file. - Otsego County Conservation Association

This mitigation measure is a catchall for every impact involved in this process. It is too generic a
statement for the type of potential loss the industry could inflict upon the local ecosystem. It
should at least cover the potential siting of projects away from known threatened regions and
make note of incidental take permits.
“Prohibits use of the BTEX class of compounds as additives in HVHF fluid surface
impoundments.” 7.5.3.2
This mitigation measure does not support the information present in this section of the
document.
“Requires reporting of fracturing additives and public access restrictions.” 7.5.3.2
This mitigation measure does not support the information present in this section of the
document.
“Requires catalytic technology for production equipment.” 7.5.3.3
The section number for this mitigation measure does not exist in the document.
“Outlines necessary monitoring work.” 7.8.2
The section number for this mitigation measure should be 7.7.2.
“Requires NORM testing of discharged waste fluids and material in production tanks.”
7.8.2
The section number for this mitigation measure should be 7.7.2.
Socioeconomic & Community Character Mitigation Measures 7.8 & 7.12
The following mitigation measures should be included for socioeconomic & community
character:
“Through its permitting process, the Department will monitor the pace and concentration
of development throughout the state to mitigate adverse impacts at the local and regional
levels.”
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