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

Richmond, Tom
From: c j coleman [cjcoleman1@bresnan.net]
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 7:09 PM
To: DNR FracComments
Subject: Citizen input to rule-making re fracking
Respected Board Members:
Optimal water quality is one on which we all depend ‐‐ultimately‐‐for most all our needs.
I wish the state Board of Oil and Gas to consider the following:
Because of potential negative impact on water source by any underground process, the
chemical information for any fracturing fluids used might well be expected to be easily
accessible by the public in a common area such as the Board of Oil and Gas Conservation
website.
On the other hand, if the state Board of Oil and Gas Conservation decides it needs to be in
the business of enforcing trade secrets over protecting water resources, then companies
should at least have to apply to the BOGC and actively provide a reason for any trade secret
exemptions. Even if the chemical is listed as a trade secret, it still must be disclosed to
the BOGC.
Rule making at this point may be "after‐the‐fact" for possible damage already reported by
landowners. Continuing the status quo, however, is not acceptable to this citizen.
Thanks for any attention to this view.
Claire Coleman, BIllings MT
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