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Water Vapor Rules

the Greenhouse System

Just how much of the "Greenhouse Effect" is caused by human activity?

It is about 0.28%, if water vapor is taken into account-- about 5.53%, if not.

This point is so crucial to the debate over global warming that how water vapor is or isn't factored into an analysis of 

Earth's greenhouse gases makes the difference between describing a significant human contribution to the greenhouse 

effect, or a negligible one.

Water vapor constitutes Earth's most significant greenhouse gas, accounting for about 95% of Earth's greenhouse effect

(5). Interestingly, many "facts and figures' regarding global warming completely ignore the powerful effects of water 

vapor in the greenhouse system, carelessly (perhaps, deliberately) overstating human impacts as much as 20-fold.

Water vapor is 99.999% of natural origin. Other atmospheric greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4),

nitrous oxide (N2O), and miscellaneous other gases (CFC's, etc.), are also mostly of natural origin (except for the 

latter, which is mostly anthropogenic).

Human activites contribute slightly to greenhouse gas concentrations through farming, manufacturing, power 

generation, and transportation. However, these emissions are so dwarfed in comparison to emissions from natural 

sources we can do nothing about, that even the most costly efforts to limit human emissions would have a very small--

perhaps undetectable-- effect on global climate.

For those interested in more details a series of data sets and charts have been assembled below in a 5-step statistical 

synopsis.

Note that the first two steps ignore water vapor.

1. Greenhouse gas concentrations

2. Converting concentrations to contribution

3. Factoring in water vapor

4. Distinguishing natural vs man-made greenhouse gases

5. Putting it all together

Note: Calculations are expressed to 3 significant digits to reduce rounding errors, not necessarily to indicate statistical 

precision of the data. All charts were plotted using Lotus 1-2-3.

Caveat: This analysis is intended to provide a simplified comparison of the various man-made and natural greenhouse 

gases on an equal basis with each other. It does not take into account all of the complicated interactions between 

atmosphere, ocean, and terrestrial systems, a feat which can only be accomplished by better computer models than are 

currently in use.

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Greenhouse Gas Concentrations: 

Natural vs man-made (anthropogenic)

1. The following table was constructed from data published by the U.S. Department of Energy (1) summarizing 

concentrations of the various atmospheric greenhouse gases, and supplemented with information from other sources 

(2-7). Because some of the concentrations are very small the numbers are stated in parts per billion. DOE chose to 

NOT show water vapor as a greenhouse gas!
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TABLE 1.

The Important Greenhouse Gases (except water vapor)

U.S. Department of Energy, (October, 2000) (1)

(all concentrations expressed in parts per billion) Pre-industrial baseline Natural additions Man-made additions 

Total (ppb)Concentration Percent of Total Carbon Dioxide (CO2) 288,000 68,520 11,880 (2) 

368,400 99.438% Methane (CH4) 848 577 320 1,745 0.471% Nitrous Oxide (N2O) 285 12 

15 312 0.084% Misc. gases ( CFC's, etc.) 25 0 2 27 0.007% Total 289,158 69,109 12,217 

370,484 100.00% 

The chart at left summarizes the % of greenhouse gas concentrations in Earth's atmosphere from Table 1. This is not a 

very meaningful view though because 1) the data has not been corrected for the actual Global Warming Potential 

(GWP) of each gas, and 2) water vapor is ignored.

But these are the numbers one would use if the goal is to exaggerate human greenhouse contributions:

 Man-made and natural carbon dioxide (CO2) comprises 99.44% of all greenhouse gas concentrations (368,400 / 

370,484 )--(ignoring water vapor).

Also, from Table 1 (but not shown on graph):

 Anthropogenic (man-made) CO2 additions comprise (11,880 / 370,484) or3.207% of all greenhouse gas 

concentrations, (ignoring water vapor).

 Total combined anthropogenic greenhouse gases comprise (12,217 / 370,484) or 3.298% of all greenhouse gas 

concentrations, (ignoring water vapor).

The various greenhouse gases are not equal in their heat-retention properties though, so to remain statistically relevant 

%concentrations must be changed to % contribution relative to CO2. This is done in Table 2, below, through the use 

of GWP multipliers for each gas, derived by various researchers.

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Converting greenhouse gas concentrations 

to greenhouse effect contribution

(using global warming potential )

2. Using appropriate corrections for the Global Warming Potential of the respective gases provides the following more 

meaningful comparison of greenhouse gases, based on the conversion:

( concentration ) X ( the appropriate GWP multiplier (3) (4) of each gas relative to CO2 ) = greenhouse contribution.:

TABLE 2.

Atmospheric Greenhouse Gases (except water vapor)

adjusted for heat retention characteristics, relative to CO2
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This table adjusts values in Table 1to compare greenhouse gases equally with respect to CO2. ( #'s are unit-less) 

Multiplier (GWP) Pre-industrial baseline(new) Natural additions (new) Man-made additions (new) Tot. 

RelativeContribution Percent of Total (new) Carbon Dioxide (CO2) 1 288,000 68,520 11,880 368,400 

72.369% Methane (CH4) 21 (3) 17,808 12,117 6,720 36,645 7.199% Nitrous Oxide (N2O) 310 (3) 

88,350 3,599 4,771 96,720 19.000% CFC's (and other misc. gases) see data (4) 2,500 0 4,791 7,291 

1.432% Total 396,658 84,236 28,162 509,056 100.000% 

NOTE: GWP (Global Warming Potential) is used to contrast different greenhouse gases relative to CO2.

Compared to the concentration statistics in Table 1, the GWP comparison inTable 2 illustrates, among other things:

 Total carbon dioxide (CO2) contributions are reduced to 72.37% of all greenhouse gases (368,400 / 509,056)-- 

(ignoring water vapor).

Also, from Table 2 (but not shown on graph):

 Anthropogenic (man-made) CO2 contributions drop to (11,880 / 509,056) or 2.33% of total of all greenhouse gases, 

(ignoring water vapor).

 Total combined anthropogenic greenhouse gases becomes (28,162 / 509,056) or 5.53% of all greenhouse gas 

contributions, (ignoring water vapor).

Relative to carbon dioxide the other greenhouse gases together comprise about 27.63% of the greenhouse effect 

(ignoring water vapor) but only about0.56% of total greenhouse gas concentrations. Put another way, as a 

groupmethane, nitrous oxide (N2O), and CFC's and other miscellaneous gases are about 50 times more potent than 

CO2 as greenhouse gases.

To properly represent the total relative impacts of Earth's greenhouse gases Table 3 (below) factors in the effect of 

water vapor on the system.

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Water vapor overwhelms

all other natural and man-made

greenhouse contributions.

3. Table 3, shows what happens when the effect of water vapor is factored in, and together with all other greenhouse 

gases expressed as a relative % of the total greenhouse effect.

TABLE 3.

Role of Atmospheric Greenhouse Gases 

(man-made and natural) as a % of Relative

Contribution to the "Greenhouse Effect"

Based on concentrations (ppb) adjusted for heat retention characteristics Percent of Total Percent of Total --

adjusted forwater vapor Water vapor ----- 95.000% Carbon Dioxide (CO2) 72.369% 3.618% 

Methane (CH4) 7.100% 0.360% Nitrous oxide (N2O) 19.000% 0.950% CFC's (and other misc. gases) 
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1.432% 0.072% Total 100.000% 100.000% 

As illustrated in this chart of the data in Table 3, the combinedgreenhouse contributions of CO2, methane, N2O and 

misc. gasesare small compared to water vapor!

Total atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) -- both man-made and natural-- is only about 3.62% of the overall 

greenhouse effect-- a big difference from the 72.37% figure in Table 2, which ignored water!

Water vapor, the most significant greenhouse gas, comes from natural sources and is responsible for roughly 95% of 

the greenhouse effect(5). Among climatologists this is common knowledge but among special interests, certain 

governmental groups, and news reporters this fact is under-emphasized or just ignored altogether.

Conceding that it might be "a little misleading" to leave water vapor out, they nonetheless defend the practice by 

stating that it is "customary" to do so!

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Comparing natural vs man-made concentrations 

of greenhouse gases

4. Of course, even among the remaining 5% of non-water vapor greenhouse gases, humans contribute only a very 

small part (and human contributions to water vapor are negligible).

Constructed from data in Table 1, the charts (below) illustrate graphically how much of each greenhouse gas is natural 

vs how much is man-made. These allocations are used for the next and final step in this analysis-- total man-made 

contributions to the greenhouse effect. Units are expressed to 3 significant digits in order to reduce rounding errors for 

those who wish to walk through the calculations, not to imply numerical precision as there is some variation among 

various researchers.

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Putting it all together: 

total human greenhouse gas contributions 

add up to about 0.28% of the greenhouse effect.

5. To finish with the math, by calculating the product of the adjusted CO2 contribution to greenhouse gases (3.618%) 

and % of CO2 concentration from anthropogenic (man-made) sources (3.225%), we see that only (0.03618 X 0.03225)

or0.117% of the greenhouse effect is due to atmospheric CO2 from human activity. The other greenhouse gases are 

similarly calculated and are summarized below.

TABLE 4a.

Anthropogenic (man-made) Contribution to the "Greenhouse

Effect," expressed as % of Total (water vapor INCLUDED)

Based on concentrations (ppb) adjusted for heat retention characteristics % of Greenhouse Effect 

% Natural 

% Man-made Water vapor 95.000% 94.999% 0.001% Carbon Dioxide (CO2) 3.618% 3.502% 

0.117% Methane (CH4) 0.360% 0.294% 0.066% Nitrous Oxide (N2O) 0.950% 0.903% 0.047% Misc. gases ( 

CFC's, etc.) 0.072% 0.025% 0.047% Total 100.00% 99.72 0.28% 
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When greenhouse contributions are listed by source, the relative overwhelming component of the natural greenhouse 

effect, is readily apparent.

From Table 4a, both natural and man-made greenhouse contributions are illustrated in this chart, in gray and green, 

respectively. For clarity only the man-made (anthropogenic) contributions are labeled on the chart.

 Water vapor, responsible for 95% of Earth's greenhouse effect, is99.999% natural (some argue, 100%). Even if we 

wanted to we can do nothing to change this.

 Anthropogenic (man-made) CO2 contributions cause only about0.117% of Earth's greenhouse effect, (factoring in 

water vapor). This is insignificant!

 Adding up all anthropogenic greenhouse sources, the total human contribution to the greenhouse effect is around0.28%

(factoring in water vapor).

The Kyoto Protocol calls for mandatory carbon dioxide reductions of 30% from developed countries like the U.S. 

Reducing man-made CO2 emissions this much would have an undetectable effect on climate while having a 

devastating effect on the U.S. economy. Can you drive your car 30% less, reduce your winter heating 30%? Pay 20-

50% more for everything from automobiles to zippers? And that is just a down payment, with more sacrifices to come 

later.

Such drastic measures, even if imposed equally on all countries around the world, would reduce total human 

greenhouse contributions from CO2 by about 0.035%.

This is much less than the natural variability of Earth's climate system!

While the greenhouse reductions would exact a high human price, in terms of sacrifices to our standard of living, they 

would yield statistically negligible results in terms of measurable impacts to climate change. There is no expectation 

that any statistically significant global warming reductions would come from the Kyoto Protocol.

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" There is no dispute at all about the fact that even if punctiliously observed, (the Kyoto Protocol) would have an 

imperceptible effect on future temperatures -- one-twentieth of a degree by 2050. "

Dr. S. Fred Singer, atmospheric physicist

Professor Emeritus of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia,

and former director of the US Weather Satellite Service;

in a Sept. 10, 2001 Letter to Editor, Wall Street Journal

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Research to Watch

Scientists are increasingly recognizing the importance of water vapor in the climate system. Some, like Wallace 

Broecker, a geochemist at Columbia's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, suggest that it is such an important factor 

that much of the global warming in the last 10,000 years may be due to the increasing water vapor concentrations in 

Earth's atmosphere.

His research indicates that air reaching glaciers during the last Ice Age had less than half the water vapor content of 

today. Such increases in atmospheric moisture during our current interglacial period would have played a far greater 

role in global warming than carbon dioxide or other minor gases.

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 " I can only see one element of the climate system capable of generating these fast, global changes, that is, changes in 

the tropical atmosphere leading to changes in the inventory of the earth's most powerful greenhouse gas-- water vapor. 
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"

Dr. Wallace Broecker, a leading world authority on climate

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University,

lecture presented at R. A. Daly Lecture at the American Geophysical Union's

spring meeting in Baltimore, Md., May 1996.

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Known causes of global climate change, like cyclical eccentricities in Earth's rotation and orbit, as well as variations in

thesun's energy output, are the primary causes of climate cycles measured over the last half million years. However, 

secondary greenhouse effects stemming from changes in the ability of a warming atmosphere to support greater 

concentrations of gases like water vapor and carbon dioxide also appear to play a significant role. As demonstrated in 

the data above, of all Earth's greenhouse gases, water vapor is by far the dominant player.

The ability of humans to influence greenhouse water vapor is negligible. As such, individuals and groups whose 

agenda it is to require that human beings are the cause of global warming must discount or ignore the effects of water 

vapor to preserve their arguments, citing numbers similar to those in Table 4b . If political correctness and staying out 

of trouble aren't high priorities for you, go ahead and ask them how water vapor was handled in their models or 

statistics. Chances are, it wasn't!

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|| Global Warming || Table of Contents ||

References:

1) Current Greenhouse Gas Concentrations (updated October, 2000)

Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center

(the primary global-change data and information analysis center of the U.S. Department of Energy)

Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change (data now available only to "members")

IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme,

Stoke Orchard, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 7RZ, United Kingdom. 

2) "Carbon cycle modelling and the residence time of natural and anthropogenic atmospheric CO2:on the construction 

of the 'Greenhouse Effect Global Warming' dogma;" Tom V. Segalstad, University of Oslo 

<http://www.geocraft.com/WVFossils/Reference_Docs/Carbon_cycle_update_Segalstad.pdf> 

3) Greenhouse Gases and Global Warming Potentials (updated April, 2002)

Carbon Dioxide Information and Analysis Center (CDIAC), U.S. Department of Energy

Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

4) Warming Potentials of Halocarbons and Greenhouses Gases

Chemical formulae and global warming potentials from Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Climate Change 

1995: The Science of Climate Change (Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 1996), pp. 119 and 121. 

Production and sales of CFC's and other chemicals from International Trade Commission, Synthetic Organic 

Chemicals: United States Production and Sales, 1994 (Washington, DC, 1995). TRI emissions from U.S. 

Environmental Protection Agency, 1994 Toxics Release Inventory: Public Data Release, EPA-745-R-94-001 

(Washington, DC, June 1996), p. 73. Estimated 1994 U.S. emissions from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 

Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks, 1990-1994, EPA-230-R-96-006 (Washington, DC, November

1995), pp. 37-40.

5) References to 95% contribution of water vapor:

a. S.M. Freidenreich and V. Ramaswamy, “Solar Radiation Absorption by Carbon Dioxide, Overlap with Water, and a 

Parameterization for General Circulation Models,” Journal of Geophysical Research 98 (1993):7255-7264
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b. Global Deception: The Exaggeration of the Global Warming Threat 

by Dr. Patrick J. Michaels, June 1998 

Virginia State Climatologist and Professor of Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia

c. Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Appendix D, Greenhouse Gas Spectral Overlaps and Their Significance

Energy Information Administration; Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government

d. Personal Communication-- Dr. Richard S. Lindzen

Alfred P. Slone Professor of Meteorology, MIT

e. The Geologic Record and Climate Change

by Dr. Tim Patterson, January 2005

Professor of Geology-- Carleton University

Ottawa, Canada

Alternate link: 

f. EPA Seeks To Have Water Vapor Classified As A Pollutant

by the ecoEnquirer, 2006

Alternate link: 

g. Does CO2 Really Drive Global Warming?

by Dr. Robert Essenhigh, May 2001

Alternate link: 

h. Solar Cycles, Not CO2, Determine Climate

by Zbigniew Jaworowski, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc., 21st Century Science and Technology, Winter 2003-2004, pp. 52-65

Link: 

5) Global Climate Change Student Guide

Department of Environmental and Geographical Sciences

Manchester Metropolitan University

Chester Street

Manchester

M1 5GD

United Kingdom

6) Global Budgets for Atmospheric Nitrous Oxide - Anthropogenic Contributions

William C. Trogler, Eric Bruner, Glenn Westwood, Barbara Sawrey, and Patrick Neill

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, California

7) Methane record and budget

Robert Grumbine
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 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 11:31:35 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The bi-products of fracking also leach into ground water, destabilize

the areas affected, and end up in tap water. Every time a new source of

dirty fuel is discovered, the corporate and political worlds (is this a

tautology?) lapse into panegyrics over our "energy

independence". Fouling the nest may be expedient and highly

profitable, but it can by no means be called intelligent.

Sincerely,

Robin Rothman

PO Box 132

Danville, VT 05828-0132

(802) 684-2188
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 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:09:37 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

More than just fracking, the power and treasure of the USA has been

handed to the US oligarchs. We are no longer a democracy. Fracking is

a no-brainer----don't do it----it poisons human beings and the

environment. But there is something deeply wrong when the USA begins

to look like the Former Soviet Union. Or, if one doesn't agree with

that analogy, may I suggest fascist Italy of WWII fame.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Jean Hricik

445 Smith-Kingsman Rd

Mcdonough, NY 13801-3101

(607) 656-4310
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:39:14 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I live in a state that has produced much of what has powered the growth

of the US. so many people and communities have been negatively affected

by the extraction of the natural resources. They and their communities

are I'll-used by the energy companies. Although most of the politicians

criticize the EPA for putting people's well-being ahead of profits of

extraction industries, the people need the protection of the EPA.

Sincerely,

Maggie Louden

PO Box 1704

Hedgesville, WV 25427-1704
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 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:39:11 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

This is not to even mention water. Water is fast becoming a scarce

resource worldwide. We are included in that world as California State

can attest. Fracking uses vast amounts of water which is mixed with

toxic chemicals that can and do contaminate the water table... our most

precious resource.

If the EPA fails to stop this threat to climate change and to water

without which nothing can live, I hate to think of the consequences,

far worse than any political consequence you can think of.

Sincerely,

Jean Fallon

10 Pinesbridge Rd

Ossining, NY 10545

(914) 941-7575
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:39:03 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Climate change presents a massive threat to our future. All evidence

points towards increasing climate disruption as a result of elevated

levels of greenhouse gases, many of which are produced from our fossil

fuel intensive energy economy. We need to move as far away from fossil

fuels as quickly as possible.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Jon Barrows

164 Hyde Park Ave Apt 1

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-4166

(202) 548-4592
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:39:17 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

There is NO PLANET B! We must do everything we can to take care of

what we have - with respect, regard, and good-will for all concerned.

We can do better than "fracking" the life out of our planet

earth, our home!

Sincerely,

Donna Gordon

11 Snowberry Dr

Scarborough, ME 04074-8872

(207) 883-0154
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:09:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I am terrified by the prospect of FRACKING in North Carolina, where I

live now, Pennsylvania, where I used to live, and anywhere else in this

country. It is obviously a dangerous practice as witnessed by what has

taken place in Pennsylvania. Areas that were once pristine have been

severly degraded, water wells have become poisoned, and god only knows

how many thousands of gallons of known carcinogens released into the

groundwater table. The fact that is illegal to disclose the chemicals

being used is quite telling, since if they were harmless, they would be

disclosed. Given the obvious reality of man made global climate change,

it is suicidal to continue pursuing these toxic fossil fuels. Instead

the EPA and ALL FEDERAL EMPLOYEES, should be doing EVERYTHING in their

power to rapidly develope green, renewable and sustainable sources of

energy. Civilization is at the or pie and someone has to have the

courage and do what is best for sustained life and to hell with the

political popularity of their decision. Please consider all living

things that call Earth home as well as all future life yet to be born!

Sincerely,

Peter Jackson

157 Shadow Run Rd

Hendersonville, NC 28792-8053

(267) 265-5751
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:09:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking involves use and pollution of a tremendous amount of water at

a time when aquifers are being depleted and drought or unusually dry

conditions prevail in much of America and the world. Life - human,

animal, and other forms - needs water. We cannot drink gas or oil.

Wasting water to get more gas and oil could be described as mass murder

for the profit of a corporate few.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Meryle A. Korn

5256 NE 47th Ave

Portland, OR 97218-1966

(503) 281-7475
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:39:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It seems to me that fracking is also causing earthquakes. I live on a

faultline in Tennessee that stretches through the Smokies. We have

small earthquakes and hear booms in the mountains daily. Let's not make

it worse by fracking.

Thank you or your attention.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Wentworth

PO Box 253

179 Sartin Rd

Delano, TN 37325-0253

(423) 263-2401
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:39:09 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

As soon as the fracking began, the changes in the climate started

to happen.

