The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has launched an iPad app for electronic field inspections at oil and gas production sites. The app enables DEP staff to conduct electronic inspections of all surface activities at oil and gas sites, including erosion and sedimentation, waterways encroachment, waste management and spill cleanup. Inspections have been previously performed with clipboards and paper forms.
“The DEP staff brings great knowledge and dedication to serving the citizens and protecting the environment,” said Patrick McDonnell, DEP acting secretary.
The app will make the inspection process more accurate and efficient with improved data quality, easier photo documentation, elimination of duplicate entry, electronic supervisor approval and other features. The number of oil and gas field inspections the DEP staff can perform yearly will also increase.
For more information, visit www. governor.pa.gov or call (717) 787-2500.
