TCEQ has taken enforcement actionagainst a Barnett Shale operator!Last December, Barnett Shale Texans were given an early Christmas present when the state responded to the DISH health survey with an important new emission policy. After years of … [Read more...]
Are you being gassed in the Barnett Shale?
Everyday I get many complaints from people who are being gassed by Barnett Shale natural gas facilities near their homes.PLEASE MAKE ODOR COMPLAINTS TO THE TCEQMake an odor complaint each and every time to smell an odor. Get your neighbors to share … [Read more...]
Benzene in Denton Creek Watershed from Aruba Petroleum Barnett Shale Gas Well
The pictures in the following video were taken at an Aruba Petroleum Barnett Shale gas well.Tests show the following chemicals:TCEQ says to call TRC.TRC says to call TCEQ.SOS to EPA! … [Read more...]
NPR report on Texas air
Gov. Rick Perry To EPA: Don't Mess With Texas"There's no doubt in my mind or at any of the leadership in EPA," Armendariz says, "That the way the air programs have been run in the state of Texas for the last 15 years is gonna end, and it's gonna end … [Read more...]
TCEQ Must Test Benchmark 140 Times Metroplex Average
TCEQ must test benchmark for VOCs is 140 times Metroplex average. VOCs can contain many toxic chemicals including benzene.Tony Walker, TCEQ Regional Administrator said I was wrong when I explained at the Denton Town Hall that we could be breathing … [Read more...]
Gov. Perry files suit to keep Toxic Texas air
Three names to remember:Governor Rick PerryAttorney General Greg AbbottAgriculture Commissioner Todd StaplesToday these three gambled with the health of Texans to pull a political stunt. They filed a lawsuit against challenging the Environmental … [Read more...]
Texas Oil and Gas Accountability Project Calls on TCEQ to Expand the Public Participation in Permitting Process
Texas Oil and Gas Accountability Project Calls on TCEQ to ExpandPublic Participation in Permitting ProcessTexas OGAP encourages you to add your voice at the TCEQ eComments Form.Reference: Rule Project Number 2010-004-039-LSHURRY: Comment period … [Read more...]
TCEQ testing shows Barnett Shale "Dry Gas" health hazard
Lon Burnam analyzed the recent TCEQ testing and issued an urgent press release.TCEQ Report Shows "Dry Gas" a Threat and Existing Gas Well Set-Back Requirements InsufficientBurnam's analysis found the emissions were likely underestimated....many of … [Read more...]
Barnett Shale in Wall Street Journal
Gas Sites Spur Air WorriesFort Worth, Texas, Officials Rethink Their Longtime Support for the IndustryCliff Notes:Moncrief pretends to be concerned, but not enough to slow down drilling.Summary of recent air testing results.Michael Honeycutt, TCEQ … [Read more...]
Barnett ShaleTown Hall Meeting: Corrections and unanswered questions
The Barnett Shale Town Hall meeting last Thursday evening was advertised as an opportunity for representatives from state agencies to "educate" residents of Denton on permitting processes, various planned drilling projects and facilities.I regret … [Read more...]
Hey TCEQ! Please tell Tony Walker, Regional Director…
Last night at the Argyle Town Hall Meeting, I asked Tony Walker, TCEQ Regional Director, about their monitoring standard: the TCEQ investigators are only required to collect an air sample, if the total chemicals in the air are more than 140 times … [Read more...]
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