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Morning, this is Callie Farrar.
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I will be moderating.
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Oh, I want to tell you who I am.
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This is Callie Farrar,
Commission Secretary.
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I'll be serving as a meeting moderator
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for today's conference.
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Just a few reminders.
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When it is your time to speak,
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you'll be transferred over
from guest to panelist.
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While transferring, the
speaker and audience
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may experience a moment delay.
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This is normal.
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Speakers will also
need to begin their video
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and remove themselves
from mute for the video
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and audio to work.
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Commission does reserve
the right to remove any audio
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or video sharing
capabilities from any person
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if needed at any time.
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Chairman Craddick, we are
ready to begin when you are.
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Thank you.
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Good morning, Callie and
good morning Commissioners.
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This is Chairman Craddick.
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This meeting of the Railroad
Commission of Texas
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will come to order to consider matters
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which have been duly posted
with the Secretary of State
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for June 22nd, 2021.
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Under our Public Participation Policy,
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anyone desiring to offer
public testimony on any items
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that are not noted on today's agenda
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was required to register in advance
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and we didn't have anyone
registered in advance,
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I don't think.
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The Commission will consider
the items on the agenda
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as posted on the agenda.
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And Callie, if you'll
please call up the person
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that's here for number one.
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Oh, Christina's already up.
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We're ready for you, good morning.
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(chuckles)
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Good morning, Chairman
and Commissioners.
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For the record, my
name is Christina Pool.
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I'm with the Oversight
and Safety Division.
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The agenda item before
you is case number 6 1 6 1,
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the application of Texas
Gas Service Company
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for test year 2020 annual
interim rate adjustment
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for the unincorporated areas
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of the company's west
Texas service area.
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This docket is the fifth
interim rate adjustment
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since the company's last rate
case, GUD number 10 5 0 6.
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This adjustment represents
a rate requirement
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of approximately $9,718,520.00
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of which $842,739.00
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will be recovered from the customers
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under the proposed right adjustment.
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The recommended adjustment
does not include recovery
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of any costs associated
with the winter weather event
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of February, 2021.
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Staff recommends approval
of the interim rate adjustment.
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I'm available for questions.
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Thank you, are
there any questions?
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All right, I move that we approve
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the examiners recommendation.
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Is there a second?
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Second.
Second
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by Commissioner Christian.
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All in favor, say aye.
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Aye.
Aye.
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Motion passes,
that item's approved.
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Thank you, Christina.
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Callie, item number two.
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Yes, thank you.
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DiMarla Chico will be
presenting agenda item two.
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DiMarla, we are ready when you are.
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Good morning, Chairman
and Commissioners.
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I'm DiMarlo Chico,
Administrative Law Judge
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with the Hearings division.
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Item two is a gas rate case
that resulted in a settlement
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between applicant LDC,
LLC and intervener staff.
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The settlement resolved all issues.
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LDC filed a statement of
intent on December 29th, 2020,
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to increase the rate and the environment
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of the city of Montgomery, Texas.
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The settlement includes a reduction
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of approximately $108,000.00
from LDC's original requests.
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Examiners recommend
approval of the settlement
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as set forth in the
proposed final order.
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The settlement represents
diverse interest and the parties
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have engaged in significant
discovery regarding
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the issues in dispute.
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No exceptions were filed.
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The deadline for Commission
action is July 3rd, 2021.
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I'm available for questions.
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Commissioners,
we also have Carl Nampa.
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Sorry if I butchered that name,
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and Mike Swain representing
the applicant LDC LLC,
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available for questions as well.
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Thank you, Callie.
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Are there any questions of them
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or any questions of DiMarla?
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Alright, I move we approve
the examiner's recommendation.
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Is there a second?
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Second.
Second
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by Commissioner Wright.
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All in favor, say aye.
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Aye.
Aye.
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Motion passes,
that item's approved.
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Thank you.
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Callie, number three.
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Yes, thank you.
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Veronica Roberto will be
presenting agenda item three.
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Veronica, we are ready when you are.
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Good morning,
Chairman, Commissioners.
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Veronica Roberto,
Administrative Law Judge
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for the Hearings division.
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Item number three is the application
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by Walnut Creek Mining
Company for the renewal, revision
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and expansion of permit number 27H
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within Calvert Mine
located in Robertson County.
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The new proposed permit area encompasses
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approximately 7,774 acres.
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Walnut Creek anticipates to
mine approximately 1.9 tons
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of lignite during the
proposed five-year permit term.
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The permit area is bonded
in an approximate amount
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of $43.1 million
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and that amount is sufficient
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for the recommended
reclamation cost estimate
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for the permit area.
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Evidence in the record
supports that Walnut Creek
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has satisfied our requirements
for the requested mining
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and reclamation obligations
within the proposed permit.
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The only parties to the proceeding
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are Walnut Creek and staff.
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All comment after
notice of the application
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are addressed in the proposed order.
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No exceptions were filed, no
hearing on the merits withheld.
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It is recommended the
Walnut Creek's application
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be approved with the adoption
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of permit provisions
contained in appendix one
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and that permit number 27H be renumbered
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and issued as permit number 27I.
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I'm available for questions.
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Thank you, Veronica.
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Are there any questions?
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All right, I move we approve
the examiner's recommendation.
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Is there a second?
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Second.
Second
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by Commissioner Christian.
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All in favor, say aye.
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Aye.
Aye.
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Motion passes.
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That item's approved, thank you.
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All right, Callie.
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It's my understanding that staff wishes
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to pass item number four.
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Yes.
So, if you will call
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up the presenter for items
five through nine, please.
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Thank you.
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Robert Music will be
presenting agenda items five
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through nine.
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Robert, we are ready when you are.
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Give him just a minute.
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Switching gears here.
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I think this is Robert's
last conference.
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Is that right?
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I believe so, yes.
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We'll have to give him
a little bit of a hard time.
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(chuckling)
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Okay, just a second.
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For some reason it was having, okay.
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No problem, we can
see and we can hear you.
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So ready whenever you are.
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We can let you go
out without a little bit of,
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you know, excitement.
Yeah.
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But okay, good morning,
Chairman and Commissioners.
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My name is Robert
Music, Technical Examiner
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for the Hearings division.
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Item numbers five through nine
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are five applications
of Stronghold Energy
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to Operating LLC seeking
a two year exception
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to Statewide rule 32 to
flare gas from five flare points
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and nine fields in Crane County, Texas.
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All of the approximately
300 wells associated
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with the subject leases are connected
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to Targa Midstream Services LLC.
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The applications request
blaring authority based
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on their daily production
volumes in combination
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with production estimates for
48 new or re-completed wells
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that are anticipated
to be brought online
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over the next two years.
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The proposed monthly
flare limit is determined
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by multiplying the daily volume
by 31 days from each month,
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for each month,
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which results in flaring
authority for the subject leases
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that is well in excess of their current
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and historical production capacity.
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The hearing record supports
a maximum daily flair volume
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based on the highest
one day gas production
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from their currently producing wells.
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In addition, the monthly limit is based
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on the daily volume
multiplied by a factor of five
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or approximately 16% of
their potential production
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of gas from the subject wells.
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Evidence indicates an
exception period of nine months
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is warranted to allow
Stronghold the time to complete
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a portion of their 48
wells and assess actual
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(audio distorts)
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needs the levels
of (audio distorts)
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and the deliverability
of (audio distorts)
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That's already for
the five applications.
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The examiner's recommendation is based
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on the 2020 production data
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with the monthly flare
limit established using
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a five day period to
correct any routine upsets
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from maintenance or the
pipeline curtailment schedule.
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The examiners also recommend
a nine month exception period
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in order to bring newly
completed wells online
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to demonstrate the
volumes that are needed
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to produce subject leases
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to remain compliant
with rule 32 requirement.
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Although the five applications
were not protested,
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Stronghold considers the examiner,
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Stronghold considers the
examiner's recommendation first.
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Exceptions were filed.
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(audio distorts)
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Commissioners, we
also have Caleb Troksclare,
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attorney and Dale Miller, consultant,
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representing Stronghold Energy.
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Along with Sarah Stokner
representing the land owner
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of Antina Ranch.
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Thank you.
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Does anybody have any questions of,
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people who've registered or Robert?
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No, okay.
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Mr. Christian, you can't hear?
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Huh.
There you go.
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Madam Chairman, I have a
motion with a few comments
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before if that's okay.
Okay.
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Approving a nine
month exception
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would only leave
approximately three months
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of flaring authority remaining.
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The applicant seeks an exception
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due to the frequent path line upsets,
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something outside
the applicant's control.
