tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82320571830482572542024-03-04T23:55:05.239-07:00Citizens for Huerfano CountyCitizens for Huerfano Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03405336965966982533noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-26253598382355414762016-02-24T22:13:00.001-07:002016-02-24T22:13:54.258-07:00Welcome to Citizens For Huerfano County Website!<span style="font-size: x-small;">The year 2016 is seeing huge changes. Oil prices are way down. Production and drilling is being curtailed. Citizens throughout the world are concerned about the consequences of too little clean sustainable energy and too much fossil fuel use, with its associated pollution. Citizens for Huerfano County is on the move with new initiatives and opportunities. We hope our website will be helpful.</span>Citizens for Huerfano Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03405336965966982533noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-54430176576719706852015-07-13T17:49:00.002-06:002015-07-13T17:49:56.401-06:00Providing Effective Comments for the BLM Eastern Colorado Resource Management Plan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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More about the plan can be found at: <a href="https://www.blm.gov/epl-front-office/eplanning/planAndProjectSite.do?methodName=dispatchToPatternPage&currentPageId=53990" target="_blank">BLM Informational Website for Eastern Colorado Resource Management Plan</a>Citizens for Huerfano Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03405336965966982533noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-84158658987159269772015-06-13T14:23:00.000-06:002015-06-13T15:08:53.488-06:00Action Opportunity<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">The timing is perfect. Summer residents are here. Geophysicists are out sniffing for carbon dioxide deposits in the Wahatoya Valley, and who knows where else? And THIS VERY MONTH the Federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is required by law to seek out <b>your</b> concerns for a new Resource Management Plan affecting blue areas on this map. We have an opportunity share in the Scoping Process explained below. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tell the BLM why these things should be protected:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">The land you live on</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Watersheds</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Local wildlife</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Open lands</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Quiet</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Dark skies at night</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Unobstructed views</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Historical assets</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Clean air </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Healthy grazing</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Clean water</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">The global climate</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Unique geology</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Low traffic</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Stable communities </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is the law of the land. You need only to act upon it in your own interests. Please attend the Scoping Meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, June 30, 2015, at the Huerfano County Community </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Center</span>, 1038 Russell Street, Walsenburg. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Your</u> Laws to Protect <u>Your</u> Interests: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">NEPA </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">National Environmental Policy Act</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Sec. 101</span><span style="font-size: large;"> [42 USC § 4331]<br />(a) The Congress, recognizing the profound impact of man’s activity<br />on the interrelations of all components of the natural environment,<br />particularly the profound influences of population growth, high-density<br />urbanization, industrial expansion, resource exploitation, and new<br />and expanding technological advances and recognizing further the<br />critical importance of restoring and maintaining environmental quality<br />to the overall welfare and development of man, declares that it is the<br />continuing policy of the Federal Government, in cooperation with<br />State and local governments, and other concerned public and private<br />organizations, to use all practicable means and measures, including<br />financial and technical assistance, in a manner calculated to foster and<br />promote the general welfare, to create and maintain conditions under<br />which man and nature can exist in productive harmony, and fulfill<br />the social, economic, and other requirements of present and future<br />generations of Americans.<br />(b) In order to carry out the policy set forth in this Act, it is the<br />continuing responsibility of the Federal Government to use all<br />practicable means, consistent with other essential considerations of<br />national policy, to improve and coordinate Federal plans, functions,<br />programs, and resources to the end that the Nation may —<br />1. fulfil the responsibilities of each generation as trustee of the<br />environment for succeeding generations;<br />2. assure for all Americans safe, healthful, productive, and<br />aesthetically and culturally pleasing surroundings;<br />3. attain the widest range of beneficial uses of the environment<br />without degradation, risk to health or safety, or other<br />undesirable and unintended consequences;<br />4. preserve important historic, cultural, and natural aspects<br />of our national heritage, and maintain, wherever possible,<br />an environment which supports diversity, and variety of<br />individual choice;<br />5. achieve a balance between population and resource use<br />which will permit high standards of living and a wide<br />sharing of life’s amenities; and<br />6. enhance the quality of renewable resources and approach<br />the maximum attainable recycling of depletable resources.<br />(c) The Congress recognizes that each person should enjoy a healthful<br />environment and that each person has a responsibility to contribute to<br />the preservation and enhancement of the environment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">40 CFR 1501.7: Scoping</span></span></h5>
<span style="font-size: large;">There
shall be an early and open process for determining the scope of issues
to be addressed and for identifying the significant issues related to a
proposed action. This process shall be termed scoping. As soon as
practicable after its decision to prepare an environmental impact
statement and before the scoping process the lead agency shall publish a
notice of intent (§1508.22) in the Federal Register except as provided in §1507.3(e).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(a) As part of the scoping process the lead agency shall:</span><br />
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Invite the participation of affected Federal, State, and local
agencies, any affected Indian tribe, the proponent of the action, <b>and
other interested persons (including those who might not be in accord
with the action on environmental grounds)</b>, unless there is a limited
exception under §1507.3(c). An agency may give notice in accordance with
§1506.6.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(2) Determine the scope (§1508.25) and the significant issues to be analyzed in depth in the environmental impact statement.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(3)
Identify and eliminate from detailed study the issues which are not
significant or which have been covered by prior environmental review
(§1506.3), narrowing the discussion of these issues in the statement to a
brief presentation of why they will not have a significant effect on
the human environment or providing a reference to their coverage
elsewhere.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(4) Allocate assignments for preparation of the
environmental impact statement among the lead and cooperating agencies,
with the lead agency retaining responsibility for the statement.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(5)
Indicate any public environmental assessments and other environmental
impact statements which are being or will be prepared that are related
to but are not part of the scope of the impact statement under
consideration.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(6) Identify other environmental review and
consultation requirements so the lead and cooperating agencies may
prepare other required analyses and studies concurrently with, and
integrated with, the environmental impact statement as provided in
§1502.25.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(7) Indicate the relationship between the timing of the
preparation of environmental analyses and the agency's tentative
planning and decision making schedule.</span></blockquote>
<span style="font-size: large;">(b) As part of the scoping process the lead agency may:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">(1) Set page limits on environmental documents (§1502.7).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(2) Set time limits (§1501.8).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(3) Adopt procedures under §1507.3 to combine its environmental assessment process with its scoping process.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(4)
Hold an early scoping meeting or meetings which may be integrated with
any other early planning meeting the agency has. Such a scoping meeting
will often be appropriate when the impacts of a particular action are
confined to specific sites.</span></blockquote>
<span style="font-size: large;">(c) An agency shall
revise the determinations made under paragraphs (a) and (b) of this
section if substantial changes are made later in the proposed action, or
if significant new circumstances or information arise which bear on the
proposal or its impacts.</span><br />
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Citizens for Huerfano Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03405336965966982533noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-32792807157110834262014-08-10T09:00:00.000-06:002014-08-10T13:29:54.030-06:00As most of you may have heard already, Shell/SWEPI's attempt to petition for non-tributary status resulted in the State Engineer declining that petition. <a href="http://www.chieftain.com/news/2792546-120/oil-shell-briggs-decision" target="_blank"><b>Click Here</b></a> to see the article in the <i>Pueblo Chieftan</i> that highlights the role that <b>Citizens for Huerfano County</b> played in that decision. Congratulations to the CHC board and all of you who continue to help us protect our beautiful, yet delicate environment!<br />
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<br />Citizens for Huerfano Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03405336965966982533noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-40251347690091450702014-07-24T11:28:00.000-06:002014-07-24T12:56:49.711-06:00SWEPI/ SHELL Fails Nontributary Determination PetitionThe Colorado State Engineer has written, "Staff reviewed the Petition, Technical Reports, and submitted comments and finds the information provided by the Applicant is insufficient to support a determination that the produced water withdrawn from the Subject Wells completed in the Niobrara Formation is nontributary."<br />
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<br /><br />Citizens for Huerfano Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03405336965966982533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-13087193467103825382014-06-24T22:36:00.000-06:002014-06-24T22:36:25.616-06:00Fortune 4-9 Well in Gardner, Colorado CommentsFortune 4-9 exploratory oil well is being submitted by Shell Oil aka SWEPI using Form 2 application for a drilling permit (APD). Fortune 4-9 is located near Muddy Creek and Highway 69 a short distance from Gardner, Colorado.<br />
The following comments have been obtained from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) website. Access to the document is not particularly user friendly, and so we have placed it here for the convenience of concerned citizens.<br />