The devistation to the earth is going to be terrible if it keeps up.

When it is

really noticed on the two brothers' own land maybe they'll stop

financing the dumb, do nothing people in Congress. They need to taste

the kind of water in their taps as other people do who can do nothing

about it. As I see it. the earth's years are really numbered'!

Dorothy Crowe

Sincerely,

Dorothy Crowe

75 Morningside Ln

Buffalo, NY 14221-5032

(716) 631-9479
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:39:11 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Hydrofracked oil and gas contribute greatly to climate change, they are

also a threat, to our public health. We should do everything possible

to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels, in favor of much

cleaner, renewable energy. At the same time, we should curb methane

leakage from the oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

seriously outdated, and they drastically underestimate methane leaks.

Please use the best available data and estimate,s to give a clear

picture on the curently significant impact of hydrofracked natural gas,

on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules, in order to

reduce methane leaks, throughout the entire production chain, and to

include, both new and existing sources of methane, from both oil and

gas production.

Sincerely,

Kent Newman

2950 Washtenaw Rd Apt 2b

Ypsilanti, MI 48197-1514

(734) 434-8643
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:39:13 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Dear Administrator McCarthy and the EPA,

REVISE THE FRAKING METHANE RULES! BETTER STILL--DON'T ALLOW FRACKING

AT ALL! IF YOU DO, YOU CONTRADICT YOURS AND THE PRESIDENT'S COMMITMENT

TO HELP CONTROL CLIMATE CHANGE.

INSTEAD, ENCOURAGE INVESTMENT IN AND SUPPORT ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, NOT

FOSSIL FUEL INCREASE.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

PLEASE THINK SOUNDLY AND LONG-RANGE IN YOUR TOTAL COMMITMENT TO OUR

CHILDREN'S FUTURE AND THEIRS.

Sincerely,

Jane Church

71008 Everard

Chapel Hill, NC 27517-8572

UNITED STATES

Sincerely,

Jane Church

71008 Everard

Chapel Hill, NC 27517-8572

(919) 968-2758
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:39:04 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Yes, these regulations should be implemented, despite the objections of

Big Oil and Big Gas, whose only goal is to MAKE MORE MONEY!! THEY CARE

NOTHING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT OR THE HEALTH OF THE POPULATION, ESPECIALLY

CHILDREN!

Sincerely,

Angie Unruh

1925 S Vaughn Way Apt 302

Aurora, CO 80014-1359

(303) 949-4508
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:39:02 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The natural gas "money motivated" bottom feeders obviously

are not going to give up until they've polluted and poisoned any area

that is viable, regardless of catastrophic results fracking is

responsible of doing. How many of these brain trusts live in or near

communities that are targeted? Never mind, I already know the answer to

that question. If, and ONLY if, they are willing to subject themselves

and their immediate families to live in or nearby these volatile

conditions for at least 1 year, will I consider getting off of my

pulpit.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Lee Johnson

220 S Griffin St

Grant Park, IL 60940-5501
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:39:03 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I strongly believe that fracked oil and gas is a significant

contributor to climate change and endangers our public health,

including our air, our water, and our soil, as proven by specific cases

in Pennsylvania and other states. In my home state of Ohio, we have

experienced earthquakes near fracking sites! This is a highly

dangerous method of oil and gas extraction. I also understand that

fracking for oil and gas causes methane to leak into the air, further

contributing to global warming.

I have learned that the studies reviewed in the five methane

whitepapers are outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. I

ask you to please use the best available data and estimates to give a

clear picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our

climate.

Please regulate fracking for oil and gas to keep our land, water, air,

wildlife and people safe from its devastation. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Anne Randolph

PO Box 523

Yellow Springs, OH 45387-0523

(937) 926-1988
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:39:02 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Governments should be in the business of protecting and serving its

citizens. Health in terms of clean water and clean air are number one.

Clean and renewable energy is a means to that end. Climate Change must

likewise be front and center in policy to stop fossil fuels from

harming the planet further.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Patricia Brown

9 Linwood Pl

Gloucester, MA 01930-1135
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 9:10:27 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

I am especially worried about any leakage from these pumps as the ones

close to my home are also pumping sour gas. Our only warning is

supposed to come from a an alarm. The company that owns the the well

and the pipeline have already tried to use inferior steel for their

pipeline and I fear with the state's budget cuts they will get away

with more short cuts at the expense of our and our neighbors lives.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Ann Coon

3357 E Johnson Rd

Hesperia, MI 49421-9525
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:39:14 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

"This we know. All things are connected like the blood which

unites one family. All things are connected. Whatever befalls the earth

befalls the sons of earth. Man did not weave the web of life; he is

merely a strand of it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to

himself."

Chief Seattle circa 1850.

Sincerely,

Guy Swansbro

1 N Bedford St

Madison, WI 53703-2678

(608) 251-4932
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:39:52 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please stop sickening or killing our precious humans, wildlife and

environment. Corporate greed and profits are not more important than

any of these.

Big oil knows how to drill responsibly but they don't because it costs

more...Just like they don't clean up their spills. They should be

forced to drill safely or be shutdown permanently.

Sincerely,

Carolyn Douglas

4603 Olivia Ave

Royal Oak, MI 48073-1607
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:14 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

We actually need to ban Fracking as it is simply too polluting to the

environment. Please investigate the communities that have experienced

first hand the destruction of fracking. What adds insult to injury is

that the products of fracking are being sold outside of the US and

don't benefit the very country that pays dearly for such an

environmentally unsound practice (not that it would be acceptable even

if the products were to be sold in the US).

Thank you for your time,

Sincerely,

Cindy Williams

8550 Condalia Ave

Yucca Valley, CA 92284-4172
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:09:46 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I live on the NY & PA border, & I have seen how the Gas &

OIl Industry have stressed rural towns infrastructure, polluting our

streams & rivers as well as creating numerous retention ponds full

of toxic fracking waste, in addition to private wells. Water is one of

our most important resources & it is being threatened by the Gas

& Oil industry in the Marcellus Shale region.

Sincerely,

Barbara Schrier

1 Charles St

Waverly, NY 14892-1512

(607) 565-8700
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 11:16:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. Fracking also endangers our water, and

increases eoccurrence of eartquakes. We must do everything possible to

minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy, such as wind and solar!

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate, our water, our

ground.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include

limitations on new and existing sources of methane from both oil and

gas production.

Sincerely,

Eleanor Thomas

36466 Ore Bed Rd

Philadelphia, NY 13673-4120

(315) 642-0922
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:09:15 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We only have one chance to get this right -- there are already concerns

in these communities that this may be causing tremors and small

earthquakes. Please don't let the energy companies make global warming

worse by releasing more methane in an attempt to produce

"cleaner" fuel. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Margie Oldeg

2017 Spanish Dr

Saint Louis, MO 63144-1821

(314) 962-8459
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 11:15:40 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

I live in the heart of fossil fuel extraction industry operations, such

as coal mining, mountaintop removal coal mining and the newer industry

of drilling for natural gas and oil utilizing horizontal hydraulic

fracturing technique. I see first hand the adverse effects it has on

our fresh water supplies, air quality, land and infrastructure in my

otherwise very beautiful state. It is an invasion -- and not a

healthful, beneficial one!

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Erin Webb

PO Box 275

104 Broad Street

Granville, WV 26534-0275
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 11:14:49 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Also, I can't believe that EPA honestly finds that sending chemicals

underground and dissolving the rock under our feet will never

contaminate the groundwater or destabilize the very ground we are on!

Please work to change to renewable energy, which we've known about for

over fifty years and just continue to do "same as yesterday"

because it is easy. We do need to change immediately and you have the

power in your hands to make the rules on that! That is why your agency

was created. Please do your job in the excellent manner.

Sincerely,

M Sladek

7755 E Quincy Ave

Denver, CO 80237-2312
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Unregulated and poorly managed processes used for fracking produce air

contamination that endangers our public health. I believe your mandate

is to protect public health. Please require the industry to act

responsibly and cleanly, using the best practices to curb methane

leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Stephen Taylor

6712 Loring Ct

Bethesda, MD 20817-3148

(301) 469-7950
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:39:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

In my humble opinion, fracking is a very dangerous operation. Not only

does it increase environmental hazards to our water, but also to our

land. Earthquakes have happened in areas that have seen little or no

earthquake activity in hundreds of years and some of these have been

traced back to fracking wells.

We need to concentrate on renewable energy resources that will preserve

our environment for us and for the future.

Sincerely,

Esther Johnson

508 E Ventura Ave

Clewiston, FL 33440-3926

(863) 983-7314
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:39:48 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. This is revealed in a whole raft of

studies that appear in tier one, peer-reviewed journals. Do your

homework. We must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on

these dirty fuels and their means of production in favor of truly

clean, renewable energy, including curbing methane leakage from oil and

gas production that does occur.

Many studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are outdated and

drastically underestimate methane leaks. Using data sources that

clearly lack the level of credibility required is not only

unprofessional, it brings great harem to our health and environment.

Please use the best available data and estimates to give a clear,

accurate picture on the significant impacts fracked gas on our climate,

water and health.

It is critical for you to move quickly. Revise existing rules so

methane is reduced throughout the entire production chain. You should

continually provide new and update existing data sources of methane

from both oil and gas production, especially methane due due to

fracking.

Thanks for your support for making a better quality of life for all

Americans.

Sincerely,

M B Neace

1025 Alan Shepard St

Las Vegas, NV 89145-6004

(702) 998-0688
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:39:50 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy.

Sincerely,

Sandra Brooks

73 Ambler Rd

Asheville, NC 28805-2401

(828) 333-2500
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:09:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Also, fracking gas uses billions of gallons of clean water. In two

months, twenty million gallons of water are taken from the Tioga River

in Pennsylvania to frack gas in the Marcellus Shale. This is just one

site. The US and the world cannot afford the water expenditure that

fracking demands.

We cannot grow food without water; we cannot live without water.

Also, there are no means available today to recycle a major potion of

the toxic waste water and continuously use the same water in a tightly

controlled circular system.

It's either "us" or fracking, but we can't have both.

Solar energy, my friends, we must pour our resources into solar and

other safe sources. Not one tenth of one percent of profits invested in

solar by the oil companies, but fifty percent of profits invested.

Remember, the rudder of the Titanic was too small to turn the ship away

from the massive iceberg. We need massive investments in renewables by

the oil and gas industries to turn their companies away from a world

catastrophe.

Stephanie Langson Canter

Sincerely,
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Stephanie Canter

10431 Quailwood Rd

Boynton Beach, FL 33436-0719

(561) 735-9704
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:39:07 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

And, why is it that methanol and the important derivative from

methanol, dimethyl ether, is not promoted by the EPA and the U.S.

Federal Government, including the DOE and DOD? Alcohol fuels have been

promoted for centuries. Henry Ford advocated for methanol as the best

fuel for transportation and the state of California had a successful

methanol program for about a decade until certain interests convinced

the California administration under Ronald Reagan to end the program.

Using alcohol fuels will put an end to landfill challenges across the

nation and plastic, which ultimately ends up in land fills or as litter

on our lands or in our surface waters or in huge oceanic garbage

patches, can be used to produce fuel and end the plastic dilemma.

There are disadvantages to gasoline and to alcohol fuels. However the

disadvantages of alcohol fuels far outweigh the disadvantages of

alcohol fuels. Plenty of literature supports this claim, including the

writings of Dr. George Olah et al. in "Beyond Oil and Gas: The

Methanol Economy. Since the publication of this landmark work, alcohol

fuels have been advances and now higher mixed alcohols are far superior

to methanol and ethanol (especially fermented ethanol, which is

energy-intensive to produce).

For the sake of our great nation and for the sake of all the future

generations of all species on or amazing planet, you must support

ending the use of fossil fuels as soon as possible, and especially end

fracking, and promote the Open Fuels Standard to diversify the nation's

energy portfolio, where alcohol fuels must be a prominent component.
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Sincerely,

Thomas Slabe

8860 W 13th Ave

Lakewood, CO 80215-4814

(216) 403-2600
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:13 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. It is not a "clean" alternative

to regular oil and gas. While it may burn more cleanly, the production

process is exceptionally dirty and toxic, polluting our air with

climate-changing methane and our water with poisonous chemicals. We

need to focus on developing truly clean, renewable energy, while

curbing methane leakage and other dangerous pollution from oil and gas

production.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available up-to-date data and estimates for a true picture of the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

The effects of climate change are already upon us. Please move quickly

to revise existing rules so that methane is reduced throughout the

entire production chain, and to include in your regulations new and

existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Janet Smarr

1397 Caminito Halago

La Jolla, CA 92037-7165
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:09:02 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

After watching the TV shows "Years of Living Dangerously" on

Showtime I have come to conclusion that our "powers that

be"have no respect for the scientists or anyone who gets in the

way of their trip to the bank to deposit the donation to their

re-election or the dividends of their oil stocks.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Barbara Graham

275 Rudolph Ln

Monticello, FL 32344-6451

(850) 491-3360
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 11:03:09 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I urge you to consider the damage to climate from methane leaks as well

as the danger of water pollution and waste in this time of drought and

uncertain supply.

Further, please consider the impact on people living near the

fracturing operations.

Sincerely,

Jay Weiner

2470 Clare St

San Pablo, CA 94806-2805
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:08:57 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. It must be made safe or it should not be

done

Sincerely,

Frank Gioia

326 Old Stockbridge Rd

Lenox, MA 01240-2819
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:34 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Please put a STOP to any fracking by our American companies and STOP

import of resouces which are produced by fracking procedures. Fracking

is a danger to the public with toxic contaminants used in its

production.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Please use the best available data and estimates to give a clear

picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Robert Kinoian

137 Lucky Hollow Dr

Paramus, NJ 07652-5309

(201) 262-8382
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:39:54 PM

Subject: Stop the methane leakage, and revise the fracking methane rules NOW!

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Methane is ratcheting up the global warming, and fracking is as well.

Leave the oil and gas in the ground, and protect our

country,health,water,air and planet from fracking and drilling. Fracked

oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Bethany Menkart

938 West St

Cornwall, VT 05753-9200

(802) 247-4116
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 11:01:12 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I have worked as an industrial chemist for 25 years, and I am a

realist. I know fracking is changing the global energy economy, and

has enormous geopolitcal implications. I have accepted that it is here

to stay. With that said, the onus is on THIS GENERATION to make sure

we do it as responsibly as possible with minimal damage for future

generations to contend with.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Charles Tazzia

359 Chalfonte Ave

Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-2930

(248) 948-2358
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:09:23 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

People deserve to have clean water that doesn't ignite when you hold a

match to it. They also have a right to live on stable ground that isn't

weakened by fracking and causing earthquake activity. Everything about

fracking points to it being dangerous and harmful, and entire

communities in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas and West Virginia

are being ruined, and sometimes being given a pizza to make up for it!

Please, let's move away from fracking in America.

Sincerely,

Brian De Castro

34 Mews Ln # 34

South Orange, NJ 07079-1740

(973) 761-4917
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:39:30 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules!

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate. In a word, it's

BAD!

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health.

Sincerely,

Susan Martin

32 Glen Ave

Oakland, CA 94611-4929

(510) 653-8551
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It is also critical that you realize that a 100-year averaging of

methane's impact is a political move, and should be replaced by the

widely accepted science that holds that it is the 20-year impact of

methane that is most dangerous to the climate. YOU MUST GET THIS PIECE

RIGHT!

Sincerely,

Dwain Wilder

289 Richs Dugway Rd

Rochester, NY 14625-1722

(585) 288-5031
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:39:33 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

From acceleration of carbon in the atmosphere, to injection wells where

the toxic cocktail of chemicals used to extract gas and oil are pumped

into the earth OVER underlying aquifers, to leaving behind pools of

polluted water on well sites, to the damage that the heavy vehicles do

to local roads where forcing occurs - this industry is running fought

shod over sensible policy.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Rodger Parsons

326 E 85th St Apt 4d

New York, NY 10028-5434
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:33 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

As a resident of North Carolina, I am particularly anxious that moves

are made in time to prevent our lawmakers from inflicting irreversible

damage on the state through ill-considered permission to allow tracking

to take place. For a host of reasons, from water conservation to

methane escape, tracking represents an environmentally irresponsible

direction. Please rein in the tracking industry and promote instead

renewable resources -- the only sensible way to reconcile our energy

needs with environmental security.

Sincerely,

Neil Mcwilliam

529 Dogwood Dr

Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2807

(919) 684-6081
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:39:23 PM

Subject: DRILL HERE, DRILL NOW!

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

It's a shame & disgrace that the USA, supposed LEADER in the

"FREE WORLD" is at the mercy of foreign oil!! We have the

resources AND we have the methodology to get those resources while

being environmentally safe at the same time.

In order to become a FREE NATION again, we must end the Socialism

that's attempting to strangle this nation. Not only do we need to

"Drill Here - Drill Now," but we need an "All of the

Above" energy policy. We can't continue to throw good money after

bad in an attempt to shore up technologies that can't stand on their

own, and we have to get out of the way of independent thinkers who can

make what we already have better.

AND we need to get the government out of the way and out of bed with

businesses!!! The EPA is one of the government agencies that has

out-lived it's usefulness and should be closed!!!

Sincerely,

Daniel Hixson

515 Wylderose Ln

Locust Grove, GA 30248-3188
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 From: Allegis Group <mikejamesp494@gmail.com>

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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:39:20 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Dick Cheney pushed through protection of the fracking industry during

the Bush administration and it has been steamrolling through counties

across the US. There is no reason in a free country for the drilling

fluid, used with explosive force to shatter layers of rock, to remain a

trade secret hidden from scrutiny of residents or government. This

substance does and will wind up in well water as will the high pressure

gas itself. The basic idea that hydrocarbons should be extacted by

destroying layers of rock strata instead of sealed pipes enroute to the

gas layer is a ticking time bomb for local residents and those that

consume their agricultural products. To leave this industry remain

unmonitored is abandoning the charter of the EPA. Please scrutinize

the fracking industry.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Steve Trapp

3155 NW Garfield Ave

Corvallis, OR 97330-1820
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:26 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

As you know, methane -- per molecule -- contributes more than ten times

the global heating effect than does carbon dioxide, therefore

focussing, in particular, on the escape of methane into the atmosphere

during any extraction process is critical. Thank you for all you are

doing to maintain our global environment!

Sincerely,

Peter And Josephine von Hippel

1900 Crest Dr

Eugene, OR 97405-1753

(541) 344-3659
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:39:10 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Climate change has brought us to a major historical moment in time and

fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to this climate

change. It endangers our public health and we must do everything

possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of

truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil

and gas production that always occurs.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules to give strong

protections to the public. Personally I think both oil and gas

production should be fazed out immediately and renewable energies

should be supported with government funding.

Sincerely,

Cyndi Kahn

1715 Glyndon Ave

Venice, CA 90291-2925

(310) 392-0231
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 From: stave89932@mypacks.net <stave89932@mypacks.net>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 4/15/2014 4:14:48 PM

Subject: Comments on White Papers on Methane and VOC Emissions: Emissions from completions and ongoing 

production of hydraulically fractured oil wells (PDF) (82pp, 1.4 MB)

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Methane: The Irrelevant Greenhouse Gas

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Anthony Watts

Methane: The Irrelevant Greenhouse Gas http://wp.me/p7y4l-rV4 via @wattsupwiththat

Water vapor has already absorbed the very same infrared radiation that Methane might have absorbed.

Guest essay by Dr. Tom Sheahen

Q: I read that methane is an even worse greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, and cattle are a big source of methane 

emissions. How are they going to regulate that? Not just cattle, but dairy cows as well! That doubles the worry.

Fortunately, there is really nothing to worry about, scientifically. The main thing to worry about is over-reacting 

politicians and another layer of unnecessary government regulations. 

To understand methane’s role in the atmosphere, first it’s necessary to understand whatabsorption means. When light 

passes through a gas (sunlight through air, for example), some molecules in the gas might absorb a photon of light and 

jump up to an excited state. Every molecule is capable of absorbing some particular wavelengths of light, and no 

molecule absorbs all the light that comes along. This holds true across the entire electromagnetic spectrum – 

microwave, infrared, visible, and ultraviolet.

The process of absorption has been studied in great detail. In a laboratory set-up, a long tube is filled with a particular 

gas, and then a standard light is set up at one end; at the other end of the tube is a spectrometer, which measures how 

much light of each wavelength makes it through the tube without being absorbed. (Mirrors are placed so as to bounce 

the light back and forth several times, making the effective travel path much longer; this improves the precision of the 

data.) From such measurements, the probability of radiation being captured by a molecule is determined as a function 

of wavelength; the numerical expression of that is termed the absorption cross-section.

