Fuel intends to install one above-ground water separator at the existing Well 7451 well pad under section 2.55(a) of the Commissions regulations.
7 Certification of New Interstate Gas Pipeline Facilities, 88 FERC 61,227 (1999), Order Clarifying Statement of Policy, 90 FERC 61,128 (2000), Order Further Clarifying Statement of Policy, 92 FERC 61,094 (2000) (Policy Statement).
8 Policy Statement, 88 FERC 61,227 at 61,746.
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While National Fuel plans to construct only one minor facility under
Section 2.55(a), it will incur additional costs in acquiring property rights in the seven
areas described in Exhibit Z-1. The Policy Statement permits such costs to be rolled into
the rates charged to existing customers.9 Therefore, National Fuel requests that the
Commission find that it may roll in reasonable project costs in its next Section 4 rate
proceeding, absent changed circumstances.
B. Consideration of Adverse Effects on Potentially Affected Interests
As shown below, National Fuels proposal will have no adverse affect on its
existing customers, on any competing pipelines or their customers, or on landowners or
communities.
1. Effects on National Fuels Customers
Revising the map areas as proposed will restrict activities that would otherwise
threaten the integrity of National Fuels Beech Hill, West Independence and East
Independence storage fields, ensure that National Fuel can utilize these fields as
previously authorized, and thereby increase the reliability of its storage services. The
proposal will not cause any degradation in service to any existing customers.
2. Effects on Captive Customers of Other Pipelines
No new facilities or services are proposed in this application. Therefore, granting
the application will not affect other pipelines or their captive customers.
9 Id.
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3. Effects on Affected Landowners
With the exception of a minor installation at an existing well pad, this proposal
does not involve any ground disturbing activities. As shown by Exhibit Z-3, National
Fuel currently holds lease agreements or otherwise owns the storage rights with respect to
most of the area proposed to be added to the storage fields. National Fuel will work
cooperatively with the remaining landowners to acquire storage rights on the remaining
parcels. National Fuel certifies that affected landowners, municipalities and agencies will
be notified as required by Section 157.6(d) of the Commissions regulations.
In conclusion, National Fuels proposal is required by the public convenience and
necessity. National Fuel is able and willing to perform the activities proposed herein, and
in so doing, to conform to the provisions of the Natural Gas Act and the Commissions
regulations.
V.
RELATED APPLICATIONS
There are no other applications pending before this Commission related to this
Application.
VI.
EXHIBITS
This application is being filed as an abbreviated application pursuant to
Section 157.7 of the Commissions Regulations because not all the information
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specified in the Regulations is needed for full disclosure of the nature and extent of
National Fuels proposed undertaking.
The following is a list showing the exhibits filed in compliance with
Sections 157.13 and 157.14 of the Regulations, or the justification for the omission of
any exhibit specified in said sections but not filed herewith.
Exhibit A - Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws Omitted. Articles of Incorporation are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit A at Docket Nos. CP75-344, CP76-364, CP84-154-001, CP98-94, CP09-439, and CP11-533. Exhibit B - State Authorizations Omitted. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit B at Docket No. CP75-344. Exhibit C - Company Officials Attached hereto. Exhibit D - Subsidiaries and Affiliations Omitted. Except as described below, neither National Fuel, nor any of its officers or directors, directly or indirectly, owns, controls or holds the power to vote, ten percent or more of the outstanding voting securities of any other person or organized group of persons engaged in production, transportation, distribution or sale of natural gas, or of any person or organized group of persons engaged in the construction or financing of such enterprises or operations. National Fuel is a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Fuel Gas Company, a holding company under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005. Other wholly-owned subsidiaries of National Fuel Gas Company include National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation, a local gas distribution company, Seneca Resources Corporation, a producer of natural gas, Empire Pipeline, Inc., an interstate pipeline company subject to the Commissions jurisdiction under the Natural Gas Act, National Fuel Gas Midstream Corporation, which owns limited liability companies that own and operate gas gathering facilities, and National Fuel Resources, Inc., a natural gas marketing company. National Fuel Gas Supply Corporations Chairman also serves as Chief Executive Officer of National Fuel Gas Company and in that capacity is authorized by the Board of Directors of National Fuel Gas Company to exercise the power to vote the shares of its subsidiaries.