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With the tourist season here, it is time to take up the pen once again and give a progress report on our winter's work in our county. We have discovered that one operator who was banned from further mining has nonetheless convinced a major national bank to loan them millions of dollars against their mineral lease portfolio in Huerfano County. We have learned of another operator who is pulling very dirty carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the earth and piping it to Texas where it is mixed with precious water to scrub oil out of old wells. Then they have the audacity to say that they are sequestering the very same CO2 in these old leaky oil fields and hoping to get carbon credits for the practice. Meanwhile, another major operator is seeking permission to use the filthy produced water that results from fracturing ancient shale layers into a mush that can be pumped to the surface. With nontributary approval, they can use this contaminated water to spray on roads for dust control on and off the well sites, and there also are 15 other allowed uses for this water, including reinjecting it into the deep aquifer from which it came. The problem is that the water will have become sullied, that is, mixed with ancient mud, radioactive substances, volatile compounds, drilling lubricants, and fracking chemicals. We also discovered that only 203 (as of November 2013) voting citizens of Huerfano County are mineral lessors, and the remaining 95% of us will have to live with the mess. There are also upwards of 400 of the 800 mineral lessors from outside the county who are not being taxed for their mineral property holdings in Huerfano County. Not taxed and not registered at the courthouse means clouded titles, lost tax revenues, and possible dubious basis for unitization and pooling schemes. Our concern is that elements of the county government still have open arms for gas and oil operators. This was obvious in The Signature Newspaper Visitor's Guide recently published, wherein the Huerfano County Government invites these environmental miscreants to do business here. Notably, there was no mention of inviting solar and wind power projects, even though we have established a wind power zone in the eastern part of the county. We have been circumspect in sharing our findings, first communicating to the county assessor, administrator, commissioners, and planning board. But we can be silent no longer when we see the welcome mat being put out for gas and oil and all the misery it can bring. There are better ways to get energy for our lives than fossil fuels. Let's not destroy the environment and incur cleanup liabilities that boost the real cost of gas and oil far higher than solar and wind energy. Let's pay for our courthouse expenses with long-term strategies instead of dirty money from oil and gas taxes. If oil and gas take over here we will need more than a new courthouse complex to repair the damage.Citizens for Huerfano Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03405336965966982533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-22162098206896574082014-05-28T14:48:00.000-06:002014-06-24T22:37:07.804-06:00Annual Fund Raiser<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Citizens for Huerfano Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03405336965966982533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-58506984404834252632014-05-18T16:38:00.003-06:002014-06-10T09:22:06.678-06:00Empassioned 14 year old boy grills COGCCA good friend of CHC just sent out an email with a video clip about a 14 year old boy from Boulder who challenged the COGCC, and tried to get a state-wide moratorium on fracking in Colorado - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV6Zy7RGNwY" target="_blank">Click here</a> to view the video. He used data from the COGCC website, and put together quite a compelling argument. If only more of us were this passionate and outspoken about the environmental damage being done in our backyards. It is very clear what is going on, yet the oil & gas industry continues to put out TV ads and other propaganda about how "safe" fracking is, when it has been proven time and time again to be extremely harmful. As discouraging as this video may appear, it is only the beginning. Will it continue to be "more of the same" or will we, as a society begin to wake up, and demand that the democratic process be reestablished? Please support CHC in keeping the health and environmental damage out of our communities, and restoring democracy in Colorado. Citizens for Huerfano Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03405336965966982533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-80950835325820332382014-05-11T10:39:00.000-06:002014-05-11T10:39:34.485-06:00Fracking with Real Estate<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Nobody prefers pollution over a
clean environment. Even the most ardent anti-environmentalist has a cutoff
point where they believe environmental contamination is not worth the benefits
derived from the activity that creates it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though where this line is drawn is a matter of
one’s values and opinion, the information that informs this opinion should be
factual. An often heard opinion is that Oil & Gas development and fracking
is good for Huerfano County’s economy, but this claim is rarely, if ever, supported
by a cost benefit analysis factoring in the negatives like noise, toxic fumes,
pipelines, increased truck traffic, lights, noxious air emissions, water
contamination and the potential destruction of our clean and uncluttered
landscape. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of which are economic liabilities
for property owners. Banks and insurers are adopting guidelines that forbid
mortgage loans or insurance coverage on properties affected by drilling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Boulder, CO,
real estate agent, Nanner Fisher, told the <em>Boulder</em><em>
iJournal</em> that <a href="http://www.boulderijournal.com/article.php?id=7391"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">selling
properties near drilling operations is difficult</span></a>. “For the most
part, if there is a well that’s visible when you show a property, [the
prospective buyer] will ask to see something else.” According to a <a href="http://www.nysba.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&ContentID=57132&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm"><span style="color: windowtext;">white</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">paper
prepared for the New York State Bar Association</span></a>, home mortgage
lender Wells Fargo won’t make home loans for properties that have gas drilling
leases attached to them. Provident Funding, GMAC, FNCB, Fidelity, First
Liberty, First Place Bank, Solvay Bank, Tompkins Trust Co. and CFCU Community
Credit Union are putting hard-to-meet conditions on mortgages or denying loans
on properties with O&G leases. Federal mortgage institutions (FHA, Fannie
Mae, Freddie Mac) have prohibitions against lending on properties where
drilling is taking place or where hazardous materials are stored. A drilling
lease on a property financed through one of these agencies would result in a “technical
default.” Homeowners who think damage to property incurred by drilling
accidents is covered by insurance need to think again. Such damages are
typically not covered. </div>
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An article from Eco Watch about this subject: </div>
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<a href="http://ecowatch.com/2013/11/13/fracking-american-dream-drilling-decreases-property-value/" target="_blank">Fracking the American Dream.. Drilling Decreases Property Value</a></div>
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We in Huerfano County
have 4 oil and gas companies who own leases at this time. They are:
SWEPI (Shell Western Exploration and Production Inc), iii
Exploration/Petroglyph, Tabula Rasa, and OXY
USA. SWEPI (Shell) has leases all around the Gardner
area in two federal units, through Majors Ranch, then north, west, south, and
under La Veta. iiiExploration/Petroglyph own leases under La Veta and
north into Majors Ranch, then east to Walsenburg through Navajo, Rio Cucharas,
River Ridge and private lands. Tabula Rasa bought out Manzano west of La
Veta and south of Hwy 160. They now own the processing plant. A new well
has been drilled, with another submitted for approval. OXY
USA has taken over where ARCO was at Sheep Mt and surroundings, looking for
CO2. They’ve just had 3 wells approved. Do you wonder who owns
minerals under your land or in your area? Below are instructions to the County
Recorder website to find out who
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Instructions to find leases and companies in Huerfano
County:</div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Go to (click here): <a href="http://www.thecountyrecorder.com/" target="_blank">the County Recorder</a> www.thecountyrecorder.com</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Click Colorado
and Huerfano County,
then GO.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Say
Yes, I accept.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Click
Search.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Go to
Document Type, click Load, then scroll to Oil and Gas Lease.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Then click Name, which will give you all lease holders and companies, or
you can type in a particular name. Or click Business Name for a
particular company.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Click
50 per page..</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">In the
upper right of the page you will see numbers 1-110 (or higher).
Click the last number for the most recent lease signings or renewals.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Click
on the 6 digit blue number on the left and you will see when the lease was
obtained, who the seller of it is, and who the company is that bought the
lease. Keep this blue number if you want more details on a
specific lease as this site doesn’t give details of exact location, just
the section, township, and range that the lease is in. Example: 20 (section) 29S (township) 68W (range) You can get
detailed information at the County
Clerk’s office on their Computers using the 6 digit number. </li>
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Or... You can follow directions above and just above the 50 per
page, you can enter into the Legal box your Section, Township and Range, which
you will see on your deed. (Example: 20 29S 68W) This will give you companies
and names of who owns leases near you in your section. Since Colorado
recognizes “split estates”, the owner of the minerals, hence the lease holder,
may not be the same as the surface owner.</div>
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Your deed will also have the exact location of your
property, which this site does not give you. Each mile Section is divided
into 4 quarters, NE SE NW SW and then each of these quarters is divided into 4
quarters of the same description. So you will see maybe that your
property in the NE section of the SW quarter. It sounds complicated, but if you draw the quarters out on paper, it’s not so confusing. </div>
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We hope you find this interesting and the information will
help you stay abreast of drilling trends here in Huerfano
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Citizens for Huerfano Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03405336965966982533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-87055944482286146812014-04-29T13:48:00.002-06:002014-04-29T13:48:41.922-06:00Leaky Dikes and Broken Promises: Fracking in Huerfano CountyIf you haven't yet been to see the amazing Dike Walls of Huerfano County in Colorado, then you will have missed the pristine beauty and awe-inspiring views they present. While these unique works of nature attract tourists from all around the world, there is a hidden secret that was not well known until the oil and gas companies came into our region, and began drilling underneath these geological structures. They leak. In other words, these structures, which appear as the ridged back of a dragon, actually go way down into the earth's crust, and in some cases, into the magma layer of the earth. When gas companies drill underneath them with their horizontal drilling technologies, anything that leaks from their drilling shafts is likely to reach the lower levels of the dike walls, and be sent right up to the earth's surface. This presents a major red flag for any type of oil and gas drilling in our region. <br />
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It is not a question of "if" drilling will occur under our dike walls, but "when." SWEPI has already drilled under four hidden dike walls with their last test well in the region, and anything that is released under the shale layers (layers that are supposed to protect the surface from these harmful substances) will be delivered directly to the surface. This puts our air, our water, and our health at risk. For more information, please <a href="mailto:citizensforhuerfanocounty@gmail.com" target="_blank">email us</a>, and we'll send you a copy of the information brochure, "Leaky Dikes and Broken Promises."Citizens for Huerfano Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03405336965966982533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-14952527702256548422013-09-26T19:41:00.003-06:002013-09-26T21:32:37.063-06:00 Shell Gains Approval of Farisita Federal Unit<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Despite its stated intent to leave the region, Shell Oil has been creating Federal Units in Huerfano County from its acquired federal, state, and private mineral leases. </b></span><br />
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<b style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">See the map below of the Farisita Federal Unit, an area of over 25,000 acres in the heart of Huerfano, approved by the BLM on August 21st. </b><b style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You or someone you know may own land within the unit. </b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Federal Units facilitate oil and gas drilling by holding and extending individual leases and also holding the operator to a schedule of drilling 2 wells per year. </b></span><b style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The details of the Farisita unit can be found in the Unit Agreements. These and other documents are available from the BLM <a href="http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Resources/public_room.html" target="_blank">Public Room</a> in Lakewood, CO.</b><br />
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<b style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is an article detailing the unitization process submitted to the Huerfano World Journal by Roz McCain and Jeff Briggs on Sept 17:</b><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have been approached with questions by Huerfano County residents about the Farisita Federal Unit. We have searched public documents and documents sent to mineral rights owners within the Farisita Federal Unit, and this is the information we have gathered.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On July 19th the Colorado State Office of the Bureau of Land Management, Dept. of Interior, US Government designated the creation of the Farisita Federal Unit for oil and gas development at the request of SWEPI, an entity of Shell Oil. It comprises 25,301.05 acres, 29.67% BLM or federal lands, 11.38 % Colorado state lands, and 58.95% private holdings. A federal unit must contain at least 10% federal acres. The unit stretches from the Phase 4 Majors Ranch development to within a few miles of Gardner. It includes 3 already approved Shell well sites: the already drilled Freeman, the Seibert 4 miles west of Farisita, and the State well site 2 miles southwest of Gardner.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FARISITA FEDERAL UNIT: HUERFANO COUNTY, CO<br />
