Open Meeting Archive

Agency Name:	Railroad Commission of Texas
Date of Meeting:	01/07/2014
Time of Meeting:	09:30 AM
Board:	Railroad Commission of Texas
Street Location:	1701 North Congress, Room 1-111
City Location:	Austin
State Location:	TX
Status:	Active
Date of Submission:	12/30/2013
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 200 - 204 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, January 7, 2014, commencing at 9:30 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. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS EXECUTIVE OFFICE 200. Issues regarding operations in the Barnett, Eagle Ford, and other shale trends. 201. Issues related to the management and operation of the agency. COMMISSIONERS Chairman Smitherman 202. 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 203. 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 204. 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:	2013008527
Datestamp:	12/30/2013 03:38 PM
Archive Date:	01/09/2014

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