If you carried out such an experiment using ordinary air, you’d wind up with a mixture of results, since air is a mixture

of various gases. It’s better to measure one pure gas at a time. After two centuries of careful laboratory measurements, 

we know which molecules can absorb which wavelengths of light, and how likely they are to do so.

All that data is contained in charts and tables of cross-sections. Formerly that meant a trip to the library, but nowadays 

it’s routinely downloaded from the internet. Once all thecross-sections are known, they can be put into a computer 

program and the total absorption by any gas mixture (real or imaginary) can be calculated.

The many different molecules absorb in different wavelength regions, known as bands. The principal components of 

air, nitrogen and oxygen, absorb mainly ultraviolet light. Nothing absorbs in the visible wavelength range, but there are

several gases that have absorption bands in the infrared region. These are collectively known as the GreenHouse Gases

(GHG), because absorbing infrared energy warms up the air – given the namegreenhouse effect.

The adjacent figure shows how six different gases absorb radiation across the infrared range of wavelengths, from 1 to 

16 microns (mm). The vertical scale is upside-down: 100% absorption is low, and 0% absorption (i.e., transparency) is 

high.

 <http://wattsupwiththat.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/methane_absorption_spectra.png> 

It’s important to realize that these are shown on a “per molecule” basis. Because water vapor (bottom bar of the figure)

is much more plentiful in the atmosphere than any of the others, H2O absorbs vastly more energy and is by far the 

most important greenhouse gas. On any given day, H2O is a percent or two of the atmosphere; we call that humidity.

The second most important greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide (CO2), which (on a per-molecule basis) is six times as 

effective an absorber as H2O. However, CO2 is only about 0.04% of the atmosphere (400 parts per million), so it’s 

much less important than water vapor.

Now it’s necessary to scrutinize the figure very carefully. Looking across the wavelength scale at the bottom, H2O 

absorbs strongly in the 3-micron region, and again between 5 and 7 microns; then it absorbs to some degree beyond 

about 12 microns. CO2 has absorption bands centered around 2.5 microns, 4.3 microns, and has a broad band out 

beyond 13 microns. Consequently, CO2 adds a small contribution to the greenhouse effect. Notice that sometimes CO2

bands overlap with H2O bands, and with vastly more H2O present, CO2 doesn’t matter in those bands.

Looking at the second graph in the figure, methane (CH4) has narrow absorption bands at 3.3 microns and 7.5 microns
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(the red lines). CH4 is 20 times more effective an absorber than CO2 – in those bands. However, CH4 is only 

0.00017% (1.7 parts per million) of the atmosphere. Moreover, both of its bands occur at wavelengths where H2O is 

already absorbing substantially. Hence, any radiation that CH4 might absorb has already been absorbed by H2O. The 

ratio of the percentages of water to methane is such that the effects of CH4 are completely masked by H2O. The 

amount of CH4 must increase 100-fold to make it comparable to H2O.

Because of that, methane is irrelevant as a greenhouse gas. The high per-molecule absorption cross section of CH4 

makes no difference at all in our real atmosphere.

Unfortunately, this numerical reality is overlooked by most people. There is a lot of misinformation floating around, 

causing needless worry. The tiny increases in methane associated with cows may elicit a few giggles, but it absolutely 

cannot be the basis for sane regulations or national policy.
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 8:10:12 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

In many parts of the country, the supplies of drinking water and water

for agricultural irrigation are coming under significant stress, which

is being aggravated by more frequent and severe droughts brought on by

climate change. Fracking consumes large amounts of water, which cannot

be recycled, and pollutes ground water near fracking wells. There is no

substitute for water, whereas fracking-produced natural gas could be

replaced by solar and wind energy, which do not impact a region's water

supplies. And while gas burns

more cleanly than coal and oil, it still produces carbon-dioxide and

thus cannot be a long-term energy solution.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

William Schoene

1519 Oak St

Santa Monica, CA 90405-4847

(310) 452-1307
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:38:55 PM

Subject: Fracking should be illegal

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Any business that needs exemptions from public safety laws should not

be allowed to pursue those activities, no matter how many jobs it may

create. It should not be legal to destroy personal or public property

for profit.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Tim Foster

3164 W Daisy Ave

Spokane, WA 99205-5920

(509) 768-0466
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:39:04 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

ACTUALLY YOU SHOULD JUST BAN FRACKING IN THE UNITED

STATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sincerely,

Andrew Wright

3361 S Monaco Pkwy

Denver, CO 80222-7660
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:56:04 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Here in West Virginia we are very concerned about our water. Even if no

frackin' disasters like Freedom Industries take place, our water will

be threatened by the huge amount that is used in the fracking process

and by the treatment (or lack of treatment) of the fracking waste.

Another issue is the trucking of huge amounts of water into and waste

out of the fracking sites. This will of course occur on rural secondary

roads. These roads are frequently barely adequate for existing traffic

and the addition of large numbers of heavy trucks into the mix will

create unacceptable risk for local residents.

HARVEY COHEN

Sincerely,

Harvey Cohen

PO Box 1667

Lewisburg, WV 24901-4667

(304) 772-3335
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:33 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. From earthquakes, destruction of aquifers

and poisoning life forms, fracking ruins the local economy, environment

and the people so big energy can have larger profits while fabricating

tales of safety. Their own corporations have evidence of the dangers

and just don't care but Exxon's CEO made it clear, he does not want

fracking anywhere near where he lives!

We must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty

fuels and the destructive ways they are pulled from the earth in favor

of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from

oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Darlene Wolfe

5144 Barnegat Point Rd

Orlando, FL 32808-1603
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:46 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I understand that the EPA is finally getting around to regulating the

out-of control oil and gas industry. Fracking is a major source of

pollution. Fracking has, for years been polluting the air with methane

and ground water with NGL's.

The EPA's own investigations linked fracking to water contamination in

three communities: Dimock, Pennsylvania; Parker County, Texas; and

Pavillion, Wyoming. The communities could no longer use their water,

and had to truck in public water which was also contaminated. These

investigations have been closed and kept quiet, because the EPA does

not regulate oil and gas.

Methane is considered clean when it is burned, but has an 86% greater

impact on global warming when it leaks. Methane is forced out of the

ground and into the water table during fracking, because of

unregulated bad practices. It also occurs because of poorly maintained

pipes. Known leaking pipes, are not being repaired. One 2010 study

detected 5000 natural gas leaks in New York City, large enough to

explode. These pipes are still leaking. It is estimated that 30% of all

pipes leak. Other industries are regulated, to limit their emissions,

but oil and gas companies continue unchecked. It should be obvious they

are not going to regulate themselves.

NGL's are worse. They contain Ethane, Propane, Butane, Isobutane,

Methane, Hydrochloric Acid, anticorrosive, and heavy metals. Though

hazardous liquids pipelines make up just 11% of total pipeline mileage,

they were responsible for 55% of total pipeline incidents and 52% of

property damage costs - $3.1 billion - over the last 20 years. In 2013,

hazardous liquids pipelines were responsible for 65% of incidents and

nearly 80% of property damage costs. NGL's are pushed though pipes

under high pressure. When they leak, the liquid carcinogens that don't

turn into a deadly, explosive, heavier than air gas, seep into the

ground water. The oil and gas industry uses several methods to install

these pipelines without federal or state oversight.

Fracking operations pump millions of barrels of clean water into their

wells. The water is contaminated with several chemicals and heavy

metals. This water is not cleaned and the heavy metals cannot be

filtered out. What they can't sell as NGL's is pumped back into deep

wells. Out of sight, out of mind!

Sincerely,

Ronald Cook

915 Saint Francis Rd
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Saint Francis, KY 40062-7001

(270) 865-6311
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 7:40:19 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We are relying on you to do what is in the interest of our health.

Other energy sources can be put in place with proper support. We could

take some of the money going into nuclear projects for a better way to

provide energy sources safer and saner than either fracking to get oil

or subsidies to get nuclear.

Sincerely,

Jeanette Ertel

1988 M L King Jr Way Apt 315

Berkeley, CA 94704-1668

(510) 356-4536
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:09:15 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Please do your job and protect the environment rather than coddling the

oil and gas industry. The latest projections from the UN's energy

agency show that fracking will play out much earlier than previously

thought. Is it really worth it to consign our children and future

generations to a ruined planet so a handful of companies can make a bit

of short term profit? NO!!!!!

The EPA needs to fully support and encourage renewable sources of

energy, not the last century's energy model. Do your jobs!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Peter Smyke

303 N 1st St

Alpine, TX 79830-4805

(432) 837-9087
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:30 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I live in Greene County, PA and the regulations are SOOOO far behind

the industry that is SWEEPING through the county. Please speed up this

process so that our beautiful county isn't as toxic and polluted as I

fear that it will be! Please include EXISTING sources in your

regulations...just because they move faster than you doesn't mean they

are "grandfathered in" polluters.

Thank-you,

Sincerely,

Jennifer Behm

2642 Mount Morris Rd

Waynesburg, PA 15370-2262

(724) 627-5550
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:39:32 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas has already endangered public health and threatens

to contaminate more groundwater and aquifers. We must do everything

possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of

truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil

and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

Sincerely,

Heather Miller

73 E Elm St

Chicago, IL 60611-1052

(312) 752-0299
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:39:10 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

You are the Environmental Protection Agency. It has been a long time

since we had any protection. Thank you, Director Gina McCarthy, for

working for the environment.

I hope you visit a fracking operation in North Dakota. You would see,

at night, the excess methane being leaked up out of huge pipes and

burning like forest fires, at least a mile high, without stopping. It

would not be necessary to tell you that you should stay away from them.

The criminals who are in charge of them will stay away, too.

But how would the air be for breathing? And for many miles? It's a good

thing for frackers that North Dakota is a big empty land, with no

newspapers or PBS, apparently. Few people have seen this sight.

It's a shame. Besides damaging the climate, it is a great waste.

Methane can be harnessed and use for fuel.

I urge you to see that methane is reduced throughout the entire

production chain, and stop this damage and waste. You must include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Roberta Dees

15627 Thomas Rd

Charlotte, NC 28278-5817

(704) 504-3214
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 7:40:19 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

-------------------------------------------------

Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The companies who are fracking, are also refusing to document the list

of ingredients that they use in the fracking fluids.WHAT ARE THEY

HIDING???

I don't want anything, human, animal or plant to be exposed to whatever

it is that they are hiding----let them come clean with all the

ingredients, and prove that they are not harmful to health of ....life!

Sincerely,

Kate Finn

PO Box 3364

Homer, AK 99603-3364

(907) 235-5329
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:39:08 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

-------------------------------------------------

Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Let's see, the oil and gas industry is taking their money with them to

the next world? And with their pockets heavy they are stepping on the

hands of all of us Americans working hard to protect out country and

families. They are thinking they will take their power with them, too?

What a bunch of selfish, self-centered, greedy, stupid individuals

they are.

Sincerely,

Hazel Poolos

42717 Caudle Rd

Richfield, NC 28137-9671

(704) 463-5725
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:39:08 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Does it not seem incredibly stupid to force toxic chemicals

underground? Right, I thought so. We don't need gas so much that we

would risk our health, that of our children/grandchildren and the very

Earth to have MORE, MORE.

If you truly value Americans - stop FRACKING nationally.

Sincerely,

Sherry & Sam Williams

2910 Colony Rd

Charlotte, NC 28211-2636

(704) 376-0011
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 7:40:14 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Natural gas wells leak & methane is a much more potent greenhouse

gas than CO2.

Millions and millions of such wells is f__ing frightening.

Renewable, sustainable energy is the sole intelligent choice.

It's long past time to commit ourselves to sustainability.

Sincerely,

Scott Spellerberg

Mass St

Lawrence, KS 66045-3100
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:39:01 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Personal note: More carbon-producing energy sources is not the answer.

Instead look to these new wind turbines shaped like a conch shell

(based on the golden ratio, btw, which should be noteworthy to the

better minds within your agency). Therein lies an energy future for

humanity worth having.

Sincerely,

Marc DeLateur

5911 N Whitehouse St

Spokane, WA 99205-6341

(509) 570-0614
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:39:03 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We still do not understand the amount of water required, the chemicals

used, and long term consequences, like earthquakes in Virginia, Texas,

and Oklahoma. We is tracking in a known earthquake zone like California

even considered, especially now the Monterey shale deposit has been

re-estimated to less than 5 percent of the original estimate. This is

absurd.

Sincerely,

John Emery

263 Velarde St

Mountain View, CA 94041-2241
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:39:04 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I object to sacrificing my health and that of my fellow Texans so that

natural gas can be fracked and exported. We need to move to renewable

energy sources now. Keep the oil and gas in the ground for future

Americans who may be able to think of something better to do with it

instead of burning it.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Carolyn Stonecipher

2639 Moore Rd

Beaumont, TX 77713-3944

(409) 753-2657
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:39:01 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

By the way have you noticed that all the people that I have seen

on " fracking " sights are wearing hazmat suits and breathers

!!! Safe they say. Really, how far from schools, parks, water

supplies, ect. will they be. Will they be issuing hazmat suits to local

residents FOR GOD'S SAKE ACT SOON .

JR

Sincerely,

Joseph Romano

316 Milton Dr

Henrico, NC 27842-9481

(252) 537-5424
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:38:55 PM

Subject: Ban fracking which poisons our land and water

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Please remember your agency name and your charge.

Accept your responsisbility and BAN FRACKING forever.

Once the environment is destroyed, there is no going back

Poison the water and the soil and it stays poisoned

There is no hiding it --- too much damage has already been done

Get on board.

Protect the environment for all to come and do not give in to

Big Greedy Oil and Gas who are only looking at personal gain.

Thank you Carolyn Ferdinand

Sincerely,

Carolyn Ferdinand

45 Union Hill Rd

Carbondale, IL 62903-7664

(618) 457-7616
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:51:36 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The future of the next generation's planet relies on your scientific

analysis on this issue. Please set aside the political pressure and

take a hard and cautionary look at all the current data available.

Your agency does good work - I know from our agency receiving two

brownfields assessment grants. Please do the right thing here.

Sincerely,

Dennis Patton

115 Galahad Drive

Greenville, NC 27858

Sincerely,

Dennis Patton

115 Galahad Dr

Greenville, NC 27858-8152
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:24 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must minimize our reliance on these

dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing

methane leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Please use the best available data and estimates to give a clear

picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is necessary to thoroughly review existing rules and make smart

changes that will reduce methane escape in the entire production chain,

and to include new and existing, safe sources of methane from both oil

and gas production.

Sincerely,

Patrick Paulett

4449 SW Kenyon Pl

Seattle, WA 98136-2239
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Methane destroys the environment in such a way that mitigation is

almost impossible-- to say nothing about it's effects on the

atmosphere. and our water.

Fracking destroys the environment in the area in such a way it's almost

impossible to mitigate the results-- to say nothing to what methane

does to the atmosphere , ground water etc.

Sincerely,

Patricia Beetle

1379 Sunset Rd.

Castleton, NY 12033-9515

(518) 477-4004
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Thank you so much for making a difference in the health and safety of

our planet!

Please also retest the effects of fracking on our environment using

better up to date testing equipment, as the leaks of toxic gases from

fracking are said to be grossly underestimated.

Again, I thank you for my own and future generations.

Sincerely,

Patricia Factor

15332 Antioch St

# 357

Pacific Palisades, CA 90272-3628

(310) 629-2028
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:27 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

What are you people going to do when all the ground water in this

country has been contaminated by your irresponsible method of fracking?

Sincerely,

Rita Cooper

609 White Oak Dr

O Fallon, IL 62269-7314
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:20 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

In addition, in a recent trip to southwest Texas we saw billboards

posted in Corpus Christi urging residents to conserve water. The next

morning the headline story in the local USA Today spoke of many people

living in the Eagle Ford Shale area having to dig deeper wells because

of the billions of gallons of water being used in fracking lowering the

water table there. Fracking is a threat to both our air and water.

Sincerely,

Bill Schweisheimer

1241 Donald Dr

Arbor Vitae, WI 54568-9220
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:38:56 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

There has to be some kind of regulations on this industry. It is

wrecking hav oc on the environment, animals and humans. racking is

extremely bad and the methane it releases is also very bad. The

methane has to be reduced if we want our planet to survive the bad

things we are doing. Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor

to climate change and endangers our public health. We must do

everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in

favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage

from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Eileen Kimsey

5801 S Lois Ave

Tampa, FL 33616-1121

(813) 902-0558
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:21 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. It

is also critical to protect the will of the local governments that have

moratoriums (like New York State) and communities (like the 170+ cities

and towns in New York). We need the protection of the federal

government to keep the petrochemical industry from ruining the health

of the communities that have listened to the science and have already

taken action for the future.

Sincerely,

John Szalasny

344 Teakwood Ter

Williamsville, NY 14221-3904

(716) 632-8823
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:24 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

How dare we, as a society, decide that the 1%who own major companies

that refine fracked gas can get richer, and so that they don't have to

abde by regulations to protect the rest of society? GREED is the only

answer to why we even have this dilema in our country. I wish some

would start using the word GREED to describe what is actually going on

here. Our society is being ruined for the sack of the 1% to make and

take it all! Greed is taking over our responsibilites to our overall

society, not just what the 1% feels is the country's responsibilities,

which of course is their GREED.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Michael Bilecki

31 Locust Rd

Brookhaven, NY 11719-9627

(631) 286-3379
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:20 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

On top of all of that-fracked oil and natural gas will not make us more

secure: Its all being shipped overseas to places like China. All

fracking does is enrich the oil industry-who already make more profits

that virtually anyone on Earth.

Sincerely,

April And Joseph Faires

2305 34th Ave SE

Puyallup, WA 98374-4140

(253) 435-6030
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:06 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I watch the tourist ads for the state of Wyoming and wonder about why

go there. The state's beauty is going to be destroyed to make a few

amoral people richer. The myth about loving this land is a myth.

GREED is what this country is about.

Sincerely,

Anne Winkle

4414 68th St

Kenosha, WI 53142-3851

(262) 654-8436
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:39:45 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

MUCH NEW RESEARCH POINTS TO THE FACT THAT FRACKING, PLUS METHANE

LEAKAGE, PLUS WHOLE RIVERS BEING POLLUTED BY THE CHEMICALS OF

FRACKING,PLUS DIESEL FUEL TRUCKING IN AND OUT OF FRACK SITES,WITH THAT

RESULTANT RELEASE OF TRUCK GAS FUMES EQUALS AN INDUSTRY, THE GAS

INDUSTRY, THAT IS AS DIRTY OR DIRTIER THAN THE COAL INDUSTRY........THE

EPA IS NOW OFFICIALLY GOING UNDER A FALSE ASSUMPTION, ABOUT GAS,AS A

CEANER ALTERNATIVE......WATER POLLUTION DOESN'T SHOW IN THE AIR

STATISTICS....ADD IT ALL UP , AND YOU HAVE A COAL POLLUTION

SITUATION.......PLEASE TAKE ACTION ON THE METHANE , AT THE LEAST....

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Gottlieb

117 Jogee Rd

Middletown, NY 10940-6784
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:09:22 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. I

live in a fracked area myself, and I have been in a constant state of

mourning the lost beauty of the place ever since it began. That alone

would be enough to make me despise this practice, but that it is a

danger in many other ways besides the cosmetic is really almost

intolerable. Many of us are having our well-being sacrificed for the

sake of profit for a few.

Sincerely,

Lisa Lewis

2004 W 11th Pl

Stillwater, OK 74074-5118
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:39:29 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I wish you would talk to some of the people who have been sickened and

had to move from their homes near fracked sites. No wait, I guess you

can't since they all are under gag orders. Fracking unleashes the worst

climate change gas, not to mention poisoning out water. And the 2-8

million gallons of a water a pop are NEEDED here in the drought-ridden

west.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Linda Livingston

1247 Tico Rd

Ojai, CA 93023-3826
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:34 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Dear E P A,

You take your marching orders from the President. He cannot have it

both ways. He is either serious about the effects of climate change or

he will allow fracking. You both know the harm created by fracking -

to people and to the environment. The stories abound - it is no

secret.

Scientists tell us climate change is happening NOW and will only

accelerate at a rate depending on what we do to reduce the use of

fossil fuels. Our grandchildren and their decedents future will be

shaped by decisions made by YOU. Will you have the courage to make the

right decision instead of catering to the greed of the oil industry?

Eventually they will be forced to capitulate because of production

costs - but at what costs to future generations?

Sincerely,

Charles Anderson

16226 Avenida Suavidad

San Diego, CA 92128-3212
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:30 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

In the area of my hometown of San Angelo, Tx. where oil fracking is

heavily going on and where there is a catastrophic drought, needed

drinking water is being used to fill holes. If not carefully monitored

there will be no water supply for the future of the Concho water basin.

This is serious! Environmental damage is a growing concern in this

area. Please help!