25,301 acres of land unitized for oil and gas development by the Bureau of Land Management for<br />
SWEPI LP, Houston, TX<br />
August 21, 2013</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Authority for creation can be found in the unitization provisions of the Mineral Leasing Act (first written in 1872), as amended. Additionally, BLM states that the action is in conformance with the Royal Gorge Field Office Resource Management Plan as written in January of 1995 (close to 19 years ago).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are three stages in the creation of a federal unit. The first is designation which follows an initial request from the operator, in this case Shell, which was made 3/31/13. This occurred even as Shell was holding citizen information forums detailing only single well development. (A subsequent Shell forum scheduled for August was canceled.) In order to obtain approval, the operators must have 85% of the area’s mineral leases under contract as a lease arrangement. UnitSource was hired by Shell to notify all the lease holders in the area before designation, as required, asking them to join in the agreement. While Shell and the mineral rights owners were in lease negotiations, all information, planning, and decision-making by BLM was kept private until the federal unit was designated. BLM explains that this is to protect the operator from other operator competition. As is the case with applications for permits to drill oil and gas with the state through the COGCC (Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission) one must contact the BLM directly for information about federal units. (In this case Judy Armstrong, Land Law Examiner, BLM 303-239-3761)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The second stage is approval. Approval requires that the operator secure at least 85% of all the leases within the federal unit. Shell accomplished this task and the Farisita federal unit was approved by the BLM 8/21/13. Approval also requires that BLM show that it it has complied with the National Environmental Protection Act. In this case through the US Department of the Interior BLM CO State Office Decision Record, Categorical Exclusion Review, it decided that no Environmental Impact Statement process was necessary.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The third stage is validation. In this case an obligation well, designated to be the Siebert site west of Farisita, must be drilled by 2/21/14. If it comes in as a producing, paygrade well, the federal unit is validated. If not, the operator must drill a new well within six months of the first. If that second well does not produce, then another must be drilled within six months of the second and so on until there is a pay grade well to validate the federal unit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once the federal unit is validated, the operator needs to present a plan of development. At minimum after 5 years from validation, a plan of development is required demanding that at least one well is drilled every 90 days within the federal unit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although Shell Oil has said it is divesting its holdings in the western United States, development on the Farisita Federal Unit is going full speed ahead. Also, thousands of acres of new leases have been bought south and north of the Farasita federal unit by both Shell and III-Exploration II, the company that was reformed from Petroglyph, in 2013.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Along with two new applications for permits to drill at the Oakdale complex now owned by Tabula Rasa LLC and even rumors that Occidental will be drilling a new CO2 well, oil and gas development is expanding in Huerfano County.</span><br />
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Citizens for Huerfano Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03405336965966982533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-29764131226083419982013-09-26T19:25:00.003-06:002013-09-26T21:31:08.077-06:00Shell Fracks and Announces It's Pulling Out (or vice-versa)Shell fracked the Freeman 3-24 well Tuesday August 13, 2013, its first frack in Huerfano County. The production results should be made available publicly on the COGCC web site in February after the 6 month confidentiality period on this "wild cat" well expires. The initial results of the logs from the drilling of the well in December 2012 are already currently available on the site. You can contact the COGCC for help finding/viewing them. Our analysis of the logs confirmed Shell drilled directly through dikes with their horizontal well bore.<br />
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Shell also announced it is pulling out of the region, and selling its assets, but meanwhile continuing business as usual. The Huerfano World Journal ran a front page article on August 15 titled "Shell Oil Pulling Out of Region". Based on the timing, the decision to pull out was made before the Freeman well was fracked.<br />
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Huerfano is not the only location Shell has announced it is divesting from. Quoting from an article in the <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/blog/earth_to_power/2013/08/shell-will-keep-oil-shale-rd-sell.html?page=all" target="_blank">Denver Business Journal</a> August 23rd:<br />
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<i>"The company on Aug. 1 reported a 60 percent drop in second quarter results —
largely due to a <a href="http://s01.static-shell.com/content/dam/shell-new/local/corporate/corporate/downloads/quarterly-results/2013/q2/q2-2013-qra.pdf" target="_blank">$2 billion write-down</a> of its North American shale assets due
to 'the latest insights from exploration and appraisal drilling results and
production information.'</i><br />
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<i>The company said it planned to sell some of its North American assets.</i><br />
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<i>A week later, a company spokeswoman confirmed that its assets in Routt and
Moffat counties in northwestern Colorado, <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/blog/earth_to_power/2013/08/big-oil-pulling-out-of-northwest.html" target="_blank">were on the market.</a></i><br />
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<i>And now, so are Shell’s operations on southeastern Colorado, where it’s
drilled a well in Huerfano County, Shell spokeswoman <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/blog/earth_to_power/2013/08/denver/search/results?q=Deb%20Sawyer">Deb Sawyer</a> told me.</i><br />
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<i>'We’ve drilled one well and fracked it, and we’ll continue with our program
while the assets are marketed,' she said.</i><br />
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<i>In an emailed statement, Sawyer explained the company’s decision this
way:</i><br />
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<i>'As part of ongoing activities to strengthen our onshore tight/shale oil and
gas portfolio, Shell will market certain assets in the United States. This
includes our exploration project in Southeast Colorado.'</i><br />
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<i>'While this area has potential, other projects within Shell’s portfolio
provide more growth opportunities. Our team will continue to focus on safe
operations activities while the asset is marketed and will complete our
previously planned 2013 drilling program,' she said."</i><br />
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<b>Net-net it is clear that Shell has decided that Huerfano County has, relative to its other oil and gas projects and opportunities, <u>LOW POTENTIAL</u>.</b><br />
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Perhaps there are also increased costs due to the high risk geology, and an educated, aware, and vigilant populace, e.g. lawsuits, increased COAs/BMPs, increased PR requirements.<br />
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Huerfano County 'assets' being for sale by Shell opens the leases up to other/smaller operators which will likely come in more ignorant of the risks here. We will need to inform them about the problems that have already occurred and ask they explain how they will mitigate the same risks.<br />
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<br />Citizens for Huerfano Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03405336965966982533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-6215153547710869422013-02-08T20:03:00.000-07:002013-02-08T20:28:08.380-07:00Denver District Court RulingThe lawsuit which so effectively caught the attention of Shell and the COGCC has disappointingly been ruled against us. The recent article and our comment from the HWJ are below.<br />
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The lawsuit raised several important legal issues: <br />
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<li><em><strong>Why did the citizens have to find out about the proposed well on their own? Why was there no effective means of notifying citizens of proposed wells in their area? </strong></em></li>
<li><em><strong>Why doesn't the COGCC do a thorough review of safety and environmental issues before they issue a permit instead of simply accepting what the oil and gas companies tell them? and </strong></em></li>
<li><em><strong>If the citizens are not satisfied by the COGCC review why are they denied a public hearing even though it is standard for many other matters in the state of Colorado, and the Court of Appeals said there was a right to hearing?</strong></em></li>
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The answer from the Court was that the Judge chose to defer to the COGCC's decision and that we did not have the right to question notice since the citizens managed to find out about the well despite the lack of notice. Meanwhile the Colorado Supreme Court issued a ruling that the Colorado Court of Appeals was wrong and citizens do not have a right to public hearings for fracking. We were not satisfied by the answers provided by the Court; however, according to our lawyers, it usually takes a number of cases before the court system is willing to deal with problems in an agency or industry. We are in the process of deciding whether to appeal, or to use our energy in other arenas. <br />
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The judicial review also raised real and reasonable public health and safety concerns with the Klikus well, such as, for two simple/obvious examples, that: <br />
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<li><em><strong>The well's frackwater flowback pit sits mere feet above our neighbors' wells' and Middle Creek's water table. Any pit liner leakage or spill will almost certainly effect surface water and ground water.</strong></em></li>
<li><em><strong>Large quantities of sediments (even big rocks) wash down and move over the site during observed flash flooding events and wash down into Middle Creek.</strong></em></li>
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It remains to be seen what the COGCC and Shell will do, if anything, about the specific issues we raised about the Klikus location. <br />
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<strong><em>We'll be watching...</em></strong></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Article from the Huerfano Journal Jan 31, 2013</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CHC Comment in Huerfano Journal Jan 31, 2013</td></tr>
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Citizens for Huerfano Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03405336965966982533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-83910892525285979892013-02-04T11:42:00.000-07:002013-02-04T13:04:54.445-07:00CHC Interviewed by KRCC-Western Skies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>KRCC Radio Interview with CHC</b><br />
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Late in January we worked with <a href="http://radiocoloradocollege.org/2013/02/western-skies-february-2013-fracking/" target="_blank">Western Skies KRCC Radio</a> to interview our leadership and members in the Gardner area for as part of their <a href="http://radiocoloradocollege.org/2013/02/western-skies-february-2013-fracking/#020313_WS_JB" target="_blank">radio series on fracking</a>.<br />
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We are fortunate to have been singled out as a proactive county in the clamor to frack and extract. It is our hope that we can communicate the special nature of our setting and the challenges presented by the complex geology of the area.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://radiocoloradocollege.org/2013/02/western-skies-february-2013-fracking/#020313_WS_JB" target="_blank">Listen to the KRCC broadcast here</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Text from KRCC.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">In </span>Huerfano County, the possibility of a fracking boom has been on
the minds of residents for a while now. While some have welcomed the oil
and gas industry with open arms, others are worried about what this
might mean for their communities. KRCC’s Jake Brownell <a href="http://www.krcc.org/audio/020313_WS_huerfano.mp3">has this story</a> of a group of concerned citizens in Huerfano County, and the challenges they’ve faced in their attempts to be heard.</div>
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To learn more about the Citizens for Huerfano County, head to their <a href="http://www.huerfanofrack.com/">WEBSITE</a>, where you’ll find a timeline of their lawsuit, information about proposed wells in the county, and much more. </div>
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<a href="http://www.hughes-collaboration.com/huerfano-county-community-forum/">HERE</a>
is a site outlining the steps taken by Shell and Huerfano County
residents in third-party-moderated community forums. Shell sees these
forums as an important way to address concerns and to ensure
transparency as they do their work in the region. </div>
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Members of Citizens for Huerfano county urge people to regularly check the <a href="http://cogcc.state.co.us/">COGCC’s WEBSITE</a>
to learn about new drilling permit applications in their communities.
