Microsoft Office Outlook - Memo Style - Montana Board of Oil and Gas

Richmond, Tom
From: Alex Russell [russella17@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 6:33 PM
To: DNR FracComments
Subject: Fraking
Dear sir/madame,
I believe that all fluids used in fracking need to be disclosed
Sincerely,
• The chemical information for any fracturing fluids used needs to be easily accessible by the
public on the Board of Oil and Gas' website.
• These chemicals need to be disclosed in advance in order for landowners in areas such as
Sweet Grass County to begin baseline water testing. All landowners with water wells and
springs within a 1 mile radius of the proposed well to be fracked, must receive written
notification of the planned chemicals to be used.
• Companies should have to apply to the Board of Oil and Gas and provide a written justification
available to the public for any trade secret exemptions. Exemptions should only be granted
in extremely rare circumstances. Even if the chemical is listed as a trade secret, it still must
be disclosed to the Board of Oil and Gas.
Alex Russell
413 N Brady St.
Bozeman, MT 59715
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