Sincerely,

Christopher Shirley

1313 Alameda Dr # B

Austin, TX 78704-2509

(512) 694-8889
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:50:58 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Although methane is not as long-lived as carbon dioxide in the

atmosphere, it is many times more efficient as a greenhouse gas. For

the good of the planet and the health of all of us who live on it, you

must find a way to control the amount of methane released during

hydraulic fracturing.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Jane Dinda

8866 Broadview Rd

Broadview Hts, OH 44147-1962

(440) 526-4382
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:25 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Many people aren't paying attention, their attention is on Facebook and

Ipads. But we need you to do the right thing here. Even the people

buried in ignorance will notice if they can't breath, drink clean

water, or their house buries them in an earthquake.

We all need you to do the right thing.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Marie Wilson

300 Long Shoals Rd

Arden, NC 28704-7739
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:39:04 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

This does not even take into account the tremendous waste of water for

the fracking process and the hazards to underground aquifers from the

"proprietary chemicals" that are being pumped into the Earth.

Fracking will be the future's asbestos and lead paint, only with far

more widespread devastation.

Sincerely,

Wayne Carson

2909 White Ave

Baltimore, MD 21214-1746

(410) 444-2848
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:24 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

When I saw our current EPA director on the Daily Show with John

Stewart, Mr. Stewart alluded to the fracking problem as if it would be

part of the interview. Apparently, that was the last time fracking was

raised despite a feature comedy bit days earlier that made fun of the

industry's poor attempt to compensate neighbors for harm done.

Everyone who is abreast of current events and in good faith knows how

perilous fracking is/can be. Please make this a good faith effort to

exercise regulation.

Sincerely,

Paul Flansburg

PO Box 1

Lima, NY 14485-0001

(585) 259-6972
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:21 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We have only one planet and only one USA.. please use the power you

have to regulate fracking, using the most up to due fracking research,

and thereby help our planet and our country survive and even thrive

toward a healthful life for all who live here.

Sincerely,

Esther Faber

2716 Williams St

Bellingham, WA 98225-2316

(360) 676-4949
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:39:04 PM

Subject: NO FRACKING METHANE!

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please use the best available data and estimates to give a clear

picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

Sincerely,

Peter Swenson

607 Lake Dr

Guilford, CT 06437-1113

(203) 457-2610
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:50:38 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

We can't be misled by the siren song of "energy independence"

periodically shouted by the fossil fuel industry as it drags us deeper

into the morass of catastrophic rises in global temperature, species

extinctions and toxic air. Even if there were unlimited amounts of

climate neutral natural gas or other hydrocarbons, none of us would be

surprised in the future to suddenly learn of "shocks" that

extraction of fossil fuels of the moment would require massive price

increases to remain "economic" . The delusion of energy

independence would once again fade back into the shadows until such

time as alternative energies appeared capable of supplanting the

dominance of fossil fuels.

We can't have a 19th century technology capable of supplying energy for

a maximum 3 billion people dictating the basic underpinnings of a 21st

century world with currently literally 6 billion people lacking full

energy resources to lead even a simple modern life. Continuing to keep

our heads in the sand as red-flags fly all around us assures future

disasters and reckless rides on the fossil fuel roller coaster which

can't handle the present queue of anxious riders, let alone those to

come.

An optimum strategy and reasoned course for real energy independence

would actually increase renewable energy and energy efficiency

standards to at least give ourselves a fighting chance to mitigate the

immediate and foreseeable disastrous consequences of fossil fuels

reliance/dominance.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.
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Sincerely,

T Cassidy

Lord Jeffrey

Amherst, NH 03031-3006
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:08:57 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked is a toxic, planet-killing industry that has gone completely

out of control. It is exacerbating climate change disruption at an

alarming rate. We must do everything possible to put an end to this

destructive practice that benefits only the greedy and self-serving oil

and gas industry.

Fracking contaminates our air and water, it causes earthquakes, and it

is responsible for the severe weather events we have recently been

experiencing throughout the world. The time to make clean, renewable

energy available is now.

Currently, the EPA is using outdated information that drastically

underestimates how much methane escapes during the drilling process.

Pound for pound, methane's impact on global warming is 86 times greater

than carbon dioxide, and it is killing our planet.

Please move swiftly to revise existing rules so that methane is reduced

throughout the entire production chain. Please make the switch to clean

and renewable energy such as wind and solar a high priority.

Sincerely,

Deborah Gordillo

8059 Pinnacle Peak Ave

Las Vegas, NV 89113-1215
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 7:10:16 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please lend your support. There are people in the world who do not have

access to fresh water. Why are we taking the risk of destroying our

most valuable resource? Poisoned ground water destroys our way of life

but, local economy.

I live near a fracking well and pay offs for out of court settlements

with the oil and gas industry does not fix fresh water supplies that

are damaged forever. Would you want to live in an area near a fracking

well? Why make another?

Sincerely,

Robin Grzembski

5283 S Stephan Bridge Rd

Grayling, MI 49738-9425

(989) 889-0811
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:09:36 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Can you not, just from time to time, make decisions that are

pro-environment instead of pro-your polluting backers?

Sincerely,

Melissa Beckham

5704 S Lagoon Dr

Panama City, FL 32408-6418

(330) 555-7716
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:39:08 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We live at the end of the Mississippi River but have no clean water

free of effluent from run off, cows, pigs, farm pesticides AND MORE!

For over a hundred years New Orleanians have depended on aquifers for

or drinking water, having it delivered to our homes. NO! Fracking

endangers our water supply. You said drilling in salt domes was safe.

It wasn't! We nearly lost Jefferson Island! We LOST the largest

greenhouse in North America! Gone FOREVER!

NO! It is time for renewable energy. We live here! Katrina, NO MORE

DISASTERS! Enough! NO!

Sincerely,

Ralph McDonald

301 Atlantic Ave

New Orleans, LA 70114-1214

(504) 717-3486
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:39:28 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Science has learned much more than they knew when the original rules

were passed, now it's time to update and use the most recent advances

in science to insure the safety of our air, land, and water. It's not

only the right thing to do, it's what your agency is charged to do.

Protect us from the uncaring polluters who only care about how cheaply

they can turn a profit.

Sincerely,

William Haley

241 Concho St

Tye, TX 79563-2311

(325) 698-4020
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:39:20 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Human activity in the last couple centuries is fraught with myriad of

huge mistakes due to "unintended consequences" of which

fracking is a monster whose time will come. Our country will have

thousands of huge polluting fracking sites that petroleum companies

will never be responsible for or ameliorate. Not to mention poisoned

water aquifers and wells everywhere. I wish that mankind had sense

enough to value the source of life on Earth - WATER - to simply not

engage in blowing poisons under high pressure into the planet for toxic

petroleum.

Only through strong protestations from the EPA can some semblance of

pressure temper the bully oil companies' desire to expand everywhere.

Please do the right thing for life on Earth and revise existing rules

to a level where toxins and pollution are heavily checked from

destroying life. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Tony Young

1821 Elmore Ave

Downers Grove, IL 60515-4429

(630) 851-6888
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:39:12 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

There have already been a number of serious leakages of methane. Since

methane is 20- 30 times as effective as a greenhouse gas, it is

critical that methane leakage be reduced strongly and quickly. We

don't need faster climate change we need slower and reduced climate

change.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

John Comella

1900 J F K Blvd Apt 1624

Philadelphia, PA 19103-1432

(267) 687-2288
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:39:01 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production,AND

NOW WE ARE HERE IN INDIANA WHERE THE GOVENOR HAS ALLOWED EXXON TO DUMP

ARSENIC INTO THE GREAT LAKES AND ALSO THINKS FRACKING IS A EXCELLENT

PART OF INDIANAS ENERGY AND DUMPING THE WASTE INTO ABANDONED COAL MINES

NEAR TERRE HAUGHT,AND THE COAL TO GAS PLANT WHICH HAS FAILED TWICE IS

GREAT.THINK ABOUT IT.INDIANA COULD BE ANOTHER WEST TEXAS

Sincerely,

sherry and jerry Boyce 0FA DFA RAPID RESPONSE TEAM

219 1/2 S 12th St

Richmond, IN 47374-5536

(765) 200-0423
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:39:00 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

//MB

Because of the severe climate changes that humans have brought upon

Earth due to the industrial revolution and its descendant climate

change inducements, we must plan for the changes and manage our

environment more now than ever. It is more important now than ever that

we increase the capacity of wildlife and natural resource reserves for

all species with limited migration capabilities and negligible

pertinent habitat and reinforce current wildlife and natural resource

reserves so that species may find and utilize the protected areas that

will provide habitat and food for them and us during the adaptation

period whether the adaptation period is short and punitive or if the

adaptation period is protracted and forgiving, based upon each ones'

needs as the climate changes. Scientific evidence clearly indicates

that the presence of humans and human's net-present-valued-adulterated

activity affects the survivability of the species level within our

binomial nomenclature taxonomy system. If the path continues to be

chosen as defined by current global socio-economic-cultural engine

continues with its past activities with regards to the majority of our

economy being based upon carbon-based-process consumerism economical

products, the submerged continents' coastlines will undoubtedly

designate Plato as Nostrodameous's' Atlantis' nephew. (I.e. Considering

the fact that the majority of the world's human population inhabit the

coast, our carbon-based-industrial-aggressiveness will prompt a

centurial migration from the coasts to the upland.) The degrees of sea

level rise will be manageable over the duration of change; if not, as

we have already observed, the changes will not allow some at-risk
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species to survive, let's hope that these changes do not penetrate the

genus level of taxonomy, or humans ability to adapt may indeed be

stressed at a level (asymptotic limit) not approached in the modern

world. Who has calculated the tipping point for the genus level within

the biological taxonomy classification system? My question is, "What is

a manageable inches/year sea-level rise per region?"

As the sea levels rise over the next few centuries, centurial

migrations of species to the interior of the continents will occur at

modern unprecedented and unpredictable rates. Hydro-fracturing of shale

to obtain natural gas is a new technology in which we do not fully

understand the long term effects. Yes, the fracturing occurs at levels

below most water tables, yes, reinforced cement well walls are designed

to protect the shallow depth water tables from the extracted natural

gas as it is pumped from the deeper depths. However, present day

technologies allow our industrial society to capture more solar power

than is necessary for real time diurnal consumption. I recommend that

we approach the diurnal consumption only issue by aggressively funding

research in electricity cell storage capacitance, efficiency, and

proximal cell staging locations conformant with population consumption

density demand. The frequency of shelf-life for storage is simply half

of a day, 12 hours. Having considered the electric storage demands

follow his pattern, and special cases, when the skies are overcast,

there needs to be built in engineering factors such as 24-36 hours.

The scenarios I discuss here may seem a little extreme but I would feel

better in having our society prepared than having to live with the

consequences of not being prepared.

MB\\

Sincerely,

Mark Bruce

1334 Broad St # 150

Sumter, SC 29150-1984
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:48:50 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I am not a scientist but this fracking process has produced a great

deal of bad publicity. So far no information that it does anything good

for the communities where it happens and some very serious losses are

in evidence. It feels like the oil industry hasn't learned from past

mistakes. Please rein them in.

Sincerely,

Valerie Pagendarm

804 Foothill Dr

San Mateo, CA 94402-3322

(650) 345-7238
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:48:51 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

In addition, the fracking procedure uses and pollutes thousands of

gallons of fresh water at a time when several states are experiencing

severe droughts and serious shortage of fresh water. This is not the

time to continue unregulated fracking in our country.

Sincerely,

William Augur

69 Green Hill Ln

Cheshire, CT 06410-3625

(203) 699-1339
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:09:28 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The widespread use of fracking concerns me a great deal, esp. the fact

that the energy companies don't even have to reveal all the chemicals

used in the process. They are allowed to keep secret chemicals that

may seriously be endangering our health and seeping into our drinking

water, as well as the air we breathe. Why is this allowed?

In addition, our government is allowing these companies to jeopardize

our health by fracking in our country to send liquified natural gas to

other countries--in order to make huge profits. This is inexcusable!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Pat Parran

1004 E 36th St

Baltimore, MD 21218-2102
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:39:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. In California we are seeing the effect of

climate change first hand and we realize that we must take greater

steps to reduce air pollution and the oil and gas industry must be

reigned in from their rush to mine every bit of oil and gas from our

state and our country. The oil and gas companies are trying to raid

every bit of oil and methane from the United States' resources to sell

much of it abroad to make as much money as possible before the EPA and

the government takes a stand against this wasteful and reckless mining

frenzy. We must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on

these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while

curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include a

thorough review of new and existing sources of methane from both oil

and gas production. Thank you for the important work that you do to

protect our environment and the health of our citizens.

Sincerely,

Nicki Spillane

2 Yale Cir

Kensington, CA 94708-1015

(510) 407-9807
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:40:07 AM

Subject: End ALL Fracking NOW!!! Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking should be considered as "Crimes Against Humanity"

and should be delt with severely!! Besides all of the other disaterous

effects to OUR Planet it is the worst danger for ruining OUR Water and

busting through OUR Aquifers!

STOP THIS INSANITY IMMEDIATELY!!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Greg Balensiefer

2808 W Rosewood Dr

Chandler, AZ 85224-1055
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:39:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Thigs are much ,much worse regarding Global warming than the IPCC

can tell us..Scientific reports take a long time before action can be

taken and by then things,like the melting Arctic/Greenland have already

happened...2 degrees C must not be reached!!!! Here in Okla we are all

tiered and afraid bec of the hundreds of earthquakes since fracking

/injection well started up..We need clean water,not fracked water

And Okla legislature is totally in the hands of frackers....really

wrong that the media does not infor people thanks,Jean

Sincerely,

Jean Mcmahon

23181 Idlewild Ln

Fort Gibson, OK 74434-6029

(918) 478-4441
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:49:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It is time to ban Fracking every where in America and around the

globe. The chemicals used are highly toxic and cause pollution cancer

and even death. If this is not a priority for the EPA then they have

failed all Americans. Fracking must be stopped and all rpotections

these companies received from the illegal Dick Chaney Energy council

should be removed and they should have to pay into the Super Fund to

help clean up the damage they have caused around our nation

Sincerely,

Richard Nelson

4515 S Durango Dr Apt 1019

Las Vegas, NV 89147-6076

(630) 290-5437
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:36 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

*Ground water is contaminated. (Texas/Wyoming/Penn.)

*Fracking causes seismic activity. (Ohio studies/data)

Please think of the people.....Corporations should NOT control our

inalienable rights!!!!!!!!!!!

Sincerely,

AnneMarie Call

3470 Woodside Ln

San Jose, CA 95121-1248

(408) 223-6076
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:09:32 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

WHERE is a map of water sources AND fracking sites for the Midwest? I

want to see an overlay map to tell us how many Illinois or other

citizens will have their water supply threatened by fracking near

aquifers or wells.

Also, I want to know if CHEMICALS used in fracking will travel

underground and possibly pollute Lake Michigan. Where are we supposed

to go if our water supplies are ruined? How much money should be

demanded UPFRONT from oil and gas drillers for an emergency fund (or

remediation, - as if it could be done!) to "make us whole"?

Photo here http://media.trb.com/media/photo/2013-11/78302139.jpg shows

the huge open area of a sand mine. Will the exposed sand blow around

and cause breathing problems in humans or animals, or mechanical

problems with machinery or vehicles, or cause problems with crops?

ARE WE STEPPING OFF A CLIFF?

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Virginia Rosenbaum

1133 Judson Ave

Evanston, IL 60202-1314

(847) 864-5514
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:39:30 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

We must find a way to solve our energy needs without destroying the

planet we live on. There's so much money and so many solutions. We

can't continue this way.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Jackie Dove

PO Box 22275

San Francisco, CA 94122-0275
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:39:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I don't entirely agree with the Sierra Club's opinion on fracking, but

I do have strong reservations about the process' impact on ground water

and methane emissions.

We must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on fossil fuels

in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane

leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

George Durgerian

715 45th Ave

San Francisco, CA 94121-3221

(415) 335-8258
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:14 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Right choices ... Environment. Health. Welfare of communities and

their families.

Wrong choice ... Siding with those who only want more power money. Not

caring about the Right Choices and the wrong that WILL and has happened

because of fracking.

Sincerely,

Sage Johnson

1730 Kearny St

San Francisco, CA 94133-2468

(415) 999-2572
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:39:21 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is too easy for fracking Industries to move into neighborhoods and

be ready move forward before the community at large even knows it is in

their neighborhood.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Leslie Bengo

19205 Gainsborough Rd

Detroit, MI 48223-1373

(313) 592-8467
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:39:13 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate. You must use up to

date information to make a valid decision on this matter.

Also as I've talked to miners themselves they've said seldom do the

mining companies clean up like they say they will. The people in poorer

communities are usually the ones who suffer since their voices are

seldom heard or taken into account.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Jeanne O'melia

25252 Il Highway 26

Ohio, IL 61349-9167

(815) 376-5899
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:38:57 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

It is my belief that fracking is a "Zero-Sum" venture. The

cost to develop the product for sale to the public has never been

released to my knowledge and may be a money scam to its stockholders.

It is unlikely that the public wil ever know.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Maurice Warren

198 Avenida Majorca Unit G

Laguna Woods, CA 92637-6745

(949) 454-9881
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:39:03 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

This is exactly why the EPA was created, to protect our ecosystem from

corporate destruction. Humans cannot live without a clean water supply

and fracking pollutes that with harmful chemicals we aren't even

allowed to know. It's time to stop this nonsense and do what's logical

and right, protect our water supply!

Sincerely,

Connie Crew

407 S Hayford Ave

Lansing, MI 48912-3918
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:08:51 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I just saw a program on Years of Living Dangerously and anywhere you

have fracking methane is off the charts and they think this also will

cause climate change.

Sincerely,

James Eichman

1037 W Wellington Ave

Chicago, IL 60657-4377
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/13/2014 9:08:54 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 13, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking is a serious threat to groundwater. Although I am generally

opposed to mining, this type of mining is a travesty, in my opinion. We

need water to live, and with all of the other threats to water, this is

one we can do without.

Won't you please consider protecting water supplies? While we can?

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Lynn Perry

401 Elliott Ave W

Seattle, WA 98119-4017

(206) 799-6129
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:38:55 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

You are ruining our land and water with your unrelenting desire for

money and hazardous drilling.Do you realize the fact that many innocent

voiceless creatures are dying because of your greed?Shame on you,wind

farms and solar should be the way to go for energy,It should happen

NOW.Ask Kansas how their wind farms are doing.Every time an oil drill

is installed there will be a spill killing all the ground around the

area,ask Kansas farmers.It is a sin for common sense to be lost, to

have taken over a seemingly normal sensible person. Fracked oil and

gas is a significant contributor to climate change and endangers our

public health. We must do everything possible to minimize our reliance

on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while

curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Joan Luntsford

2616 Layton Rd

Anderson, IN 46011-4534

(765) 643-5808
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:39:02 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We don't want to eat cows that are drinking this poison water caused by

gas companies fracking in peoples backyards and farmers lands! These

gas companies lie to people by offering money to frack and poison their

lands leaving them nowhere to live safely! They should be put in jail

because it's criminal what they do to people!!!

Sincerely,

Manuel Pina

2211 Country Club Ave NW

Huntsville, AL 35816-1726
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:08:51 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

***********************************************************************************************

It's pretty simple really....Prioritize the rights of Earth (no

devastation, pollution and draining of natural resources) and you'll

make the truthful decisions, taking action with integrity..

Sincerely,

Paula Hill

2270 Kinsley St

Santa Cruz, CA 95062-3512

(831) 475-2744
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:38:54 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I am especially upset with the EPA's earlier actions which approved oil

corporation fracking in the Pacific Ocean. This approval allows them

their leniency to do what they want including destroying the Ocean

environment, excessive waste of fresh water, and possible explosion of

underwater wells.

Please support the people and not just be ruled by the 1%/

Sincerely,

Dick Vittitow

240 Union St

Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3710
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:33:06 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

Our wildlife is being rounded up and killed, our public lands and fresh

water are being contaminated and Americans are losing their homes,

health and quality of life just so we can export this dirty fuel to the

highest bidder. Fracking has gone on long enough without proper

regulations and oversight. Is time to get a clear picture of what

fracking is costing all of us. The industry must be made to comply with

the Clean Water Act too. Why should this industry be allowed to

devastate this country with a free pass and no responsibility to the

environment or to the American people?

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please look at the big picture and do what is right for the future of

the American people--not the future of the frackers.

Sincerely,

Linda Rolf

1900 1st Ave S Apt 26

Minneapolis, MN 55403-3660
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:38:59 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Claiming fracking is environmentally safe and will generate no future

ground and water pollution and contamination is corporate BS AND YOU

KNOW IT! THIS INDUSTRY HAS NO POSITIVE TRACK RECORD FOR ANYTHING BUT

GENERATING PROFITS FOR ITSELF WHILE DENYING PROVEN ENVIRONMENTAL

POLLUTION AND POLITICAL CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS AND CHARGES. Fracked oil

and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and endangers

our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize our

reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. YOUR

AND YOUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE IS AT STAKE. DON'T LET THEM DOWN.

