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Agency Name:Railroad Commission of Texas
Date of Meeting:02/04/2014
Time of Meeting:09:30 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:01/27/2014
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 2 of 2; Items 101 - 191

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 4, 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.

OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL

AGREED ENFORCEMENT ORDERS (82 items; numbers 101 - 182)

101. Damage Prevention 027876: Engel Enterprises, L.L.C. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 1642 Wild Peak (Midnight Peak), San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

102. Damage Prevention 027879: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 2001 W. Ferguson Rd. (I-30), Mount Pleasant, Titus County, Texas.

103. Damage Prevention 027887: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 3902 W. Little York Rd., Houston, Harris County, Texas.

104. Damage Prevention 027889: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 12418 Honeywood Trl., Houston, Harris County, Texas.

105. Damage Prevention 027894: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 8815 Enchanted Forest Dr., Houston, Harris County, Texas.

106. Damage Prevention 027898: Atmos Energy, West Texas Division enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at S.E. 7th (Carlsbad), Seminole, Gaines County, Texas.

107. Damage Prevention 027900: Merrifield Enterprises enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.10(b) and 18.11(b), at 1200 CR Y (CR 115), Plainview, Hale County, Texas.

108. Damage Prevention 027901: Walker Engineering, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 727 S. Cravens Rd., Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Texas.

109. Damage Prevention 027909: City of Lewisville enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.3(a), at 1504 Barbara Dr. (S. Garden Ridge Blvd.), Lewisville, Denton County, Texas.

110. Damage Prevention 027915: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 1504 W. Broadway St. (Industrial Blvd.), Clarksville, Red River County, Texas.

111. Damage Prevention 027922: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 1419 Richey St. (Southmore), Pasadena, Harris County, Texas.

112. Damage Prevention 027927: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1803 S. Santa Fe (US 67 Overpass), Santa Anna, Coleman County, Texas.

113. Damage Prevention 027930: Randy Glenn Landscaping enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.4(b), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 5550 S. Clack (Covenant), Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.

114. Damage Prevention 027934: ARO, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at 6650 Redberry Glen Dr. (Sweet Birch Ln.), Houston, Harris County, Texas.

115. Damage Prevention 027935: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 915 FM 1272, Grapeland, Houston County, Texas.

116. Damage Prevention 027938: Atmos Energy, West Texas Division enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 815 Portland (9th), Plainview, Hale County, Texas.

117. Damage Prevention 027940: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Wilson & Galveston St., Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas.

118. Damage Prevention 027944: Accent Landscaping enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 999 Non Premise (Paseo Del Norte), El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

119. Damage Prevention 027945: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 905 Laurelfield Dr., Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas.

120. Damage Prevention 027947: City of Skellytown enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 109 1st St. (Elm), Unknown, Carson County, Texas.

121. Damage Prevention 027954: Landscape of Lubbock enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 4805 S. Loop 289, Ste. 500, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas.

122. Damage Prevention 027956: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 2100 Hwy. 21 West, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.

123. Damage Prevention 027958: Williams Olefins Feedstk Pl., L.L.C. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at East St., Deer Park, Harris County, Texas.

124. Damage Prevention 027959: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 701 E. 3rd, Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas.

125. Damage Prevention 027964: Durable Specialties, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b), at McCreary (Betsy Ln.), Wylie, Collin County, Texas.

126. Damage Prevention 027969: Garland Power & Light enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.10(b) and 18.11(b), at 1318 Shearwater, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

127. Damage Prevention 027976: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 3803 Brinkman (Wakefield), Houston, Harris County, Texas.

128. Damage Prevention 027977: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Bishops Flower Rd. (Wintergrass Ln.), Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

129. Damage Prevention 027987: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 317 E. Cash (S. Bond), Iowa Park, Wichita County, Texas.

130. Damage Prevention 027989: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 22656 Hwy. 59 N. (Sorters), Kingwood, Harris County, Texas.

131. Damage Prevention 028002: RBIS, L.L.C. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 4159 Fern Lake Cutoff, Marshall, Harrison County, Texas.

132. Damage Prevention 028004: Abacus Plumbing & Air Conditioning enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 15700 Lakedale Dr., Houston, Harris County, Texas.

133. Damage Prevention 028005: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 15700 Lakedale Dr., Houston, Harris County, Texas.

134. Damage Prevention 028007: Lasiter Plumbing enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.3(a), at 8703 Dayton Dr. (Leland), Copper Canyon, Denton County, Texas.

135. Damage Prevention 028014: Whitaker Plumbing Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 900 Banks (Lennox), Carthage, Panola County, Texas.

136. Damage Prevention 028016: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 2230 E. Main St., Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas.

137. Damage Prevention 028018: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 181 Civic Ctr., Center, Shelby County, Texas.

138. Damage Prevention 028023: RBIS, L.L.C. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.10(b) and 18.11(b), at 100 Blk. FM 1793, Marshall, Harrison County, Texas.

139. Damage Prevention 028024: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 1407 E. U.S. Hwy. 190, Copperas Cove, Bell County, Texas.

140. Damage Prevention 028025: Texas A&M University - Commerce enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at 2310 W. Neal St. (Cooper St.), Commerce, Hunt County, Texas.

141. Damage Prevention 028026: City of Sanger enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 317 N. 9th St. (Elm), Sanger, Denton County, Texas.

142. Damage Prevention 028027: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 4702 San Francisco, Laredo, Webb County, Texas.