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The applicant has contractually agreed
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to pay his pipeline
operator much higher fees
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so the upgrades to the pipeline system
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can be made in the hopes
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there will be less
frequent interruptions.
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Given this, I think a nine
month exception is unreasonable.
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However, this is a one time exception.
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If the applicant in this case
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comes back seeking
additional flaring exception,
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I would strongly encourage
them to have a better plan
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than they currently have
for how they're going
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to reduce their flare.
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I move, therefore, that to approve
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the staff's recommendation except
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that the flare exception end date,
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as referenced in attachment
A of the proposed final order,
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be changed from September 30th, 2021,
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to June 30th, 2022,
for all the subject wells.
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Thank you.
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Are there any, is there
a second to that motion?
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Commission Christian, I
agree with your comments
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and I do second your motion.
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When I read the file on this matter,
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it appears that the operator
is doing virtually everything
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it can to get its gas to the market.
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I believe that two years is
too long of an exception period,
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but also I believe that
nine months is too short.
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At least in this case.
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It's so short, in fact,
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that the operator would have to file
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another exception request
within the next short period.
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I would strongly encourage
both the upstream operator
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and the midstream
operator in this matter
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to resolve this issue before
that 18 month period ends,
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if it ends up being approved.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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We have a motion and a second.
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Any further discussion?
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Or any further questions?
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All right.
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All in favor, say aye.
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Aye.
Aye.
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Opposed, none?
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Motion passes, that item's approved
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as amended or as,
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that item's approved, thank you, Robert.
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I appreciate your work for us.
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Thank you, a performing
order will be submitted.
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Great, thank you very much.
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Thank you, Robert.
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Alright, Callie,
item number 10.
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Yes, thank you.
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Jennifer Cook will be
presenting agenda item 10.
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Jennifer, we are ready when you are.
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Good morning, Chairman
and Commissioners,
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I'm Jennifer Cook,
Administrative Law Judge
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with the Hearings division.
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In item 10, Robert A Orseck
and Greco Ranch LLP filed
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a complaint claiming Creative
Well and Gas Operating LLC
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does not have a good
faith claim to operate
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the subject well.
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Complainants are mineral interest owners
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where the well is located.
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They assert the underlying
contractual lease relied
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on by Creative has terminated
for lack of production.
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They request that the
well be ordered plugged.
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Creative acknowledges it
is the Commission operator
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of record for the well
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and that the underlying
contractual lease has expired.
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It is recommended that the
Commission find Creative
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does not have a good faith
claim and order the well plugged.
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No exceptions were filed
and I'm available for questions.
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Thank you, Jennifer.
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Is there any questions?
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All right, I move we approve
the examiner's recommendation.
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Is there a second?
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Second.
Second
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by Commissioner Wright.
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All in favor, say aye.
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Aye.
Aye.
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Aye, motion passes.
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That item's approved.
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Callie, number 11, please.
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Yes, thank you.
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Ezra Johnson will be
presenting agenda item 11.
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Ezra, we are ready when you are.
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Good morning, Chairman
and Commissioners.
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For the record, my name is Ezra Johnson,
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Administrative Law Judge
with the Hearings division.
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Item 11 is a complaint
filed by Deborah Christian,
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trustee of the Christian Living Trust
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that responded Pine Creek Operating
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does not have a good faith claim right
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to operate active oil
and gas wells located
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on the George Jones
lease in district six E
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and that the well should
be ordered plugged.
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The trust is the owner of surface
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and undivided mineral
interests in 110 acres
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in Gregg county, Texas,
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where the subject lease is located.
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The trustee asserts that the
applicable contractual lease
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was either void from
inception or has expired
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due to a cessation of
production in excess
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of the time permitted under the terms
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of the contractual lease.
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In response, Pine Creek
introduced evidence of a
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(audio distorts)
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contractual oil and gas
lease purporting to cover
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an undivided mineral
interest in the lands included
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in the subject lease.
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No exceptions or replies were filed.
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The examiners recommend
the Commission find
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that Pine Creek provided a
reasonably satisfactory showing
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of a good claim right to
operate the subject lease
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and deny the Christian
Living Trust request
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of the wells they're on be plugged.
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I'm available for questions.
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Thank you, sir.
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Are there any questions?
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All right, I move we approve
the examiners recommendation.
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Is there a second?
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Second.
Second
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by Commissioner Christian.
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All those in favor, say aye.
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Aye
Aye.
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Aye, motion passes.
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That item's approved, thank you.
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Callie, If you'll please
call up the presenter
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for twelve, thirteen, fourteen.
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Yes, thank you.
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Christy Reeve will be presenting
agenda items 12 through 14.
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Christy, we are ready when you are.
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Good morning,
Chairman, Commissioners,
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Christy Reeve, Administrative Law Judge
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with the Hearings division.
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Item numbers 12 through
14 will be presented together
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as they have common parties and facts.
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On April 27th, 2021, the
Commission entered orders
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finding Iron Horse Operations LLC
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did not have a good faith claim right
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to operate the subject
leases and denying
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the form P4 applications.
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The orders were the result
of a good faith claim review
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of the applications requested
by the Commission's office
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of General Counsel,
legal enforcement section
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and Iron Horse's failure to respond
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to the ALJ's letter requesting
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it either provide evidence
supporting its good faith claim
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or request a hearing.
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On May 21st, 2021,
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the Commission received
Iron Horse's timely motion
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for rehearing.
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No response was filed by staff.
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Iron Horse's motion fails all prongs
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of the Craddick test and fails to comply
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with the requirements of the APA.
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It is recommended the
motion for rehearing be denied.
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The motion will be
overruled by operation of law
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on August 5th, 2021.
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I'm available for questions.
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Thank you, are
there any questions?
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I move we approve the
examiner's recommendation
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for items 12 through 14.
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Is there a second?
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Second.
Second
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by Commissioner Wright.
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All in favor, say aye.
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Aye.
Aye.
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Aye, motion passes.
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Those items are approved.
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Thank you, Christy.
Thank you.
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Okay, we're gonna
move on to the oil
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and gas Consent Agenda.
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Those are items 15 through 136.
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There are 122 items
on this Consent Agenda.
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Would any, does anybody
have any questions
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or comments about these specifically?
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Madam Chairman, I
have a few comments
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about the Consent Agenda items,
00:17:17.596 --> 00:17:19.128
if you don't mind.
Yes, sir.
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You probably guessed I would.
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As was done in the past few months,
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I again applaud Commission
staff for delivering
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into the details or
delving into the details
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with regard to the state
right rural 32 matters
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in the Consent Agenda.
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These are complicated
cases requiring judgment calls
00:17:37.420 --> 00:17:38.643
by the examiners.
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I also applaud the operators
who appear to be willing
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to meet in the middle.
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The good news here is that
almost all of these applications
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for exceptions to state right 32
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contain significant volume
reductions requiring.
00:17:52.340 --> 00:17:54.820
In addition, the term
length for periodic grain
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has been reduced in a significant number
00:17:57.440 --> 00:17:59.142
of applications, as well.
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I noticed that there
are a few applications
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that requested and
received recommendations
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of two years for acquiring term.
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In these specific cases
there were specific reductions
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in the potential flare and buy in.
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Some as much as 99%,
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which is why I will
still vote to approve
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these applications,
however in the future,
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I would urge the staff
against recommending
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any term as long as two years.
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That's simply too long
of a period to undergo
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before potential changes could be made.
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Another thing I noticed in the agenda
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were several operators
that had failed to connect
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to that takeaway provider
for whatever reason,
00:18:36.440 --> 00:18:40.360
whether it be for poor quality
of gas or the high expense
00:18:40.360 --> 00:18:42.784
of pipe infrastructure installation.
00:18:42.784 --> 00:18:45.485
I would urge these
operators to find a solution
00:18:45.485 --> 00:18:48.860
so that our natural
resources are not wasted.
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As I previously stated
in these open meetings,
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these are there,
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there are third party
vendors who process gas
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for multiple uses from operators who may
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or may not be connected to pipelines.
00:19:01.220 --> 00:19:04.389
While this is not specifically
mandated by the Commission,
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it would be prudent for
an operator to find a market
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in corresponding use for its gas.
00:19:10.131 --> 00:19:12.980
As you all have probably guessed,
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I'm going to continue to beat this drum.
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Texas has done a
fantastic job of reducing
00:19:17.290 --> 00:19:18.380
(audio distorts)
00:19:18.380 --> 00:19:19.985
but we can always do better.
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With that, Chairman Craddick,
I'm ready to hear your motion.
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Thank you, are there any
other thoughts, comments?
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All right, I move we approve
items 15 through 136.