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Exhibit E - Other Pending Applications and Filings Omitted. National Fuel does not have any applications or filings pending before the Commission, which directly affect this application. Exhibit F- Location of Facilities Attached hereto. Exhibit F-I - Environmental Report Attached hereto. Exhibit G - Flow Diagrams Omitted. No change in existing facilities is being proposed. Exhibit G-I - Flow Diagrams: Maximum Capabilities Omitted. No change in existing facilities is being proposed. Exhibit G-II - Flow Diagram Data Omitted. No change in existing facilities is being proposed. Exhibit H - Gas Supply Data Omitted. No change in existing facilities is being proposed. Exhibit I - Market Data Omitted. National Fuel dose not propose any new service. Exhibit J Federal authorizations. Omitted. The only Federal authorization this proposal will require is the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity requested herein. Exhibit K - Cost of Facilities Omitted. National Fuel is not seeking authorization to construct any facilities. Exhibit L -Financing Omitted. National Fuel is not seeking authorization to construct any facilities.
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Exhibit M - Construction, Operation and Management Omitted. National Fuel is not seeking authorization to construct any facilities. Exhibit N - Revenues - Expenses Income Omitted. National Fuel is not seeking authorization to construct any facilities. Exhibit O - Depreciation and Depletion Omitted. National Fuel is not seeking authorization to construct any facilities. Exhibit P - Tariff
Omitted. This proposal does not require any changes to National Fuels tariff. Exhibit Z-1 Geological Report Attached. Pursuant to 18 C.F.R 388.112, the geological information is being filed as confidential information as it contains proprietary information which should not be posted on the public internet or made available in the Commissions Public Reference Room. Exhibit Z- 2 Geological Maps Attached. Pursuant to 18 C.F.R 388.112, the geological information is being filed as confidential information as it contains proprietary information which should not be posted on the public internet or made available in the Commissions Public Reference Room. Exhibit Z- 3 Controlled Acreage Map Attached. Pursuant to 18 C.F.R 388.112, this information is being filed as confidential information as it contains proprietary information which should not be posted on the public internet or made available in the Commissions Public Reference Room.
Exhibit Z- 4 Affected Property Owners Attached. Pursuant to 18 C.F.R 388.112, the landowner list is being filed as confidential information as it contains landowner names and addresses which should not be posted on the public internet or made available in the Commissions Public Reference Room.
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VII.
NOTICE A form of Notice suitable for publication in the Federal Register is attached
hereto.
VIII.
REQUEST FOR SHORTENED PROCEDURE; EXPEDITED APPROVAL
National Fuel requests that this application be processed pursuant to
Section 385.802 of the Commissions Rules of Practice and Procedure and hereby waives
oral hearing and the opportunity for filing exceptions to the decision of the Commission,
and requests the Commission to omit the intermediate decision procedure.
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IX.
CONCLUSION
WHEREFORE, National Fuel requests that the Commission issue a certificate of
public convenience and necessity authorizing modified reservoir and buffer boundaries of
its Beech Hill, East Independence and West Independence Storage Fields and the
conversion of Well 7451 from observation to withdrawal-only status.
Respectfully submitted,
National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation
By: /s/ David W. Reitz David W. Reitz Deputy General Counsel 6363 Main Street Williamsville, New York 14221 Telephone No. (716) 857-7949 Facsimile No. (716) 857-7206 [email protected]
June 13, 2014
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FORM OF NOTICE
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation Docket No. CP14-____-000
NOTICE OF APPLICATION ( )
Take notice that on June 13, 2014, National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (National Fuel or Applicant) 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, New York 14221, filed an application in Docket No. CP14-___-000 pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act and Part 157 of the Commissions Regulations, for a certificate of public convenience and necessity requesting authorization to revise the reservoir and buffer boundaries of three adjacent underground storage fields - Beech Hill, East Independence and West Independence Storage Fields. National Fuel also request authorization for the conversion of Well 7451 from observation to withdrawal-only status. The storage fields are located in Allegany and Steuben Counties, New York. The proposed boundary revisions would extend the Beech Hill field into northern Potter County, Pennsylvania. These changes would add 8,299.02 acres of reservoir area and 4,654.67 acres of buffer area to the three fields. According to National Fuel, the application does not seek to change either the capacity or deliverability of the storage fields, nor are there any new facilities proposed by the application.
The filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference
Room or may be viewed on the Commissions website web at http://www.ferc.gov using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at [email protected] or call toll-free, (886) 208-3676 or TTY, (202) 502-8659.
Any questions regarding this application should be directed to David W. Reitz, Deputy General Counsel for National Fuel, 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, New York 14221, or call at (716) 857-7949. Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commissions rules, 18 CFR 157.9, within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either: complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the Commissions public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staffs issuance of the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commissions public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of the timing for the
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completion of all necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staffs FEIS or EA.
There are two ways to become involved in the Commissions review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the comment date stated below file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commissions Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 7 copies of filings made in the proceeding with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding.
However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments
considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commissions rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest.
Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commentors will be placed on the Commissions environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commissions environmental review process. Environmental commentors will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commissions final order.
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The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the eFiling link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426.
Comment Date: 5:00 pm Eastern Time on _______________.
Kimberly D. Bose Secretary
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National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation Beech Hill, East Independence and West Independence Boundary Modification
EXHIBIT C
COMPANY OFFICIALS
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N.F.G.S.C. DOCKET NO. CP14- EXHIBIT C Page 1 of 1
NATIONAL FUEL GAS SUPPLY CORPORATION COMPANY OFFICIALS
Chairman Ronald J. Tanski President John R. Pustulka Vice President Ronald C. Kraemer Vice President Steven Wagner Assistant Vice President Ramon P. Harris, Jr. Assistant Vice President Michael P. Kasprzak Assistant Vice President Jeffery J. Kittka Assistant Vice President Lee E. Hartz Treasurer David P. Bauer Secretary/General Counsel James R. Peterson Controller Karen M. Camiolo
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Ronald J. Tanski John R. Pustulka Ronald C. Kraemer James Ramsdell David P. Bauer
Last revision: May 8, 2014
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National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation Beech Hill, East Independence and West Independence Boundary Modification
EXHIBIT F
LOCATION OF FACILITIES
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Exhibit F
Landowner Property Map
Author: S. Knapp Date: 6/5/2014
Scale: 1 to 2,000 Note: The proposed boundaries on this map are approximate and theofficial proposed boundaries are on Exhibit Z-2 Map 9.
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EXHIBIT F-1
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
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National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation
NATIONAL FUEL GAS SUPPLY CORPORATION
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
BEECH HILL, EAST INDEPENDENCE AND WEST INDEPENDENCE STORAGE FIELDS BOUNDARY MODIFICATION
ALLEGANY AND STEUBEN COUNTIES, NEW YORK AND POTTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DATE: JUNE 13, 2014
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RESOURCE REPORT 1 - GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY OF COMMISSION FILING INFORMATION
Information Found in
1. Provide a detailed description and location map of the Project facilities. (380.12(c)(1))
Section 1.1 and Location Maps may be found in Exhibit Z-2
2. Describe nonjurisdictional facilities that would be built in association with the Project. (380.12(c)(2)) Section 1.6
3. Provide current original U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute series topographic maps with mileposts showing the Project facilities. (380.12(c)(3))
The application does not seek authorization for the construction of any facilities A topographic map showing the location of an auxiliary facility is attached as Appendix 1-A
4. Provide aerial images or photographs or alignment sheets based on these sources with mileposts showing the Project facilities. (380.12(c)(3))
Photographs of the site of the auxiliary facility are attached as Appendix 1-B and Appendix 1-C
5. Provide plot/site plans of compressor stations showing the location of the nearest noise-sensitive areas (NSA) within 1 mile. (380.12(c)(3) and (4))
Not Applicable the application does not include proposed compressors
6. Describe construction and restoration methods. (380.12(c)(6))
The application does not seek authorization for the constructing of any facilities Auxiliary facilities are described in Section 1.2.2
7. Identify the permits required for construction across surface waters. (380.12(c)(9))
Not Applicable the application does not include any proposed waterbody crossings
8. Provide the names and addresses of affected landowners and certify that affected landowners would be notified as required in 157.6(d). (380.12(a)(4) and (c)(10)
Landowner information is included in Exhibit Z-4
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National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, Beech Hill, East Independence and West Independence Storage Fields Boundary Modification, Allegany and Steuben Counties, New York, and Potter County, Pennsylvania, June 13, 2014 1. RESOURCE REPORT 1 GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Proposed Action
National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (National Fuel) is applying to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to revise the reservoir and buffer boundaries of three adjacent underground storage fields Beech Hill, East Independence and West Independence. At each of the three fields, gas is stored in the Oriskany Sandstone layer. National Fuel also seeks authorization to utilize an existing well within the area to be included in the Beech Hill pool (Well 7451) as a withdrawal well. These actions involve no facility construction, ground disturbance or effect on air or noise emissions.
