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

Richmond, Tom
From: Linda Helding [lhs@blackfoot.net]
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 10:38 AM
To: DNR FracComments
Subject: fracking rules
Thank you for your attention to public comment.
I am deeply concerned about the chemicals used in fracking procedures, especially chemicals that
contaminate our aquifers. There has to be public "transparency" using such dangerous chemicals.
I offer the following list as public rules for our protection. Thank you.
Linda Helding
P.O. Box, 812Arlee, MT 59821 lhs@blackfoot.net
• 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.
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