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Is there a second?
00:19:32.266 --> 00:19:33.770
Second.
Second
00:19:33.770 --> 00:19:36.399
by Commissioner Christian,
all in favor, say aye.
00:19:36.399 --> 00:19:37.410
Aye.
Aye.
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Aye, motion passes.
00:19:38.710 --> 00:19:42.193
Those items are approved
from the master default orders.
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The, there are 16 master default orders.
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I move that we approve
items 137 through 152.
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Is there a second?
00:19:53.117 --> 00:19:53.950
Second.
Second
00:19:53.950 --> 00:19:55.520
second by Commissioner Wright.
00:19:55.520 --> 00:19:57.391
All in favor, say aye.
00:19:57.391 --> 00:19:58.224
Aye.
Aye.
00:19:58.224 --> 00:19:59.620
Aye, motion passes.
00:19:59.620 --> 00:20:01.200
Those items are approved.
00:20:01.200 --> 00:20:03.860
Let's go to Agreed Enforcement Orders.
00:20:03.860 --> 00:20:07.280
There are 59 Agreed Enforcement Orders.
00:20:07.280 --> 00:20:11.970
I move we approve items 153 through 211.
00:20:11.970 --> 00:20:12.803
Is there a second?
00:20:12.803 --> 00:20:14.810
Second.
Second
00:20:14.810 --> 00:20:16.010
by Commissioner Christian.
00:20:16.010 --> 00:20:18.023
All in favor, say aye,
00:20:18.023 --> 00:20:19.013
Aye.
Aye.
00:20:19.013 --> 00:20:21.500
Aye, motion passes,
those items are approved.
00:20:21.500 --> 00:20:24.060
And that concludes the
hearing section matters.
00:20:24.060 --> 00:20:26.250
We'll now take up the
administrative agenda
00:20:26.250 --> 00:20:29.710
and Callie, if you'll get
the folks ready for 212
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and I think we've got
Wai up first, good morning.
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Good morning,
Chairman, Commissioners.
00:20:33.929 --> 00:20:36.280
I'm Wai Wang, Executive Director
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of 87th Legislature ended on May 31st
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and all of the many
bills that were passed
00:20:41.960 --> 00:20:46.240
this session, 13 of them
would have direct impact
00:20:46.240 --> 00:20:51.240
on our agency and staff have
already started implementation.
00:20:51.440 --> 00:20:54.030
And I also have Jeremy
with me this morning
00:20:54.030 --> 00:20:57.200
and he's gonna give you an
update on the significant bills.
00:20:57.200 --> 00:20:58.240
Thank you.
Thank you.
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Morning, Jeremy.
00:20:59.073 --> 00:21:01.250
Good morning,
Chairman, Commissioners.
00:21:01.250 --> 00:21:02.480
My name is Jeremy Mazer.
00:21:02.480 --> 00:21:04.190
I'm the Director of Government Relations
00:21:04.190 --> 00:21:05.890
for the Railroad Commission of Texas.
00:21:05.890 --> 00:21:09.700
Wai's correct, 13 bills
did pass the session
00:21:09.700 --> 00:21:12.494
that directly affect this agency.
00:21:12.494 --> 00:21:15.796
Foremost among these bills
are those that are responsive
00:21:15.796 --> 00:21:18.790
to the issues observed
during winter storm, Uri,
00:21:18.790 --> 00:21:19.773
in February.
00:21:19.773 --> 00:21:22.610
Here at the Legislature
passed three significant pieces
00:21:22.610 --> 00:21:25.420
of legislation that placed
the Railroad Commission front
00:21:25.420 --> 00:21:27.090
and center with regard to the state,
00:21:27.090 --> 00:21:29.805
with regard to oversight
over the state's energy sector.
00:21:29.805 --> 00:21:31.581
These bills do multiple things.
00:21:31.581 --> 00:21:34.620
First of which is it requires
that your Commission designate
00:21:34.620 --> 00:21:37.873
certain natural gas facilities
and entities as critical
00:21:37.873 --> 00:21:40.008
during a weather emergency.
00:21:40.008 --> 00:21:42.439
It also requires that the
Commission adopt use
00:21:42.439 --> 00:21:43.640
(audio distorts)
00:21:43.640 --> 00:21:45.260
for operators implement
measures to prepare
00:21:45.260 --> 00:21:47.813
to operate during an
emergency situation.
00:21:47.813 --> 00:21:51.240
In addition, these bills assign
the Railroad Commission
00:21:51.240 --> 00:21:54.017
to two new advisory
groups relating to the states,
00:21:54.017 --> 00:21:55.660
the energy sector.
00:21:55.660 --> 00:21:57.939
These include the Texas
Energy Reliability Council
00:21:57.939 --> 00:22:01.477
and the Texas Energy
Supply Chain Security
00:22:01.477 --> 00:22:03.480
and Mapping Committee.
00:22:03.480 --> 00:22:06.730
In addition, the Legislature
passed House Bill 1520,
00:22:06.730 --> 00:22:09.796
which authorizes the Commission
to approve a financing order
00:22:09.796 --> 00:22:13.482
to issue bonds by great
need to customers affected
00:22:13.482 --> 00:22:16.059
by the high price of gas during natural,
00:22:16.059 --> 00:22:19.050
during February's winter storm.
00:22:19.050 --> 00:22:22.040
In addition to that, the
Legislature passed a bill,
00:22:22.040 --> 00:22:25.500
giving your Commission
primacy jurisdiction
00:22:25.500 --> 00:22:28.550
over carbon capture and
sequestration in Texas.
00:22:28.550 --> 00:22:29.383
And in addition to that,
00:22:29.383 --> 00:22:34.280
that several bills were
passed that give us jurisdiction
00:22:34.280 --> 00:22:37.750
over commercial fluid waste recycling
00:22:37.750 --> 00:22:41.210
and it also requires that
we adopt rules governing
00:22:41.210 --> 00:22:45.040
the location of
perishable disposable pits.
00:22:45.040 --> 00:22:47.320
That's a, that's my
presentation in a nutshell.
00:22:47.320 --> 00:22:49.730
I'm open to any questions you may have.
00:22:49.730 --> 00:22:52.260
Thank you, does
somebody have any questions?
00:22:52.260 --> 00:22:53.400
Jeremy, are you okay?
00:22:53.400 --> 00:22:54.420
Yeah, I'm fine.
00:22:54.420 --> 00:22:55.860
I've just got something
stuck in my throat
00:22:55.860 --> 00:22:56.893
at the wrong moment.
00:22:57.820 --> 00:22:59.237
Thought you'd
been around Tate.
00:22:59.237 --> 00:23:00.680
(laughing)
00:23:00.680 --> 00:23:02.570
Well, thank you for
your work this session.
00:23:02.570 --> 00:23:03.870
It was an interesting session.
00:23:03.870 --> 00:23:06.600
We appreciate you
giving us an update and,
00:23:06.600 --> 00:23:09.840
and shelf giving, getting
us through session.
00:23:09.840 --> 00:23:12.280
Hopefully they don't want
anything else as they come back.
00:23:12.280 --> 00:23:14.570
So we've got, between
that and budget, we've got,
00:23:14.570 --> 00:23:16.780
we've got our hands
full this cycle, I think.
00:23:16.780 --> 00:23:19.370
So, I appreciate the work
you and your team did.
00:23:19.370 --> 00:23:20.450
Wonderful.
Thank you.
00:23:20.450 --> 00:23:21.690
Thank you, guys.
00:23:21.690 --> 00:23:23.080
Thank you.
00:23:23.080 --> 00:23:26.800
All right, item 213.
00:23:26.800 --> 00:23:27.990
Yes, thank you.
00:23:27.990 --> 00:23:31.523
Robbie Craig will be
presenting agenda item 213.
00:23:32.620 --> 00:23:34.863
Robbie, we are ready when you are.
00:23:36.220 --> 00:23:38.020
Give her just a minute to come over.
00:23:47.492 --> 00:23:48.580
Let's see, we'll give her
a couple more minutes
00:23:48.580 --> 00:23:50.350
and see if, she's coming.
00:23:50.350 --> 00:23:52.003
From me to you.
Here she comes.
00:23:52.003 --> 00:23:53.390
Good morning.
Good morning.
00:23:53.390 --> 00:23:57.300
It was a little slower today.
00:23:57.300 --> 00:23:59.110
Good morning, Chairman
and Commissioners.
00:23:59.110 --> 00:24:00.400
My name is Robbie Craig
00:24:00.400 --> 00:24:02.540
and I'm the Director of Human Resources.
00:24:02.540 --> 00:24:06.400
I'm here today to present
item 213 on the agenda.