Sincerely,

Patrick Conn

22018 126th Ct SE

Kent, WA 98031-9669

(253) 631-9100
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:33:05 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

-------------------------------------------------

Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It is the EPA's job to protect the citizens of this country from big

corporate polluters. However, somehow the EPA is protecting big oil and

the fracking industry. Do your jobs. Change revise the existing rules

so that we are protected not the gas and oil companies.

And to President Obama. You made a lot of promises about transparency

and protecting the people not big government and corporations when

getting elected to office. This is one promise you can actually keep.

Stop FRACKING AMERICA.

Sincerely,

Katherine Galloway

RR 1 Box 447

Ava, MO 65608-9755

(555) 555-5555
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:39:16 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

Please send teams of Environmental Protectors out to communities to

view land where fracking has taken place. Talk to the people in these

communities about oilspills, leakage, wrecked oil transport vehicles.

Please consider these communities as if they were your community.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Judith And Bernard Heideman

11126 3500 Rd

Hotchkiss, CO 81419-9384

(970) 872-2172
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:09:14 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please protect our countries' watershed and aquifers.

Thank you.

BTW, we should not have to tell you to do this. It is part of your job

description.

I know big business is breathing down your necks. But you do not

represent them. Thanks. Again.

Sincerely,

Barry Duggan

7496 W Mustang Dr

Ellettsville, IN 47429-1269
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:08:55 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. From earthquakes to contaminated

groundwater, we must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on

these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while

curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, that best practices

drilling procedures are strictly followed and regulator oversight is

real. We must also include new and existing sources of methane from

both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

LeRoy Cassidey

1319 Chamberlain Ave

Mobile, AL 36604-2248

(251) 432-7737
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:46:53 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I have taught environmental education for over 30 years and I am well

researched on environmental issues. Fracking is one area where humans

are negatively affecting both the health of the environment and

ourselves. The EPA should act now to revise existing rules on methane

emissions.

Sincerely,

John Horner

1116 37th St

Bellingham, WA 98229-3132

(360) 676-6029
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:38:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Solar energy is the only acceptable energy source for the future. Stop

encouraging the fossil and nuclear fuel industry with incentives and

replace them with aggressive solar energy incentives!

Sincerely,

Craig Toepfer

17410 Waterloo Rd

Chelsea, MI 48118-9013
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:09:06 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We also must work to make sure our water supplies are not diminished or

tainted by fracking, and that our fragile ecosystems are not

compromised. For the sake of our children and their grandchildren --

and for the sake of our planet, please stop fracking!!!???!!!

Sincerely,

Susan Masaracchia-Roberts

1111 Swinburne Pl

Vernon Hills, IL 60061-1025

(847) 680-6583
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:09:07 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We need to remember, also, that, while we are just beginning to

experience climate change, that the techniques we are so proud of using

destroy watersheds and contribute to earthquakes. We have developed an

attitude of "take the money and run", and we haven't

developed space travel to the point we have some place to run to. What

we are doing is using ultra-short term thinking on problems that have

long term consequences.

Sincerely,

Judson Horning

753 Lake Nora South Ct Apt C

Indianapolis, IN 46240-1769

(317) 815-1090
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:09:24 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Our wildlife in Maryland is already disappearing in many areas. We are

overpopulated in living in some of the worst air in the country. We

cannot afford more environmental devastation.

Sincerely,

Michele Hale

1801 Dalhousie Ct Apt T1

Baltimore, MD 21234-5359

(443) 467-8987
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:09:30 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Winona, MN is located on the Mississippi River and sand is harvested

around our town for pollution causing fracking. Trucks constantly

drive through town without being covered. Clouds of sand and silica

fill the air as the trucks travel. Our town is going to study the air

pollutants that are in the air we breathe. Many of our people are

already having problems breathing since the trucks have started running

multiple times per day.

Our town is considered an island. If land needs to be created for

commercial or residential use, we use that sand to grow our small city.

For every inch of land created, we must provide an equal amount of

wetland. I am very concerned of all the sand being harvested from our

earth to be hauled to some other part of the country to be forced into

the earth with poisonis chemicals that are polluteing the ground water

and air quality. This earth only has so much clean water and must be

protected for future generations. Big oil must be stopped from ruining

our environment! They should focus on clean energy by producing more

hydro, solar, and wind power to meet our energy needs. We cannot allow

greenhouse gases to be produced and released into our air.

It is our duty to protect Mother Earth and continue to proceed on a

positive path to reduce all pollution. We owe that to our children's

children. Please do the right thing and protect our earth.

Sincerely,
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Barb Forsythe

765 W King St

Winona, MN 55987-2748

(507) 961-0350
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:28 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking is not safe and pollutes water supplies with millions of

gallons of toxic waste. No one knows what the companies use in their

wells and they won't tell us.

Sincerely,

Patricia Schermerhorn

3308 Leritz Ln Apt A

Edgewater, MD 21037-3130

(410) 798-5106
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:39:23 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking significantly increases GHG emissions, especially invovling

natural gas (methane). Leaks of methane are generated at the well

sites and all along pipelines and other infrastructure. Natural gas is

little more than a gang plank--forget bridge to the future!

Sincerely,

Gretchen Herrmann

433 Bostwick Rd

Ithaca, NY 14850-9352
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:09:12 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I have many concerns over fracking. I come from North Dakota and

although I hear how wonderful this has been for the state, I still have

family and farmland there -- and I hear the other side, too. Now I

live in Ohio and hear the horror stories in Eastern Ohio and Western

Pannsylvania. Please look at the whole picture!!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Karen Nagel

1640 Rockford Pl

Cincinnati, OH 45223-1633

(513) 542-5259
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:09:30 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I guess they will not be happy until, all the most certainly volcanos

in the American continent, literally BLOW-UP due to ALL the DIGGING and

ABUSE of our PLANET ... because then there will not exist their madness

for FINANCIALLY OWN THE PLANET!!! Because THEY WILL BLOW-UP SUNER THAN

LATER!!!!

Sincerely,

Margaret Rego

18 Calle Vilella

Lares, PR 00669-2433

(787) 897-2673
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:09:17 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please protect our citizens and our environment.

Even employees of the oil and gas industry don't want fracking in their

backyards - why would we want it in ours? or near our schools and

parks? Rein in the abuse of this industry that is profiting while

hurting our heritage and health.

Sincerely,

Lavelle Ferris

823 County Road 222

Hamilton, TX 76531-3231

(254) 386-5355
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:39:03 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

First, all fossil fuels must be replaced by renewables before life

collapses on our planet. Tax breaks, grants and all types of monetary

encouragement must be directed away from the fossil fuel industry and

sent toward the development and use of the free "fuels" that

nature gives us every day - sun, wind, water and earth.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Kristina Turechek

392 Hathaway Rd

Otego, NY 13825-2276
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:08:42 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The exemption of fracking fluids from compliance with the Clean Water

Act (thanks Dick Cheney) needs to be lifted. Furthermore, seals on all

tracked wells should be adequately tested using cement bond logs to

assure integrity and prevent connection of saline with potable

aquifers. Disposal of tracking liquids should also be reviewed so that

deep disposal is prohibited and disposal of fluids does not contaminate

shallow potable aquifers.

Sincerely,

Joseph Caggiano

330 Snyder St

Richland, WA 99354-1944

(509) 375-3318
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:46:26 PM

Subject: Please revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these polluting fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas

production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

You must move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane is

reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new and

existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

As you are well aware, methane is one of the most potent of the

greenhouse gases, and we are now feeling the effects of climate change.

It is the EPA's responsibility to protect our environment from the

ravages of human activities. Please take the responsibility seriously

and act now to reduce this major source of methane.

Thank you for your careful consideration of my concerns.

Sincerely,

Sharon Morris

23693 Glenbrook Ln

Hayward, CA 94541-4458

(510) 886-5058
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:09:00 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

There is something to say about keeping our resources under ground

until we desperately need them. The earth is our bank. We have vast

deposits in that bank. If we use these resources, they will not be

renewed.

Every step we take toward renewable energy is one less withdrawal

from our renewable energy bank. It only makes sense to be conservative

in our approach to using non renewable resources. It is irresponsible

to use that which cannot be replaced when we have the technology to

create replaceable alternatives.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

John Dunphy

305 Maple Ave

Wyncote, PA 19095-1522
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:09:19 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Curbing climate change is necessary to our survival.

Relying on industry to self-regulate is foolish. But you know all this.

Please do what needs to be done to protect our climate and extend laws

that protect people. Living near a fracking site is hell. I have seen

them. I know folks who live in extremely close proximity to fracking

wells. It's shocking that our country's laws allow industry to operate

near residences, schools, places where food is grown. Please make

stronger laws!

Sincerely,

Julie Eisenberg

612 Springfield Way

Mill Valley, CA 94941-3910

(415) 383-4460
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:08:51 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

This month, two earthquakes of a 3 magnitude in Greeley, Colorado were

a direct result of fracking (USGS). Why is the United States fracking

to sell the end product overseas? Fracking is endangering our

environment, natural water sources, and causing directly related damage

from earthquakes,and depleting our resources... not for our benefit,

but for the profits of companies selling overseas.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Joyce Redwillow

418 Redlands Ave

Newport Beach, CA 92663-4807

(949) 642-4963
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:09:14 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I live in the drilling on the northern CO front range. This industry is

out of control. The air and ground water contamination is beyond

belief. And they take zero responsibility for cleanup when they leave.

This dangerous industrial prices does not belong near cities!!

Sincerely,

Michael Taylor

1512 Bluefield Ave

Longmont, CO 80504-2685

(303) 834-9581
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:08:41 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I am visiting my grandson now and I am concerned about his future if

our civilization continues to increase the concentration of global

warming gases in the atmosphere. My son is going to install solar

panels on his house here in Colorado. That is the direction we need to

take to reduce the threat that global warming poses to my grandson's

and our future.

Sincerely,

Fred Townsend

3851 Granger Rd

Ortonville, MI 48462-9103

(248) 627-3587
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:08:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The dangers of fracking have been minimized in order to promote the

practice. We do not know what the long-term impact will be on the

earth. We must proceed with extreme caution. We should go full speed

ahead with "green" energy source development and not allow

the Republican congress to put barriers in the way of that development.

"Green" development should be encouraged and funded.

Sincerely,

Eugenia Patterson

27110 Woodside Rd NE

Kingston, WA 98346-9547

(360) 271-6847
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:09:10 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I am convinced that revising the fracking methane rules is urgently

required and that clean water is going to be one of the vanishing

commodities world wide sparking numerous disputes and even wars. The

more you can do to protect our water NOW the better, because soon it

will be too late for many parts of the globe. And we all have that

"not in MY backyard" response, but we are powerless to do

anything about it against the power of Big Money and Big Oil and their

lobbies. I hope that you, at the EPA, can stand firm for our future

needs and that you have the foresight to see that this is, yes,

unpopular for many, but a very necessary stop to take. Thank you for

reading my message,

Sincerely,

Eleuthera Paulina Du Pont-Passigli

143 Cook Hill Rd

Alstead, NH 03602-3206

(603) 835-2953
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:03 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health in more ways than I can mention here. We

must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty

fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane

leakage from oil and gas production that does occur (not very easy nor

practical if it is in natural areas).

Not all of this 'leakage' is detected. Because of cracks in the under

ground structures, methane can come to the surface yards or further

from the original site, imperiling wildlife and natural habitat as well

as wells and 'people sites'.

In addition, fracking can and does cause earthquakes. In some cases

like Virginia and Florida (for certain) nuclear reactors sit atop

geologic structures at risk for earth movement. We all know what

happened in Japan.

Washington, D.C. is only a few miles north of a nuclear power plant at

Lake Anna, which has HAD earthquakes. Fracking and associated

earthquakes would cause a true catastrophe in that geologic zone, and

for the entire eastern seaboard.

Miami is on coral rock formation only a few miles north of a reactor

system on the eastern shore but behind barrier islands. The whole

southern portion of Florida sits atop this coral rock structure, with

more or less soil of differing types on top of that. Fracking has been

started on this fragile coral rock geology in the south-western portion

of the state near the Panther Preserve. Fracking could easily disrupt

life for millions of people locally near Ft. Myers. Throw in an

earthquake or two there or in other adjacent areas in Florida, and you

have a real mess. Water supplies are already limited. They would

disappear entirely. The entire aquifer could be in jeopardy.

Break that coral rock geologic underlay, and everyone dependent on

those nuclear reactors a few miles to the east would also be imperiled.

Methane and earthquakes DO NOT mix anywhere, throw in radiation, and

you can see where that goes. Add evacuations to the mix, and everything

associated with them which would occur throughout the state if anything

should happen at the nuclear plant, and it would be a nightmare from

hell - an expensive nightmare from hell that would last a VERY long

time.
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The Everglades is between the fracking site and the nuke plant. Florida

is dependent on tourism: the shores, fishing, site seeing, boating,

bird watching, hiking, and all the rest. This fracking, my friends, is

absolutely STUPID!

Florida is already in crisis concerning fresh water and yet, the powers

which are in place want to build new communities as high, as far and as

fast as possible, with out regard for conservation, preservation, and

the environment in general. The aquifers are now presenting brackish

water, due to excess pull. Fracking would endanger the whole of

Florida, even more than it does the mainland. Our water, air, and lives

are at stake.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

If we really need methane, we all know where WASTE WATER goes in our

areas - we have a steady supply of it! As long as people keep eating we

will continue to have a steady supply of it - it isn't really WASTE -

it is a resource.

So lets use that first.

Sincerely,

Sandy Webb

2660 Ann Avenue

Kissimmee, FL 34744-6205

Sincerely,

Sandy Webb

2660 Ann Ave

Kissimmee, FL 34744-6205

(407) 847-8810
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:09:07 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

In addition, the use of sand as a proppant in the hydraulic fracturing

process reduces forest cover in the states where the sand is produced.

This reduces the ability of the earth to absorb the carbon dioxide from

the atmosphere at a time when we need those trees the most!

Sincerely,

Karen Edson

3953 Finch Trl

De Forest, WI 53532-2647
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:08:51 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

WE ALL HAVE SEEN WHAT FRACKING HAS DONE IN ETHER PLACES. FIRE COMING

OUT OF FOSETS. POISONING THE WATER SUPPLY NOT KNOWING WHAT CIMICALERS

THERE USING. IF THAT WARNET DANGERS. IF I WAS SO SAFE WHY DID THEY TAKE

YOUR POWER FROM YOU IN THE BUSH EDMINERSTATION. IF YOU DINT STOP IT,

EVERY THING WE DONE WAS FOR A WAST.THINK OF YOUR KIDS.

SINCERELY

ANTHONY A. WILSON

1010 E. ALAMEDA ST.

MANTECA, .CA. 95336

Sincerely,

ANTHONY A. WILSON

1010 E Alameda St

Manteca, CA 95336-4039

(209) 665-1107
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:09:03 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

All that, and fracking pollutes our groundwater and results in spills

during transport. And the oil and gas are exported. Get a start on

fixing this ongoing disaster.

Thanks.

Sincerely,

Judy Depenau

246 Benton St

Santa Rosa, CA 95401-4833

(707) 523-3556
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:08:56 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Here in California there are drought conditions that make fracking a

double danger in that it uses and pollutes water supplies. No fracking

anywhere should be allowed. Energy from renewable and non-damaging

sources should be considered only.

Sincerely,

Sylvia De Rooy

210 Pomeroy Hollow Rd

Eureka, CA 95503-9431

(707) 269-0206
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:10:30 AM

Subject: Update Rules on Methane in Fracking Production

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Making an accurate assessment of oil and gas pollution-- particularly

methane-- is vital to reaching correct public policy decisions. The EPA

must bring its data up-to--date with realistic estimates of methane

emissions.

Because of heavy methane emissions, fracking for oil and gas is an

extraordinary contributor to climate change and endangers our public

health. At the very least, EPA must lead the way in curbing methane

leakage from oil and gas production facilities.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Bob Greene

1224 Deerwood St Apt A

Columbia, SC 29205-4875
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:08:55 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Once again, I write of my concern regarding fracking and its

contribution to climate change, which endangers human beings health, to

say nothing of animals and wildlife. Now is the time to cut our

reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

More recent studies give a clearer picture on the significant impacts

fracked gas has on our climate. Please utilize updated studies that no

longer underestimate the damage caused by methane leaks.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. We

can't afford to let politics rule how we will work to protect the

future of our planet and its inhabitants.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Margret Sikora

41 Old Highland Tpke

Garrison, NY 10524-3400

(845) 230-8402
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 12:41:15 PM

Subject: Use up to date data to revise fracking methane regulations

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

As the EPA decides how to regulate the gas and coal industry, please

remeber that we have only one chance to get it right and protect our

communities and public lands from dirty and dangerous fracking and it

is imperative to rely on the most reliable and up to date information

to asses the true magnitude of this immense environmental threat.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

I am concerned that EPA is using outdated information that drastically

underestimates how much methane escapes during the drilling process.

Pound for pound, methane's impact on global warming is 86 times greater

than carbon dioxide, for example, according to the "Climate

Change 2014: Mitigation of Climate Change", Intergovernmental

Panel on Climate Change.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production in the

calculation of total methane released.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. I urge you to do everything possible to

minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas

production that does occur.

Sincerely,

Allen Dryer

932 Alanson Dr

Saint Louis, MO 63132-5004
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:08:41 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur. Poll after poll indicates that the American public doesn't

want fracking or frac sand mining done in America. Poll after poll

indicates the American public wants our elected officials to push for

conversion to as much renewable energy as possible. Continuing to

allow expansion in any direction of fossil fuels or fracking is

contrary to what the 99% of Americans want. If our elected officials

would actually listen to and follow what their constituents tell them,

instead of what the 1% that represent the wealthy and the corporate

interests, this issue would be a no-brainer.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Relying on data

presented by someone with a vested interest in the outcome is like

relying on the fox to protect the hen house. Think Keystone XL.

Another no-brainer. Please use the best available data and estimates

to give a clear picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on

our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Susan West

1551 Curry Blvd

Fairbank, IA 50629-8579

(319) 827-3013
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:10:28 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change

and endangers our public health. If we can't end these assaults on us

and our environment, we must do everything possible to minimize our

reliance on these dirty fuels.

We must curb methane leakage from oil and gas production that does

occur. Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers

are outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks; you must use

the best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impact fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that

methane is reduced throughout the entire production chain, including

new and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please don't let the profits of frackers blind you to your

responsibilities.

Sincerely,

Felix Prael

9670 Caminito Del Vida

San Diego, CA 92121-1905
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 6:08:52 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We are fracking our brains out & ignoring the contamination of

ground water & other adverse effects of it. Stop the madness.

This IS NOT clean energy.

Sincerely,

Stephanie schindler

4429 Hunters Lodge Dr

Round Rock, TX 78681-1017

(512) 799-8757
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:46:04 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Check for methane through unannounced visits and do not trust the oil

and gas companies. Our future depends on what you do taoday!!

Sincerely,

Lisa Candels

PO Box 375

36 E River Rd

Barkhamsted, CT 06063-0375

(860) 738-9585
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:38 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

When making decisions, the EPA should use current and up-to-date

information. The oil and gas industry should not be allowed to put

profits ahead of helping to reduce air and water pollution.

Sincerely,

Brenda Roberts

425 N Linden St

Bloomington, IL 61701-3321
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:39:24 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

You are the Environmental Protection Agency! You exist to protect the

environment against those who care for profit over health and beauty.

Please be that agent and save our beautiful planet for those who come

after us.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Janet Dunlap

915 Marvin Gardens Way

Rocklin, CA 95765-4541

(916) 435-9615
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:39:15 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I have been concerned for quite a while by the reports of widespread

and growing hydrofracking in this country. Having read of all the

dangerous side effects of this procedure, I am writing to ask that you

give priority to the serious study of these dangers and come up with

some strict regulations of this industry.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our our environment, our climate

and ourselves.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Linda Hayes

5631 Emerson Ave N

Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-3157

(763) 503-3494
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:39:27 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Also Please remember Corporations are not people and Money is not

Speech. When is the last time you saw a corporation in Iraq carrying a

gun protecting our country?

Sincerely,

James Kisilewicz

4806 Freemansburg Ave

Easton, PA 18045-5531
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:07 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Adding to the above we want the Natural gas and oil exploration and

mining industries to adhere to standards for elimination of toxic

chemicals as set forth in the clean water and clean air act.

Report all chemicals they use and make sure those chemicals have no

adverse long term effects on the environment.

Close the loopholes !

