MVCAC May 2011

mvcac@lists.osenergy.org

12 participants
14 discussions

Marcellus Gas Wells in Morgantown Industrial Park
by Duane330＠aol.com 17 May '11

17 May '11

MON VALLEY CLEAN AIR COALITION (MVCAC) To: Monongahela County Commission, County Courthouse, High Street, Morgantown, WV 26505 Date: May 18, 2011 Marcellus Gas Wells In Morgantown Industrial Park The MVCAC opposes the drilling of natural gas wells into the Marcellus or other geologic formations involving hydro-fracking or other pressurized methods of breaking the formation in or near the City of Morgantown or in the Monongahela River valley. Pressurized fracturing methods result in hazardous and dangerous conditions for the local workers, for the local residents, and for the public and private facilities nearby. The two Marcellus wells recently sited at or near the Morgantown Industrial Park are too close to the other facilities of the Industrial Park, too close to the Skyview Elementary School, too close to the Westwood Middle School, too close to the County Athletic Field between these schools, and too close to the City of Morgantown. Air emissions are known to occur from such Marcellus wells during the drilling process, during the fracking process, during the completion process, and during the long period of their continuous operation (perhaps 30 years or more). These emissions include diesel fumes, sour gases, vapors from the fracking fluids, silica dust from the fracking sand, controlled and uncontrolled off-gases, vent gases, flare gases and possible blow-outs, fires or explosions. Atmospheric conditions as temperature inversions can spread and retain these gases over the extended Monongahela River valley. Therefore, the MVCAC calls for an immediate secession of drilling activities at these sites and no further work on them until fully adequate regulations are put into place. Duane G. Nichols, Spokesperson, Mon Valley Clean Air Coalition, 330 Dream Catcher Circle, Morgantown, WV 26508

1 0

Marcellus Gas Wells in the Morgantown Industrial Park
by duane330＠aol.com 17 May '11

17 May '11

MON VALLEY CLEAN AIR COALITION (MVCAC) Marcellus Gas Wells In The Morgantown Industrial Park The MVCAC opposes the drilling of natural gas wells into the Marcellus or other geologic formations involving hydro-fracking or other pressurized methods of breaking the formation in or near the City of Morgantown or in the Monongahela River valley. Pressurized fracturing methods result in hazardous and dangerous conditions for the local workers, for the local residents, and for the public and private facilities nearby. The two Marcellus wells recently sited at or near the Morgantown Industrial Park are too close to the other facilities of the Industrial Park, too close to the Skyview Elementary School, too close to the Westwood Middle School, too close to the County Athletic Field between these schools, and too close to the City of Morgantown. Air emissions are known to occur from such Marcellus wells during the drilling process, during the fracking process, during the completion process, and during the long period of their continuous operation (perhaps 30 years or more). These emissions include diesel fumes, sour gases, vapors from the fracking fluids, silica dust from the fracking sand, controlled and uncontrolled off-gases, vent gases, flare gases and possible blow-outs or explosions. Atmospheric conditions such as temperature inversions can spread and retain these gases over the extended Monongahela River valley. Therefore, the MVCAC calls for an immediate secession of drilling activities at these sites and no further work on them if or until fully adequate regulations are put into place. Duane G. Nichols, Spokesperson, MVCAC. May 17, 20011.

1 0

<DRAFT> Marcellus Wells in Morgantown: Propose additions or corrections?
by Duane330＠aol.com 17 May '11

17 May '11

MON VALLEY CLEAN AIR COALITION (MVCAC) Marcellus Gas Well In Morgantown Industrial Park The MVCAC opposes the drilling of natural gas wells into the Marcellus or other geologic formations involving hydro-fracking or other pressurized methods of breaking the formation. Pressurized fracturing methods result in hazardous and dangerous conditions for the local workers, for the local residents, and for the public and private facilities nearby. The two Marcellus wells recently sited at or near the Morgantown Industrial Park are too close to the other facilities of the Industrial Park, too close to the Skyview Elementary School, too close to the Westwood Middle School, too close to the County Athletic Field between these schools, and too close to the City of Morgantown. Air emissions are known to occur from such Marcellus wells during the drilling process, during the fracking process, during the completion process, and during the long period of their continuous operation (perhaps 30 years or more). These emissions include diesel fumes, sour gases, vapors from the fracking fluids, silica dust from the fracking sand, controlled and uncontrolled off-gases, vent gases, flare gases and possible blow-outs or explosions. Atmospheric conditions as temperature inversions can spread and retain these gases over the extended Monongahela River valley. Therefore, the MVCAC calls for an immediate secession of drilling activities at these sites and no further work on them.

2 1

Site preparation underway for two Marcellus wells near Morgantown
by Duane330＠aol.com 14 May '11

14 May '11

REPORT ON THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MORGANTOWN LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS At the annual Morgantown League of Women Voters meeting today, it shouldn't be too hard to figure out what the major topic of discussion was about. Both Barbara Fleischauer and Charlene Marshall were in attendance (Amanda Pasdon is a member, too). Legislators can be members but they can't serve on Board positions. The Natural Resources committee convened after the meeting. We will have a spokesperson at both Tuesday evening's City Council meeting and the Wednesday morning's County Commission meeting. Our approach will be to ask for both an injunction and a City ban like the one Wellsburg just passed that includes extending the ban 1 mile from City's boundaries which is allowable under State law if a City feels it is under threat. The sentiment is that Morgantown should have an ordinance ban, and that Morgantown's Lawyer is incorrect in his assertion that such an ordinance would have no legal teeth because of Home Rule. Morgantown LWVWV thinks as many organizations as possible should be pushing for an injunction. The Morgantown LWV is going to advertise in the newspaper (LTE) that we will be present at both the City Council and County Commission. The news now is that drilling will begin on Wednesday so we still have a tiny bit of time. Fracking starts at a later date. -Jonathan Rosenbaum mvcac = MonValley Clean Air Coalition

1 0

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

MVCAC May 2011