Under solicitation OOGM FS26-6, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection seeks a contractor to clean out and plug 23 orphan gas wells in multiple townships in Armstrong and Clarion counties. The wells are estimated to be 1,000–3,600 feet deep, and the work includes preparing and restoring the sites and mobilizing and demobilizing plugging equipment. The posting requires attendance at a pre-bid conference and says bid documents will be available through BidExpress beginning on the issue date.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection seeks bids to remove four fiberglass underground storage tanks at Paul's Auto Service in Baldwin Township, Allegheny County. The tanks comprise two 8,000-gallon and two 6,000-gallon units, and any water or product found in them may need to be pumped out. The work also requires closure sampling and a closure report.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection seeks bids to remove four fiberglass underground storage tanks at Paul's Auto Service in Baldwin Township, Allegheny County. The tanks comprise two 8,000-gallon and two 6,000-gallon units, and any water or product found in them may need to be pumped out. The work also requires closure sampling and a closure report.
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Headwaters Charitable Trust at Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Effective: Sep 30, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This amendment pertains to 'Toby Creek Blue Valley Operation and Maintenance' services provided by Headwaters Charitable Trust to the Department of Environmental Protection, with a value of $1,865.99, effective until September 30, 2025.
Penn Mechanical Group at Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Effective: Jan 7, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines an emergency contract awarded to Penn Mechanical Group by the Department of Environmental Protection for plugging three abandoned wells (permit numbers 047-01869, 047-24974, and 047-25115) in Elk County. The estimated total cost for the time and materials contract is $477,180.00, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The contract initiation is contingent on Penn Mechanical Group submitting required documents and acknowledging the terms and conditions, with the work to commence upon receipt of a Notice to Proceed.
A-N-O Oilfield Service LLC at Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Effective: Jan 16, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection, and A-N-O Oilfield Service LLC details an Abandoned Mine Reclamation Project at Alder Run, Morris Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The agreement, dated January 6, 2026, outlines the contractor's obligation to perform labor and furnish materials for the project, starting within ten calendar days of receiving a Notice to Proceed and completing the work within 180 calendar days thereafter. The total compensation for the work is $258,740.99, encompassing various reclamation activities and related services. The contract also includes provisions for liquidated damages, bonds, warranties, employment conditions, and dispute resolution, incorporating several exhibits and the 2016 General Conditions.
CSR Services, LLC at Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Effective: Jan 22, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract, identified as OOGM FS25-2, was made on January 12, 2026, between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Department of Environmental Protection) and CSR Services, LLC. It details the cleaning out and plugging of twenty-five orphan gas wells in Erie County, Pennsylvania. The work is to begin approximately 10 days after a Notice to Proceed, with a target completion within 365 calendar days from the official start date. The total contract amount is $1,285,650.00. T&Cs are provided.
Keystone Wireline Inc. at Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Effective: Dec 23, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. OOGM FS24-5 for Cleaning Out and Plugging Fifteen Orphan Gas Wells. It adjusts quantities and totals for Line-Item No. 9 (Portland Cement), Line-Item No. 15B (Trucking Charges - Tractor Trailer), and Line-Item No. 15C (Trucking Charges - Water Truck, Disposal, and Supply Hauling Truck) due to an underestimation of quantities. The change order results in a total increase of $173,000.00, making the adjusted contract amount $755,649.86. All other terms and provisions of the original contract remain unchanged.
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Citizens Advisory Council Minutes
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council discussed the Governor's Executive Order concerning data center development, covering requirements for energy development, workforce benefits, and environmental protections. DEP provided a budget update, detailing funding sources and allocations for hazardous site cleanup and well plugging projects. The council also reviewed initiatives from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful regarding litter research and abatement strategies, and heard a presentation on collaborative clean water efforts in Lancaster County. Additionally, committee reports were given on public participation and strategic issues, and administrative updates regarding the transition report and upcoming meeting schedules were provided.
Oil & Gas Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: Jun 30, 2014Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on the review of the public comment process for proposed rulemaking regarding Chapter 78, specifically covering surface activities. Discussions included the extensive public interest, the use of an electronic submission form for feedback, the consolidation of thousands of unique comments, and the differentiation between conventional and unconventional industry perspectives. The committee also addressed the scope of the current rulemaking and planned future discussions on subsurface activities.
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Jay PatelAssistant Director, Bureau of Clean Water, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
The board discussed and adopted a proposed rulemaking regarding radiological health and radon certification fees. A rulemaking petition concerning fiberglass reinforced plastic aboveground storage tank inspection requirements was accepted for further evaluation, following a discussion on inspection processes and estimated costs. The board acknowledged the withdrawal of the Determination of Attainable Bottom petition. Additionally, regulatory updates were provided regarding the Land Recycling Program final rulemaking and the status of ongoing petitions and policy reviews.
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