The “permits” section of the site is searchable by county, and every
permit is listed there along with documents and plans pertaining to it. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-41723830340226412212013-02-04T11:41:00.001-07:002013-02-04T12:41:03.614-07:00CHC Accomplishments <div style="text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-size: small;">By Judy Fisher, CHC Board of Director</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">(2012 Director Report, Part 3 of 3) </span><b><br /></b></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Summary of CHC’s biggest accomplishments over the past year and a half, and <i>a short report on </i>finances:</span><br />
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First and foremost, even though CHC’s lawsuit against the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission and Shell has not stopped Shell from continuing to invade our county, the lawsuit is doing three important things: Number 1 --It has so far prevented Shell from drilling the very dangerous Klikus well near La Veta, which is the actual subject of the lawsuit; Number 2, by keeping COGCC and Shell engaged with us in the legal system, we maintain our credibility and their respect. If we win, the lawsuit will require Shell and the COGCC to treat citizens with respect, something that did not happen at the state or local level before we filed our suit.<br />
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We really had no choice but to engage Shell and COGCC in the legal arena, because the existing so-called public process provided us with literally no effective notice on the Klikus or any effective means to bring our concerns to their attention. Only by filing the lawsuit were we finally able to make the legitimate points we should have been able to make during the public process. That, in turn, has finally made them think about our points. Our suit prevented Shell from proceeding with a flawed plan for the Klikus, and it forced them and the COGCC to listen to valid concerns from citizens. <br />
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The third major impact of our lawsuit is in leading the way for other citizens in Colorado to truly be heard, and to take similar legal action, when they find out, just like we did, that the COGCC is not protecting our health, safety and environment the way its own rules and Colorado law requires.<br />
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The lawsuit has been in the hands of Denver District Judge Ed Bronfin since September 5th. He could rule tomorrow, or a month or a year from now. He could call the lawyers on both sides to meet with him or have a hearing. He could direct the lawyers to try to negotiate a settlement, although a settlement seems unlikely. In fact, COGCC and Shell refused to discuss a settlement with us in July. So, the judge will probably have to rule, and that means we will either win or lose. If we win, COGCC and Shell will probably appeal so they don’t have to admit their wrongs. If we lose, then we will have to decide whether we will appeal. <br />
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The second most important thing CHC has done is to help people – more than 30 that we are aware of – to get their water wells baseline tested and adjudicated. We held workshops last winter to show people how to get their wells adjudicated, and we worked hard last spring to develop a comprehensive set of legally valid and affordable tests and to promote the testing and to coordinate a workshop to explain the results. <br />
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Because of these efforts, we have accurate baseline data on more than 30 water wells in Huerfano County. Because our sampling projects follow all the proper COGA guidelines and because the samples were tested by the best EPA-certified lab in Colorado, no one can argue with the validity of these data. Now, if people who got their water wells tested and adjudicated experience damage, they will have far more power to press their claims in court than they would have had. Even people who haven’t had their own wells tested will have a stronger case. They will be able to cite our test results in court. Finally, just like the lawsuit, these water well adjudications and baseline tests are keeping the pressure on Shell and the COGCC. As long as they know that we are protecting our water they are less likely to cut corners and take chances that might cause damage. <br />
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Our third big accomplishment was to file very substantial and detailed commentary on the four Gardner wells as part of the permit process. Our experience with the Klikus lawsuit taught us how to navigate the COGCC website and read all the forms, and how the state oil and gas permit process works. That meant we were able to submit three detailed filings on behalf of CHC, and to hold workshops to help you file comments as well. Believe me, no other citizens in Colorado have done so much to get their concerns researched, documented and filed as part of the permit process! <br />
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The COGCC approved the permits anyway, but down the road, if there are problems, we will be able to point to our filings as proof that we knew the risks of drilling and fracking in our unique geology, and that Shell and COGCC ignored them. And again, these efforts keep COGCC and Shell aware that we are serious, knowledgeable and committed to protecting our health, safety and environment. CHC can also claim credit for Shell adding several important safety features to the Gardner wells that they did not include on the Klikus filing.<br />
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In the last year and a half, we have also held film screenings, public talks, and fundraisers. We have grown our membership to more than 575 people, and we have done our best to educate our Huerfano County elected and appointed officials. At this, we have been less than successful, in spite of writing to them, meeting with them and even trying to force them to take us seriously and treat us and our concerns with respect. Going forward, this is one of our biggest challenges, but Chip will talk more about that. <br />
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I want to talk a little about our finances. First, I know I am speaking for the Board, we appreciate every dollar, and every hour of work, and every effort that everyone is contributing! We also appreciate the fiscal sponsorship of the Huerfano Community Corporation, which enabled us to receive tax-free donations until we could get our own 501c3. That finally happened in late October – after 11 months and two rounds of inquiry from the IRS – but we did it! <br />
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I have just a few minutes now for our financial report, which I think I can summarize very quickly:<br />
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Since our founding, on July 4, 2011, and up until today, we have raised a total of $53,975.00 from individual donations and fundraisers, and a total of $17,500.00 from other grants.<br />
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In that same time frame, we have spent $50,937.00 on legal and consulting fees and, $2,225.00 on fundraising costs and $3630.00 on publishing costs. In addition we have helped to fund a state level anti-fracking group with a donation of $3000.00.<br />
In other words, we are currently in the black, with a balance of $9444.24. If you are not a math wizard, that means, at our current average spending rate, which is primarily on our legal expenses, this will last about 3 months.<br />
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CHC has many generous donors, but we especially want to recognize the Guacamole Fund and the Resist Foundation. In August, the Bonnie Raitt concert at Red Rocks, in conjunction with the Guacamole Fund, raised $15,000.00 for CHC. The Resist Foundation provided emergency funding to support the SWEPI APD filing and subsequent general financial support that has allowed us to update our website and engage in state level action. Now that we have our 501c3, we are much more likely to get grants to pursue our future activities.<br />
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<b>Local News Coverage on Annual Membership Meeting</b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: small;">From The</span> </i>Huerfano World Journal</b> </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>View online <a href="http://huerfanojournal.com/node/4189" target="_blank">here</a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.huerfanofrack.com/2013/02/2012-annual-membership-meeting-report.html" target="_blank">Oil and Gas S</a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.huerfanofrack.com/2013/02/2012-annual-membership-meeting-report.html" target="_blank">tatus Update</a><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i> </i><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">by </span></span><i>Keli Kringel & B<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: small;">arb<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: small;"> K<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: small;">ow</span></span></span></span></span></span></i><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">alik<span style="font-size: small;">, Directors R<span style="font-size: small;">eport, Pt 1</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><i><br /></i></h4>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-60787224353902269482013-02-04T11:22:00.003-07:002013-02-04T12:41:27.892-07:00The Map Forward<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>By Jeff Briggs, CHC Board of Director</b></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">(2012 Dir</span>ector<span style="font-size: small;">s</span> Rep<span style="font-size: small;">ort, Par</span>t 2 of 3)</i></div>
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This has been a noteworthy year in several respects. BP admitted guilt in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon/Macondo oil blowout in the Gulf of Mexico, and will pay a $4.5 billion dollar fine, while several of their corporate members are facing criminal charges. This year is also on pace to be the warmest ever in the USA, capping 16 years of gradually rising temperatures. And 2012 is in third place, at the moment, among the six worst wildfire years in the USA. Meanwhile, many speak of our current multi-year drought in the American southwest as being ‘Anasazi’ in its impact, meaning it could drive farmers and ranchers from their land.<br />
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An appropriate response requires us to immerse ourselves in the ground truths and connect to what actually is happening. I want to present a map going forward based on the fact that global warming is being exacerbated by human activity, particularly by the burning of fossil fuels, and that oil and gas development not only contributes significantly to global warming, but it also puts at risk the water we drink and the air we breathe.<br />
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While natural gas is cleaner burning than oil or coal, we have to balance that benefit against the fact that virtually all new oil and gas development in the USA uses hydraulic fracturing, which requires massive amounts of water, and the fact that water used for hydraulic fracturing cannot be re-used because it is too contaminated, and the fact that air pollution, water pollution and earthquakes are beginning to happen as a consequence of increased oil and gas development. As you may know, any oil and gas development in the USA that uses hydraulic fracturing is exempted from environmental protections like the Clean Air Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act, thanks to the Halliburton Loophole.<br />
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At the very minimum, and as a matter of public safety, the Halliburton Loophole should be closed, and the emissions from oil and gas development, including fracking, should be reduced to their absolute minimums. More ambitious would be the planned transition to renewable energy and the sun setting of the fossil fuel industry, with carbon taxes accelerating to enforce that sunset, precisely as Germany is already doing.<br />
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Closer to home, let’s look at the water situation in the Huerfano River drainage. The #3 ditch and several other water rights on the Huerfano are now owned by Shell, which plans to use the water for its oil and gas operations. The #3 went out of priority for a brief time this past summer as a consequence of the current drought. All water rights on the Huerfano except the #1 & #2 were shut down, affecting just about all of the drainage, including water for Gardner. If the drought continues, this will happen again.<br />