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Staff seeks approval of
proposed proposed revisions
00:24:09.340 --> 00:24:10.751
to the employee handbook.
00:24:10.751 --> 00:24:14.220
The revisions are proposed
to incorporate a telework policy
00:24:14.220 --> 00:24:16.260
which would allow conditioned
employees to telework
00:24:16.260 --> 00:24:21.260
beginning September 7th,
2021, pursuant to a telework plan.
00:24:21.970 --> 00:24:24.100
The plan would be
incorporated by reference
00:24:24.100 --> 00:24:25.070
into the handbook,
00:24:25.070 --> 00:24:27.150
but the executive director
would have authority
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to amend the plan.
00:24:28.560 --> 00:24:31.360
Once approved, the revised
handbook will supersede
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the prior version and will serve
00:24:33.020 --> 00:24:35.460
as the guiding human
resources policies document
00:24:35.460 --> 00:24:37.901
for Railroad Commission staff.
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Staff seeks approval of the
proposed handbook revisions
00:24:41.050 --> 00:24:43.590
and authority for the
Executive Director to amend
00:24:43.590 --> 00:24:46.100
the telework plan as necessary.
00:24:46.100 --> 00:24:48.500
The policy language for
which staff seeks approval
00:24:48.500 --> 00:24:50.442
and the telework plan are included
00:24:50.442 --> 00:24:52.520
in your notebook materials.
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May I answer any questions?
00:24:55.030 --> 00:24:56.880
Thank you, are
there any questions?
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All right, I move we approved
the staff's recommendation.
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Is there a second?
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Second.
Second
00:25:03.370 --> 00:25:04.330
by Commissioner Wright.
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All in favor, say aye.
00:25:05.930 --> 00:25:06.980
Aye.
Aye.
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Aye, motion passes,
that item's approved.
00:25:09.470 --> 00:25:11.780
Thank you, Robbie,
for your work on this.
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Callie, 214.
00:25:14.130 --> 00:25:17.553
Thank you, Alex
Schoch will be commenting
00:25:17.553 --> 00:25:19.913
on agenda item 214.
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Alex, we are ready when you are.
00:25:23.710 --> 00:25:25.860
Very good, well,
I'm ready, too.
00:25:25.860 --> 00:25:27.277
Good morning, Chairman
and Commissioners.
00:25:27.277 --> 00:25:28.110
Good morning.
For the record,
00:25:28.110 --> 00:25:29.090
my name is Alex Schoch,
00:25:29.090 --> 00:25:31.800
the General Council of the
Railroad Commission of Texas.
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With item 214, we are
restoring the agenda item
00:25:35.330 --> 00:25:37.270
to provide you with updates on actions
00:25:37.270 --> 00:25:39.660
by federal agencies
that may impact areas
00:25:39.660 --> 00:25:42.320
within the Commission's
area of jurisdiction.
00:25:42.320 --> 00:25:44.030
The new administration
in Washington D.C.
00:25:44.030 --> 00:25:45.650
has launched an ambitious energy
00:25:45.650 --> 00:25:47.220
and environmental initiative
00:25:47.220 --> 00:25:49.070
and this is expected
to result in a bitty,
00:25:49.070 --> 00:25:52.040
a busy federal rulemaking agenda.
00:25:52.040 --> 00:25:54.450
As been, has been
our practice in the past,
00:25:54.450 --> 00:25:56.300
we will update you on
relevant developments
00:25:56.300 --> 00:25:57.500
and in some cases,
00:25:57.500 --> 00:25:59.230
we'll come to you to request authority
00:25:59.230 --> 00:26:01.930
to submit comments on some
of the proposed rulemaking
00:26:01.930 --> 00:26:03.143
that we ended up saying.
00:26:04.400 --> 00:26:06.410
For example, the U.S. EPA just a couple
00:26:06.410 --> 00:26:08.840
of weeks ago announced
the proposed repeal,
00:26:08.840 --> 00:26:11.890
the Navigable Waters Protection Rule,
00:26:11.890 --> 00:26:14.670
which had been adopted
during the prior administration
00:26:14.670 --> 00:26:17.010
to replace the overly broad waters
00:26:17.010 --> 00:26:20.730
that the United States rule
proposed by the Obama EPA.
00:26:20.730 --> 00:26:22.727
It appears the U.S. EPA plans to restore
00:26:22.727 --> 00:26:26.070
the pre 2015 definition of the waters
00:26:26.070 --> 00:26:27.990
of the United States
and the Clean Water Act
00:26:27.990 --> 00:26:29.980
and throw out all the
good work that was done
00:26:29.980 --> 00:26:31.860
to put a better rule in place.
00:26:31.860 --> 00:26:34.220
We'll be reviewing this
recent repeal proposal
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and we'll be coming back to advise
00:26:35.600 --> 00:26:37.322
of any comments recommended.
00:26:37.322 --> 00:26:40.010
However, the recent
actions by the U.S. Fish
00:26:40.010 --> 00:26:43.750
and Wildlife Service
lead us today to item 215
00:26:43.750 --> 00:26:46.970
where David Cooney will
be talking about a specific rule
00:26:46.970 --> 00:26:49.350
where a commenting will be an order.
00:26:49.350 --> 00:26:50.750
So if there's any, no more questions
00:26:50.750 --> 00:26:52.870
or no questions about
this general topic,
00:26:52.870 --> 00:26:56.670
I'll turn it over to David
Cooney to present 215.
00:26:56.670 --> 00:26:57.503
Thank you, Alex.
00:26:57.503 --> 00:26:59.660
I think it's going to
be a busy time again.
00:26:59.660 --> 00:27:02.369
Anybody have any questions or comments?
00:27:02.369 --> 00:27:05.119
(audio distorts)
00:27:05.970 --> 00:27:08.060
It'll be not great, I think.
00:27:08.060 --> 00:27:09.350
All right.
We'll have plenty
00:27:09.350 --> 00:27:11.780
to do in addition to all
the lege gave us, so,
00:27:11.780 --> 00:27:13.000
That's right.
We'll be good.
00:27:13.000 --> 00:27:14.133
Thank you, all right.
Thank you.
00:27:15.800 --> 00:27:17.445
Good morning, David.
00:27:17.445 --> 00:27:18.910
Morning, Callie.
00:27:18.910 --> 00:27:21.370
Pardon me if I jumped
the gun a little bit.
00:27:21.370 --> 00:27:23.350
David Cooney, Senior
Attorney in the Office
00:27:23.350 --> 00:27:24.620
of General Counsel.
00:27:24.620 --> 00:27:27.250
I'm here to present item number 215.
00:27:27.250 --> 00:27:30.830
The purpose of item 215 is
to advise the Commissioners
00:27:30.830 --> 00:27:34.420
of a proposed listing of
the Lesser Prairie Chicken
00:27:34.420 --> 00:27:36.770
under the endangered species act.
00:27:36.770 --> 00:27:41.770
The proposal was filed June
1st, this year, June 1st, 2021.
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And the staff seeks approval
for the Executive Director
00:27:48.180 --> 00:27:51.130
and staff to develop and
file comments in response
00:27:51.130 --> 00:27:55.923
to the rule because the comments
are due August 2nd, 2021.
00:27:59.210 --> 00:28:03.220
This proposal, this proposal
listing the endangered,
00:28:03.220 --> 00:28:06.990
the Lesser Prairie Chicken is,
00:28:06.990 --> 00:28:09.930
divides the habitat of
the Lesser Prairie Chicken
00:28:09.930 --> 00:28:11.720
into two distinct,
00:28:11.720 --> 00:28:14.420
what they call distinct
population segments,
00:28:14.420 --> 00:28:16.460
a Northern and a Southern.
00:28:16.460 --> 00:28:19.040
The Northern segment
covers the east side
00:28:19.040 --> 00:28:22.300
of the panhandle and Kansas and Colorado
00:28:22.300 --> 00:28:25.593
and new, and one other state.
00:28:27.787 --> 00:28:31.200
And it's proposed to
be listed as threatened.
00:28:31.200 --> 00:28:33.671
The Southern distinct population segment
00:28:33.671 --> 00:28:37.140
is in the Permian basin along
the Texas, New Mexico border
00:28:37.140 --> 00:28:39.370
on the Western side of the panhandle
00:28:39.370 --> 00:28:41.730
and that population segment is proposed
00:28:41.730 --> 00:28:43.813
to be listed as endangered.
00:28:45.290 --> 00:28:48.480
You may recall that this
has all been done before.
00:28:48.480 --> 00:28:51.630
This is a Lesser Prairie Chicken redo.