Sincerely,

David Condon

105b Osborne Ave

Peekskill, NY 10566-5719

(914) 674-2429
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:39:14 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. As well, the

newest studies demonstrate that Methane is an evenmore virulent poison

to the young than we ever realized. The contribution of the

extractive industriesto the destruction of any climate stability is

undisputed too. Please use the best available data and estimates to

give a clear picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our

climate. What are you waiting for?

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. Do

not let these blindly greedy wealthy men continue to destroy

civilization.

Sincerely,

Stuart Chandler

12000 Mitchell Ave Apt 6

Los Angeles, CA 90066-4534

(310) 313-5249
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:39:00 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking is the slow-motion environmental disaster of the decade. The

"wild west" aggressiveness of the drillers must be reined in

with sensible regulation.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Paul M

29w381 Emerald Green Dr Unit G

Warrenville, IL 60555-2084

(630) 836-1156
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:39:08 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Has there been any investigation of random disposal of

"toxic" waste "stockings" in the Dakotas into

vacant buildings and miscellaneous containers?

Sincerely,

Mary Ellen Kirkhope

600 E Vine St

Mount Vernon, OH 43050-3625

(740) 201-6026
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:38:58 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

As a citizen who keeps informed about environmental and health issues,

I know that fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate

change and endangers our public health. We must do everything possible

to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas

production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. Only

by doing so will we manage to make the reductions in carbon emissions

that are necessary to mitigate the damage of global warming.

Sincerely,

Linda Carroll

390 Audubon St Apt D

New Orleans, LA 70118-4951
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:39:03 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. We

exist with breathable air so the climate is so necessary, I mean clean

air. I look at countries where everyone has to wear face masks. And

this will happen here very soon. Renewables are the only way to go and

many politicians will not support because they have a love affair with

oil, gas and dirt. Money in their pockets. So we must step up and fight

with all our mite to stop this ridiculous fracking, pipelines and all

that becomes dangerous to our planet..

Sincerely,

Jean Auris

2703 S Pebble Brook Dr

Homosassa, FL 34448-8920

(352) 628-2821
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:08:51 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Please use the best available data and estimates to give a clear

picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate; talk

to people who live in fracked communities. Current science as well as

anecdotal evidence do not support fracking. Your agency supposedly

works with scientific evidence; thus, you should not allow fracking

anywhere in this country.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Gretchen Wolf

2535 Raincreek Rd

Hillsborough, NC 27278-9691

(919) 732-9236
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:39:00 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking is a huge environmental degradation where ever it occurs,

leaving polluted water, damaged land and soil, leaving humans to their

resultant sickness and cancers, and then the earth quakes from these

drilling sites. Look at the evidence from every place fracking is

going on. The evidence is clearly visible. It seems the greedy

corporations behind this do not even care of the death they cause. The

USA used to be a great country before the corporations took over. IT

is a take over! You are either part of the problem or part of a

soultion if real careing and true science would shine forth. The

entire earth is slowly being destroyed for the resources. Not an

intelligent action, and no forward thinking from those doing this and

approving this. Going to Mars is not the answer, we can do alot better

than this.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Shelley Sovola

PO Box 6969

Brookings, OR 97415-0355
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:38:51 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking has already destroyed the lives of people, livestock, and

violated the land where drilling occurs.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Amy Lev

23465 Lenderkin Ln

Philomath, OR 97370-9778

(541) 929-4325
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:38:48 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Let's do this right, so it doesn't have to be done again...

You are truly in control! Our grandchildren thank you!

Sincerely,

Susan Dennis

4465 Melody Ranch Dr

Jackson, WY 83001-8971

(307) 739-2223
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:20 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The people of this country, including myself, do not want fracking near

them or any place for that matter. There is too much danger with this

type of greed and the dangers should be made public and the voice of

the people heard once and for all.

Fracking, hell no!.

Sincerely,

Melvin Taylor

6585 Calvine Rd

Sacramento, CA 95823-5780

(916) 689-4812
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:09:28 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It is long past time to put the health of our people and planet first

BEFORE profits!

As a nation, we CANNOT continue to exploit our natural resources to

sell and

ship to other nations!

Sincerely,

Jo-Elle Somersett

16460 SE 135th Ave

Clackamas, OR 97015-8938

(503) 722-3839
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:09:34 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

In these times when economies are struggling to meet power demands and

at the same time address climate change it is imperative that we have

accurate data on which to base choices. The EPA certainly has a

crucial role. It is good to see some acknowledgement in our

administration.

Sincerely,

Lynne Coward

1427 NE 17th Ave

Portland, OR 97232-1494

(503) 335-9405
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:38:37 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Another issue is the occurrence of earthquakes near FRACKING locations.

I am fearful this is disturbing the earths core... We could have

devastating consequences to the earths core.

NO FRACKING

Sincerely,

Catherine Mcadams Diaz

Condo Sandy Hills Oeste Apt 11

Calle Esperanza Final

Luquillo, PR 00773
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

NO FRACKING WHICH WILL CAUSE THE METHANE, IN NEW YORK STATE OR

PIPELINES RUNNING BACK AND FORTH, NORTH AND SOUTH. WE DO NOT NEED

CORPORATIONS THAT DO NOT PAY TAXES FOR US BUT BANK THEIR MONIES OUTSIDE

OF AMERICA... IN CENTRAL EAST NEW YORK IS THE MOST FERTILE EARTH IN THE

WORLD. IT WAS WHERE THE FIRST WHEAT WAS GROWN FOR THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR

ARMIES. IT IS SAID THIS AREA IN SCHOHARIE COUNTY, NY IS THE SECOND

GARDEN OF EDEN. WE DON'T WANT THEM OR ANY OTHER, DESTROYING OUR STATE

OR VALLEY.

Sincerely,

Janice Alessi

183 Barnerville Rd

Apt 101

Cobleskill, NY 12043-5744

(518) 234-1966
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:09:31 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

This industry most not be allowed to deface and despoil our beautiful

places; nor to inflict health problems on our citizens. Our land and

our people need you, our EPA, to make these activities safe.

Thank you for all you do. I rejoiced when the EPA was created. I am

now 80.

Sincerely,

Julia Burgen

2312 Winewood Ln

Arlington, TX 76013-3330

(817) 303-3663
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:14 PM

Subject: We need new fracking methane rules!

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Americans do not need fracked oil and gas! Instead we need to do

everything in our power to reduce dirty energy that contributes greatly

to climate change, destroys our clean water, and generally ruins our

environment. What we need is clean, renewable energy, not a reliance

on resources that leak methane during oil and gas production.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

We hope that you will revise existing rules so that methane is reduced

throughout the entire production chain, and include new and existing

sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Charles & Susan Hammond

2507 Norwalk Ct

Martinez, CA 94553-6708
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:39:23 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

There are states which have allowed gas extractors next to homes,

businesses and schools within towns and cities. The danger is immense,

as most living so close do not realize what they are exposed to. If

the Agency dedicated to preserving the health and welfare of the

environment for the masses of Americans does not step up, who will?

I implore you to act quickly, decisively, and permanently.

Sincerely,

Zoe Kastl

1630 Guerrero St

San Francisco, CA 94110-4963
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:39:14 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to

eliminate our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas

production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

The evidence is clear: fracking is an environmental disaster. It must

be stopped, NOW!

Sincerely,

Rand Carter

1421 Oneida St

Utica, NY 13501-4311

(315) 793-0521
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:39:06 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate. Take steps to

ensure that the producers of such studies are honest, neutral, and not

connected to the energy industry.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Bernadette Monaghan

3101 Wildflower Ct

Bedford, TX 76021-3425
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:39:13 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

My cousin's well in Wellsboro m, PA runined bhydro-fracking over the

Marcellus Shale Field. People can't live without potable water. All you

have to do is watch the documentary " Gasland" by another

victim of fracking to make a decision to regulate it.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

John Conaway

24 Ponemah Hill Rd

Amherst, NH 03031-2808
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:09:10 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

As time progress's we must learn to change with that time. Fossil

fuels are a thing of the past and we need to work on achieving cleaner

and healthier avenues in order to protect our environment for a more

sustainable world.

Sincerely,

Carmen Nichols

McQueen

Chandler, AZ 85225-1307

(480) 219-3805
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:39:00 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of clean, renewable energy

and minimize methane leakage from oil and gas production that does

occur.

EPA is using outdated information, drastically underestimating how much

methane escapes during the oil and gas drilling processes. Pound for

pound, methane's impact on global warming is 86 times greater than

carbon dioxide.

Please go back and use the most up-to-date information for an accurate

assessment of the significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

Then revise existing rules to reduce methane throughout the entire

production chain, and to include new and existing sources of methane

from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Susan Bannister

5418 High Tor Hl

Columbia, MD 21045-2440
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:38:51 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

It's time we moved past tracking now that it's clear that it

contributes to climate change and earthquakes.

I urge you to revise the law, contain methane and move boldly to

greener, cleaner energy.

Climate change is the most urgent issue of our time.

Sincerely,

Helen Caswell

4190 12th St SE

Salem, OR 97302-1873

(503) 990-6717
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:39:00 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The fracking industry is out of control when they think they can frack

under private property and destroy people's air and water, destroy

acres of grasslands and forests and forbid states to prevent their

destruction. It is time for the EPA to look out for the health and

welfare, not to mention the personal property, of the people they are

paid to protect, not huge industry. This industry thinks it is God

himself and can do whatever it wants. Wealth does not mean right or

the right to destroy everyone else. We, the People, pay your salaries

with our taxes. If the fracking industry had its way, you'd be out of

business and have NO salaries. We need you. And you need you.

Sincerely,

Mary Swersey

714 W Grand Canyon Ave

Flagstaff, AZ 86001-5413

(928) 774-0796
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:38:54 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Any system that pollutes water, land and air that isn't regulated has

to be modified to protect the only environment that we have. It takes

huge mountains of money to clean up what has be destroyed, if it ever

can be cleaned up. We need to make sure all industries are working in

the cleanest, most efficient manner possible.

Sincerely,

Mary Kathryn Rodarte

8355 Rattlesnake Rd

Phelan, CA 92371-6430

(760) 948-4500
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:38:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The EPA and politicians who oppose fracking WILL have the support of

millions of voters and citizens. WE NEED OUR GOVERNMENT WORKING FOR

US, for the present and for the future of our children.

The so called "Halliburton rule" (exception) was plainly

driven by profit motives. Please restore balance to this situation.

OPPOSE FRACKING, and make the gas industry responsive to the same

disclosure and environmental rules as other industries.

THANK YOU.

Sincerely,

Nancy Poore

3221 Babson Ct

Indianapolis, IN 46268-1326

(317) 334-1440
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:40:29 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

There are also far too many variable consequences that to date that

have not yet been revealed or even studied. And what a shameful waste

of clean water - a dwindling commodity! Fracking is on the table in

California - an extremely earthquake prone state. All caution as been

thrown to the wind in the pursuit of profit.

Please rein in the oil and gas industry before it is too late.

Sincerely,

Margo Aparicio

228 Duncan St Apt 202

San Francisco, CA 94131-2070
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:38:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. Additionally, it is an enormous user of

water in the arid West, thereby making it immoral to practice west of

the 90th meridian. We must do everything possible to minimize our

reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Additionally, injecting toxic chemicals underground seriously endangers

the aquifers below communities that rely on them. When states like

North Carolina attempt to make it felonious to divulge the nature of

the chemicals used in fracking, it becomes nearly impossible for first

responders and other safety agencies to deal with spills and leaks

quickly or effectively.

In all, there is a great deal of risk to human health, wildlife, and

environmental integrity for the sake of what is likely short-term

corporate profiteering. It behooves the EPA --and the rest of us-- to

ensure that if fracking is going to occur, the most stringent rules be

applied and enforced to ensure our collective welfare.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Paul Franzmann

420 Catherine St Apt 12

Walla Walla, WA 99362-3192

(509) 301-3054
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:38:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

In North Carolina the fracking industry has procured a law threatening

prosecution of physicians and first responders who give others

necessary warnings about what is in fracking fluids. Why is the

industry so worried about revealing what they are pumping into the

ground? The clear answer: because they are using the wells to

illegally get rid of hazardous waste. You must find out what is in

fracking fluids, and enact regulations to make them safe and to make

the contents public.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Ralph McGrew

9 Hickory Rd

Binghamton, NY 13905-1347
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:38:41 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I had to move from PA, because of toxic water. Tell the EPA to stop the

amusing "self-policing" that these companies DON'T DO.

Come on... it ruining our water supply.

How hard is that?

Thank you in advance for making this happen.

Sincerely,

Jessica Eriksmoen

98 Knevels Ave

Beacon, NY 12508-4016

(845) 831-0951
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:44:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Not only is methane a pollutant, the chemicals used are polluting

water, and will eventually poison all life in it's wake.

Sincerely,

Libbie Botting

56 Bromley Rd

Pittsford, NY 14534-2938

(585) 586-6356
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:42 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

One of the dirty secrets of the fracking industry is the amount of

methane released during the "normal" operation. The public

needs to know that "clean" gas can be environmentally dirtier

than coal! EPA regulations will help clarify and publicize this.

Sincerely,

Ron Tschudy

3245 6 Mile Lake Rd

East Jordan, MI 49727-9272

(231) 544-6167
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:09:29 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Have you ever really seen those places where fracking has occurred? The

devastation of the landscape and the communities there, the poisonous

chemicals leached into the ground water, lakes or streams? Fracking

destroys more than that, it destroys lives, making it impossible for

people to not only thrive, but simply survive. With all the billions

upon billions of dollars these industries gain, they merely pack up and

move on, once the damage, many times irreparably, is done.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Teresa Bessett

PO Box 99

Soap Lake, WA 98851-0099

(509) 246-0132
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:00 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We can't afford the millions of gallons of water it will take to access

Nat Gas. We can't afford the gournd water that the 600 toxic chemicals

may leak into. We can't afford the methane gas emissions that will

enter the atmosphere and all to be shipped else where. The cost is not

worth it.

Sincerely,

Lynn Howard

4921 Dixie Dr

San Diego, CA 92109-2012

(858) 581-2012
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:40:18 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I am living next to a Willamette River section the EPA is attempting to

remediate: an 11 mile Superfund site. Right along this poisoned river

is the rail line carrying the unstable fracked oil from North Dakota,

through the city and through small towns that had no idea they were to

be sacrificed people in sacrificed communities in a sacrifice zone.

I have viewed the Academy Award-nominated documentary that shows how

people in other states that are being fracked are involuntarily risking

their lives, property, and livelihoods for the short-term plans and

profits of others.

I am impressed that much methane from fracking is being flared off even

though the environmental damage of methane flaring, and methane

leaking, is well known.

Will EPA get real and say what needs to be said and do what needs to be

done about all fossil fuels?

Sincerely,

Cass Martinez

8734 NW Wood Ave

Portland, OR 97231-1230

(503) 289-3511
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:09:16 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Environmental Protection Agency !

Your job is to protect the environment, not the profits of oil &

gas corporations.

You are paid by and should be working for living breathing real people

not international corporations.

Sincerely,

David Vallely

2511 SE 150th Ave

Vancouver, WA 98683-7663

(360) 892-8302
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:08:57 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please listen to what we are saying. We the people have to live around

what you do and what you are doing is dangerous, dirty and should not

be done this way. You are fouling the air we breathe, the water we

drink and generally making a big mess all because you value money more

that our lives and health. You have it backward. Please listen to our

voices. clean this mess up NOW!!!!

Sincerely,

Evelyn Dow

999 Brickell Bay Dr

Apt 208

Miami, FL 33131-2912

(305) 373-8300
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:09 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

As you must know and good research indicates, fracked oil and gas is a

significant contributor to climate change and endangers our public

health. We must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on

these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while

curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I am very disappointed that the EPA has not been more forceful in this

endeavor.

Sincerely,

Callie Preheim

7625 S Datura Cir

Littleton, CO 80120-4118
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:08:46 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Also, please consider the huge demands on water made by the fracking

process, as well as the potential by returned process water to pollute

vital water supplies. Clean water, our most precious resource, must be

protected and preserved to the maximum extent.

Sincerely,

Liane Russell

130 Tabor Rd

Oak Ridge, TN 37830-5537

(865) 482-2153
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:08:59 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It is sad that i have to write to you to tell you to protect us from

oil/gas/fracking.

This is a no-brainer. The EPA needs to do it's real job not the bought

and paid for political job it has been doing which sells us out to the

oil/coal/gas/toxic waste corporations.

Sincerely,

Julie Adelson

2810 6th St

Santa Monica, CA 90405-4340
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:43:29 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate. If you have any

doubts that methane leaks are sorely underestimated have a look at the

new series "Years of Living Dangerously" for concrete proof!

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. We

have spewed more than enough toxins and pollutants into our planet's

ecosystems and can ill afford to add more!

Sincerely,

David Enevoldsen

2970 Kentridge Dr

San Jose, CA 95133-2420

(408) 251-6049
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:08:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please keep all fracking and drilling operations off of Public Lands

and away from our National Parks, Forests, Seashores and Wildlife

Refugees. Lots of tourists and other people who love the outdoors and

go hiking, camping and other recreation need these places to be left

undisturbed and to have clean air and water for drinking, swimming and

fishing. Outdoor recreation generates lots of money into the economy

and creats jobs. Also we need to keep all drilling operations out and

away from endangered wildlife habitat. I am an avid hiker and lake

swimmer and love the wild places that this country has to offer.

That's always been a big part of my vacation as well as visiting major

cities. I don't want these special places to be ruined and

industrialized by polluting companies like oil and gas development.

Sincerely,

Jonathan Gottlieb

4 Greenwood Rd

Natick, MA 01760-3346
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:38:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I have seen articals that suggest that oil and gas companies do not

list all ingredients in fracking fluid. If this is true, how can you,

the EPA, know how to judge the environmental and long term health

effects of fracking? IMO it only makes sense that the EPA be aware of

all of the chemicals in fracking fluid.

Sincerely,

Robert Rossachacj

110 E Knowles Ave

Glenolden, PA 19036-2105
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:09:20 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Below is language prepared for me by the Sierra Club - I have read it

and I agree wholeheartedly with it, although I find it a bit tame. It

is so important for us to reject an unrealistic optimism that the

problems with fracking will somehow be avoided or solved - we must not

underestimate the risks. The results will tell the truth, but by then

we will not be able to un-do the consequences of a course based on

hoped-for, rather than realistic and honest information. Good and

honest data are essential, at a minimum, and without it we should not

undertake such a dangerous technology.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Marta Manildi

1045 Cedar Bend Dr

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2377
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

What a nightmare well fracking has turned out to be. At a time when

water is in declining supply, it is pumped deep in the earth with toxic

chemicals. That releases so-called "natural" gases that are

often burned off except for methane that is ten times more destructive

as a greenhouse gas. As a people we cannot continue on this way.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

J. P. Smith

6720 E Encanto St Unit 49

Mesa, AZ 85205-6071

(480) 644-1133
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:43:13 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking also weakens the planets infrastructure which leads to an

increase in sinkholes and earthquakes where they have never really

occurred before. Please heed the warning signals and take a second look

at alternative energy.

Sincerely,

Paula Cusano

9 Benjamin Hill Hts

Newfield, NY 14867-9773

(607) 564-6085
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:09:31 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane white-papers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The initiative to, at long last, regulate this industry is the most

hopeful sign of progress in a decade of helplessly watching the

desecration of so much of this country's land. Please do not let this

vessel sink for want of a ha'penny's worth of tar: let's use the best

information and data we can get our hands on. The profiteers behind

this deplorable rape of our subterranean commodities, to the detriment

of the aquifers on which much human, herd and crop life above depends,

have had far too many breaks already. Let's not cut them more

unnecessary slack now.

Sincerely,

Anthony Hewett

727 Paramus Rd

Paramus, NJ 07652-1704
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:09:36 PM

Subject: What About Us? Don't you care?

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

You don't believe the fox when he says the henhouse is secure,

especially if he builds henhouses. Why would you believe the industry

here? Please go to the neighborhoods affected by fracking and talk to

the people there. Gather your own facts. Taste the water from wells

affected. Educate yourself. Please don't just swallow what the fracking

industry tells you.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. Many

effects of climate change have already become inevitable. Let's not

worsen the effects by carrying on as if nothing has changed in our

world.

Sincerely,

Drayten Young

1607 Red Forest Rd

Greensboro, NC 27410-3030

(336) 763-3929
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:26 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The glaciers in Greenland are melting, Antarctica is becoming a shadow

of its former self, and island nations are threatened with oblivion.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Wanda Webber Snyder

1 Colonial Dr

Brunswick, ME 04011-3203

(207) 729-4317
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:09:12 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

State legislators are running away with the prospect of gazillions of

dollars in both state and their reelection campaign coffers, supplied

by those who want to drill without fully protecting our environment.