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Of course water is necessary for oil and gas operations. But Shell’s water rights by law also include the provision that it must always put back into the Huerfano River an amount of water equal to the average yearly historical agricultural use. The state water engineer monitors that use through its local representative, Ray Garcia, who also happens to also be one of our newly-elected county commissioners. In Ray’s response to CHC’s pre-election questionnaire, and in our local media, he indicates that the State engineer has the final say on this, apparently abdicating the county commissioners’ responsibility to oversee historical use thru the 1041 regulation process (which will kick in some time in April, 2013). Issues for CHC include whether and how to educate the commissioners, monitor the water flow data, and/or testify at the 1041 hearings. We also might need to document any water damage occurring at the Freeman well.<br />
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In another development, on December 2, 2012 (after this presentation), oil and gas regulations for the county will be presented by the current commissioners for comment at a public hearing. As proposed they are weak and lack authority. An opportunity will exist to advocate for substantive change, if not now, then after the new commissioners take office in January 2013.<br />
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In addition, the continuation of the lawsuit centering on the Klikus well has broad implications not only for Huerfano County but also on state and national levels. First, it has stopped the drilling of the dangerous Klikus well. The COGCC is apparently rubber stamping a huge volume of permits on the assumption that oil and gas companies are giving COGCC correct information. As we have learned in our litigation, the oil and gas companies get things wrong, and COGCC isn't doing enough oversight to catch the errors. If we win the lawsuit, the COGCC will have to follow its own minimal rules for due diligence in permitting wells, and it may begin to put more emphasis on its legal mandate to protect the health of the state’s citizenry—a protection we feel the COGCC has neglected.<br />
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Finally, our lawsuit asks for constitutional due process, because citizens currently cannot get any notice of new oil and gas activity, unless they know how to find drilling permit applications on the COGCC website. This method of public notice is ineffective, and it doesn’t allow citizens to provide any meaningful comment. Nor are citizens allowed to ask for a public hearing on drill permits, because of a Colorado Supreme Court ruling last year on another lawsuit (Grand Valley Citizens Alliance v COGCC). Public hearings can be called for by citizens in many other situations in Colorado and they are an important official mechanism for presenting evidence, cross examining witnesses and creating a public record. <br />
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Because of the lack of due process, our only recourse is through the Courts, since there is no other meaningful way for us to be heard and taken seriously. It should be quite interesting to see what the judge does with our case, and any decisions about continuing it will be paramount in 2013. <br />
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Perhaps of even greater importance is to create a collective statewide voice to confront the dangers and the damage associated with fracking and with the state’s current lax approach to oil and gas development. We can focus solely on our own situation or we could help create a statewide coalition to join the battle.<br />
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A statewide coalition might pressure elected Colorado State officials for new legislation and help support other communities that are taking local action. For example, the town of Longmont recently voted 60-40% to ban fracking within city limits and is now being sued for doing so by COGA (the Colorado Oil and Gas Association). Many other communities are thinking of following Longmont’s example. If other towns and/or counties do ban fracking, it will bring more attention to the need for better local and state level legislation. CHC has the experience and the knowledge to possibly lead this fight. The question is does it have the will, the clarity, and the energy to do so.<br />
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Nationally, New York State is debating whether to be the first state in the nation to ban fracking. Governor Cuomo says he wants to make a decision based on the science and ground truth. He is being advised directly by Robert Kennedy Jr. among others to do so. Mr. Cuomo is also thought to be interested in running for President in 2016.<br />
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Also nationally, a sustainable energy coalition is forming around Bill McKibben of 350.org, Be The Change, Josh Fox (director of Gasland), and other groups. The question for us is, does CHC want to entertain such a connection?<br />
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Political courage to base our policy and action on truth and on our well-being as opposed to joining the gold rush is a prerequisite for any human adult in this struggle. The question is: Do we as citizens of this country and the world have the courage and energy to do this?<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.huerfanofrack.com/2013/02/2012-annual-membership-meeting-report.html" target="_blank">Oil and Gas S</a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.huerfanofrack.com/2013/02/2012-annual-membership-meeting-report.html" target="_blank">tatus Update</a><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i> </i><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">by </span></span><i>Keli Kringel & B<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: small;">arb<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: small;"> K<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: small;">ow</span></span></span></span></span></span></i><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">alik<span style="font-size: small;">, Directors R<span style="font-size: small;">eport, Pt 1</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><i><br /></i></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i><a href="http://www.huerfanofrack.com/2013/02/chc-accomplishments-directors-report-pt.html" target="_blank">CHC Accomplishments</a><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>by Judy Fisher<span style="font-size: small;">, Director<span style="font-size: small;">s Report, Pt <span style="font-size: small;">3</span></span></span></i></span></span></span></h4>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-20562700696917716702013-02-04T00:58:00.000-07:002013-09-25T09:03:33.905-06:00Huerfano Oil & Gas Status Update <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">By Keli Kringel & Barb Kowalik<i>, Board of Directors</i></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">(2012 Directors Report, Part 1 of 3) </span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Klikus 2-19 Well ~2 miles west of La Veta </span></b></span></span><o:p></o:p>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Includes giant frack flowback pit in shallow water table.<o:p></o:p> </span></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">LGD was not notified and public input period waived without public knowledge.<o:p></o:p> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">COGCC permit was approved June 9, 2011 with minimal COAs.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">County public hearing held June 28, 2011.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Despite huge public outcry, permitted the next day.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">No county Oil and Gas regulations in place at the time. CUP conditions were minimal.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">One of the voting commissioners (Roger Cain) had a lease with SWEPI at the time (and still has).<o:p></o:p> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">COGCC Permitting process the subject of the CHC lawsuit vs. COGCC/Shell (still underway). County commissioners joined lawsuit on side of Shell/COGCC.<o:p></o:p> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">This permit has not been drilled yet. Expires June 2013 and 2014.</span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">SWEPI filed 4 (8) more applications with COGCC on May 18, 2012 <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Each location has 2 wellbores: </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></h4>
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<li><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Meanwhile, the county had quickly adopted existing La Plata adapted CBM regulations as Oil and Gas regulations in Nov 2011 <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Under new regs no public hearing was required (‘minor facilities’).<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The Huerfano County BOCC permitted all 4 on July 18 with <u>no public input</u>. CUP conditions were very slightly “better”.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Palatino Linotype'; mso-effects-shadow-align: topleft; mso-effects-shadow-alpha: 40.0%; mso-effects-shadow-angledirection: 2700000; mso-effects-shadow-anglekx: 0; mso-effects-shadow-angleky: 0; mso-effects-shadow-color: black; mso-effects-shadow-dpidistance: 3.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-dpiradius: 4.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-pctsx: 100.0%; mso-effects-shadow-pctsy: 100.0%; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Question: What are the chances of fracking <u>this </u>wellbore? </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Palatino Linotype'; mso-effects-shadow-align: topleft; mso-effects-shadow-alpha: 40.0%; mso-effects-shadow-angledirection: 2700000; mso-effects-shadow-anglekx: 0; mso-effects-shadow-angleky: 0; mso-effects-shadow-color: black; mso-effects-shadow-dpidistance: 3.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-dpiradius: 4.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-pctsx: 100.0%; mso-effects-shadow-pctsy: 100.0%; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Palatino Linotype'; mso-effects-shadow-align: topleft; mso-effects-shadow-alpha: 40.0%; mso-effects-shadow-angledirection: 2700000; mso-effects-shadow-anglekx: 0; mso-effects-shadow-angleky: 0; mso-effects-shadow-color: black; mso-effects-shadow-dpidistance: 3.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-dpiradius: 4.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-pctsx: 100.0%; mso-effects-shadow-pctsy: 100.0%; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Shell is now actually half way through Completion phase. The Oct 25 plan indicated they would be at that point in late February.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Palatino Linotype'; mso-effects-shadow-align: topleft; mso-effects-shadow-alpha: 40.0%; mso-effects-shadow-angledirection: 2700000; mso-effects-shadow-anglekx: 0; mso-effects-shadow-angleky: 0; mso-effects-shadow-color: black; mso-effects-shadow-dpidistance: 3.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-dpiradius: 4.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-pctsx: 100.0%; mso-effects-shadow-pctsy: 100.0%; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Palatino Linotype'; mso-effects-shadow-align: topleft; mso-effects-shadow-alpha: 40.0%; mso-effects-shadow-angledirection: 2700000; mso-effects-shadow-anglekx: 0; mso-effects-shadow-angleky: 0; mso-effects-shadow-color: black; mso-effects-shadow-dpidistance: 3.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-dpiradius: 4.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-pctsx: 100.0%; mso-effects-shadow-pctsy: 100.0%; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Question: What are the chances for fracking <u>this </u>wellbore? </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Palatino Linotype'; mso-effects-shadow-align: topleft; mso-effects-shadow-alpha: 40.0%; mso-effects-shadow-angledirection: 2700000; mso-effects-shadow-anglekx: 0; mso-effects-shadow-angleky: 0; mso-effects-shadow-color: black; mso-effects-shadow-dpidistance: 3.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-dpiradius: 4.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-pctsx: 100.0%; mso-effects-shadow-pctsy: 100.0%; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Palatino Linotype'; mso-effects-shadow-align: topleft; mso-effects-shadow-alpha: 40.0%; mso-effects-shadow-angledirection: 2700000; mso-effects-shadow-anglekx: 0; mso-effects-shadow-angleky: 0; mso-effects-shadow-color: black; mso-effects-shadow-dpidistance: 3.