:

Open Meeting Archive

Agency Name: Railroad Commission of Texas

Date of Meeting: 02/18/2014

Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM

Board: Railroad Commission of Texas

Street Location: 1701 North Congress, Room 1-111, First Floor

City Location: Austin

State Location: TX

Status: Active

Date of Submission: 02/10/2014

Additional Information Obtained From: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967; (512)463-6715

Emergency Mtg: N

Agenda: NOTICE OF MEETING
Part 3 of 3; Items 201 - 228

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS

Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the following matters will be taken up for discussion and/or decision by the Railroad Commission of Texas at the William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress, Room 1-111, First Floor, Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, commencing at 9:00 a.m.

Webcast. Commission open meetings are webcast and may be accessed from the Commission's home page at www.rrc.state.tx.us then clicking on WEBCASTS OF RRC COMMISSION CONFERENCES, or by going directly to http://www.texasadmin.com/cgi-bin/txrail.cgi.

Auxiliary Aids or Services for Persons with a Disability. Any individual with a disability who plans to attend this meeting and who requires auxiliary aids or services should notify the Commission as far in advance as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Requests may be made to the Human Resources Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967; by telephone at (512) 463-6981 or TDD No. (512) 463-7284; by e-mail at ADA@rrc.state.tx.us; or in person at 1701 North Congress Avenue, Suite 12-110, Austin, Texas.

OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL

AGREED ENFORCEMENT ORDERS (19 items; numbers 201 - 219)

201. Damage Prevention No. 028386: City of Hutchins enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at N. Pacific at E. Athens, Hutchins, Dallas County, Texas.

202. Damage Prevention No. 028392: City of Greenville enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 3037 Templeton St. (Clark St.), Greenville, Hunt County, Texas.

203. Damage Prevention No. 028399: Housley Communications enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 2415 Clay (S. 24th St.), Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

204. Damage Prevention No. 028401: Lone Star Grading and Material enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(a) and 18.11(b), at 3124 E. Central Texas Expy. (Cunningham Rd.), Killeen, Bell County, Texas.

205. Damage Prevention No. 028410: Triple B Services enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.10(b), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 1327 Glourie Dr., Houston, Harris County, Texas.

206. Damage Prevention No. 028437: Professional Plumbers Group enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 13093 Walnut Ridge Dr. (Willowbrook Ln.), Frisco, Collin County, Texas.

207. Damage Prevention No. 028446: Angel Brothers Enterprises, Ltd. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 800 Blk. S. Diamondhead Blvd., Crosby, Harris County, Texas.

208. Damage Prevention No. 028451: Lindamood Demolition, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 5415 Maple Ave. (Butler), Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

209. Damage Prevention No. 028454: Cascade Pools, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(a) and 18.11(b), at 4000 Blk. Underwood St., Houston, Harris County, Texas.

210. Damage Prevention No. 028458: Water Distribution enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 2218 Lilly (W. 19th), San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas.

211. Damage Prevention No. 028488: Archer Services enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(a) and 18.11(b), at 6719 Pennwell Dr., Spring, Harris County, Texas.

212. Damage Prevention No. 028507: Housley Group enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 627 W. Ridgewood Dr. (Dairy), Garland, Dallas County, Texas.

213. Damage Prevention No. 028509: Principal Services, Ltd. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.10(b) and 18.11(b), at 3332 Spring Stuebner Rd., Spring, Harris County, Texas.

214. Damage Prevention No. 028515: Atlas PL Mid-Cont. Westtex, L.L.C. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at FM 3093 (FM 1557), Big Lake, Reagan County, Texas.

215. Damage Prevention No. 028519: B. Ragan Costruction enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 170 Rosalee St. (Hwy. 36 S.), Somerville, Burleson County, Texas.

216. Damage Prevention No. 028526: RTM Costruction Co., Ltd. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 3035 W. Woodlawn (Bandera Rd.), San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

217. Damage Prevention No. 028534: Best of Texas Landscapes, L.L.C. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(a) and 18.11(b), at 170 Empires (Wetmore Ln.), Dripping Springs, Hays County, Texas.

218. Damage Prevention No. 028556: Chapman Rock Excavation, L.L.C. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at 11500 Culebra (Lone Star Pkwy.), San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

219. Damage Prevention No. 028573: Brazos Contractors enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 19235 Katy Fwy., Houston, Harris County, Texas.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

220. Issues regarding operations in the Barnett, Eagle Ford, and other shale trends.

221. Issues related to the management and operation of the agency, including approval to spend legislative appropriation for infrared cameras.

