Cadron Creek. The investigation revealed that you are not in ...

August 17, 2010
Chuck Smith
DeSoto Gathering Company, LLC
P.O. Box 789
Conway, AR 72033
Re: Complaint Investigation of Cadron Creek near Smith Ellis 8-13 #2-16H well in Faulkner Co.
Dear Mr. Smith:
On August 9, 2010, I performed an investigation of the above location in response to a
complaint. The complaint alleged that disturbed soil from the gas transmission line could enter
Cadron Creek. The investigation revealed that you are not in violation of the Arkansas
Water and Air Pollution Control Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
If you should have any questions, feel free to contact me at 479-968-7339.
Sincerely,
Amy Beck
District 5 Field Inspector
Water Division
cc: Enforcement Branch
Permits Branch

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
AIR HW RST SW WATER MINING
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
5301 Northshore Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72118
COMPLAINT REPORT
GPS: 35° 20’ 9.34”N, 92° 22’ 35.13”W (estimated) AFIN#: NA PERMIT#: NA
DATE RECEIVED: August 3, 2010 COUNTY: Faulkner
COMPLAINANT NAME: Mike Coagan COMPLAINT AGAINST: DeSoto Gathering Co.
ADDRESS: ADDRESS: P.O. Box 789, Conway, AR 72032
PHONE: 501-681-2314 PHONE: 501-335-0183 FAX: 501-335-0152
PERSON RECEIVING REPORT:
INSPECTOR REFERRED:
PHONE REFERRAL CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION (IN DETAIL)
DATE:
DATE:
DATE:
SUPERVISOR REFERRAL:
MEDIA SUPERVISOR REFERRAL:
RECEIVING INSPECTOR:
Amy Beck
DATE:
DATE:
DATE:
8/3/2010
Transmission line for the Smith Ellis 8-13 #2-16H gas well has been dug and is not stabilized. There is no silt
fence installed and the area drains to Cadron Creek.
LOCATION (IN DETAIL)
NW of Guy, AR, go west on Cadron Lane until end at well access road, continue west to the site.
PREVIOUS COMPLAINT? G YES NO DATES:
DISCHARGE TO STREAM? G YES NO NAME OF STREAM:
HOW COMPLAINT WAS RECEIVED: PHONE G LETTER G VERBAL G FAX G E-MAIL
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FOLLOW UP ON COMPLAINT
COMPLAINT #: AFIN #:NA
INSPECTOR: Amy Beck DATE: 8/9/2010
ACTION TAKEN: PHOTOS TAKEN: Yes
Arriving at the site I observed the transmission pipe has been installed but the well has not been hooked
on. Soil has been disturbed on the west and north sides of the Smith Ellis 8-13 #2-16H well. Although I
did not see silt fence, two diversion dikes were installed on the north side of the pad. Review of aerial
photos show the area was terraced prior to the well pad construction and some of the terracing remains
intact between the pipeline and Cadron Creek. I did not observe soil eroding from the pipeline right-ofway.
It is approximately 450 feet from the disturbed soil (west of the pad) to Cadron Creek and there is
minimal potential for soil to enter the creek.
On August 12, 2010 I telephoned the complainant, Mr. Coagan, and informed him of my findings.
FURTHER ACTION TAKEN/TO BE TAKEN:
None.
INSPECTOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 8-9-10 HOURS WORKED: 1.0
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Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)
Official Photograph Sheet
Location: DGC transmission line from the Smith Ellis 8-13 #2-16H well off Cadron Lane in Faulkner Co.
Photographer: Amy Beck Witness: None
Photo # 1 Of 2 Date: 8-9-10 Time: 1432
Description: Disturbed soil observed west of the well pad. Note the terracing on the right side of the photo.
Photographer: Amy Beck Witness: None
Photo # 2 Of 2 Date: 8-9-10 Time: 1423
Description: Cadron Creek as observed on the day of this investigation down slope of the transmission pipe.
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