DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES Execution of Oil and Gas Lease for Publicly-Owned Streambeds [44 Pa.B. 2874]
[Saturday, May 17, 2014]Effective December 2, 2013, an Oil and Gas Lease for Publicly-Owned Streambeds, Contract No. M-2102030-04, was executed by and between the Commonwealth, acting through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Department) (lessor), and EQT Production Company (lessee), with its principal place of business located at 625 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
The lease is for Streambed Tract 2030 and includes one parcel encompassing a total of 2.55 acres of submerged lands located in Morgan Township, Greene County. The lease was recorded at the Greene County Courthouse on February 27, 2014, instrument no. 201400001077. The lease allows for the development of oil and natural gas below and between the ordinary low water marks of the Tenmile Creek solely by means of directional, including horizontal, drilling on a nondevelopment basis that will not disturb the river or its bed. Contract No. M-2102030-04 may be viewed online at http://contracts.patreasury.gov/View.aspx?ContractID=263770.
Questions regarding this lease should be directed to the Department's Bureau of Forestry, Minerals Division at (717) 772-0270.
ELLEN M. FERRETTI,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 14-1040. Filed for public inspection May 16, 2014, 9:00 a.m.]
