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

Richmond, Tom
From: Kassia Randzio [k.randzio@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 9:21 AM
To: DNR FracComments
Subject: Fracking
Hi,
I am very concerned about the future of fracking in Montana. Our state relies heavily on healthy water -
drinking water for communities, clean water for livestock grazing, and healthy rivers for fish, anglers, and
boaters. As of yet, it is still unclear what fracking is and how it will affect water supplies. Before the state
moves forward with any fracking, please ensure that the chemical information will be easily accessible by the
public and that all chemicals will be disclosed in advance of any fracking. Please ensure that there are
opportunities for baseline water testing before any fracking begins. Companies applying for the privilege of
using Montana's resources need to respect our water quality, and the state should only grant exceptions for any
trade secret exemptions in extremely rare circumstances. Montana cannot afford to sacrifice our water supply
for the sake of the private interests of oil and gas companies.
Thank you,
Kassia Randzio
633 1/2 S. 3rd St. W.
Missoula, MT 59801
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