Two dozen photos in the DEP inspection report document the violations along the entire route located in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County.
Among the violations were--
-- Multiple holes and tears in the pipeline liner;
-- Pipeline was installed on top of erosion & sedimentation controls making them ineffective;
-- Failure to install a shut off valve;
-- Failure to install the pipeline on the route shown in the permit;
-- Failure to stake out and protect wetlands along the route;
-- Failure to use timber mats to cross wetlands, tire tracks were seen going through the wetlands;
-- Failure to install temporary erosion & sedimentation controls during construction; and
-- Failure to hold a required preconstruction meeting.
DEP requested a response by June 24. DEP inspection report
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Text photos and the location of abandoned wells to 717-788-8990.
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(Photos: Row 1-- Pipeline installed over E&S controls, not following route on permit; Failure to protect wetland with timber mats; Pipeline installed over E&S controls; Row 2-- Holes, Tears in pipeline liner; Where the shut off valves are supposed to be.)
[Note: If you believe your company was listed in error, contact DEP’s Oil and Gas Program.]
[Note: These may not be all the NOVs issued to oil and gas companies during this time period. Additional inspection reports may be added to DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database.]
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[Posted: June 6, 2026 ] PA Environment Digest
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