Federal Register #2026-18593

SRBC Approves Water Use Renewals for Oil & Gas Well Pads; FAA Issues Land and Flight Authorizations

This notice summarizes regulatory actions and approvals by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): - Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) Approvals: - Approved multiple consumptive water use renewals for oil and gas well pads in Pennsylvania. - Key companies (acting as both operators and OEMs): - Diversified Oil & Gas, LLC - Expand Operating LLC - Pennsylvania General Energy Company, L.L.C. - XTO Energy Inc. - EQT ARO LLC - Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC - Seneca Resources Company, LLC - Coterra Energy Inc. - VEC Energy LLC - Water use quantities range from 3.5 to 7.5 million gallons per day (mgd) per site. - Each approval is tied to a specific well pad and location, with unique daily maximums. - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Actions: - Considering release of 0.4034 acres at Mobile Regional Airport, Alabama, for a roadway project. - Granted Hermeus Corporation authorization for up to six supersonic test flights of the Quarterhorse Mk 2.2 UAS over White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. - Notable Requirements: - Water use approvals are for specific well pads and are limited by daily maximums. - Supersonic test flights are limited to six events, at or above 24,000 ft MSL, by a set deadline.

Description

This notice lists the minor modifications approved for previously approved projects by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission during the period from August 1 to August 31, 2026. The modifications pertain to various projects involving consumptive water use approvals in multiple townships and counties in Pennsylvania. The notice serves to inform the public and stakeholders of these approved minor modifications as per the Commission's regulations and resolutions.

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