222. Update regarding the evaluation of candidates for the position of seismologist. The Commission may enter into closed Executive Session to consider this item pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074.

OIL AND GAS DIVISION

223. Approval of an extended service contract for plugging wells with state funds: Requisition Number 455-14-0449, for 22 wells in Rusk County, District 6E; estimated value $636,054.00.

224. Approval of an extended service contract for plugging wells with state funds: Requisition Number 455-14-0431, for nineteen (19) wells in San Patricio County, District 04; estimated value $378,615.00

225. Adoption of Form GW-1, Groundwater Protection Determination Request Form (to replace transition Form 0051P), and Form GW-2, Groundwater Protection Determination (formerly surface casing letter).

COMMISSIONERS

Chairman Smitherman

226. Pending and/or contemplated litigation, rulemakings, and other actions initiated by or involving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Department of Transportation, and other federal agencies that may impact the State of Texas, including, but not limited to, the energy, pipeline, and natural resource industries.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

227. The Commission may enter into closed Executive Session for discussion and consideration of items posted on this agenda notice which involve: (a) pending or contemplated litigation matters or settlement offers requiring consultation with or advice from the Commission's attorney, pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071(1); (b) a matter in which the duty of the Commission's attorney to the Commission under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071(2); (c) a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the State or to the Commission, pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.073; (d) personnel matters, including the appointment, employment, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074; (e) security matters related to the deployment of, or specific occasions for the implementation of, security personnel or devices, pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.076; or (f) other matters as permitted pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. The Commission will reconvene following Executive Session for discussion of items considered in closed session and to take any final actions or vote on such matters in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.102.

PUBLIC INPUT

228. The Commission will provide an opportunity for general public input on any matter under the jurisdiction of the Commission, in accordance with the policy adopted on September 7, 2005.

TRD ID: 2014001036

Datestamp: 02/10/2014 02:46 PM

Archive Date: 02/20/2014

For comments and or questions about this website please contact Texas Register register@sos.texas.gov

