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Federal Register #2026-16338
SRBC Approves Consumptive Water Use for Oil & Gas Well Pads and Mine Fire Project
Posted
August 11, 2026
Identifier
2026-16338
NAICS
924110
This notice details the Susquehanna River Basin Commission's approval of multiple projects for consumptive water use in Pennsylvania, primarily supporting oil and gas well pad operations and a mine fire extinguishing project. - Government Buyer: - Susquehanna River Basin Commission - OEMs/Vendors Approved: - Beech Resources, LLC - Seneca Resources Company, LLC - BKV Operating, LLC - Expand Operating LLC - Range Resources Appalachia, LLC - Clean Energy Exploration & Production, LLC - EQT ARO LLC - LPR Energy, LLC - Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC - Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation (for mine fire project) - Products/Services Approved: - Consumptive use of water for well pad operations, with daily limits ranging from 4.0 to 7.5 million gallons per day (mgd) per site - General permit for water withdrawal and use (up to 0.72 mgd) for extinguishing a mine fire - Key Project Details: - Projects span multiple counties in Pennsylvania, including Lycoming, Bradford, Susquehanna, Tioga, Centre, Clinton, Wyoming, Clearfield, and others - Each approval specifies the operator, location, and maximum daily water use - The general permit for mine fire suppression is notable for its environmental remediation focus - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict daily water use limits per site - Approvals are for consumptive use, meaning water is not returned to the basin - Environmental compliance and resource management are central to these approvals
Description
This notice lists Approvals by Rule for projects by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission during July 2026. It details projects approved for the consumptive use of water within the Susquehanna River Basin. The document includes specific project names, locations, approval dates, and the amount of water consumption approved. The approvals are pursuant to the Commission's approval by rule process set forth in 18 CFR 806.22(f).