1.1.1 Purpose and Need
National Fuel proposes to revise the storage field boundaries at Beech Hill, East Independence and West Independence to reflect the actual extent of the fields, based on the most current interpretation of geologic and seismic information. The boundary change is needed to prevent other parties from completing wells in the Oriskany formation in these areas, thereby threatening the integrity of the fields. The use of Well 7451 as a withdrawal well will enhance National Fuels ability to operate the fields.
1.2 Location and Description of Proposed Action
1.2.1 Storage Field Location
The Beech Hill and West Independence storage fields are located in Allegany County, New York. The East Independence Field is also located in Allegany County, with a small presence in Steuben County, New York. The proposed changes extend the boundaries of the Beech Hill field into Potter County, Pennsylvania. Maps showing the existing and revised boundaries are included at Exhibits F and Z-2.
1.2.2 Auxiliary Facilities
In connection with its use of Well 7451 as a withdrawal well, National Fuel plans to install a water separator at the existing well site under 2.55(a) of the Commissions Regulations. The location of this well site is shown at Appendix 1-A to this report. This installation will require an approximately sixteen square foot concrete pad to support the separator, which will involve very minor ground disturbance at this previously-disturbed site. The separator will be installed on the pad and connected to the existing station piping with above-ground pipe and fittings. Appendices 1-B and 1-C are photographs of the existing well site, indicating the location of the separator to be installed. The aerial
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To confirm that the installation of the separator will not affect cultural or historic resources, National Fuel has initiated consultation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYSHPO). A copy of this submission is attached as Appendix 1-D. National Fuel will file NYSHPOs response with the Commission upon receipt.
National Fuels consultation with the United States Fish & Wildlife Service indicated that there are no threatened or endangered species or habitat that may occur in the vicinity of the well site. There is one species proposed to be listed as endangered (the northern long-eared bat), but since the installation of the separator would involve no clearing, habitat for this species would not be affected.
1.3 Future Plans and Abandonment
Aside from the auxiliary facility described above, there are no current plans for the construction or installation of additional facilities at the Beech Hill, East Independence or West Independence storage fields, nor are there any plans for the decommissioning or abandonment of the fields or any facilities associated therewith. National Fuel is evaluating the possibility of connecting additional wells to its storage pipelines, but has no definite plans to do so at this time.
1.4 Permits and Approvals
The conversion of Well 7451 from observation to withdrawal status will require the approval of the Application for Permit to Drill, Deepen, Plug Back or Convert a Well Subject to the Oil, Gas and Solution Mining Law (form 85-12-5) by the Division of Mineral Resources of the New York State Department of Environmental Resources (NYDEC). The proposed boundary changes will be reflected in revisions to National Fuels pending ECL Article 23 Underground Storage Modification Permit applications with NYDEC for the Beech Hill, East Independence and West Independence storage fields.
1.5 Landowner Notifications
As stated in this application, National Fuel will notify affected landowners, municipalities and agencies as required by Section 157.6(d) of the Commissions regulations. The names and addresses of affected landowners appears as Exhibit Z-4. National Fuel will also provide notice to the following municipal and agency contacts:
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Name Office Address Honorable Charles E. Schumer
15 Henry Street Room 100 A-F Binghamton, NY 13901
Honorable Kirsten Gillibrand
P.O. Box 7378 Syracuse, NY 13261
Honorable Tom Reed 89 West Market Street Corning, NY 14830
Honorable Robert Casey, Jr.