00:28:51.630 --> 00:28:54.130
The Lesser Prairie Chicken
was proposed and listed
00:28:54.130 --> 00:28:58.530
as threatened in the
2012 to 2014 time period
00:28:58.530 --> 00:29:02.300
in response to settlement of a lawsuit.
00:29:02.300 --> 00:29:05.270
In that time, it was
listed as threatened.
00:29:05.270 --> 00:29:07.620
However, in September of 2015,
00:29:07.620 --> 00:29:11.160
the listing was vacated
by the U.S. District Court
00:29:11.160 --> 00:29:12.890
for the Western District of Texas
00:29:12.890 --> 00:29:16.010
because Fish and Wildlife in essence
00:29:16.010 --> 00:29:18.750
did not assign sufficient weight
00:29:18.750 --> 00:29:22.650
the voluntary conservation
plans that were in place
00:29:22.650 --> 00:29:27.450
and to which all of the
stakeholders committed to follow.
00:29:27.450 --> 00:29:30.860
In June, 2019, a new complaint was filed
00:29:30.860 --> 00:29:33.080
by Wild Earth Guardians,
defenders of wildlife
00:29:33.080 --> 00:29:36.930
in the Center for Biological Diversity.
00:29:36.930 --> 00:29:41.930
In September of 2019,
that suit filed to seek listing
00:29:42.120 --> 00:29:44.410
again of the Lesser Prairie Chicken.
00:29:44.410 --> 00:29:48.020
In September of 2019,
as settlement of that,
00:29:48.020 --> 00:29:52.120
the settlement of that claim
led to the current listing.
00:29:52.120 --> 00:29:55.380
I can report based on what was done
00:29:55.380 --> 00:29:58.365
since we got this filing on June 1st,
00:29:58.365 --> 00:30:02.010
that efforts to maintain and implement
00:30:02.010 --> 00:30:04.406
and enhance conservation plans continue
00:30:04.406 --> 00:30:07.050
in the private sector.
00:30:07.050 --> 00:30:08.950
But because the common deadline falls
00:30:08.950 --> 00:30:10.560
before the next conference,
00:30:10.560 --> 00:30:14.420
staff seeks approval to
prepare and file these comments.
00:30:14.420 --> 00:30:17.330
And we will, of course
keep everyone informed
00:30:17.330 --> 00:30:20.290
of significant
developments as they occur.
00:30:20.290 --> 00:30:22.671
We will not just go
from here and blast off
00:30:22.671 --> 00:30:26.800
to the due day without checking
in with everybody available
00:30:26.800 --> 00:30:29.870
and I'm available for questions.
00:30:29.870 --> 00:30:30.920
Thank you, Dave.
00:30:30.920 --> 00:30:32.513
Any questions or comments?
00:30:33.721 --> 00:30:35.067
Madam Chairman.
I can see it on your face,
00:30:35.067 --> 00:30:36.817
you're ready.
Right.
00:30:36.817 --> 00:30:38.247
(chuckling)
00:30:38.247 --> 00:30:41.520
I applaud
the staff for taking quick action
00:30:41.520 --> 00:30:42.353
on this already.
00:30:42.353 --> 00:30:47.110
It appears the liberals are
going back to the playbook
00:30:48.040 --> 00:30:50.430
of weaponizing Endangered Species Act
00:30:50.430 --> 00:30:53.000
in their war against fossil fuels.
00:30:53.000 --> 00:30:54.840
Texas has proven it's possible
00:30:54.840 --> 00:30:58.240
to increase domestic
production, to create jobs,
00:30:58.240 --> 00:31:01.180
economic growth and national security,
00:31:01.180 --> 00:31:04.710
while at the same time
protecting the environment
00:31:04.710 --> 00:31:06.500
and endangered wildlife.
00:31:06.500 --> 00:31:09.770
This is another example
of the Biden Administration
00:31:09.770 --> 00:31:11.520
putting American last.
00:31:11.520 --> 00:31:15.410
We cannot allow bureaucrats
in D.C. to make the false choice
00:31:15.410 --> 00:31:18.635
between protecting wildlife,
growing our economy
00:31:18.635 --> 00:31:23.499
and saving our soldiers
and our lives overseas
00:31:23.499 --> 00:31:27.506
due to the loss of our energy security.
00:31:27.506 --> 00:31:30.860
And they make this false
choice between protecting wildlife
00:31:30.860 --> 00:31:32.090
and growing our economy.
00:31:32.090 --> 00:31:36.020
We can and have, and will
continue to do both in Texas.
00:31:36.020 --> 00:31:37.751
I want to assure our constituents
00:31:37.751 --> 00:31:40.450
that your Railroad
Commission takes threats
00:31:40.450 --> 00:31:44.090
of federal overreach
seriously and will fight back
00:31:44.090 --> 00:31:46.050
every time the Biden Administration
00:31:46.050 --> 00:31:50.130
oversteps the attacks
of Texas sovereignty.
00:31:50.130 --> 00:31:54.190
Our state is the ninth
largest economy in the world.
00:31:54.190 --> 00:31:56.380
It is envied by worldwide,
00:31:56.380 --> 00:32:00.230
by our consistent, predictable
regulatory environment
00:32:00.230 --> 00:32:01.750
and low taxes.
00:32:01.750 --> 00:32:03.294
We must rely on science,
00:32:03.294 --> 00:32:07.673
not politicized rhetoric
to make our decisions.
00:32:09.990 --> 00:32:11.470
Thank you,
Commissioner Christian.
00:32:11.470 --> 00:32:12.640
Commissioner Wright, do
you have any comments?
00:32:12.640 --> 00:32:13.710
Yeah, David.
00:32:13.710 --> 00:32:16.020
The Lesser Prairie Chicken,
00:32:16.020 --> 00:32:17.820
wasn't there a bunch of effort put forth
00:32:17.820 --> 00:32:20.690
here in the recent years by the industry
00:32:20.690 --> 00:32:23.260
to improve habitat for them all over
00:32:23.260 --> 00:32:24.710
in the Western part of Texas?
00:32:25.570 --> 00:32:27.530
Yes, yes, Commissioner,
there certainly,
00:32:27.530 --> 00:32:28.840
there certainly has been
00:32:28.840 --> 00:32:31.970
and that's what I meant when
I referenced in my presentation
00:32:31.970 --> 00:32:33.713
that those efforts continue.
00:32:34.590 --> 00:32:38.151
There are, like the private
sector is actively engaged
00:32:38.151 --> 00:32:42.980
in seeking out ways
to enhance the habitat
00:32:46.140 --> 00:32:49.837
and be protective in the field.
00:32:49.837 --> 00:32:51.120
Do you have some
results out there now
00:32:51.120 --> 00:32:55.220
that show that the, that the
count has greatly improved
00:32:55.220 --> 00:32:56.770
from those efforts?
00:32:56.770 --> 00:32:58.320
I beg your pardon, I'm sorry.
00:32:58.320 --> 00:32:59.200
I need...
00:33:00.780 --> 00:33:03.240
I said, those efforts
that have been put out
00:33:03.240 --> 00:33:05.093
in the past years that had,
00:33:05.093 --> 00:33:07.100
I thought I saw something the other day
00:33:07.100 --> 00:33:09.833
to where there was a count
that had highly improved,
00:33:10.950 --> 00:33:12.340
the Lesser Prairie Chicken.
00:33:12.340 --> 00:33:13.740
There were, there were more of them now
00:33:13.740 --> 00:33:16.520
than there were back pre 2015.
00:33:16.520 --> 00:33:18.053
Is that, is that true?
00:33:19.120 --> 00:33:22.490
Yes, Commissioner, that,
that information is out there.
00:33:22.490 --> 00:33:27.490
As you may expect, this is
a subject matter where there,
00:33:28.860 --> 00:33:32.770
there can be disagreement
even about what the,
00:33:32.770 --> 00:33:36.230
what the facts, what the
facts are and that, that,
00:33:36.230 --> 00:33:38.505
that kind of model has,
00:33:38.505 --> 00:33:42.583
has led to lawsuits in this case before.
00:33:43.840 --> 00:33:44.900
But yes, yes, definitely.
00:33:44.900 --> 00:33:47.285
That information is available.
00:33:47.285 --> 00:33:48.458
Thank you so much.
00:33:48.458 --> 00:33:50.140
That's all I have, Chairman.
00:33:50.140 --> 00:33:51.800
Thank you, thank you, David
00:33:51.800 --> 00:33:54.640
for y'all paying attention
and for being on top of this
00:33:54.640 --> 00:33:58.160
and we appreciate you
commenting on our behalf.