Agency Name:	Railroad Commission of Texas
Date of Meeting:	02/18/2014
Time of Meeting:	09:00 AM
Board:	Railroad Commission of Texas
Street Location:	1701 North Congress, Room 1-111, First Floor
City Location:	Austin
State Location:	TX
Status:	Active
Date of Submission:	02/10/2014
Additional Information Obtained From:	Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967; (512)463-6715
Emergency Mtg:	N
Agenda:	NOTICE OF MEETING Part 3 of 3; Items 201 - 228 RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the following matters will be taken up for discussion and/or decision by the Railroad Commission of Texas at the William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress, Room 1-111, First Floor, Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, commencing at 9:00 a.m. Webcast. Commission open meetings are webcast and may be accessed from the Commission's home page at www.rrc.state.tx.us then clicking on WEBCASTS OF RRC COMMISSION CONFERENCES, or by going directly to http://www.texasadmin.com/cgi-bin/txrail.cgi. Auxiliary Aids or Services for Persons with a Disability. Any individual with a disability who plans to attend this meeting and who requires auxiliary aids or services should notify the Commission as far in advance as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Requests may be made to the Human Resources Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967; by telephone at (512) 463-6981 or TDD No. (512) 463-7284; by e-mail at ADA@rrc.state.tx.us; or in person at 1701 North Congress Avenue, Suite 12-110, Austin, Texas. OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL AGREED ENFORCEMENT ORDERS (19 items; numbers 201 - 219) 201. Damage Prevention No. 028386: City of Hutchins enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at N. Pacific at E. Athens, Hutchins, Dallas County, Texas. 202. Damage Prevention No. 028392: City of Greenville enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 3037 Templeton St. (Clark St.), Greenville, Hunt County, Texas. 203. Damage Prevention No. 028399: Housley Communications enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 2415 Clay (S. 24th St.), Waco, McLennan County, Texas. 204. Damage Prevention No. 028401: Lone Star Grading and Material enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(a) and 18.11(b), at 3124 E. Central Texas Expy. (Cunningham Rd.), Killeen, Bell County, Texas. 205. Damage Prevention No. 028410: Triple B Services enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.10(b), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 1327 Glourie Dr., Houston, Harris County, Texas. 206. Damage Prevention No. 028437: Professional Plumbers Group enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 13093 Walnut Ridge Dr. (Willowbrook Ln.), Frisco, Collin County, Texas. 207. Damage Prevention No. 028446: Angel Brothers Enterprises, Ltd. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 800 Blk. S. Diamondhead Blvd., Crosby, Harris County, Texas. 208. Damage Prevention No. 028451: Lindamood Demolition, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 5415 Maple Ave. (Butler), Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. 209. Damage Prevention No. 028454: Cascade Pools, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(a) and 18.11(b), at 4000 Blk. Underwood St., Houston, Harris County, Texas. 210. Damage Prevention No. 028458: Water Distribution enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 2218 Lilly (W. 19th), San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas. 211. Damage Prevention No. 028488: Archer Services enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(a) and 18.11(b), at 6719 Pennwell Dr., Spring, Harris County, Texas. 212. Damage Prevention No. 028507: Housley Group enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 627 W. Ridgewood Dr. (Dairy), Garland, Dallas County, Texas. 213. Damage Prevention No. 028509: Principal Services, Ltd. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.10(b) and 18.11(b), at 3332 Spring Stuebner Rd., Spring, Harris County, Texas. 214. Damage Prevention No. 028515: Atlas PL Mid-Cont. Westtex, L.L.C. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at FM 3093 (FM 1557), Big Lake, Reagan County, Texas. 215. Damage Prevention No. 028519: B. Ragan Costruction enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 170 Rosalee St. (Hwy. 36 S.), Somerville, Burleson County, Texas. 216. Damage Prevention No. 028526: RTM Costruction Co., Ltd. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 3035 W. Woodlawn (Bandera Rd.), San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. 217. Damage Prevention No. 028534: Best of Texas Landscapes, L.L.C. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(a) and 18.11(b), at 170 Empires (Wetmore Ln.), Dripping Springs, Hays County, Texas. 218. Damage Prevention No. 028556: Chapman Rock Excavation, L.L.C. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at 11500 Culebra (Lone Star Pkwy.), San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. 219. Damage Prevention No. 028573: Brazos Contractors enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 19235 Katy Fwy., Houston, Harris County, Texas. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS EXECUTIVE OFFICE 220. Issues regarding operations in the Barnett, Eagle Ford, and other shale trends. 221. Issues related to the management and operation of the agency, including approval to spend legislative appropriation for infrared cameras. 222. Update regarding the evaluation of candidates for the position of seismologist. The Commission may enter into closed Executive Session to consider this item pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074. OIL AND GAS DIVISION 223. Approval of an extended service contract for plugging wells with state funds: Requisition Number 455-14-0449, for 22 wells in Rusk County, District 6E; estimated value $636,054.00. 224. Approval of an extended service contract for plugging wells with state funds: Requisition Number 455-14-0431, for nineteen (19) wells in San Patricio County, District 04; estimated value $378,615.00 225. Adoption of Form GW-1, Groundwater Protection Determination Request Form (to replace transition Form 0051P), and Form GW-2, Groundwater Protection Determination (formerly surface casing letter). COMMISSIONERS Chairman Smitherman 226. Pending and/or contemplated litigation, rulemakings, and other actions initiated by or involving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Department of Transportation, and other federal agencies that may impact the State of Texas, including, but not limited to, the energy, pipeline, and natural resource industries. EXECUTIVE SESSION 227. The Commission may enter into closed Executive Session for discussion and consideration of items posted on this agenda notice which involve: (a) pending or contemplated litigation matters or settlement offers requiring consultation with or advice from the Commission's attorney, pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071(1); (b) a matter in which the duty of the Commission's attorney to the Commission under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071(2); (c) a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the State or to the Commission, pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.073; (d) personnel matters, including the appointment, employment, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074; (e) security matters related to the deployment of, or specific occasions for the implementation of, security personnel or devices, pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.076; or (f) other matters as permitted pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. The Commission will reconvene following Executive Session for discussion of items considered in closed session and to take any final actions or vote on such matters in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.102. PUBLIC INPUT 228. The Commission will provide an opportunity for general public input on any matter under the jurisdiction of the Commission, in accordance with the policy adopted on September 7, 2005.
TRD ID:	2014001036
Datestamp:	02/10/2014 02:46 PM
Archive Date:	02/20/2014