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LEAGUE DAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

This study aims to analyze the impact of hydrofracturing on Colorado and its citizens, evaluating existing public policies and proposing new measures. Consensus questions cover public participation, local government regulation, environmental and safety regulations, and monitoring water and air quality. With a detailed time frame for completion and a list of contributors and committee members, this study is a comprehensive examination of a critical issue.

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LEAGUE DAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

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  1. LEAGUE DAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2012 LWVCO Hydrofracturing Consensus Study

  2. STUDY PURPOSE: To investigate the impact of the practice of hydrofracturing for natural gas, oil, and methane on the State of Colorado and its citizens, and to discern what public policies are in place or need to be in place for this activity.

  3. LWVCO FRACKING STUDY CONSENSUS QUESTIONS 2012With Talking Points

  4. Consensus Question #1:Public Participation • 1) During the permitting process at the state level for oil and gas operations, public participation through notifications, hearings and similar events should • A.    Be encouraged and expedited • B.    Remain at the current level or • C.    Be reduced

  5. Consensus Question #1: Public Participation during Permitting Process – talking points • Permit filed with Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) for review and approval. Applications are subject to public notice—local governments, surface owners, and nearby surface owners • Surface and Mineral Rights Owner/Owners agreements with Drilling Company

  6. Consensus Question #2: Public Participation • 2) After a well is permitted and there are issues or additional hearings, public participation in hearings and stakeholder meetings should • A.    be encouraged and expedited • B.    remain at the current level or • C.    be reduced

  7. Consensus Question #2: Issues after Permit Approved – talking points • Location of well • Location of evaporation pond, roads on property, noise, smells, etc • Lack of surface use agreement

  8. Consensus Question #3: Role of Local Government vs. State Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) • 3) The role of local government in regulating oil and gas operations in the areas of land use and environmental impacts, including traffic and noise should • A.    be enhanced • B.    remain as it is now, or • C.    be restricted or limited by state legislation

  9. Consensus Question #3: Local Government Control – talking points • Roads, culverts, dust • Location of well • Air and water quality • Safety and health

  10. Consensus Question #4: Environmental and Safety Regulation – water quality • 4) Environmental and safety regulation of water quality in oil & gas operations by state and local agencies should • A.    be strengthened • B.    remain the same or • C.    be reduced

  11. Consensus Question #4: Environmental and Safety regulations—Water Quality – talking points • Ground water: well casings and other leakage • Surface water: spills, accidents, temp. storage ,dumping • Domestic water wells: pre/post testing • Produced water disposal: conventional or green completion • Exemptions from Federal environmental regs. • Monitoring, reporting, mitigation requirements in your county?

  12. Consensus Question #5: Environmental and Safety Regulation – air quality • 5) Environmental & safety regulation of air quality during oil & gas operations by local and state agencies should • A.    be strengthened • B.    remain the same or • C.    be reduced

  13. Consensus Question #5: Environmental and Safety Regulations—Air Quality – talking points • Escaping methane and volatile organic compounds (VOC) • NOAA Study: Weld County

  14. Consensus Question #6: Environmental and Safety Regulation – health impacts • 6) Environmental & safety regulation of health impacts from oil & gas operations by state & local agencies should • A.    be strengthened • B.    remain the same or • C. be reduced

  15. Consensus Question #6: Environmental and Safety regulations—Health Impacts – talking points • Dearth of research and money for research • Contact state and local health agencies for information

  16. Consensus Question #7: Environmental and Safety Regulation – quantity of water • 7) The quantity of water (acre feet) used in oil and gas operations should be monitored and transparent. • A.    agree • B.    disagree

  17. Consensus Question #7: Water Quantity monitoring – talking points • Amount of water used • Sources of water • Competition with other established uses (residential, agriculture, recreation, other industrial).

  18. Study Materials • Background paper • Consensus Questions • Glossary • Web links • List of chemicals used in fracking

  19. Time Frame • 10/12-1/13 Local League/Unit Presentations • 2/13 Local Board approval • 2/15/13 Consensus Reports to LWVCO • 3/1/13 Study Committee proposed statement • 3/6/13 Program Committee approval • 3/13/13 LWVCO Board approval • 5/11/13 LWVCO Convention acceptance

  20. Contributors: Judy Nicholaison Sandy Blackstone Rudy Ramsey Judith Rice-Jones Linda Foreman Barbara Dunn Peggy Rawlins Jean Hoffman Hazel Gibson Barbara Mattison Committee Members • Jeannette Hillery and • Sally Bellerue, Co-Chairs • Tina Campbell • Julie Boyle • Alice Ramsey

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