00:33:58.160 --> 00:34:00.720
And so I would like to move,
00:34:00.720 --> 00:34:02.630
we approve the staff's recommendation.
00:34:02.630 --> 00:34:03.915
Is there a second?
00:34:03.915 --> 00:34:05.270
Second.
Second
00:34:05.270 --> 00:34:06.450
by Commissioner Christian.
00:34:06.450 --> 00:34:08.115
All those in favor, say aye.
00:34:08.115 --> 00:34:09.319
Aye.
Aye.
00:34:09.319 --> 00:34:12.540
Aye, motion passes,
that item's approved.
00:34:12.540 --> 00:34:13.410
Thanks for your work
00:34:13.410 --> 00:34:15.780
and I'm sure we'll see
you again on a few more.
00:34:15.780 --> 00:34:20.780
So Callie, let's see agenda
items, 16,20, 216 and 217.
00:34:22.220 --> 00:34:23.609
Let me get my numbers, right.
00:34:23.609 --> 00:34:24.670
(chuckles)
00:34:24.670 --> 00:34:25.850
Thank you, Jason Clark
00:34:25.850 --> 00:34:28.482
will be presenting both agenda items.
00:34:28.482 --> 00:34:31.123
Jason, we are ready when you are.
00:34:33.028 --> 00:34:34.074
Oh, no no.
00:34:34.074 --> 00:34:35.036
(audio distorts)
00:34:35.036 --> 00:34:37.007
It's Keith, I'm so sorry.
00:34:37.007 --> 00:34:38.463
I won't do this again.
00:34:38.463 --> 00:34:39.438
(chuckling)
00:34:39.438 --> 00:34:40.928
Okay, Keith we're
glad you're here
00:34:40.928 --> 00:34:42.821
'cause I-- I got
Jason, Jason can do it.
00:34:42.821 --> 00:34:44.010
You wanna do it, Jason?
00:34:44.010 --> 00:34:46.080
My bad, Keith.
00:34:46.080 --> 00:34:49.340
Keith will be presenting
agenda items 216 and 217.
00:34:49.340 --> 00:34:50.560
Thank you, Keith.
00:34:51.480 --> 00:34:52.780
Good morning, Chairman
and Commissioners.
00:34:52.780 --> 00:34:54.240
For the record, my name is Keith May
00:34:54.240 --> 00:34:55.656
with the Oil and Gas Division.
00:34:55.656 --> 00:34:59.770
I'll be presenting items 216 and 217.
00:34:59.770 --> 00:35:02.960
So item 216 for your approval
is the Commission's Oil
00:35:02.960 --> 00:35:06.923
and Gas Monitoring Enforcement
Plan for fiscal year 2022.
00:35:06.923 --> 00:35:09.550
A draft of this plan was
before you on May 11th
00:35:09.550 --> 00:35:11.370
and it was made available
for public comment
00:35:11.370 --> 00:35:12.755
until June 10th.
00:35:12.755 --> 00:35:15.000
During that period, the
Commission received a total
00:35:15.000 --> 00:35:17.780
of 16 comments from
the public, environmental
00:35:17.780 --> 00:35:19.365
and industry groups.
00:35:19.365 --> 00:35:21.969
The final version of the plan
includes items that support
00:35:21.969 --> 00:35:24.330
the goals of demonstrating
the Commission's oil
00:35:24.330 --> 00:35:26.737
and gas monitoring and
enforcement activities
00:35:26.737 --> 00:35:29.850
and the strategic use of
Commissioned resources
00:35:29.850 --> 00:35:33.158
to ensure public safety and
to protect the environment.
00:35:33.158 --> 00:35:35.516
This plan must be posted
to the Commission's website
00:35:35.516 --> 00:35:37.790
no later than July 1st.
00:35:37.790 --> 00:35:40.310
That deadline will be met
with your approval today.
00:35:40.310 --> 00:35:42.222
Can I answer any questions?
00:35:42.222 --> 00:35:43.723
Are there any questions?
00:35:44.950 --> 00:35:46.850
All right, I appreciate
y'all's work on this.
00:35:46.850 --> 00:35:49.100
I move we approve the
staff's recommendation.
00:35:49.100 --> 00:35:50.475
Is there a second?
00:35:50.475 --> 00:35:51.590
Second.
Second
00:35:51.590 --> 00:35:52.730
by Commissioner Wright.
00:35:52.730 --> 00:35:54.130
All in favor, say aye.
00:35:54.130 --> 00:35:55.410
Aye.
00:35:55.410 --> 00:35:57.100
Aye, that item's approved.
00:35:57.100 --> 00:35:59.780
Thank you, Keith, on that one and 217.
00:35:59.780 --> 00:36:00.973
All right, thank you.
00:36:00.973 --> 00:36:04.080
Item 217 is the Oil
Field Cleanup Program's
00:36:04.080 --> 00:36:07.339
third quarter status
report for fiscal year 2021.
00:36:07.339 --> 00:36:10.726
During the third quarter of
2021 plugging operations
00:36:10.726 --> 00:36:15.430
were completed and files
are closed on 413 wells
00:36:15.430 --> 00:36:20.430
at a cost of $10,069,319.00.
00:36:20.480 --> 00:36:22.563
This includes only those
wells that were plugged,
00:36:22.563 --> 00:36:25.830
invoiced by the plugging
contractor and approved
00:36:25.830 --> 00:36:28.350
for payment by field operations.
00:36:28.350 --> 00:36:29.450
During the same period,
00:36:29.450 --> 00:36:32.747
407 new Wells are approved
for plugging with state funds.
00:36:32.747 --> 00:36:37.230
A total of 1,230 wells
were physically plugged
00:36:37.230 --> 00:36:38.906
through the end of the third quarter
00:36:38.906 --> 00:36:43.906
of which 1069 have
been invoiced and paid.
00:36:43.936 --> 00:36:46.164
The state managed
Cleanup Program completed
00:36:46.164 --> 00:36:49.049
and closed 68 cleanup
activities at a cost
00:36:49.049 --> 00:36:54.049
of $1,047,878.00 using OGRC funds,
00:36:55.360 --> 00:36:57.520
as well as one cleanup
activity completed
00:36:57.520 --> 00:37:02.520
with a total expenditure of
$12,638.00 using grant funds.
00:37:02.997 --> 00:37:05.840
During the same
period, 82 new activities
00:37:05.840 --> 00:37:08.599
were authorized for
cleanup with state funds.
00:37:08.599 --> 00:37:12.660
A total of 156 cleanup
activities were completed
00:37:12.660 --> 00:37:16.660
and closed to the end of the
third quarter using OGRC funds
00:37:16.660 --> 00:37:18.940
and two activities with grant funds,
00:37:18.940 --> 00:37:21.840
totaling 158 completed activities.
00:37:21.840 --> 00:37:23.910
May I answer any questions?
00:37:23.910 --> 00:37:25.210
Are there any questions?
00:37:26.990 --> 00:37:29.440
All right, thank you for
the work on this, Keith,
00:37:29.440 --> 00:37:30.800
and for the presentation.
00:37:30.800 --> 00:37:34.030
I appreciate what staff
continues to move us forward.
00:37:34.030 --> 00:37:38.320
All right, Callie, items 218 and 219.
00:37:38.320 --> 00:37:39.487
Now Jason can come.
00:37:39.487 --> 00:37:40.640
(chuckling)
00:37:40.640 --> 00:37:41.940
Yes, thank you.
00:37:42.890 --> 00:37:46.040
Jason Clark will be presenting
both agenda items 218
00:37:46.040 --> 00:37:47.350
and 219.
00:37:47.350 --> 00:37:49.557
Jason, we are ready when you are.
00:37:49.557 --> 00:37:52.180
Thank you, good morning,
Chairman, Commissioners.
00:37:52.180 --> 00:37:53.870
For the record by name is Jason Clark,
00:37:53.870 --> 00:37:55.447
Director of Agency Projects.
00:37:55.447 --> 00:37:59.720
I'll be presenting both
items 218 and 219.
00:37:59.720 --> 00:38:02.410
As part of the agency's
ongoing All For Relief Initiative
00:38:02.410 --> 00:38:03.909
and in an effort to find opportunities
00:38:03.909 --> 00:38:06.183
where efficiencies are possible,
00:38:06.183 --> 00:38:09.340
staff is requesting your
approval on two items.
00:38:09.340 --> 00:38:11.960
I'll present each one
separately with division staff
00:38:11.960 --> 00:38:15.200
available to answer
any specific questions.
00:38:15.200 --> 00:38:17.835
Item 218 is for the
Oversight Safety Division
00:38:17.835 --> 00:38:20.642
and it staff's requests to
adopt proposed changes
00:38:20.642 --> 00:38:22.730
to the following forms.