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-dpiradius: 4.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-pctsx: 100.0%; mso-effects-shadow-pctsy: 100.0%; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Palatino Linotype'; mso-effects-shadow-align: topleft; mso-effects-shadow-alpha: 40.0%; mso-effects-shadow-angledirection: 2700000; mso-effects-shadow-anglekx: 0; mso-effects-shadow-angleky: 0; mso-effects-shadow-color: black; mso-effects-shadow-dpidistance: 3.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-dpiradius: 4.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-pctsx: 100.0%; mso-effects-shadow-pctsy: 100.0%; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Answer: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“We are keeping our options open.” *</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Palatino Linotype'; mso-effects-shadow-align: topleft; mso-effects-shadow-alpha: 40.0%; mso-effects-shadow-angledirection: 2700000; mso-effects-shadow-anglekx: 0; mso-effects-shadow-angleky: 0; mso-effects-shadow-color: black; mso-effects-shadow-dpidistance: 3.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-dpiradius: 4.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-pctsx: 100.0%; mso-effects-shadow-pctsy: 100.0%; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Palatino Linotype'; mso-effects-shadow-align: topleft; mso-effects-shadow-alpha: 40.0%; mso-effects-shadow-angledirection: 2700000; mso-effects-shadow-anglekx: 0; mso-effects-shadow-angleky: 0; mso-effects-shadow-color: black; mso-effects-shadow-dpidistance: 3.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-dpiradius: 4.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-pctsx: 100.0%; mso-effects-shadow-pctsy: 100.0%; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Palatino Linotype'; mso-effects-shadow-align: topleft; mso-effects-shadow-alpha: 40.0%; mso-effects-shadow-angledirection: 2700000; mso-effects-shadow-anglekx: 0; mso-effects-shadow-angleky: 0; mso-effects-shadow-color: black; mso-effects-shadow-dpidistance: 3.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-dpiradius: 4.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-pctsx: 100.0%; mso-effects-shadow-pctsy: 100.0%; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">CURRENT possibilities: <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h3>
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<li><b><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Palatino Linotype'; mso-effects-shadow-align: topleft; mso-effects-shadow-alpha: 40.0%; mso-effects-shadow-angledirection: 2700000; mso-effects-shadow-anglekx: 0; mso-effects-shadow-angleky: 0; mso-effects-shadow-color: black; mso-effects-shadow-dpidistance: 3.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-dpiradius: 4.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-pctsx: 100.0%; mso-effects-shadow-pctsy: 100.0%; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">This well produces economically without fracking, in that case you will see a permanent pump jack at the site.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Palatino Linotype'; mso-effects-shadow-align: topleft; mso-effects-shadow-alpha: 40.0%; mso-effects-shadow-angledirection: 2700000; mso-effects-shadow-anglekx: 0; mso-effects-shadow-angleky: 0; mso-effects-shadow-color: black; mso-effects-shadow-dpidistance: 3.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-dpiradius: 4.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-pctsx: 100.0%; mso-effects-shadow-pctsy: 100.0%; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><b>The well does not produce as hoped. In that case they might frack <u>this</u> well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But they would need a new permit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or if not a permit, at least some kind of paperwork filed with the COGCC…</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>*If these two answers appear inconsistent, they are. Please see the Cautionary Note above.</i></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The below map shows multiple
fracked directionals from each pad, increases underground “footprint”
by adding toe-ups while surface impact is minimized.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Giant underground fish-hook shape. Shell has named the project “Huerfano Sasquatch”.</span></span></span></h2>
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has stated <span style="color: blue;">it has </span>140,000 acres leased in Huerfano County. Leasing beg<span style="font-size: small;">an <u>i</u>n f</span>orce in 2009. This is
the largest Oil and Gas play in the state without representation (we
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Recent SWEPI Leases</span></h3>
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<li><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Sept 2001: iii Exploration transferred all oil and gas property and equipment to IIIX LP.<o:p></o:p> </span></li>
<li><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Petroglyph, as a Class A Partner, exercises complete control over <span style="color: windowtext;"></span>operations and governance of IIIX LP.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p>IIIX LP's leasehold of 65,000+ acres in the Raton Basin, provides access for exploitation of shale gas.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Also see:</i><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b></b></span><br /></i></span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i><a href="http://www.huerfanofrack.com/2013/02/the-path-forward-jeff-briggs-directors.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Map Going Forward</span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>by Jeff Brigg<span style="font-size: small;">s, Director<span style="font-size: small;">s Report, <span style="font-size: small;">Pt 2</span></span></span> </i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i><a href="http://www.huerfanofrack.com/2013/02/chc-accomplishments-directors-report-pt.html" target="_blank">CHC Accomplishments</a><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>by Judy Fisher<span style="font-size: small;">, Director<span style="font-size: small;">s Report, Pt <span style="font-size: small;">3</span></span></span></i></span></span></h4>
Citizens for Huerfano Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03405336965966982533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-48574285378923706112012-10-25T08:36:00.000-06:002012-10-28T22:00:25.999-06:00Huerfano County Commissioner candidates respond to CHC's oil and gas development questions<span style="color: #990000; font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;"><b>On October 11, 2012, each candidate was given the following 8 questions, and asked to use no more than 200 words, at their discretion, to answer all of them by noon on October 19. CHC already had agreement from one of the local newspapers to publish the results, but only if we could hold to a 1200 word limit. That gave us 200 words for the intro and all the questions, and it gave each of the five candidates 200 words. The candidates were clearly informed that they would be cut off after 200 words. (We also offered the candidates the opportunity to write a second, lengthier set of responses to one or more or all the questions, which we are publishing here, but no candidates took this option.) </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"> <b>JA</b></span> - Yes. A panel of three is more appropriate. All Districts should be represented.</div>
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<b> LB</b> - Yes. An active LGD is essential. If county revenues increase from O/G production, more time would be budgeted toward LGD.</div>
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<b> RG</b> - I am now researching the duties of the LGD as to how that interfaces with COGCC. It is the responsibility of COGCC to keep the public informed and I understand that the LGD is only a go-between to help the COGCC keep the public informed. I need to be better informed before I can fully answer this question.</div>
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<b>MV</b> - I support selection of a qualified volunteer to work in concert with Planning and Zoning to serve as the Local Government Designee.</div>
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<b>NV</b> - Yes I will appoint a LGD. Why? because local governments are strongly encouraged to appoint LGDs with knowledge and experience with the oil and gas industry. LGDs are encouraged to visit regs and understand the workings of the industry. Operators are strongly encouraged to contact the LGD prior to filing Form 2a to determine if substantive concerns relative to public safety, health, welfare or impacts to the environment exist. So I think this is a vital position. COGCC - ensure that our permitting decisions consider and address local concerns through our local government designee program. I believe this person should be unbiased and take all the data and make prudent decisions. </div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;"><b>2. Do the benefits of fracking for oil and gas outweigh the risks?</b> <i>Y/N, explain</i></span></div>
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<b>JA</b> - No. In my opinion, The risks always outweigh the benefits. When we are dealing with people's lives, property, and generations of hard working families, everything possible must be done to ensure the public's safety and livelihood. I want facts, and facts only, concerning fracking, and the immediate as well as long term impacts in our county.</div>
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<b>LB </b>- There is not yet enough information available from the deep mineral formations in Huerfano County to conclusively evaluate risks vs. benefits.</div>
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<b>RG</b> - If the benefits of fracing (there should not be a 'k' in the word) contaminate even one domestic well or public water source, then it's not worth it. If it increases energy supply without contamination, then it is worth it.</div>
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<b>MV</b> - Governor Hickenlooper stated 6,000 wells in Colorado have been hydraulically fractured without a known incident of contamination. I support the responsible development of our oil and gas resources if appropriate baseline water testing occurs. I do not support coalbed methane development with current technology.</div>
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<b>NV</b> - This question is being debated right now. I do think with our unique underground formations we should proceed with caution. Because of where we are at in the process, I think we should concentrate on making sure that we do all we can to make sure that it is done right, if not, mitigation mitigation mitigation.</div>
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<b><span style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;">3. How will you strengthen county oil and gas regulations? </span></b><br />
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<b>JA</b> - By working closely in a stubborn yet productive manner with the state regulatory agencies in regards to our County's interests. </div>
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<b>LB</b> - Continue search for methods to financially encumber O/G companies to any catastrophic damages. Enact additional O/G regulations for CBM: prohibit pits, require all produced CBM water to be purified and re-injected.</div>
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<b>RG</b> - The county oil and gas regs are already as stringent as they can be without usurping State regulations.</div>
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<b>MV</b> - County regulations are being revised by Planning and Zoning for recommendation to the County Commissioners. The County developed comprehensive oil and gas regulations based on other counties' experience and legal advice. I believe the County should work closely with state regulatory agencies and the Legislature to assure proper environmental concerns are addressed.</div>
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<b>NV </b>- By appointing a responsible LGD and working with the citizens of Huerfano county. We need to have communication with citizens to make sure all concerns are addressed so right now I'm not sure if …the benefits outweigh the risks, but if elected I will do everything in my power to make it as safe as possible. I will listen to the concerns of the citizens. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE WHAT THE COUNTIES THAT ARE BANDING TOGETHER AGAINST FRACKING ARE DOING. </div>
