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

Richmond, Tom
From: Wade Sikorski [wds@midrivers.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 7:02 PM
To: DNR FracComments
Cc: Rebecca Fischer
Subject: Comment on disclosure of fracking fluids
Members of the Oil and Gas Board:
I am a farmer living in southeastern Montana. Oil drilling is taking place in the area of my family's ranch. I believe that it is
essential that we know what the oil companies are injecting into the ground. Disclosure must be done before fracking
begins so that landowner can do baseline testing and be able to prove harm if the fluids leak into their aquifers.
I am skeptical about the oil and gas companies claims that they need to protect "trade secrets." My suspicion is that they
are actually trying to avoid liability.
I urge the Board of Oil and Gas to protect the right we all have as Montanans to a clean and healthful environment, by
responsibly regulating the oil and gas industry to protect our water supply.
Wade Sikorski
1511 Hwy 7
Baker, MT 59313
1