This is a legal form that was released by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection - a government authority operating within Pennsylvania. Check the official instructions before completing and submitting the form.
Q: What is the purpose of Form 8000-PM-OOGM0087U?
A: The purpose of Form 8000-PM-OOGM0087U is to request approval or renewal for a Water Management Plan for unconventional operations in Pennsylvania.
Q: What is a Water Management Plan?
A: A Water Management Plan is a document that outlines how water will be sourced, used, and managed during unconventional operations in Pennsylvania.
Q: Who needs to submit Form 8000-PM-OOGM0087U?
A: Operators conducting unconventional operations in Pennsylvania need to submit Form 8000-PM-OOGM0087U for water management plan approval or renewal.
Q: What are unconventional operations?
A: Unconventional operations refer to the extraction of natural gas or oil from shale or other reservoirs using techniques such as hydraulic fracturing (fracking).
Q: What information is required on Form 8000-PM-OOGM0087U?
A: Form 8000-PM-OOGM0087U requires operators to provide information about the proposed or existing water sources, water withdrawal and use, wastewater management, spill prevention and response plans, and more.
Q: How long does it take to get approval or renewal for a Water Management Plan?
A: The time it takes to get approval or renewal for a Water Management Plan varies, but operators can expect a review process that may take several weeks or months.
Q: Are there any fees associated with Form 8000-PM-OOGM0087U?
A: Yes, there are fees associated with Form 8000-PM-OOGM0087U. Please refer to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for specific fee information.
Q: What happens if a Water Management Plan is not approved or renewed?
A: If a Water Management Plan is not approved or renewed, operators may not be allowed to continue or start unconventional operations in Pennsylvania until the plan is approved or renewed.
Q: Can I make changes to a Water Management Plan after it is approved?
A: Yes, operators can make changes to a Water Management Plan after it is approved, but they need to submit a modification request to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for approval.
Form Details:
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