00:38:22.730 --> 00:38:27.730
The PS48, the form T4B and the PMR.
00:38:29.362 --> 00:38:32.190
The non-substantive changes
were made to provide clarity
00:38:32.190 --> 00:38:36.070
through improved form
structure and related instructions.
00:38:36.070 --> 00:38:39.410
Notable changes include a
reorganization of the forms
00:38:39.410 --> 00:38:42.685
and converting them
into a fillable PDF format.
00:38:42.685 --> 00:38:45.250
I'm available for
questions or as I said,
00:38:45.250 --> 00:38:47.600
we have division staff available.
00:38:47.600 --> 00:38:50.740
So Jason, just
to clarify, I have that as 219.
00:38:50.740 --> 00:38:53.887
Should that be 218 and I maybe--
00:38:56.180 --> 00:38:58.440
We can swap them,
I apologize for that.
00:38:58.440 --> 00:38:59.273
No, it doesn't matter.
00:38:59.273 --> 00:39:01.760
I just want to make sure
whichever one I'm approving.
00:39:01.760 --> 00:39:04.454
You tell me, I may have
it wrong in my notebook.
00:39:04.454 --> 00:39:06.910
If you have it in
your notebook as 219,
00:39:06.910 --> 00:39:08.702
we'll make it to 219 and I'll,
00:39:08.702 --> 00:39:10.477
I'm sorry that I did it out of order.
00:39:10.477 --> 00:39:13.260
No, no, does anybody
know the difference?
00:39:13.260 --> 00:39:14.400
Hang on a second.
00:39:14.400 --> 00:39:16.430
Callie, can you tell me the difference?
00:39:16.430 --> 00:39:18.990
Yes, let me go
take a look real quick.
00:39:18.990 --> 00:39:19.860
And like I said,
00:39:19.860 --> 00:39:21.040
it may be wrong in my notebook.
00:39:21.040 --> 00:39:22.890
I just want to double check.
00:39:22.890 --> 00:39:25.510
Let me go see
what the agenda says.
00:39:25.510 --> 00:39:26.380
Nope, you're right.
00:39:26.380 --> 00:39:27.793
It's me, it's me, it's me.
00:39:28.975 --> 00:39:32.917
So I have, I have 218 as P4 and H1S
00:39:34.547 --> 00:39:37.030
and 219 as the one you just did.
00:39:37.030 --> 00:39:41.210
So I just want to make sure.
00:39:41.210 --> 00:39:43.301
So you just presented 219.
00:39:43.301 --> 00:39:44.476
Yes, Ma'am.
00:39:44.476 --> 00:39:45.634
If you don't mind,
00:39:45.634 --> 00:39:47.900
I'm going to take 219
and 218 out of order,
00:39:47.900 --> 00:39:49.520
just so we do them appropriately.
00:39:49.520 --> 00:39:53.600
So this is item 219 on your agenda.
00:39:53.600 --> 00:39:56.490
Does anybody have any questions?
00:39:56.490 --> 00:39:59.430
All right, I move we approve
staff's recommendation
00:39:59.430 --> 00:40:01.070
on item 219.
00:40:01.070 --> 00:40:02.899
Is there a second?
00:40:02.899 --> 00:40:03.960
Second.
Second
00:40:03.960 --> 00:40:05.180
by Commissioner Christian.
00:40:05.180 --> 00:40:06.693
All in favor, say aye.
00:40:06.693 --> 00:40:07.600
Aye.
00:40:07.600 --> 00:40:08.750
Aye, motion passes.
00:40:08.750 --> 00:40:09.900
That item's approved.
00:40:09.900 --> 00:40:11.500
And now we're going back to 218.
00:40:13.400 --> 00:40:14.370
Yes, Chairman.
00:40:14.370 --> 00:40:17.510
Item 218 is for the Oil and Gas Division
00:40:17.510 --> 00:40:20.260
and staff's request for
the following actions.
00:40:20.260 --> 00:40:23.159
First is the discontinuance
of the form H1S
00:40:23.159 --> 00:40:25.441
which is the application
for an injection well
00:40:25.441 --> 00:40:27.620
under an area permit.
00:40:27.620 --> 00:40:28.620
After a thorough review,
00:40:28.620 --> 00:40:31.040
staff has determined
that this form is obsolete
00:40:31.040 --> 00:40:33.550
and has not been used
in a number of years.
00:40:33.550 --> 00:40:36.020
Additionally, the same
information is currently
00:40:36.020 --> 00:40:38.001
being submitted on the form H1A,
00:40:38.001 --> 00:40:42.860
thereby making the form H1S
duplicative and unnecessary.
00:40:42.860 --> 00:40:45.343
With your approval today,
the use of the form H1S
00:40:45.343 --> 00:40:50.343
will be discontinued
effective June 23rd, 2021.
00:40:52.290 --> 00:40:55.740
Okay and then
this has P4 stuff in it as well.
00:40:55.740 --> 00:40:56.930
Is that correct?
00:40:56.930 --> 00:40:57.910
Yes, Chairman.
00:40:57.910 --> 00:41:01.415
So the second is staff's
recommendation or request
00:41:01.415 --> 00:41:04.970
to approve and be able
to post proposed changes
00:41:04.970 --> 00:41:06.066
to the form P4,
00:41:06.066 --> 00:41:08.630
which is the Producers
Transportation Authority
00:41:08.630 --> 00:41:10.142
and Certificate of Compliance.
00:41:10.142 --> 00:41:13.070
We will post these changes
to the Commission's website
00:41:13.070 --> 00:41:15.416
for a comment period
no longer than 30 days.
00:41:15.416 --> 00:41:17.250
After the comment period is ended,
00:41:17.250 --> 00:41:19.086
staff will review all
submitted comments,
00:41:19.086 --> 00:41:21.440
determine if changes are necessary,
00:41:21.440 --> 00:41:24.190
and if so, prepare responses
that will be presented
00:41:24.190 --> 00:41:26.864
for your review and approval
at a future conference.
00:41:26.864 --> 00:41:30.060
Notable substantive
revisions to the form include
00:41:30.060 --> 00:41:32.490
the inclusion of a field
for a docket number,
00:41:32.490 --> 00:41:35.720
if applicable, and providing
separate check boxes
00:41:35.720 --> 00:41:38.690
for both unitization
and subdivision relating
00:41:38.690 --> 00:41:40.450
to the purpose of filing.
00:41:40.450 --> 00:41:42.646
Copies of the original forms
with the proposed changes
00:41:42.646 --> 00:41:45.810
were also included in
your notebooks for review.
00:41:45.810 --> 00:41:47.350
I'm available or as I said,
00:41:47.350 --> 00:41:50.550
we have division staff
available for question.
00:41:50.550 --> 00:41:51.530
Okay, thank you.
00:41:51.530 --> 00:41:53.670
Are there any questions?
00:41:53.670 --> 00:41:55.360
All right, thank y'all for continuing
00:41:55.360 --> 00:41:57.220
to do cleanup for us.
00:41:57.220 --> 00:41:59.740
So I'm move we approve
staff's recommendation
00:41:59.740 --> 00:42:01.550
on item 218.
00:42:01.550 --> 00:42:02.842
Is there a second?
00:42:02.842 --> 00:42:04.115
Second.
Second
00:42:04.115 --> 00:42:05.500
by Commissioner Wright.
00:42:05.500 --> 00:42:06.997
All in favor, say aye.
00:42:06.997 --> 00:42:07.830
Aye.
00:42:07.830 --> 00:42:10.880
Aye, motion
passes, that item's approved.
00:42:10.880 --> 00:42:12.314
Thank you, Jason, for your work.
00:42:12.314 --> 00:42:13.147
Thank you.
Thank you.
00:42:13.147 --> 00:42:15.920
Chairman, Chairman,
excuse me one moment.
00:42:15.920 --> 00:42:19.020
I'm looking at the agenda and I do think
00:42:19.020 --> 00:42:20.500
that was item 218.
00:42:20.500 --> 00:42:21.540
Yes, Ma'am.
00:42:21.540 --> 00:42:23.206
That's what-- (audio distorts)
00:42:23.206 --> 00:42:27.820
Rather, and the first
one Jason Clark presented
00:42:27.820 --> 00:42:32.270
was item 218 according
to the agenda I have.
00:42:32.270 --> 00:42:33.853
On my agenda,
00:42:36.130 --> 00:42:39.540
it says it's 219 was
the first one he did
00:42:39.540 --> 00:42:42.803
and 218 was the H1S and P4.