143. Damage Prevention 028030: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1221 Buckner (Buckner at Trader Village Plaza), Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

144. Damage Prevention 028038: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 209 E. Hanson (Bonham), Cleveland, Liberty County, Texas.

145. Damage Prevention 028049: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 417 N. Comanche St., San Marcos, Hays County, Texas.

146. Damage Prevention 028056: Heath Consultants enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 1419 S. Broadway St. (McCann St.), Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas.

147. Damage Prevention 028061: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1404 Forest (Garland Ave.), Garland, Dallas County, Texas.

148. Damage Prevention 028062: City of Garland enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 1404 Forest (Garland Ave.), Garland, Dallas County, Texas.

149. Damage Prevention 028064: Jay Howard's Backhoe, Ditching and Septic Service enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 2000 Monroe, Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.

150. Damage Prevention 028073: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 3737 Cole (Blackburn), Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

151. Damage Prevention 028075: ABC Awning enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.10(b) and 18.11(b), at 4703 Kilkenny Dr., Houston, Harris County, Texas.

152. Damage Prevention 028076: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 3334 Mayfair Ln. (Chaucer), Highland Village, Denton County, Texas.

153. Damage Prevention 028078: Triple B Services, L.L.P. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 1200 Pine Chase Dr., Houston, Harris County, Texas.

154. Damage Prevention 028079: Pro Electrical Services enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 14100 Karissa Ct., Houston, Harris County, Texas.

155. Damage Prevention 028083: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 6605 B Escondido St. (Cero Blvd.), Irving, Dallas County, Texas.

156. Damage Prevention 028086: Excel 4 Construction enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.10(b) and 18.11(b), at 1502 Houston (15th & Houston St.), Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas.

157. Damage Prevention 028087: W. Wing, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 3702 US Hwy. 83, Laredo, Webb County, Texas.

158. Damage Prevention 028106: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 351 S. Fleming (Clarendon), Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

159. Damage Prevention 028107: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1230 St. Augustine (Lake June), Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

160. Damage Prevention 028118: SKE Construction enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.4(a), at 3706 Allenbrook Dr. (Meadowbrook Dr.), Baytown, Harris County, Texas.

161. Damage Prevention 028134: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 5300 Wedgmont Cir. N. (Wheaton Cir.), Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

162. Damage Prevention 028136: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 3010 S. Hulen St. (Glenwood Dr.), Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

163. Damage Prevention 028139: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 311 N. Reynolds, Throckmorton, Throckmorton County, Texas.

164. Damage Prevention 028141: Greenlight Gas enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 101 Haskell, Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas.

165. Damage Prevention 028143: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at S. 12th at Ave. E, Haskell, Haskell County, Texas.

166. Damage Prevention 028163: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at Riseden & Hillcrest, Dallas, Collin County, Texas.

167. Damage Prevention 028165: Capps-Capco Construction, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 912 Dobbins Rd. (Northwood Blvd.), Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas.

168. Damage Prevention 028168: Big Tex Nursery enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 21819 Prairie Spring Ln., Spring, Harris County, Texas.

169. Damage Prevention 028170: City of Falfurrias Utility Board enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Taylor (Bus. 281 & Taylor Rd.), Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas.

170. Damage Prevention 028173: Ernie's Plumbing Service, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 2505 Glassboro (Ashbury), Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas.

171. Damage Prevention 028186: City of Palestine enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 1307 Tennessee (Brooklyn), Palestine, Anderson County, Texas.

172. Damage Prevention 028204: City of Quitman enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 708 S. Main St. (Richard), Quitman, Wood County, Texas.

173. Damage Prevention 028215: DCG Construction enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.10(b) and 18.11(b), at 2001 Kirkwood (N. Kimball), Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas.

174. Damage Prevention 028216: Crostex Construction, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 100 Blk. Baker Cir., Ames, Liberty County, Texas.

175. Damage Prevention 028217: Gulf States Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(e), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 2350 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd. (Hwy. 360), Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas.

176. Damage Prevention 028220: Allied Fence Company enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.4(b), at 7801 Shoal Creek Blvd. (Foster Ln.), Austin, Travis County, Texas.

177. Damage Prevention 028234: Housley Communications, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(e) and 18.11(b), at 5410 Bee Cave Rd. (Redbud Trl.), Austin, Travis County, Texas.

178. Damage Prevention 028270: City of Corpus Christi Water Department enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 609 N. Omaha (Baldwin), Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas.

179. Damage Prevention 028292: Watts Underground enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 2539 Honeysuckle Walk, Spring, Harris County, Texas.

180. Damage Prevention 028298: City of Corpus Christi enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 2909 South Port Ave. (Nimitz), Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas.

181. Damage Prevention 028302: City of Castroville enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 123 Country Ln. (Summer Breeze), Castroville, Medina County, Texas.

182. Damage Prevention 028338: TCO Field Service, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b), at FM 846 & CR 11, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas.

RULES

ADOPTION

183. New 16 Tex. Admin. Code §9.116, relating to Container Corrosion Protection System; LP-Gas Docket No. 02482.

184. Amendment of 16 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 12, relating to Coal Mining Regulations; SMRD Docket No. 2-13.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

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

186. Issues related to the management and operation of the agency.

187. Approval of the independent verification and validation contract recommendation for the Information Technology Modernization Program.

OIL AND GAS DIVISION

188. Proposed 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

189. 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

190. 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

191. 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.
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Datestamp:01/27/2014 03:52 PM
Archive Date:02/06/2014

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