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Open Meeting Archive

Agency Name: Railroad Commission of Texas

Date of Meeting: 03/25/2014

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: 03/17/2014

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 5 of 5; Items 401 - 442

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, March 25, 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 (31 items; numbers 401 - 431)

401. Damage Prevention 028779: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Besty Ross Ct. & Bunker Blvd., Watauga, Tarrant County, Texas.

402. Damage Prevention 028780: City of Baytown enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 5111 Bush Rd., Baytown, Harris County, Texas.

403. Damage Prevention 028782: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 4908 /4910 Manett St. (North Fitzhugh), Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

404. Damage Prevention 028784: Reid Construction enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at 1422 W. Front St., Tyler, Smith County, Texas.

405. Damage Prevention 028789: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Eastwood (Countryside), Seguin, Guadalupe County, Texas.

406. Damage Prevention 028790: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1127 Betterton Cir. (Landis), Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

407. Damage Prevention 028793: Big Table Media enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a) and 18.4(g), at 15114 Live Oak Bend Way (Juniper Creek Ln.), Cypress, Harris County, Texas.

408. Damage Prevention 028800: Diversified Services enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 1500 Barker Cypress, Houston, Harris County, Texas.

409. Damage Prevention 028814: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 120 N. Collins Fwy. (Haning), Howe, Grayson County, Texas.

410. Damage Prevention 028817: Canfer Utility Services enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 1704 Buckingham Dr. (Waterford), Keller, Tarrant County, Texas.

411. Damage Prevention 028818: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 1704 Buckingham Dr. (Waterford), Keller, Tarrant County, Texas.

412. Damage Prevention 028827: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1103 N. 9th, Haskell, Haskell County, Texas.

413. Damage Prevention 028829: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 4037 Avalon Ave. (Compton Ave.), Irving, Dallas County, Texas.

414. Damage Prevention 028831: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 2400 W. Pioneer Pkwy. (S. Bowen), Pantego, Tarrant County, Texas.

415. Damage Prevention 028837: Tri Dal, Ltd. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.4(a), at 1501 Precinct Line (Thousand Oaks), Hurst, Tarrant County, Texas.

416. Damage Prevention 028838: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 228 Avenue G (Woodall), Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

417. Damage Prevention 028841: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 1100 Executive Dr. (Arapaho), Richardson, Dallas County, Texas.

418. Damage Prevention 028843: American Electric & Power enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.10(b) and 18.11(b), at 100 Lilac (Sam Houston), Victoria, Victoria County, Texas.

419. Damage Prevention 028853: Landscape Art, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.4(b), at 8600 Blk. Ballinger Dr., Houston, Harris County, Texas.

420. Damage Prevention 028857: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 912 Georgia St., South Houston, Harris County, Texas.

421. Damage Prevention 028858: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 10 Ivy Garden St., The Woodlands, Montgomery County, Texas.

422. Damage Prevention 028859: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 3902 Maple (Shelby), Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

423. Damage Prevention 028864: City of Juston enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.10(b), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 401 Hwy. 156 (4th St.), Justin, Denton County, Texas.

424. Damage Prevention 028868: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at Corner of S. Main & E. Moore, Detroit, Red River County, Texas.

425. Damage Prevention 028876: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 2118 Baylor Dr., Katy, Harris County, Texas.

426. Damage Prevention 028878: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 17900 Canyon Creek Rd., Houston, Harris County, Texas.

427. Damage Prevention 028909: Ranger Excavating enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 12612 N. Lamar Blvd. (W. Parmer Ln.), Austin, Travis County, Texas.

428. Damage Prevention 028915: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Elm St. & Russell St., Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas.

429. Damage Prevention 028950: Sprint Pipeline Services enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at Cameron Ln. (State Hwy. 97), Unknown, McMullen County, Texas.

430. Damage Prevention 028956: Jay Mills Contracting enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 400 Alexander St. (Long St.), Stephenville, Erath County, Texas.

431. Damage Prevention 028961: Shippen Construction Co. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at FM 251 at CR 3999, Cass, Cass County, Texas.

RULES

PROPOSAL

432. Amendment of 16 Tex. Admin. Code §3.80, relating to Commission Oil and Gas Forms, Applications, and Filing Requirements; O&G Docket No. 20-0287605.

ADOPTION

433. Amendment of 16 Tex. Admin. Code §7.230, relating to Contents of Notice, to implement Senate Bill 885 (83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013); Gas Utilities Docket No. 10315.

434. New 16 Tex. Admin. Code §7.475, relating to Municipality Contact Information for Notice of Disconnection for Non-Payment for Non-Submetered Master Metered Multifamily Properties, to implement House Bill 1772 (83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013); Gas Utilities Docket No. 10308.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

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

436. Issues related to the management and operation of the agency, including continuation of the Neubus, Inc. Imaging Services Contract.

SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION DIVISION

437. Presentation of the Year 2014 Texas Reclamation Award to the Luminant Mining Company, L.L.C. for its award submittal, "Remaking a Partnership of Resource Conservation and Management - Big Brown Mine B Area Reclamation."

OIL AND GAS DIVISION

438. Proposed revision of Form CF-2, Commercial Facility Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit, and proposed discontinuation of Form T-7, District 10 Panhandle Fields Monthly Gas Gatherer Report.

439. Approval of an extended service contract for plugging wells with state funds: Requisition Number 455-14-0516, for five (5) wells in Gonzales County, District 01; estimated value: $302,565.00.

