INTRODUCTION
Purpose:
The exploration, development, and production of gas in the City of Arlington are activities which necessitate reasonable regulation to ensure that all property owners, mineral and otherwise, have the right to peaceably enjoy their property and its benefits and revenues. During the 1
st
Quarter of 2014, the City of Arlington, Community Development and Planning Department (CD&P) and the City of Arlington Fire Department (AFD) conducted inspections of gas well pad sites within the city limits to ensure compliance with the following: the City of Arlington Gas Drilling and Production Ordinance, the Fire Prevention Ordinance and provide gas well permittees notice of violations on gas well pad sites.
Authority:
In accordance with City of Arlington “Gas Drilling and Production” Ordinance, Section 3.01 of the Inspector of the Ordinance, the City Manager shall designate officials who shall enforce the provisions of the Ordinance. The Inspector shall have the authority to enter and inspect any premises covered by the provisions of the Ordinance to determine compliance with the provisions of the Ordinance and all applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards or directives of the State.
The Inspector shall have the authority to issue any orders or directives required to carry out the intent and purpose of the Ordinance and its particular provisions. Failure of any person to comply with an y such order or directive shall constitute a violation of the Ordinance. In accordance with the City o f Arlington “
Fire Prevention” Ordinance, Section 1.03, IFC 104.3 Right of Entry, whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of the Fire Code.
Inspectors:
Jessica Minley- Gas Well Specialist (CD&P) J ay White – Fire Prevention Specialist (AFD) Collin Gregory – Gas W ell Coordinator (CD&P) Maria Carbajal – Gas Well Coordinator (CD&P)
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