Excess use of our water resources and untold amounts of polluted water

with unknown chemicals are in need of EPA regulation to protect regular

citizens and their homes and recreation areas.

Sincerely,

Samuel Speciale

14 Trevors Trl

Asheville, NC 28806-9243

(828) 667-9439
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:09:32 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking is terrible for our environment! Please change the methane

rules for fracking.

Sincerely,

Shelley Minden

711 Belmont Pl E Apt 105

Seattle, WA 98102-4445

(206) 329-5276
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:29 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Actually I don't think we need to do any more oil drilling, fracking

and even exploration. What we need is alternative fuels. By drilling,

fracking and exploration, we are only emphasizing the damage this

causes us and our environment and not facing the main issue, saving

Earth.

Sincerely,

Toni Kimball

2450 N Park Blvd

Santa Ana, CA 92706-1642

(714) 542-5953
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:09:26 PM

Subject: Do Not revise the fracking methane rules!!!!!

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Global Warming is a lie from the pit of Hell!!! It will be used to

break down society and to control us all!!!!

http://www.globalwarminglies.com/

Sincerely,

Larry Lake

2127 Garden St

Ponca City, OK 74601-1804
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:20 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Please regulate the fracking industry. They are irresponsible,

conniving, and in bed with their researchers. Please use common sense

and keep in mind future generations to come. The fracking industry

needs strong regulation. We are playing with fire here, and there is no

need.

Sincerely,

Phil Carter

1475 E 3rd Ave

Durango, CO 81301-5243

(720) 470-3975
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:34 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

In addition, the amount of fresh drinking water used in cracking

operations is criminal! The water is polluted and cannot be used for

anything else. The American West is already suffering a long term

drought and using precious water resources for the sole purpose of a

private company making money is abhorrent!!!!

Sincerely,

Sona Rejebian

2334 Hastings Ave

Evanston, IL 60201-1848

(847) 864-9572
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:18 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

When I go to my friend's house in West Virginia, we have to bring

bottled water because tap water from his well is now brown, tastes

terrible and is extremely flammable. This started 2 months after big

oil began fracking operations in the pasture next to his house. The

noxious fumes from the operations cause headaches and increased tear

production and seems very detrimental to his 2 children, not to

mention the high pitched whining from the pressure pumps and the

constant small tremors, some of which are powerful enough to knock

items out of his cabinets. All this from something he had no say in

just so big oil can export LNG to other countries. It is a crime.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Richard L Davis

2712 NW 26th St

Boca Raton, FL 33434-6010

(561) 487-7511
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:17 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Industry insists that there are safe places to frack. If so, let's have

them identified and then leased to the highest bidder so that the

government and the people can also profit from this industry, as

opposed to now where every place is considered to be ok until banned.

Sincerely,

Alicia Zipp

57 Sagamore St

Dorchester, MA 02125-1331

(617) 282-6722
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:44:18 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Ban fracking now - completely.

Sincerely,

Robert Jones

PO Box 451

Pleasantville, NY 10570-0451
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:38:56 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas exacerbates climate change and endangers our public

health by putting toxins into local water systems. We must do

everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in

favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage

from oil and gas production that does occur.

From a chemistry and physics perspective, the studies reviewed in the

five methane whitepapers are outdated and seriously underestimate

methane leaks. The Federation of American scientists and other

fact-based groups have more reliable and recent information that should

be used in the decision-making process. Please use the best available

data to better estimate a clear picture on the significant impacts

fracking has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

RkR Rannow

Butternut Street

Abbotsford, WI 54405-4266
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:08:48 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Now is the time to start exercising good judgement in order to consider

the environment and preservation of its resources!

Sincerely,

Peggy Jennings

4303 W 7th Ave

Kennewick, WA 99336-4334
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:08:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

IT IS TIME TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT PERMITTING FRACKING ON SUCH A LARGE

SCALE WAS A COLOSSAL MISTAKE, AND TO REIN IN THE INDUSTRY.

Sincerely,

Scott Rivers

5960 30th Ave S

Gulfport, FL 33707-5351
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:08:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health.

We must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty

fuels.

WE NEED RENEWABLE ENERGY!

Sincerely,

Ann Ruthsdottir

29 School St

Brunswick, ME 04011-2124

(207) 504-7857
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 5:08:39 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers public health. We must do everything possible to minimize our

reliance on these fuels as well as curb methane leakage from oil and

gas production. Rather, we must transition to truly clean, renewable

energy,

Please use the best available data and estimates to give a clear

picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to revise existing rules so that methane is reduced

throughout the entire production chain, including new and existing

sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Paul Lusk

2100 Lakeview Rd SW

Albuquerque, NM 87105-6141
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:42 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Please help us reduce our reliance on fracked oil and gas and reduce

leakage from these industries and require disclosure of the toxic

chemicals being pumped into the planet.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Let's move to support solar and fuel cell research and implementation.

Sincerely,

Aaron Douglas

1300 SW Park Ave Apt 1915

Portland, OR 97201-3659

(503) 241-5541
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:49 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking also negatively affects the water table. It has the potential

to allow gas and methane into community water sources. That would be

very bad indeed, leading to health problems.

Sincerely,

Janice Boyes

2916 Macaulay Road

Black Creek, BC V9J 1B9

(250) 337-8461
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:36 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Time to realize how they fooled us on nuclear energy...perfectly safe!

Just like the fracking industry now that has a horrible record but they

are lying constantly in million dollar ad campaign to convince the

stupid voters.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Patrick Runions

824 Garfield Ave Apt A

Loveland, CO 80537-4787
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 12:41:20 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I invite anyone who is on the fence about the environmental impact of

fracking to drive the back roads of Texas between Corpus Christi and

San Antonio. And just for the fun of it then go to oil drilling fields

around Midland and Odessa, These areas have been ravaged by the quest

for fossil fuels. And I'm not even factoring in the impact on climate

change.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Jeanna Cesaratto

6969 Stow Rd

Hudson, OH 44236-3240
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:21 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

There is nothing I like about fracking. I would be outraged if it were

happening in my area. I think a lot of people feel that way. So I ask

that the EPA enforce regulations that would make it a process that does

not transgress people or the environment. If that is impossible, then

fracking should be forbidden.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Margaret McBride

62 Fort Sq Fl 3

Greenfield, MA 01301-2822

(413) 773-3203
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:02 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please do the right thing. Do not let big business, economics and

defense issues dictate our health and the ability to live on this

planet

Sincerely,

Christine Tate

PO Box 2095

Borrego Springs, CA 92004-2095

(760) 767-4050
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:13 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The truth is: there is no safe method at this time, to extract oil and

gas from the earth. In fact , the whole concept of extracting the

remaining oil and gas from the earth is a deeply flawed concept. It

destabilizes the structure of our planet to such a significant degree

that we have no idea what the longterm ramifications of such activities

will be .

What we do know is that fracked oil and gas is a significant

contributor to climate change and greatly endangers our public health.

We must do everything possible to end our reliance on dirty fuels in

favor of truly clean, renewable energy.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates , and stop suppressing the truth

regarding the significant impacts fracked gas has on our health and on

our climate.

Please stop these dangerous practices. They are a short term solution

to our present energy crisis. At this critical moment in time, shift

all attention and activity towards the implementation of renewable and

clean energy production.

Our Children and our children's children are depending on the decisions

that we , an evolved humanity, make now .

Sincerely,

Timothy Biel

250 E Houston St

New York, NY 10002-1034
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:14 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It is SHAMEFUL that Fracking was excluded from the Clean Water act

by Dick Cheney and bush! Obviously they KNEW it was harmful and would

not be permitted under the act! The greater majority of gas fracked is

being shipped over seas (with our jobs) to make obscene profits while

the people in this country suffer under the effects!

DO SOMETHING!

Sincerely,

Robert Steingraber

317 Hillview Ave

Syracuse, NY 13207-1905
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:09 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

How much more of our shared planet will BIG OIL be able to destroy

while stuffung the money into their own pockets rather than doing

things that benefit mankind?

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Janice Moland

2981 164th Ave N

Clearwater, FL 33760-1947
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:04 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

It is 2014.

The fossil fuel industry has made their billion$ and caused great

damage to the environment while doing so.

We now know that fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to

climate change and endangers our public health in a wide variety of

ways, from extraction to shipping.

Therefore, we must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on

these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable, sustainable

energies.

This clear change in course should be a no-brainer, and made based on

current scientific data.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. -->Please use

the best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain...while we smartly

transition to newer, cleaner, more affordable energy sources.

Sincerely,

LK Woodruff

2884 138th St W

Rosemount, MN 55068-3465

(651) 295-0935
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:08:40 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

The technology generates a significant amount of negative environmental

impact. Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers

are outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks.

Enormous amounts of water are used (and wasted).

And let's not forget about the earthquakes!!

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Margaret Jackson

728 Loma Vista Dr NE

Albuquerque, NM 87106-1944
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:38:42 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these fuels and invest in renewables, which are the

future if clean and cost effective energy.

Please do what is needed to revise existing rules so that methane is

reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new and

existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Wendy Bost

273 Edwards St # 1

Ridgewood, NJ 07450-5011
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:38:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is NOT a significant contributor to climate change

NOR does it endanger our public health. besides trees love Co2 and

convert to fresh air....that is 5th grade science ...don't starve our

forests please.

My county has been monitoring our air quality daily for more than a

decade........we measure at the top of the chart every day unless its

spring when Utah dust storm blows by.........

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Marilyn Oden

742 Munro Ave

Rifle, CO 81650-3632

(970) 625-3971
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:10:24 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Please consider that even "out in the middle of nowhere"

places where fracking is used are also adversely affected by the

hazards of such a process. It affects ground water quality, overall

availability of water (leaving less for people and other uses such as

farming and drinking), and wildlife. Fracked oil and gas is a

significant contributor to climate change and endangers our public

health. We must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on

these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while

curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Sherry Shadday

2600 N Hill Field Rd

Layton, UT 84041-1296

(801) 825-9249
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking can be done safely, but the industry always wants to cut

corners to save costs. If tracking is to be allowed, it must be with

strict, enforced regulations that are in accordance with the latest

scientific knowledge.

Sincerely,

Richard And Judith Opsahl

501 Portola Rd Apt 8100

Portola Valley, CA 94028-7604

(650) 424-4369
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:48 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

There is nothing positive to be gained by fracking, unless you're a gas

and oil industry executive. Fracking wastes and poisons tremendous

amounts of water; Water we absolutely cannot spare. The next great

issue that wars will be fought over is availability of water. Fracking

is absolutely the wrong thing to be doing now, or ever.

Sincerely,

Hollis Wood

706 Sosaya St

Santa Fe, NM 87505-2854

do not call
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Former VP Cheney rigged the game in favor of oil and gas without regard

to any concerns about toxic pollution, damage to clean water supplies

or impact on anyone's personal health. He was solely focused on

helping the oil and gas industry and his company Halliburton which

manufactures and sells fracking equipment. It is time for this

administration and the EPA to implement clean energy policies with a

short and long term view.

Sincerely,

John Igoe

2475 San Pietro Cir

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-2971

(561) 659-0266
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:31 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I spent 20 years working on the Superfund/Safe Drinking Water Act

cleanup at the Massa. Military Reservation where toxic chemicals

associated with military training contaminated 60 billion gallons of

our sole source aquifer fort drinking water. The major take home

message that I gained from this experience was that it is better to

prevent water pollution than clean it up after the fact. The same

logic should be applied to tracking. I moved to Cape Cod from Slidell,

La. where the upper aquifer layers were polluted by oil/gas drilling (

left before the BP oil spill polluted the beaches and wetlands) which

lead to server impacts on the coastal economy.

Sincerely,

David Dow

18 Tree Top Ln

East Falmouth, MA 02536-4814

(508) 540-7142
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

All the money in the world won't benefit anyone if we continue to

toxify ourselves and the world to death--literally! I do not believe

we have a right to destroy life on earth, which has taken billions of

years to get to this point of sustainability--and certainly not for the

sake of a few people's temporary bottom lines. To do so is utter

madness.

Sincerely,

Angeline Dufner

29665 Island Lake Rd

Saint Joseph, MN 56374-9640

(320) 363-8407
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:42:14 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

When is it okay for peoples wells to be on fire, like here in Texas and

the Rail Road Com investigates and claims there is NOTHING Wrong!!!

Something needs to be done to stop this and give people the legal

avenues to stop the fracking industry from destroying their property

and water with impunity!!!

Sincerely,

C. Rains

2710 Parker Ln

Austin, TX 78741-5531

(512) 441-0941
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:50 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I have deep concern about fracking in regard to methane leaks as well

as the contamination of our water resources that results from this

process. I find it appalling that there have been no regulations on

the industry!

Thank you for your environmental leadership and for giving this very

critical issue your utmost attention!

Sincerely,

Sandra Sobek

PO Box 17

Conway, MA 01341-0017

(413) 369-4097
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:42 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate. Since it is clear

that use of fossil fuels adversely affects the environment and every

living organism, including animals, humans, plants and insects, it is

long overdue that oil and gas extraction and usage be heavily regulated

to prevent such long-term harm to the economy and the only environment

that we have.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Maslin

1412 Saint Charles St Apt C

Alameda, CA 94501-7452

(510) 864-4091
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:42 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Watching my state be scarred, polluted and ruined by a run away race to

make as much money before anyone pays enough attention to stop is

heartbreaking and makes me wonder if we Pennsylvanians are in danger of

losing our place in the world. Fracked oil and gas is a significant

contributor to climate change and endangers our public health. We must

do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in

favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage

from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Patricia Conkel

6727 Reynolds St

Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4511

(412) 661-8400
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:16 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas intensifies climate destruction and endangers the

health of us all.

Human beings must minimize and indeed end our reliance on these dirty

fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy. At the same time, we

must minimize methane leakage from oil and gas production that does

occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated. They drastically underestimate methane leaks.

Please instead use the best available data and estimates for an honest

assessment of what fracked gas does to the only climate we humans

have.

Revising the existing rules quickly is critical both to reduce methane

throughout the entire production chain, and to cover new as well as

existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Sarah Mckee

9 Chadwick Ct

Amherst, MA 01002-2825

(413) 256-6129
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:30 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Here in WV we've just had 12 tons of radioactive waste dumped in a

waste facility not equipped to handle it. There is not even any

regulations regarding it. How can you let this state get trashed

because of bought-off legislators??!!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Gale Simplicio

1275 Tartan Ln

Morgantown, WV 26505-2718
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It is necessary to make the right decisions for people impacted instead

of

experimenting with large scale technology that is questionable

concerning

impacts concerning environmental impacts.

Sincerely,

Shelli Ardizzone

1915 Yates Ave

Bronx, NY 10461-1837
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:31 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

GOD IS GREEN! Respect his handy work by protecting this planet that he

has graced us with. Lets create new jobs in a solar industry. We need

to stop consuming oil and gas and destroying our country.

KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Lorraine Pena

5601 De Soto Ave

Woodland Hills, CA 91367-6701
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:34 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Regulations are needed to greatly reduce methane leakage from well and

pipelines. Fracking needs to stop. Instead, we need renewable energy,

including the new tethered floating wind turbines.

Many thanks.

Sincerely,

Alexandra Coates

4351 Claycut Rd

Baton Rouge, LA 70806-7007
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:39 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The environmental costs of fracking are too high. The energy companies

are trying to hide something when they push for legislation that would

make it a crime to disclose the chemicals used in fracking (such

legislation was just passed in North Carolina).

Sincerely,

Louis M. Smith

1156 Russell Dr Lot 18

Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-4042

(843) 216-5983
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:17 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

But let's face it; this is really all about water. The excessive amount

used in the fracking process. The excessive poisons pimped into the

water. The inability to actually use wells and aquifers that have been

contaminated with fracking fluid. The streams, rivers and estuaries

that have been rendered sterol by contamination with fracking fluid.

This is a life threatening practice and it has to stop!

Sincerely,

Andrea Noire

PO Box 713

Kamas, UT 84036-0713

(000) 000-0000
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:20 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

With GLOBAL WARMING and drought an water shortages for drinking an

farming why are we allowing fracking that will endanger this resource ?

Sincerely,

gaylord campbell

208 Riverside Rd

Oak View, CA 93022-9310

(805) 500-5498
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:20 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

There is also some evidence that fracking is causing in increase in

earthquake activity in areas that usually see few earthquakes. Also,

will it get to the point where we can't go anywhere without seeing

these fracking sights?

Sincerely,

John Doucette

98 Radcliffe Ave

Providence, RI 02908-2945
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:42:01 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I believe it is the job of the EPA to protect the environment on which

we depend for all of life. To allow the oil and gas industry to pollute

our air, water and soil is reckless and irresponsible. Fracked oil and

gas is a significant contributor to climate change and endangers our

public health. We must do everything possible to minimize our reliance

on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while

curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Toby Stover

81 Clove Valley Rd

High Falls, NY 12440-5413
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:33 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

In Northern Colorado, we have already seen the effects of the fracking

boom in Weld County. Over the last five years, ozone readings have

risen just as the number of wells has increased.

High ozone, red alert days used to be limited to a few in the hottest

days of summer. Now they are common throughout the year.

The rise in ozone is keeping seniors inside their homes. Children and

those with pulmonary conditions are no longer able to enjoy the great

outdoors many days of the year.

Ozone-producing is just one of the critical fracking issues facing our

communities. There is a limited opportunity to regulate methane from

oil and gas wells. If the EPA doesn't get it right, the risks to

public health will be irreversible, as the boom and bust industry will

frack us out of our homes, our communities and, eventually, our state.

Get it right! The oil and gas industry does not have a right to

destroy our health. We all have a right to clean air!

Sincerely,

K A Wagner

437 Pelican Bay

Fort Collins, CO 80524-8602

(970) 221-1480
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:23 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Please get methane leaks under control wherever they occur in the

process of natural gas production AND consumption. I understand there

are massive leaks at the user end as well as underestimated leaks at

production end.

I fear we are already well in path to catastrophe but hope with your

help we can reverse course

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Emil Moroz

12347 Reata Ct

San Diego, CA 92128-1251

(858) 613-1233
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:38:41 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

Also, in earthquake prone and drought affected areas such as

California, fracking is additionally dangerous and ultimately works

against the public good (using up vital drinking water and leaving

unsettled ground).

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Mary Sue Meads

1741 Brandon St

Oakland, CA 94611-4304

(510) 547-7327
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:08:51 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It takes more energy to frack than what energy is produced and our

water is poisoned for many lifetimes to come. A very stupid way to

treat our countries resources. Think and act on behalf of the citizens

of America and stop being whores to the Big Oil and Gas.

Sincerely,

Susan Davidson

1502 Mission Canyon Rd

Santa Barbara, CA 93105-2129

(805) 687-2350
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:38:42 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas contributes significantly to release of global

warming gasses, especially methane, that are driving destructive

climate change. Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane

whitepapers used in EPA assessment are outdated and drastically

underestimate methane leaks. Please use the best available data and

estimates to give a clear picture on the significant impacts fracked

gas has on our climate.

If that's not bad enough, industry practices also endanger our public

health through aquifer contamination with known carcinogens. The

companies involved are not require to report the contents of their

fracking fluid, so the full extent of the public health risk has not

been determined.

We must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty

fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane

leakage from oil and gas production that does occur. Focusing on

energy conservation and clean renewables is both a sustainable energy,

environmental and public health policy.

Please expedite the revision of existing rules so that methane is

reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new and

existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Donald Robinson

12 Wyndham Ln

Chester Springs, PA 19425-2420

(610) 524-0688
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:39:09 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Our entire planet may soon not be suitable for human life. And it may

happen in some of our lifetimes. Green house gases are changing the

earth's climate permanently as glaciers melt, the planet warms, and

extreme weather events become more and more frequent. And intense.

Methane is much more potent as a green house gas than carbon. And the

amount of methane being released during the entire fracking process,

from finding natural gas to transporting it, makes fracking WORSE THAN

COAL as a contributor to global warming. We need clean energy and clean

energy jobs now. And we need to take the science seriously.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We do not have much time. We need to act...now.

Sincerely,

David Johnston

322 N 2nd St

Apt 1204

Harrisburg, PA 17101-1393
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:38:55 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Everything I've read sounds scary from the induced earthquakes (are

they bonded to cover damages from earthquakes) sinkholes in Florida and

medical issues (Parr family received 2.9 million judgement).Then you

have methane in wells (Telling people to air out their house when

showering). Property value going down on average 20% when a fracking

operation is close by. Increases in ozone. Let's not forget the

produced chemicals we get when fracking methane and the chemicals we

put in the ground. Sure some do come out but many still lay under our

feet ready to contaminate our water. Speaking of water millions of

precious gallons of water being pumped into the fracking operations in

Front Range in Colorado. While here in the valley they ask us to

conserve. Now I read of fracking off our coast. We depend on tourism

when people get light there is millions of gallons of fracking waste

being dumped into our oceans guess what. What good is being energy

independent if we can't breath the air or drink the water. Remember the

standards the EPA set for injection wells. Remember every well in

Colorado all 47,000 become injection wells because not all the

chemicals come back our. We are sitting on a time bomb. Defuse it

before it's to late.

