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KIMBERLY CORLEY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(512)463-7068
Recent Expansion of the Exclusion Zone for Drilling of Oil and Gas Wells and
Limitation on Injection Wells
Joe Pool Dam, Grand Prairie, Texas
What form of public notice and an opportunity for comment was provided regarding the proposed
expansion of the exclusion zone and the limitation on injection wells prior to adoption?
Was information considered by USACE regarding the economic impacts of this action, including the
impact upon mineral interests within the expanded area of prohibited drilling?
What factors were considered in adopting exclusion zones and injection well limitations that are
more stringent than those recommended by the authors of the Report of Engineering Services for
Dam Safety Implications of Drilling, Hydrofracturing, Injection and Extraction, Joe Pool Dam, Grand
Prairie, Texas (Contract No. W91237-1O-D-006, February 2015)?
Who conducted the peer review that is referenced in the USACE report and what peer review
protocols were used?
How does USACE plan to implement the new exclusion zones and over what timeframe?
What is the impact upon wells currently situated within the expanded zone, and what are your
plans for working with State regulators and oil and gas operators concerning the siting and
operation of existing and future wells in the vicinity of Joe Pool Dam?
We will reach out to you to schedule a time when we can discuss these matters.
Executive Director
Railroad Commission of Texas
cc (via email):
Sen. John Cornyn
Sen. Ted Cruz
Rep. Eddie Johnson, 30th Congressional District
Rep. Joe Barton, 6th Congressional District
Office of the Governor Greg Abbott
Sen. Brian Birdwell
Sen. Royce West
Sen. Konni Burton
Rep. Yvonne Davis
Rep. Chris Turner
Rep. John Wray
Rep. Bill Zedler
Rep. Helen Giddings