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<b><span style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;">4. In April, Shell's water plan comes up for review. How and when will you involve the public in this process?</span></b></div>
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<b>JA -</b> Starting in January, meetings that pertain to this particular subject, as well as other important matters, will be held at one of the community centers where there is room to accommodate interested and involved citizens. There is no reason why the public should not have the proper access and conveniences of a open yet controlled environment.</div>
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<b>LB -</b> Huerfano County 1041 regulations allow for public input.</div>
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<b>RG -</b> Actually the review is due to the State DWR Division 2 Engineer 90 days before it's due for renewal. It's up to the Division Engineer to ask for public input, not the County.</div>
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<b>MV -</b> If "injury or impacts" result from Shell's proposed water supply plan, a public process would be appropriate and concerns forwarded to the State Engineer from the County.</div>
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<b>NV -</b> I will invite the public to meetings on the water plan as soon as possible. We're all in this together. </div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;"><b>5. Will you hold interactive public meetings whenever a developer approaches the county about any type of industrial development, including oil and gas?</b> <i>Y/N </i></span></div>
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<b>JA </b>- Yes</div>
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<b>LB -</b> Yes. Preliminary meetings should be held to explore new proposed industrial developments. All meetings should be open and transparent. </div>
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<b>RG -</b> Yes, I believe interactive meetings are required.</div>
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<b>MV -</b> Yes, major developments requiring either a conditional use or a 1041 regulation permit will receive public review and input.</div>
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<b>NV -</b> Yes, I will have interactive public meetings whenever any industrial development including oil and gas. No secrets - the public has a right to know what's going on in their county. Communication is the key to success.</div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;"><b>6. Will you disclose to local newspaper(s) any financial interest you have in any industrial development, including current oil and gas leases, and will you abstain from voting on such matters?</b> <i>Y/N</i></span></div>
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<b>JA -</b> Yes</div>
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<b>LB -</b> Yes. I have no industrial development interests.</div>
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<b>RG -</b> I don't have any financial interest with any industrial development, and I will only abstain if there is a direct conflict of interest, otherwise the voters that elected me would not be well served if I were to abstain otherwise.</div>
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<b>MV -</b> Yes</div>
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<b>NV -</b> Yes, I will disclose to everyone any financial interest I have in any industrial development including oil and gas leases. I believe elected officials have a moral if not legal obligation to abstain from voting on such matters.</div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;"><b>7. Will you advertise county-level job openings -- e.g., County Administrator, County Planner -- in local newspaper(s)?</b> <i>Y/N</i></span></div>
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<b>JA -</b> Yes</div>
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<b>LB -</b> Yes. All county-level job openings will have standard equal opportunity --- job announcement with job duties, training or education requirements; standard selection process. All transparent.</div>
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<b>RG -</b> Yes</div>
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<b>MV -</b> Yes</div>
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<b>NV -</b> Yes, I will advertise for all county job openings not just county land job openings, county administrator or county planner in both local newspapers, it's our duty to advertise job openings. I cannot see any reason not to advertise. This goes back to communication.</div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;"><b>8. Will you put an immediate moratorium on oil and gas permits until EPA study results of Pavillion and River Ridge Ranch are known and until county regulations reflect these results?</b> <i>Y/N</i></span></div>
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<b>JA -</b> Yes</div>
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<b>LB -</b> Recent reports of EPA testing at Pavilion indicate inconclusive or arguably flawed results. Any moratorium imposed based on those results would have poor legal standing. River Ridge: Huerfano County should consider all CBM exploration as an already flawed process. All CBM applications must be met with the position that all permits will contain the strictest water conditions possible. All produced water will have to be purified and re-injected.</div>
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<b>RG -</b> Again, I don't… believe the County can usurp State rules and regulations.</div>
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<b>MV -</b> Hydraulic fracturing is a downhole issue and is the jurisdiction of State government. I support Governor Hickenlooper's effort to strengthen oil and gas regulations. The County should work with regulatory agencies and the legislature...when concerns warrant.</div>
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<b>NV -</b> I'm not sure that we have the power to put an immediate moratorium on oil and gas permits. In our meeting I will explore all options for the better of Huerfano county and its citizens. I will take the public's input on all decisions made by the BOCC. In closing I am for having citizens input on all oil and gas decisions. </div>
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Citizens for Huerfano Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03405336965966982533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-52279279005571753372012-10-15T17:17:00.002-06:002012-10-15T17:24:25.131-06:00CSU Well Water Sampling is back!<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>I</b></span></span>f you have a well and are interested in having your water quality tested, take advantage of this great opportunity and program being offered to Huerfano County by the Colorado Water Institute and CSU-Extension Pueblo.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fall 2012 Sample Collection Dates: </b></span></div>
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Be sure of your well water quality. CWI/CSU will follow proper Colorado Oil and Gas Association sampling and chain-of-custody protocols and adhere to EPA drinking water test protocols.<br />
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Colorado State University students and staff will be in Huerfano County to collect water well samples using Colorado Oil and Gas Association (COGA) Voluntary Baseline Groundwater Quality Sampling Program protocols for three weeks in October-November. The samples will be delivered to and analyzed by ACZ laboratories, an EPA certified laboratory in Steamboat Springs.<br />
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Three tiers of test packages are available: $350/$650/$950. By participating in this county-wide program -- one of the first to be offered in Colorado -- you will be receiving a bulk discount off the usual price of these lab tests, and the sampling work is offered by CWI/CSU for free. Your personal test results will be reported only to you and will be stored securely with the Colorado Water Institute.<br />
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<b>By appointment only – sign up and pay by October 19</b></div>
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<u><b>Signup sheets and information are now available at the La Veta and Spanish Peaks libraries and at the Wildflower Café in Gardner. </b></u></div>
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<i><b>Questions?</b></i> Call (719) 545-1845 and ask about the "Huerfano County Well Water Sampling Project".<br />
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<i><span class="submitted">Reposted from Huerfano World Journal, <a href="http://www.huerfanojournal.com/node/4089" target="_blank">Huerfano County baseline well testing program</a>, published Thursday, Oct 4, 2012. </span> </i></div>
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<i>CSU PUEBLO</i> — <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>F</b></span></span>a</span>culty and students from Colorado State
University-Pueblo Department of Chemistry, in collaboration with the
Colorado Water Institute conducted their sampling program for private
wells in Huerfano County between May 12 and June 21 of this year.<br />
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Dr. Perry Cabot, Prof. Dave Lehmpuhl and Prof. David Dillon supervised
the program. A total of 31 wells were sampled for subsequent water
quality analysis by ACZ Laboratories in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. To
the right is a gross-scale map showing the spatial range of the sample
locations.<br />
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Citizens for Huerfano County (CHC) proposed the baseline water testing
project to the Colorado Water Institute due to the pending exploratory
oil and gas drilling in Huerfano County and served as a local contact
during the project. Dr. Cabot provided updates regularly via the public
Shell-Huerfano Community Forum held monthly at the Community Center in
Walsenburg.<br />
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The sampling protocol adhered rigorously to a peer-reviewed quality
assurance project plan (QAPP) that was developed using the Voluntary
Baseline Groundwater Quality Sampling Program document prepared by the
Colorado Oil & Gas Association (COGA). Participants in the program
were asked to select from three tiers of analysis for their water
samples, with 42%, 35%, and 23% of well-owners opting for Tier 1, Tier
2, and Tier 3, respectively. Samples were collected by teams of three,
each led by a CSU-Pueblo faculty member and assisted by two students,
who helped to maintain records, prepare sample bottles and preserve
chain of custody. After collection, samples were preserved in coolers
at temperatures below 4°C (on ice or refrigerated) and driven overnight
to the analytical laboratory in order to adhere to the 48 hour analysis
window suggested by the Colorado Oil & Gas Association (COGA).<br />
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The results of the analyses are the sole property of the well owners,
but the basic results can be generalized. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
concentrations averaged 383 mg/L. The EPA secondary standard for TDS is
500 mg/L and 3 of the 31 samples exceeded this standard. The TDS level
is basically the sum of all minerals, metals, and salts dissolved in
the water. It is a good general indicator of water quality.<br />
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Another
analysis of interest in the area is arsenic, which was undetected in all
but one sample, which also did not exceed the maximum contaminant level
(MCL) of 0.010 mg/L. Iron was not detected in 18 of the 31 samples,
averaged 0.118 mg/L in detectable samples, and exceeded the secondary
standard of 0.3 mg/L in one sample. Samples for methane were collected
at each of the 31 wells using zero-headspace guidelines. Methane was
undetected in 24 samples, averaged 2.45 mg/L in the remainder of
samples, and exceeded 10 mg/L in one sample, for which the well owner
was notified.<br />
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Although dissolved methane in drinking water is not
currently classified as a health hazard for ingestion, the defined
action level for hazard mitigation recommended by the US Office of the
Interior is 10 mg/L.<br />
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Each well was also sampled for the presence of
benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX). With the exception
of one sample which found toluene, BTEX concentrations were below the