00:42:42.803 --> 00:42:45.183
Okay, I just wanted to--
00:42:45.183 --> 00:42:47.163
(audio distorts)
00:42:47.163 --> 00:42:48.534
Okay, I can
do 'em however you want,
00:42:48.534 --> 00:42:49.800
but I'm not arguing.
00:42:49.800 --> 00:42:54.085
I just, I'm looking at my, my agenda.
00:42:54.085 --> 00:42:56.530
Jason may be right, I may be wrong.
00:42:56.530 --> 00:42:59.200
So Dana, if we need
to readjust, I'll fix it
00:42:59.200 --> 00:43:00.103
if you want me to.
00:43:00.972 --> 00:43:01.910
Chairman, this is Wai.
00:43:01.910 --> 00:43:04.605
I'm looking at the agenda posted online.
00:43:04.605 --> 00:43:07.533
The first item was 219.
00:43:10.532 --> 00:43:15.460
The form that Jason
presented first, that was 219.
00:43:15.460 --> 00:43:17.090
That's
how I have it, Wai.
00:43:17.090 --> 00:43:21.000
So I, I wanna just make
sure we've done it correctly,
00:43:21.000 --> 00:43:22.100
so there's no question.
00:43:22.100 --> 00:43:23.880
I think we did.
00:43:23.880 --> 00:43:25.260
Okay.
And ultimately
00:43:25.260 --> 00:43:26.259
both were approved.
00:43:26.259 --> 00:43:27.990
Yes,
Ma'am, that's correct.
00:43:27.990 --> 00:43:31.348
So I appreciate Jason doing the work.
00:43:31.348 --> 00:43:32.440
Y'all all maybe work,
00:43:32.440 --> 00:43:35.680
but the one that I have is
what matches what Wai has.
00:43:35.680 --> 00:43:37.610
So it's fine with me.
00:43:37.610 --> 00:43:39.630
I just want to make
sure we've done it right.
00:43:39.630 --> 00:43:41.900
If y'all think we have,
we'll move on now.
00:43:41.900 --> 00:43:44.157
I appreciate him doing the presentation
00:43:44.157 --> 00:43:45.950
and the work of the staff.
00:43:45.950 --> 00:43:48.250
I will also
confirmed the documents
00:43:48.250 --> 00:43:51.470
that y'all are signing off on
are correct with the agenda
00:43:51.470 --> 00:43:53.350
and with the number.
00:43:53.350 --> 00:43:54.396
Great,
thank you, Callie.
00:43:54.396 --> 00:43:55.760
I appreciate it.
Mmh hmm.
00:43:55.760 --> 00:44:00.373
Okay, all right, if
you'll call up 220, please.
00:44:02.230 --> 00:44:03.430
Good morning, April.
00:44:03.430 --> 00:44:05.360
Good morning, Chairman
and Commissioners.
00:44:05.360 --> 00:44:08.510
This is April Richardson
with the Rover Commission
00:44:08.510 --> 00:44:10.710
of Texas Oversight and Safety Division.
00:44:10.710 --> 00:44:12.785
I'm the Director of
Alternative Fuel Safety.
00:44:12.785 --> 00:44:16.619
Item 220 is the Alternative
Fuel Safety Department's request
00:44:16.619 --> 00:44:21.350
for approval to adopt
changes to three CNG forms.
00:44:21.350 --> 00:44:23.196
The changes made to
these forms are corrections
00:44:23.196 --> 00:44:26.830
to remove previous designations used
00:44:26.830 --> 00:44:29.190
for Alternative Fuel Safety Department
00:44:29.190 --> 00:44:32.680
and update those references
to the current department name.
00:44:32.680 --> 00:44:35.560
All headers and contact
information were updated
00:44:35.560 --> 00:44:38.236
on these forms to current
division and department names
00:44:38.236 --> 00:44:42.302
and any outdated contact
information was also corrected.
00:44:42.302 --> 00:44:45.298
Updates were also made
to these forms as a result
00:44:45.298 --> 00:44:47.730
of Chapter 13 changes.
00:44:47.730 --> 00:44:52.730
The updates for CNG form
1500 and CNG form 1500A
00:44:52.882 --> 00:44:56.524
include updating the
measurements for CNG facilities
00:44:56.524 --> 00:44:59.730
from standard cubic feet water volume
00:44:59.730 --> 00:45:01.770
to standard cubic feet,
00:45:01.770 --> 00:45:03.701
updating documentation requirements
00:45:03.701 --> 00:45:07.030
for CNG facility applications,
00:45:07.030 --> 00:45:10.670
language changes for
consistency with forms used
00:45:10.670 --> 00:45:15.600
for other fuel types and
updating section references.
00:45:15.600 --> 00:45:19.271
CNG form 1501 was updated
with the new section reference
00:45:19.271 --> 00:45:21.610
and corrections were
made to the measurements
00:45:21.610 --> 00:45:24.550
for containers from water capacity
00:45:24.550 --> 00:45:27.066
to standard cubic feet water volume.
00:45:27.066 --> 00:45:30.730
AFS requests approval to
publish the proposed revisions
00:45:30.730 --> 00:45:34.680
to these forms on the
Commission website for review
00:45:34.680 --> 00:45:35.965
through the end of July.
00:45:35.965 --> 00:45:40.071
We are also requesting that
if no comments are received
00:45:40.071 --> 00:45:44.137
or only comments in support
with no suggested revisions,
00:45:44.137 --> 00:45:46.660
that the forms
automatically go into effect
00:45:46.660 --> 00:45:49.270
on August 1st, 2021.
00:45:49.270 --> 00:45:51.560
If comments are received
that are not in support
00:45:51.560 --> 00:45:52.393
of the revisions,
00:45:52.393 --> 00:45:54.840
then the forms will be
proposed for adoption
00:45:54.840 --> 00:45:56.870
at a future conference.
00:45:56.870 --> 00:45:58.970
May I answer any questions?
00:45:58.970 --> 00:46:00.074
Thank you, April.
Well done.
00:46:00.074 --> 00:46:02.540
Yes.
What is the comment date
00:46:02.540 --> 00:46:04.780
on these, April?
00:46:04.780 --> 00:46:06.500
It would be through
the end of July.
00:46:06.500 --> 00:46:07.844
End of
July, okay, thank you.
00:46:07.844 --> 00:46:08.750
Yes, sir.
00:46:08.750 --> 00:46:12.563
Okay,
any other questions?
00:46:12.563 --> 00:46:15.800
All right, I move, we approve
the staff's recommendation.
00:46:15.800 --> 00:46:16.633
Is there a second?
00:46:16.633 --> 00:46:18.610
Second.
Second
00:46:18.610 --> 00:46:19.760
by Commissioner Christian.
00:46:19.760 --> 00:46:21.071
All in favor, say aye.
00:46:21.071 --> 00:46:22.023
Aye.
00:46:22.023 --> 00:46:23.270
Aye, motion passes.
00:46:23.270 --> 00:46:25.537
That item's approved, thank
you, April, for your work.
00:46:25.537 --> 00:46:30.090
All right, item 221 is our
public participation item
00:46:30.090 --> 00:46:32.587
and I don't have anybody
registered for today.
00:46:32.587 --> 00:46:35.170
Item 222's executive session,
00:46:35.170 --> 00:46:36.320
which we're not going into.
00:46:36.320 --> 00:46:37.750
And so is there anything else,
00:46:37.750 --> 00:46:41.170
any other comments, questions
00:46:43.251 --> 00:46:45.110
or quirks today?
00:46:45.110 --> 00:46:46.124
So, all right.
00:46:46.124 --> 00:46:47.280
(chuckling)
00:46:47.280 --> 00:46:48.250
Just wanna
let you know know
00:46:48.250 --> 00:46:50.530
that the orders will
take me just a minute
00:46:50.530 --> 00:46:52.690
to get ready and prepare,
00:46:52.690 --> 00:46:54.653
especially with the motion made,
00:46:56.660 --> 00:46:58.770
that Commissioner Christian made.
00:46:58.770 --> 00:47:00.873
Okay, thank you, Callie.
You're welcome.
00:47:00.873 --> 00:47:02.300
We'll be waiting for them then.
00:47:02.300 --> 00:47:03.360
All right, hearing none,
00:47:03.360 --> 00:47:05.370
this meeting of the Railroad
Commission is adjourned.
00:47:05.370 --> 00:47:07.369
Everybody have a great
July, we'll see you in August.
00:47:07.369 --> 00:47:08.840
Thank you very much.
00:47:08.840 --> 00:47:09.673
Thank you, everyone.
00:47:09.673 --> 00:47:11.380
Thank you.
Thank you.