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Health and Regulatory Concerns with Compressor Stations Mary Menapace RN Photo from Marcellus –Shale.us Fulton Compressor Station Hickory PA.

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2 Health and Regulatory Concerns with Compressor Stations Mary Menapace RN Photo from Marcellus –Shale.us Fulton Compressor Station Hickory PA

3 Human Exposure Vulnerable Populations Women/Children/Elderly Breathing Contaminated Air Eating contaminated food fish from contaminated waters meat, milk or eggs Drinking contaminated water Touching, coming in direct contact with contaminated soil, dust or water (swimming, barefoot) Toxins accumulate, especially up the food chain, we are at the top Source EPA www.epa.gov/toxicair

4 Marcellus-shale.us Nathan Phillips, Boston U. Pathways of Exposure Compressors And Pipes

5 Toxins Emitted from Compressors actually mostly from the gas that is being pushed by the compressors From Wilma Subra, subracompany Benzene Formaldehyde Methyl Ethyl Disulfide Naphthalene 1,1,1, 2-Tetrachloroethane Trichloroethylene Trimethyl Benzene 1,2,4-Trimethyl Benzene Styrene Methane Ethane Butane Propane n-Butyl Alcohol Carbon Disulfide Carbonyl Sulfide Chlorobenzene Chloromethane 1, 2-Dichloroethane Diethyl Benzene Dimethyl Disulfide Toulene Nitrogen Oxide Ethylbenzene 1,3-Butadiene

6 FULTON COMPRESSOR STATION Washington Avenue, Hickory, PA Upgraded plans from two to four Cat 1340 HP compressors. Permitted total facility allowed emissions are: NOx - 38.94 TONS per year VOC - 12.40 TONS per year CO - 49.02 TONS per year with four compressors these amounts would double to: NOx - 77.88 TONS per year VOC - 24.80 TONS per year CO - 98.04 TONS per year Source: marcellus-shale.us

7 Health Impacts reported by those living within 50 feet to 2 miles from Compressor Stations *61% of Health Impacts Associated with Chemicals present in Excess of Short and Long Term Effects Screening Levels in the air (Subra) Marcellus-shale.us Brigich Compressor station Chartiers Twnshp PA

8 Nasal Irritation Throat Irritation Eyes Burning Frequent Nausea Allergies Sinus Problems Bronchitis Persistent Cough Chronic Eye Irritation Shortness of Breath Increased Fatigue Muscle Aches & Pains Severe Headaches Frequent Nosebleeds Sleep Disturbances Joint Pain Difficulty in Concentrating Nervous System Impacts Irregular/Rapid Heart Beat Strokes Dizziness Forgetfulness Health Impacts reported by those living within 50 feet to 2 miles from Compressor Stations Wilma Subra

9 Ringing in Ears Sores & Ulcers in Mouth Urinary Infections Depression Decreased Motor Skills Falling, Staggering Frequent Irritation Brain disorders Severe Anxiety Excessive Sweating Abnormal EEG Lump in Breast Pre-Cancerous Lesions Abnormal Mammogram Thyroid Problems Endometriosis Amnesia 90% of individuals living and working within 2-3 miles of compressor stations report experiencing odor events and health impacts Wilma Subra

10 The Regulatory Morasse mo·rass [muh-ras] any confusing or troublesome situation, especially one from which it is difficult to free oneself; entanglement.

11 Exemptions or Limitations in Regulatory Coverage for Oil and Gas Exploration And Production Industry in Six Environmental Laws Government Office of Accountability September 2012 UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT: Key Environmental and Public Health Requirements SDWA Safe Drinking Water Act - only diesel fluid requires an UIC permit for HF CWA Clean Water Act Federal Stormwater (and wastewater) permits are not required at O and G construction sites or wells CAA Clean Air Act Emissions from compressors may not be aggregated together with other equipment RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Oil and gas wastes are not regulated as Hazard Waste CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act Liability and reporting laws do not apply to injection of fluids for production, enhanced recovery or produced water EPCRA Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act Oil and gas well operations are not required to report releases of listed chemicals to the Toxic Release Inventory.

12 Sources Compendium of Scientific Medical and Media Findings Demonstrating Risks and Harms of Fracking. http://concernedhealthny.org/compendium/http://concernedhealthny.org/compendium/ Human Health Impacts Associated from Chemicals and Pathways of Exposure from the Development of Shalegas Plays. Wilma Subra http://www.earthworksaction.org/files/publications/SUBRA_3_Shale_Gas_Plays- Health_Impacts_sm.pdf Government Office of Accountability Unconventional Oil and Gas Development Key Environmental and Public Health Requirements. http://www.gao.gov/assetts/650/647782.pdff Marcellus Air website - air photos andMarcellus Air website - air photos and documentation on shalegas buildout - http://marcellus-shale.us/

13 Potential Environmental and Human Health Impacts Associated with the Minisink Compressor Station ppt by Wilma Subra Millennium Pipeline Company www.blog.protectorangecounty.org/wp.../12www.blog.protectorangecounty.org/ /Dr.-Subra-12-12-13.pptx Study Details Natural Gas Leaks in Boston. Nathan Phillips http://www.bu.edu/cas/2012/11/20tudy D /thousands-of-natural-gas-leaks-discovered-in-boston/ds-of-natural-gas-leaks-discover Toxic Air Pollutants. Webpage, US Environmental Protection Agency. http://www.epa.gov/air/toxicair/newtoxics.html Sources cont.

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