method detection limit (MDL) of 0.2 micrograms per liter (μg/L) in any
of wells. The single toluene sample was only just slightly above this
MDL and is considered satisfactory because it is less than the primary
standard of 1000 μg/L.<br />
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Lastly, gross alpha emitters in the samples averaged 4.02 pCi/L with 2
samples slightly exceeding the primary standard of 15 pCi/L.<br />
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The Colorado Water Institute (CWI), an affiliate of Colorado State
University, exists for the express purpose of focusing the water
expertise of higher education on the evolving water concerns and
problems being faced by Colorado citizens.<br />
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Eltschlager KK, Hawkins JW, Ehler WC, Baldassare F. 2001. Technical
Measures for the Investigation and Mitigation of Fugitive Methane
Hazards in Areas of Coal Mining. Pittsburgh: US Dept of the Interior,
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-48468792448614964402012-08-08T14:24:00.000-06:002012-09-17T17:58:15.052-06:00Citizens Lawsuit Against COGCC Moves to Next Phase<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial','Arial';"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>La Veta, CO</i> - On Aug 1st, Citizens for Huerfano County (CHC) filed its briefing regarding judicial review in Denver District Court. The briefing asks the District Court to vacate a permit granted in June, 2011, by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) for the Klikus 2-19, a 14,000-foot-deep, hydraulically-fractured (fracked) natural gas well near La Veta Pass. </span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHcheBJy1EIp5odrgZKWbkBUHJXagsntgWY08zPcJDNgk1X02x_0YyKS34PJaVrnNAE63SI5XM1qSUo07ZKF0SGhGJjSGRJQBgu6f5uxRfEw980vfBOiiSYdWHW01pEzwANoh_ARHdVpS_/s1600/Nurse+Rise.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHcheBJy1EIp5odrgZKWbkBUHJXagsntgWY08zPcJDNgk1X02x_0YyKS34PJaVrnNAE63SI5XM1qSUo07ZKF0SGhGJjSGRJQBgu6f5uxRfEw980vfBOiiSYdWHW01pEzwANoh_ARHdVpS_/s320/Nurse+Rise.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Arial','Arial';"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CHC attorney Julie Kreutzer argues a lack of due process, in that COGCC failed to notify the public of the Klikus application for permit, and that COGCC's hasty approval was arbitrary and capricious. In more than 300 pages of administrative records, CHC could find no evidence that the COGCC conducted the kind of thorough review it claims that it applies to every permit in order to meet its legislative mandate to protect public health, safety and the environment. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','Arial';">“This is a straightforward case, and one of the very few meaningful things happening right now in the state to address the concerns</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial','Arial';"> citizens have over granting drilling permits without adequate review,” said Kreutzer.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','Arial';">The District Court Judge will </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial','Arial';">determine whether the permit was properly granted by reviewing the administrative record, CHC's briefing, and responses from the defendants: COGCC and Shell Western Exploration and Production Inc (SWEPI, a unit of Royal Dutch Shell). Huerfano County may also file a response, because it intervened in the case on the side of the COGCC and Shell. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial','Arial';"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shell has indicated that it isn't interested in the Klikus well at this time, and recently received COGCC and Huerfano County permit approvals to drill four oil wells about 20 miles north of the Klikus site, near Gardner. These permits could be considered relatively "better" in that they have emission controls on all tanks and dehydrators, require tanks instead of pits, and are not for fracking (at least, not the first well, and not right away). </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial','Arial';"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“CHC considered dismissing the Klikus case,” said CHC Vice President Sandy Borthick, “But if this case does not go forward, there is really nothing stopping Shell from developing the Klikus, and nothing stopping the COGCC from rubber-stamping more incomplete, inadequately reviewed permits in Huerfano County or elsewhere in the state.” </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','Arial';">“</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial','Arial';">It is important to hold Shell to meaningful standards to protect neighboring water wells and water resources,” said CHC President, Keli Kringel. “It is also important that the COGCC review every permit carefully and insist upon commonsense protections for public health, safety and the environment.” </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"This permit, Shell's first here, poses real dangers,” added Kringel. "For example, Shell plans to dig a huge (225 ft x 110 ft x 14 ft deep) fracking flowback pit in an intermittent streambed, and only 8 feet above the water table. This pit is a potential threat that was not addressed by the COGCC in its review of the permit."</span></div>
Citizens for Huerfano Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03405336965966982533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-3112879152677355612012-07-16T15:35:00.000-06:002012-08-24T11:00:29.471-06:00County Commissioners to Vote on the 4 Shell Wells - Wednesday 10AM<div style="color: #660000;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>IMPORTANT NOTICE --</b></span></div>
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Please attend the Huerfano Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on July 18, 2012<br />
at 10:00 AM at the courthouse in Walsenburg. <br />
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This meeting is critically important because the BOCC will be deciding whether to<br />
approve conditional use permits (CUPs) for the four Shell oil wells in the Gardner area.<br />
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There is no public hearing on these permits.<br />
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Planning Commission (P&Z) has reviewed the CUPs and has recommended the BOCC<br />
attach the following eleven conditions of approval to each CUP: (this is draft language,<br />
not exact)<br />
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1. A $7,500.00 performance bond per well (or a $30,000 blanket bond for all four<br />
wells), in addition to an agreement that Shell will maintain, repair or upgrade all<br />
the roads it uses to county standards. This includes dust mitigation on all roads,<br />
especially roads near residences<br />
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2. All wells shall use a closed loop system<br />
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3. Any dumpsters placed on the well site shall be bear-proof<br />
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4. The weed control plan shall include lands within 750 feet of the well site and<br />
along all roads used by Sehll for drilling or hauling operations for the life of the<br />
well.<br />
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5. Noise mitigation measures shall be utilized at all well sites to meet minimum<br />
standards set forth in the current Oil and Gas Regulations<br />
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6. No produced water may be used on county roads without first meeting the Clean<br />
Water act and be approved by the State Health Department<br />
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7. Comply with Dark Sky policy by directing lighting away from residences<br />
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8. Notification shall e given to the County if fracking is to occur and should be<br />
approved by the County<br />
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9. Failure to comply with any of these conditions may result in revocation of the<br />
permit<br />
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10. Any major changes to any well shall require notification to the county and<br />
approval by the county<br />
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11. Construction must begin within one (1) year of permit approval<br />
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CHC supports these eleven conditions, and we hope that the commissioners will take<br />
P&Z’s recommendation to attach them to each of the permits. <br />
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<i>See you Wednesday 10:00AM at the Courthouse.</i>Citizens for Huerfano Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03405336965966982533noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8232057183048257254.post-91900829096963577972012-07-14T11:43:00.003-06:002012-08-28T17:48:29.945-06:00Bonnie Raitt Benefit to Support CHC!<div style="color: black; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>BONNIE RAITT TO HOST BENEFIT RECEPTION AUGUST 26 TO SUPPORT ANTI-FRACKING ORGANIZATIONS IN COLORADO</b></span></div>
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Legendary singer Bonnie Raitt and her band will be performing at the Red Rocks<br />
Amphitheater in Morrison, CO on Sunday August 26th. Bonnie will host a special benefit reception following the show in support of regional organizations that are working to protect Colorado from the threats of hydraulic fracturing to extract gas and oil. The organizations include Citizens for Huerfano County (CHC) and the GrassRoots EnErgy activist Network (GREEN).<br />
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Bonnie Raitt is touring again in 2012 after a two year respite and premiering her new<br />
album Slipstream which was released this spring. She has an amazing 58 other<br />
recordings. She is a nine-time Grammy winner and inductee into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. She is well known, long time social change activist and is a founding member of The Blues Foundation and Musicians United for safe Energy among others. Visit<a href="http://www.bonnieraitt.com/"> http://www.bonnieraitt.com/</a> for more information on her tour dates, benefit history, discography and more.<br />
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Citizens for Huerfano County (<a href="http://www.huerfanofrack.org/">http://www.huerfanofrack.org/</a>), a CO non-profit, was one of the first grassroots groups to organize in response to the new oil and gas boom in Colorado, when, in June 2011, citizens became aware of a potentially massive (150,000 acres leased), oil and gas drilling/fracking play that could destroy the health of their communities, ecosystems, and unique cultural and historic values. CHC’s work has included: a legal battle requiring the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) enforce its own rules and claiming the people’s right to hearings in oil and gas matters that impact them, pressing for strengthening local and state oil and gas regulations, ongoing research, outreach and education, responding to new drilling applications, and helping communities prepare for and defend against oil and gas drilling impacts through initiatives such as well-adjudication and county-wide baseline water testing.<br />
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The GrassRoots EnErgy activist Network (GREEN), a project of the Renewable<br />
Communities Alliance (<a href="http://www.renewablecommunities.org/">http://www.renewablecommunities.org/</a>), provides strategic legal,policy and media support to a growing number of communities impacted by oil and gas drilling/fracking in Colorado. GREEN has worked with grassroots groups across the state including Erie Rising, Longmont ROAR, Commerce City/Adams County United<br />
NOW, Elbert County Oil and Gas Interest Group (ECOGIG), WTFrack!?, Routt County<br />
Frack, Colorado Springs/El Paso County, Denver and Boulder Community Rights<br />
groups and others fighting to protect communities or even ban the dangerous practice of hydraulic fracturing in CO.<br />
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The Guacamole fund has worked with Bonnie and other members of the musicians’<br />
community for over 35 years for peace with justice, the environment and a non nuclear future. More information is available at <a href="http://www.musiciansunited4safeenergy.org/">http://www.musiciansunited4safeenergy.org/</a>,<br />
<a href="http://www.nukefree.org/">http://www.nukefree.org/</a> and <a href="http://www.guacfund.org/">http://www.guacfund.org/</a>Citizens for Huerfano Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03405336965966982533noreply@blogger.com1