COMMISSIONERS

Chairman Smitherman

440. 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

441. 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

442. 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: 2014001945

Datestamp: 03/17/2014 02:36 PM

Archive Date: 03/27/2014

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Agency Name:	Railroad Commission of Texas
Date of Meeting:	03/25/2014
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:	03/17/2014
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 5 of 5; Items 401 - 442 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, March 25, 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 (31 items; numbers 401 - 431) 401. Damage Prevention 028779: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Besty Ross Ct. & Bunker Blvd., Watauga, Tarrant County, Texas. 402. Damage Prevention 028780: City of Baytown enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 5111 Bush Rd., Baytown, Harris County, Texas. 403. Damage Prevention 028782: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 4908 /4910 Manett St. (North Fitzhugh), Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. 404. Damage Prevention 028784: Reid Construction enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at 1422 W. Front St., Tyler, Smith County, Texas. 405. Damage Prevention 028789: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Eastwood (Countryside), Seguin, Guadalupe County, Texas. 406. Damage Prevention 028790: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1127 Betterton Cir. (Landis), Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. 407. Damage Prevention 028793: Big Table Media enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a) and 18.4(g), at 15114 Live Oak Bend Way (Juniper Creek Ln.), Cypress, Harris County, Texas. 408. Damage Prevention 028800: Diversified Services enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 1500 Barker Cypress, Houston, Harris County, Texas. 409. Damage Prevention 028814: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 120 N. Collins Fwy. (Haning), Howe, Grayson County, Texas. 410. Damage Prevention 028817: Canfer Utility Services enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 1704 Buckingham Dr. (Waterford), Keller, Tarrant County, Texas. 411. Damage Prevention 028818: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 1704 Buckingham Dr. (Waterford), Keller, Tarrant County, Texas. 412. Damage Prevention 028827: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1103 N. 9th, Haskell, Haskell County, Texas. 413. Damage Prevention 028829: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 4037 Avalon Ave. (Compton Ave.), Irving, Dallas County, Texas. 414. Damage Prevention 028831: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 2400 W. Pioneer Pkwy. (S. Bowen), Pantego, Tarrant County, Texas. 415. Damage Prevention 028837: Tri Dal, Ltd. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.4(a), at 1501 Precinct Line (Thousand Oaks), Hurst, Tarrant County, Texas. 416. Damage Prevention 028838: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 228 Avenue G (Woodall), Waco, McLennan County, Texas. 417. Damage Prevention 028841: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 1100 Executive Dr. (Arapaho), Richardson, Dallas County, Texas. 418. Damage Prevention 028843: American Electric & Power enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.10(b) and 18.11(b), at 100 Lilac (Sam Houston), Victoria, Victoria County, Texas. 419. Damage Prevention 028853: Landscape Art, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.4(b), at 8600 Blk. Ballinger Dr., Houston, Harris County, Texas. 420. Damage Prevention 028857: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 912 Georgia St., South Houston, Harris County, Texas. 421. Damage Prevention 028858: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 10 Ivy Garden St., The Woodlands, Montgomery County, Texas. 422. Damage Prevention 028859: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 3902 Maple (Shelby), Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. 423. Damage Prevention 028864: City of Juston enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.10(b), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 401 Hwy. 156 (4th St.), Justin, Denton County, Texas. 424. Damage Prevention 028868: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at Corner of S. Main & E. Moore, Detroit, Red River County, Texas. 425. Damage Prevention 028876: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 2118 Baylor Dr., Katy, Harris County, Texas. 426. Damage Prevention 028878: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 17900 Canyon Creek Rd., Houston, Harris County, Texas. 427. Damage Prevention 028909: Ranger Excavating enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 12612 N. Lamar Blvd. (W. Parmer Ln.), Austin, Travis County, Texas. 428. Damage Prevention 028915: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Elm St. & Russell St., Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas. 429. Damage Prevention 028950: Sprint Pipeline Services enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at Cameron Ln. (State Hwy. 97), Unknown, McMullen County, Texas. 430. Damage Prevention 028956: Jay Mills Contracting enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 400 Alexander St. (Long St.), Stephenville, Erath County, Texas. 431. Damage Prevention 028961: Shippen Construction Co. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at FM 251 at CR 3999, Cass, Cass County, Texas. RULES PROPOSAL 432. Amendment of 16 Tex. Admin. Code §3.80, relating to Commission Oil and Gas Forms, Applications, and Filing Requirements; O&G Docket No. 20-0287605. ADOPTION 433. Amendment of 16 Tex. Admin. Code §7.230, relating to Contents of Notice, to implement Senate Bill 885 (83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013); Gas Utilities Docket No. 10315. 434. New 16 Tex. Admin. Code §7.475, relating to Municipality Contact Information for Notice of Disconnection for Non-Payment for Non-Submetered Master Metered Multifamily Properties, to implement House Bill 1772 (83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013); Gas Utilities Docket No. 10308. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS EXECUTIVE OFFICE 435. Issues regarding operations in the Barnett, Eagle Ford, and other shale trends. 436. Issues related to the management and operation of the agency, including continuation of the Neubus, Inc. Imaging Services Contract. SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION DIVISION 437. Presentation of the Year 2014 Texas Reclamation Award to the Luminant Mining Company, L.L.C. for its award submittal, "Remaking a Partnership of Resource Conservation and Management - Big Brown Mine B Area Reclamation." OIL AND GAS DIVISION 438. Proposed revision of Form CF-2, Commercial Facility Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit, and proposed discontinuation of Form T-7, District 10 Panhandle Fields Monthly Gas Gatherer Report. 439. Approval of an extended service contract for plugging wells with state funds: Requisition Number 455-14-0516, for five (5) wells in Gonzales County, District 01; estimated value: $302,565.00. COMMISSIONERS Chairman Smitherman 440. 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 441. 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 442. 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:	2014001945
Datestamp:	03/17/2014 02:36 PM
Archive Date:	03/27/2014