17 South Park Row, Suite B-150 Erie, PA 16501
Honorable Patrick Toomey
17 South Park Row, Suite B-120 Erie, PA 16501
Honorable Glenn Thompson
127 West Spring Street, Suite C Titusville, PA 16354
Honorable Catharine Young
Legislative Office Bldg. 188 State Street, Room 307 Albany, NY 12247
Honorable Thomas OMara
Legislative Office Bldg. 188 State Street, Room 812 Albany, NY 12247
Honorable Joseph Giglio Room 439 Legislative Office Bldg. Albany, NY 12248
Honorable Philip A. Palmesano
Room 723 Legislative Office Bldg. Albany, NY 12248
Honorable Joseph Scarnati, III
410 Main Street Brockway, PA 15824
Honorable Martin Causer
78 Main Street, 1st Floor Bradford, PA 16701
Mr. Mitchell Alger Allegany Co. Administrator
County Office Bldg., 2nd Floor 7 Court Street Belmont, NY 14813
Honorable Curtis Randall, Chairman
Allegany Co. Legislators County Office Bldg., 2nd Floor 7 Court Street Belmont, NY 14813
Ms. Brenda Rigby Riehle
Clerk, Board of Legislators
County Office Bldg., 2nd Floor 7 Court Street Belmont, NY 14813
Honorable Scott Burt Allegany Co. Legislator 3876 State Route 19 Scio, NY 14880
Honorable Dwight Fanton
Allegany Co. Legislator 2347 Fulmer Valley Road Wellsville, NY 14895
Honorable Debra Root Allegany Co. Legislator 5569 Wolfspring Road Scio, NY 14880
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Name Office Address Honorable Kevin LaForge
Allegany Co. Legislator P.O. Box 425 Wellsville, NY 14895
Honorable Timothy OGrady
Allegany Co. Legislator County Office Bldg., 2nd Floor 7 Court Street Belmont, NY 14813
Honorable Karl Graves Allegany Co. Legislator 2495 Lewis Road Wellsville, NY 14895
Mr. Mark R. Alger Steuben Co. Administrator 3 East Pulteney Square Bath, NY 14810
Honorable Joseph Hauryski, Chairman
Steuben Co. Legislators 3 East Pulteney Square Bath, NY 14810
Ms. Brenda Mori Clerk, Board of Legislators
3 East Pulteney Square Bath, NY 14810
Honorable Dan C. Farrand
Steuben Co. Legislator 6260 CR21 Addison, NY 14801
Mr. Gus Weber, Supervisor
Town of Andover P.O. Box 777 Andover, NY 14806
Mr. Mike Hulse, Deputy Supervisor
Town of Andover P.O. Box 777 Andover, NY 14806
Mr. Wayne Grant Town of Andover Council P.O. Box 777 Andover, NY 14806
Mr. Joseph Kent Town of Andover Council P.O. Box 777 Andover, NY 14806
Ms. Heather Simon Town of Andover Council P.O. Box 777 Andover, NY 14806
Ms. Debra Padden, Clerk
Town of Andover P.O. Box 777 Andover, NY 14806
Ms. Jeri Reichman, Supervisor
Town of Independence P.O. Box 38 Whitesville, NY 14897
Ms. Kimberly Howe, Deputy Supervisor
Town of Independence P.O. Box 38 Whitesville, NY 14897
Mr. Michael Sutley Town of Independence Council
P.O. Box 38 Whitesville, NY 14897
Mr. Donald Waters Town of Independence Council
P.O. Box 38 Whitesville, NY 14897
Mr. Scott Acomb Town of Independence Council
P.O. Box 38 Whitesville, NY 14897
Ms. Cindy Welch, Clerk Town of Independence P.O. Box 38 Whitesville, NY 14897
Mr. Ronald Wightman, Supervisor
Town of Willing 1431 State Route 19 South Wellsville, NY 14895
Mr. Mark Wiedemann, Deputy Supervisor
Town of Willing 1431 State Route 19 South Wellsville, NY 14895
Mr. Lester Fanton Town of Willing Council 1431 State Route 19 South Wellsville, NY 14895
Mr. John Cook Town of Willing Council 1431 State Route 19 South Wellsville, NY 14895
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Name Office Address Ms. Carla Roeske Town of Willing Council 1431 State Route 19
South Wellsville, NY 14895 Ms. Deborah Buchholz, Clerk
Town of Willing 1431 State Route 19 South Wellsville, NY 14895
Mr. Darwin Fanton, Supervisor
Town of Wellsville 156 North Main Street Wellsville, NY 14895
Mr. Timothy McNulty Deputy Supervisor
Town of Wellsville 156 North Main Street Wellsville, NY 14895
Mr. Shad Alsworth Town of Wellsville Council
156 North Main Street Wellsville, NY 14895
Mr. Steve Havey Town of Wellsville Council
156 North Main Street Wellsville, NY 14895
Mr. Ronald Taylor Town of Wellsville Council
156 North Main Street Wellsville, NY 14895
Ms. Sylvia LaChance, Clerk
Town of Wellsville 156 North Main Street Wellsville, NY 14895
Mr. David Heckman, Supervisor
Town of Greenwood 2686 St. Rt. 248 Greenwood, NY 14839
Mr. George Merry, Jr. Town of Greenwood Council
2686 St. Rt. 248 Greenwood, NY 14839
Mr. Frank Hall Town of Greenwood Council
2686 St. Rt. 248 Greenwood, NY 14839
Mr. Terry Billings Town of Greenwood Council
2686 St. Rt. 248 Greenwood, NY 14839
Mr. Roger Williamson Town of Greenwood Council
2686 St. Rt. 248 Greenwood, NY 14839
Ms. Barbara OBrien, Clerk
Town of Greenwood 2686 St. Rt. 248 Greenwood, NY 14839
Mr. Douglas Morley, Chair
Potter Co. Commissioners One North Main Street, Suite 207 Coudersport, PA 16915
Mr. Paul Heimel Potter Co. Commissioners One North Main Street, Suite 207 Coudersport, PA 16915
Ms. Susan Kefover Potter Co. Commissioners One North Main Street, Suite 207 Coudersport, PA 16915
Ms. Kathleen Majot, Clerk
Potter County One North Main Street, Suite 207 Coudersport, PA 16915
Mr. Arlen Calcote Genesee Township Supervisor
P.O. Box 1 Genesee, PA 16923
Mr. William Elliott Genesee Township Supervisor
P.O. Box 1 Genesee, PA 16923
Mr. Richard Cornell Genesee Township Supervisor
P.O. Box 1 Genesee, PA 16923
Ms. Sue Williams Genesee Township Secretary
P.O. Box 1 Genesee, PA 16923
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Copies of the filing will be provided to the following local libraries for public viewing:
David A. Howe Public Library 155 North Main Street Wellsville, New York Genesee Area Library 301 Main Street Genesee, PA 16923
1.6 Non-Jurisdictional Facilities
There are no non-jurisdictional facilities associated with the proposed action. Section 2.55(a) facilities are addressed above in Section 1.22.
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RESOURCE REPORT 2 - WATER USE AND QUALITY SUMMARY OF COMMISSION FILING INFORMATION
Information Found in 1. Identify all perennial surface waterbodies crossed by the proposed
Project and their water quality classification Not Applicable - the application does not include any waterbodies or wetland crossings.
2. Identify all waterbody crossings that may have contaminated waters or sediments. (380.12(d)(1))
Not Applicable see above
3. Identify watershed areas, designated surface water protection areas, and sensitive waterbodies crossed by the proposed Project. (380.12(d)(1))
Not Applicable see above
4. Provide a table [based on National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) maps if delineations have not been done] identifying all wetlands, by milepost (MP) and length crossed by the proposed Project (including abandoned pipeline), and the total acreage and the acreage of each wetland type that would be affected by construction. (380.12(d)(1) and (4))
Not Applicable see above
5. Discuss construction and restoration methods proposed for crossing wetlands, and compare them to staffs Wetland and Waterbody Construction and Mitigation Procedures. (380.12(d)(2))
Not Applicable see above
6. Describe the proposed waterbody construction, impact mitigation, and restoration methods to be used to cross surface waters and compare to the staffs Wetland and Waterbody Construction and Mitigation Procedures. (380.12(d)(2))
Not Applicable see above
7. Provide original NWI maps or the appropriate state wetland maps, if NWI maps are not available, that show all proposed facilities and include MP locations for proposed pipeline routes. (380.12(d)(4))
Not Applicable see above
8. Identify all United States Environmental Protection Agency or state-designated aquifers crossed. (380.12(d)(9))
Not Applicable see above
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RESOURCE REPORT 3 - VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE SUMMARY OF COMMISSION FILING INFORMATION
Information Found in 1. Classify the fishery type of each surface waterbody that would be
crossed, including fisheries of special concern. (380.12(e)(1)) Not Applicable - the application seeks only storage map area revisions.
2. Describe terrestrial and wetland wildlife and habitats that would be affected by the Project. (380.12(e)(2))
Not Applicable see above
3. Describe the major vegetative cover types that would be crossed and provide the acreage of each vegetative cover type that would be affected by construction. (380.12(e)(3))
Not Applicable see above
4. Describe the effects of construction and operation procedures on the fishery resources and proposed mitigation measures. (380.12(e)(4))
Not Applicable see above
5. Evaluate the potential for short-term, long-term, and permanent impacts on the wildlife resources and state-listed endangered or threatened species caused by construction and operation of the Project and proposed mitigation measures. (380.12(e)(4))
Not Applicable see above
6. Identify all federally-listed or proposed endangered or threatened species that potentially occur in the vicinity of the Project and discuss the results of the consultations with other agencies. Include survey reports as specified in 380.12(e)(5)).
Not Applicable see above
7. Identify all federally-listed essential fish habitat (EFH) that potentially occurs in the vicinity of the Project and the results of abbreviated consultation with NMFS, and any resulting EFH assessment. (380.12(e)(6))
Not Applicable see above
8. Describe any significant biological resources that would be affected. Describe impact and any mitigation proposed to avoid or minimize that impact. (380.12(e)(4) and (7)
Not Applicable see above
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RESOURCE REPORT 4 - CULTURAL RESOURCES SUMMARY OF COMMISSION FILING INFORMATION
Information Found in 1. Initial cultural resources consultation and documentation of
consultation with federally recognized Native American organizations. (380.12(f)(1)(ii) and (2))
Not Applicable - the application seeks only storage map area revisions
2. Overview/Survey Report(s). (380.12(f)(1)(iii) and (2)) Not Applicable see above
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RESOURCE REPORT 5 - SOCIOECONOMICS SUMMARY OF COMMISSION FILING INFORMATION
Information Found in 1. For major aboveground facilities and major pipeline projects that
require an EIS, describe existing socioeconomic conditions within the Project area. (380.12(g)(1))
Not Applicable
2. For major aboveground facilities, quantify impact on employment, housing, local government services, local tax revenues, transportation, and other relevant factors within the Project area. (380.12(g)(2 through 6))
Not Applicable
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RESOURCE REPORT 6 - GEOLOGICAL RESOURCES SUMMARY OF COMMISSION FILING INFORMATION
Information Found in 1. Identify the location (by milepost) of mineral resources and any
planned or active surface mines crossed by the proposed facilities. (380.12(h)(1) and (2))
Section 6.1
2. Identify any geologic hazards to the proposed facilities. (380.12(h)(2)) Section 6.2
3. Discuss the need for and locations where blasting may be necessary in order to construct the proposed facilities. (380.12(h)(3)) Not Applicable
4. For LNG Projects in seismic areas, the materials required by Data Requirements for the Seismic Review of LNG Facilities, NBSIR84-2833. (380.12(h)(5))
Not Applicable
5. For underground storage facilities, how drilling activity by others within or adjacent to the facilities will be monitored, and how old wells will be located and monitored within the facility boundaries. (380.12(h)(6))
Sections 6.4 and 6.5
20140613-5205 FERC PDF (Unofficial) 6/13/2014 4:19:59 PM
National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, Beech Hill, East Independence and West Independence Storage Fields Boundary Modification, Allegany and Steuben Counties, New York, and Potter County, Pennsylvania, June 13, 2014 6. RESOURCE REPORT 6 - GEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (National Fuel) is applying to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to revise the reservoir and buffer boundaries of three adjacent underground storage fields Beech Hill, East Independence and West Independence. At each of the three fields, gas is stored in the Oriskany Sandstone layer. National Fuel also seeks authorization to utilize an existing well within the area to be included in the Beech Hill pool (Well 7451) as a withdrawal well. These actions involve no facility construction, ground disturbance or effect on air or noise emissions. National Fuel proposes to revise the storage field boundaries at Beech Hill, East Independence and West Independence to reflect the actual extent of the fields, based on the most current interpretation of geologic and seismic information. The boundary change is needed to prevent other parties from completing wells in the Oriskany formation in these areas, thereby threatening the integrity of the fields. The use of Well 7451 as a withdrawal well will enhance National Fuels ability to operate the fields. The Beech Hill and West Independence storage fields are located in Allegany County, New York. The East Independence Field is also located in Allegany County, with a small presence in Steuben County, New York. The proposed changes extend the boundaries of the Beech Hi