Sincerely,

Philllip Moya

2747 Saratoga Ave

Merced, CA 95340-3319
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:38:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Please slow or halt all this fracking for gas & oil as I believe it

is harmful not only to our environment, but also (by keeping energy

prices artificially low) encourages more energy to be used &

wasted. I'm also suspicious that fracking is causing earthquakes to

occur where they otherwise wouldn't or are more powerful than they'd

otherwise be.

Thank you for your efforts to preserve our health and welfare.

Sincerely,

Charlotte Smith

1104 Fairlawn Ave

Marshall, MO 65340-2810
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:38:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I think it's a dumb idea to extract oil and gas, the people's resources

unnecessarily, just so these industries can profit by selling our

resources elsewhere. This excess in fracking increases pollution and

global warming. If anything we shouldn't be taking more than the people

of this country needs to help sustain their energy needs.

By further development of alternative energy like solar and wind, we

can prevent unneeded risk of the transport of fossil fuels, the risk of

each country adding to the global warming problem and the pollution of

the environment. This is the only direction we should be facing, if

we're looking to save this planet from a manmade, self expedited doom,

in the continued use of fossil fuels.

Your our leaders' and you already know what's right! Time to make

decisions that favor all of us and not just the Greedy Corporations,

that really don't give a crap about life of people.

Sincerely,

Thomas Joy

1235 SE 2nd Pl

Cape Coral, FL 33990-2006

(239) 574-7236
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:38:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur. GREERS FERRY LAKE in Arkansas supplies drinking water to

thousands yet drilling is ongoing within a mile of the lake. If

unbiased observers were to measure I am sure that they would find

infractions of that limit. Drilling is encircling what used to be a

pristine lake. Needlessto say, there has to be leakage of dangerous

chemicals into this lake.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.Also, engage

unbiased (unpaid by the gas companies) observers versed in the science

of pollution to study ASAP the effects of drilling so close to a water

supply. Years of published solutions will come too LATE for the health

of the citizens.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Judy Fisher

9 Bluff View Dr

Quitman, AR 72131-8422
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:38:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

For the sake of future generations. Don't allow this!

Sincerely,

Francesco Gangemi

17707 Alva Rd

San Diego, CA 92127-7605
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:38:42 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Aside from the methane gas problem, here in Oklahoma, fracking is

causing earthquakes. People are having to buy earthquake insurance, let

alone repairing their houses because they didn't know Oklahoma even had

eathquakes until recently. Fracking is just not good, period.

Sincerely,

Sharon Hendrickson

2736 N Rockwell Ave

Newcastle, OK 73065-6441

(405) 392-3226
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:26:21 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Not only is the process of fracking very dangerous, but also it uses a

tremendous amount of water which is lacking over much of the West. We

need to consider all the costs carefully before we go ahead with this

procedure.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Arthur Trenholme

1214 Selief Ln

Apt 6

Kodiak, AK 99615-6268

(907) 545-2237
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:45 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Let us consider ALL costs associated with this energy source - not just

the obvious ones - but even those more quietly foisted on society.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Michael Capkanis

461 W Loma Alta Dr

Altadena, CA 91001-3841

(626) 398-7653
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:40:51 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 8, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your efforts to limit carbon emissions.

I urge you to also limit methane emissions.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane emitter.

The Clean Air Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can

cut oil and gas methane pollution at least in half, and I urge you to

do so.

Please act now to cut methane pollution from oil and gas drilling

operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Charles Grant Walker

71 Philadelphia St

Teaticket, MA 02536-6748
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:29 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Here in New Mexico - like most western states - we have two additional

concerns. We're especially concerned about the water implications of

fracking. We simply cannot waster huge amounts of water so senselessly

poured down these wells, and we are concerned about the impact of on

our fragile and already endangered ground water resources.

Okay, the market and your new regs will knock down the use of coal. But

if they lead to a willy-nilly expansion of fracking as an alternative

enabler - what have we gained in the end?

Sincerely,

Doug Richardson

412 Crestview Dr SW

Albuquerque, NM 87105-6621

(505) 554-4390
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Please protect us from the greedy energy corporations destroying our

wildlife and environment. Please stop caving in to pressure from

lobbyists and bought off politicians. EPA was created to assure we have

clean air, land and sea. We beg you to adhere to the Mission set forth

at the creation of your Agency, which was set up to hold corporate

polluters accountable when their actions have harmed or damaged our

environment. Standards, rules and regulations were established at that

time and they are still supposed to be followed and enforced. The EPA

must protect all of us from the dangers that are wildly known to be

caused from fracked oil and gas. Fracking is a significant contributor

to climate change and endangers our public health. We must do

everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in

favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage

from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Debra Calogero

825 Treehaven Ct

Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-4857
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/13/2014 6:08:29 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 13, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The methane that escapes from 'fracking' based oil and gas exploitation

is a significant contributor to climate change and endangers our public

health.

Many of the studies reviewed by EPA in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Chris Yoder

5701 Rusk Ave

Baltimore, MD 21215-4135

(410) 466-2462
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:27 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

IN NEW MEXICO, WE ARE LOSING ANCIENT SITES AND PRISTINE

"BADLANDS" AND WILDLANDS TO HALLIBURTON AND OTHER FRACKERS

FASTER THAN WE CAN IDENTIFY THEIR VALUES AND PROTECT THEM. THE GAS

INDUSTRY IS AT IT DAY AND NIGHT - WRESTING EVERY DROP OF FOSSIL FUEL

OUT OF THE GROUND AND LEAVING US WITH POLLUTED AIR AND CONTAMINATED

WATER. IT HAS TO SLOW DOWN AND FINALLY STOP, BEFORE WE TURN INTO A

MARTIAN PLANET DEVOID OF LIFE.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Teresa Seamster

104 Vaquero Rd

Santa Fe, NM 87508-8190

(505) 466-8964
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:38:54 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Earth is the only home we have. Destroy it and???????????????

No more fracking.Even though it is not mentioned it is probably

responsible for earthquakes occurring in places there never were

before.

Climate change is definitely affected by it so let's not

frack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sincerely,

Audrey Samelson

3205 Portofino Pt

Coconut Creek, FL 33066-1223

(954) 972-4927
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:14 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

You are destroying the water table by doing fracking. What is more

important fuel or water? We can live without fuel but we cannot live

without water. The creek in my area now runs white and has a horrible

smell since the fracking began in my area.

Sincerely,

Mary Jane Ludwig

650 State Route 981

Smithton, PA 15479-1552
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:25:48 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The more we learn about the effects of fracking on our water supply,

the scarier this form of energy extraction becomes also. Drinking

water is an absolute necessity. If fracking cannot be made compatible

with maintenance of a good water supply, continuing it is suicidal.

Please reverse the fact that fracking is not subject to the same

environmental standards as other forms of land use.

Sincerely,

Pamela Blake

4 Starboard Ln

Freeport, ME 04032-6029

(207) 865-4935
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:08:59 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I support alternatives to fracking, such as Plastic to Oil, solar, wind

and water turbine energy. Fracking is so short term, is poisonous and

spoils our water, which is not replaceable.

Ban fracking and move to more sustainable energy sources. Thank you.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Kristi O'Donnell

PO Box 261

Greenbank, WA 98253-0261

(360) 969-3275
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:08:52 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Failure to establish and enforce strong regulation on the gas and oil

industry, while simultaneously facilitating development of renewable

energy such as wind and solar systems, will only contribute to the

monumental crisis that global warming represents to our future. Such

failure will, of course, also be detrimental to the oil and gas

industry. We have only one planet and one environment; what we do

now, the decisions we make, are truly life and death decisions for our

planet's health.

Sincerely,

Neil Hodges

1639 Forest Hills Dr

Okemos, MI 48864-2919

(517) 349-4563
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:38:53 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

All of the above in energy, oil, natural gas, coal and nuclear usage is

harmful to us and our environment and we must move away from them as

quickly as possible. Trying to continue using these fossil fuels will

only retard the growth of clean, local, renewable, sustainable energy.

Sincerely,

Sandy Easter

5114 Harwood Dr

Des Moines, IA 50312-1837

(515) 255-2019
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:08:48 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

On a personal note, I live in North Carolina, a state known for

beautiful Blue Ridge mountains, rolling hills, and pristine coastlines.

Our governor, who worked for Duke Power previously, and passed

backhanded legislation that helped cover the coal ash spills, has just

opened the door to destroy our state.It is now illegal to disclose the

chemicals used for fracking in our state.

PLEASE help us. By the time the phyical destruction shows in the land

and water, it will be too late to restrict.

PASS NATIONAL RESTRICTIONS, and please require the full disclosure of

all chemicals, and require EPA approval of all projects.

Thank you for everything you do.

Sincerely,

Alisa Keegan

2670 Nantucket Dr

Winston Salem, NC 27103-6557

(336) 768-0710
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:08:55 PM

Subject: Update fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil & gas accelerates irreversible climate change, which is

accelerating already, endangering public & private health & so

our psychological well-being. We must minimize, then end, reliance on

these bioincompatible fuels in favor of clean renewable energy sources:

wind, tidal, solar, geothermal, & conservation technology, while

curbing methane leakage from oil & gas production.

Many of the studies reviewed in the 5 methane whitepapers are outdated,

drastically underestimating methane leaks. Methane's impact in

increasing global warming, pound for pound, is 86x greater than that of

CO2.

As an emeritus member of the American Institute of Biologocal Sciences

(AIBS), I ask you (I shouldnd't have to ask) to use up-to-date data

& estimates to provide an accurate picture of actual impacts

fracked gas is having on our climate. We must move quickly to revise

existing rules so methane is reduced throughout the entire production

chain. New & existing sources of methane from both oil & gas

extraction must be included in a reveised estimate.

References:

www.globalchange.gov/usimpacts, cosponsored by US Dept. of State

"Summary for Decision-Makers", /Millennium Ecosystem

Assessment Synthesis/ (Washington, DC: Island Press, 2005).

Green Shadow Cabinet of the United States of America 2014 State of the

Union Response, online

Chris Hedges, America Is A Tinderbox, Part 1, online

Sincerely,

Gerrit Crouse

38 4th Ave

Apt 2n

Nyack, NY 10960-2119

(845) 358-0934
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:08:48 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Years from today we will look back to claim that the greatest disaster

was created in our time by contaminating our ground water.

We have the right to know what chemicals are inject into our geological

layers below us,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Zoltan Tokes

2405 Kenilworth Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90039-2635

(323) 663-7371
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:38:42 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

From the deniers, those that reject mankind's inducement, to the

doomsayers, those that say we can't do anything, to the confused, the

ones who look at burning gas as cleaner than coal, there is a lot of

misinformation concerning the absolute necessity for the stoppage of

burning fossil fuels. Any distractions (fracking, tar sands) from the

duty of transitioning to clean energy sources are deleterious.

Sincerely,

Sven Pedersen

3025 S Emerson Way

Englewood, CO 80113-1741

(720) 448-1999
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:28 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We are relying on you to use the latest data to rein in this very

dangerous industry and protect our special places and communities from

the permanent damage they are doing. You have a chance to make this

right. DO NOT miss this opportunity! We are counting on you to protect

us and our future generations.

Sincerely,

Michele Walters

1035 Morning Walk

Depoe Bay, OR 97341-9853

(541) 961-9786
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:40:48 PM

Subject: Fracking

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health.

We must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty

fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy.

It is the most destructive and contaminating method of extraction for a

dirty and antiquated industry. We have the technology to go forward,

not backwards while polluting ourselves to oblivion.

Approximately 40,000 gallons of chemicals are used per fracturing.

Up to 600 chemicals are used in fracking fluid, including known

carcinogens and toxins such as methanol hydrochloric acid,

formaldehyde, lead, uranium, mercury and ethylene glycol.

Only 30-50% of the fracturing fluid is recovered, the rest of the toxic

fluid is left in the ground.

Eight million gallons of water are used per fracking.

Currently, 72 trillion gallons of water and 360 billion gallons of

chemicals needed to run our current gas wells.

During the fracking process, methane gas and toxic chemicals leach out

from the system and contaminate nearby groundwater.

Contaminated well water is used for drinking water for nearby cities

and towns.

There have been over 1,000 documented cases of water contamination next

to areas of gas drilling as well as cases of sensory, respiratory, and

neurological damage due to ingested contaminated water.

Methane concentrations are 17x higher in drinking-water wells near

fracturing sites than in normal wells.

Pound for pound, methane's impact on global warming is 86 times greater

than carbon dioxide.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane white papers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks.

It is crucial to use the best available data and estimates to give a

clear picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our

environment.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.
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It is more critical to end fracking entirely.

"Environmental Protection" is in the agency title, but even

allowing this backwards and crude practice to exist is beyond belief.

If a foreign agent injected toxins and polluted our land, air and water

with carcinogenic chemicals, they would be imprisoned.

Here polluters are given tax breaks to despoil our country.

Pollution is terrorism, pure and simple.

Please end this insanity.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Cynthia Piper

4601 Lester Ave

Cleveland, OH 44127-1117

(333) 333-3333
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The thought that we are fracking for oil and gas terrifies me. We know

there are alternatives. But meanwhile, it is vital that we revise

existing rules so that methane is reduced throughout the entire

production chain, and to include new and existing sources of methane

from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Donna Bergeron-Birge

4681 Goldfield Ave

Long Beach, CA 90807-1810
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 From: Steve Hagle <steve.hagle@tceq.texas.gov>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/16/2014 10:21:32 PM

Subject: Re: White Papers on Methane and Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions in the Oil and Natural 

Gas Sector

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Dear Sir or Madam:

On April 15, 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards 

released for external peer review five technical white papers on potentially significant sources of emissions in the oil 

and gas industry sector. These white papers focus on technical issues covering emissions and mitigation techniques 

that target methane and VOC emissions from compressors, well completions and ongoing production of hydraulically 

fractured oil wells, equipment leaks, liquids unloading, and pneumatic devices. The Texas Commission on 

Environmental Quality (TCEQ) appreciates the opportunity to comment on these white papers. TCEQ’s comments are 

provided below.

In general, more data is needed to substantiate and confirm the emission estimates presented in the EPA’s white 

papers. While it is not unusual to establish control requirements based on expected emissions from a facility or single 

source, the studies and emission estimates used in the white papers rely on the EPA’s definition of “facility” as 

established for the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). 

In general, a “facility” for purposes of the GHGRP means all co-located emission sources that are commonly owned or

operated. However, the GHGRP has developed a specialized facility definition for onshore production. For onshore 

production, the “facility” includes all emissions associated with wells owned or operated by a single company in a 

specific hydrocarbon producing basin. [1] 

(1 Oil and Natural Gas Sector Hydraulically Fractured Oil Well Completions and Associated Gas during Ongoing 

Production, page 21, footnote 9; Oil and Natural Gas Sector Liquids Unloading Processes page 5, footnote 2; Oil and 

Natural Gas Sector Pneumatic Devices, page 20, footnote 11.)

The use of this definition makes determining emissions from each unit or piece of equipment difficult, if not 

impossible to verify. Since control is usually required for each individual piece of equipment, the lack of this 

information makes evaluating the cost effectiveness of any potential controls or mitigation techniques similarly 

impossible. 

Where the studies referenced in the white papers used a more traditional understanding of the term “facility”, meaning 

each individual piece of equipment, compressor, or controller, the TCEQ has concern about the limited data sets used 

and would recommend additional studies to verify the accuracy and representativeness of the numbers and factors 

derived. The great variation in the composition of oil and gas that exists across different fields can result in vastly 

different emissions profiles and thus additional research is warranted to verify the accuracy and representativeness of 

the expected emissions. Moreover, if the information in the white papers or later studies is relied upon to develop 

required controls or mitigation techniques, the TCEQ recommends consideration of a range of controls or techniques 

that would correlate to the differing standards, or factors based on the particular composition or characteristics of the 

material being handled or processed. This approach would help to ensure the appropriate level of control for the 

material and provide the flexibility that a “one-size-fits-all” approach cannot achieve. 

Additionally, while the TCEQ encourages innovation and development of new processes and controls for air emissions

in general, when establishing any standards or requirements it is crucial to rely on proven control technologies that are 

commercially available. The failure to do so may lead to a new standard or control that is not achievable for all of the 

affected facilities. For example, in the evaluation of Compressor Emissions Mitigation Techniques for Reciprocating 

Compressor Gas Recovery, EPA refers to a system developed by REM Technology, Inc. that captures gas that would 

otherwise be vented and routes it back to the compressor engine to be used as fuel. However, no cost data was 

available to properly evaluate the technology as a viable, cost-effective control or mitigation technique and, although 

commercially available, it is unknown if this system is available to the scores of facilities that may need to use it if 

required. The TCEQ encourages the EPA to evaluate only proven control technologies that are commercially available 

in volumes that could support the industry as a basis for establishing any future standards or requirements.

If you have any questions about these comments, please contact Mr. Michael Wilson, P.E., Director, Air Permits 

Division, Office of Air, at (512) 239-1922, or at mike.wilson@tceq.texas.gov.
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Sincerely,

Steve Hagle, P.E., Deputy Director, Office of Air

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

steve.hagle@tceq.texas.gov 

512-239-1295
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:45 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

-------------------------------------------------

Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Fracking is making people and animals sick. It pollutes our air, ground

water and causes earthquakes. The only people who deny this are the

ones who make a profit from it or have been mislead by those same

profiteers. Denying that fracking causes all these problems is a lie.

These profiteers know full well what it's doing and simply put money

and power above all else.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Glenna Shenas

1134 County Road 4425

Whitewright, TX 75491-8614

(903) 364-0188
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:40:37 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I urge you to verify the impact of fracking on our groundwater before

the damaged caused by this runaway industry and technology can cause

even more damage to our health and that of our children and children's

children.

Fracked oil and gas is also a significant contributor to climate change

and endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to

minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas

production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

David Best

1114 Buckingham Dr

Tallahassee, FL 32308-5213

(850) 567-3865
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:38 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking has become the most recent fad, to produce more gas than we

need and the industry is using toxic chemicals and our precious clean

water to get this fuel. They do not care if they ruin the environment

as they will take their profits and run,and leave destroyed land and

water when the gas is gone.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We cannot let this continue and grow without clear concise rules and

teeth to make these companies follow them. It has to be now, not after

they have destroyed our nation.

Sincerely,

Carole Ehrhardt

PO Box 243

Pebble Beach, CA 93953-0243

(831) 659-2761
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:38 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur. FRACKING also poisons our land, air and our potable water,

an especial necessity of life!

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. When

you put fossil fuel profits above the necessities of life, you are

failing your purpose in existing and contributing to the catastrophes

of climate change in the only planet we can exist upon!

Sincerely,

Amanda Porter

2 Stratton St N

Piscataway, NJ 08854-3661

(732) 675-2443
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:36 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Dear EPA

Please rein in the oil and gas tracking industry. Here in Wisconsin a

4-mile tracking site is being considered for a pristine piece of forest

in the north of the state. Native American tribes in the area are

protesting the mine, and for a time the mining company posted armed,

masked guards at the site to handle the protesters. Against

regulations, the company has begun initial steps for creating the mine.

Such tactics disgust those of us want Americans to start behaving like

grownups when it comes to energy use. The fracking industry has been

coddled and kowtowed to for too long. PLEASE HAVE THE COURAGE to bring

it into line. (And while you're at it, nix the Alaska pipeline.)

Yours truly

Mary Kamps, Milwaukee

Sincerely,

Mary Kamps

3922 N Ridgefield Cir

Milwaukee, WI 53211-2450

(414) 964-7128
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Saving our home, the earth is the most important thing we can do.

Without a place to live, all other problems will be irrevelant.

Thank you, Lynn & Stuart Edinoff

Sincerely,

Lynn Edinoff

6331 NE 20th Ter

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-1318
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:39:52 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Not only do we need to cut the CO2 from burning coal, but we, as a

society, must also recognize the detrimental effects of fracking on the

environment. You, the EPA, hired to protect our environment from unwise

requests coming from those who would put their personal interests over

that of the common good, must do the best you can to protect us. You

must use the most current science and seek out a balanced roundtable of

experts. These experts must not come from the companies making

requests--no conflict of interests should be present, no money, no

gifting. You, stewards of the future, must be rigorous in your justice.

And if you, personally, cannot be so just because of the bureaucracy in

which you function, I ask you to publicly express your frustration.

Blow what whistles need to be blown to protect our country's future

health and well being. Courage.

Sincerely,

Gayle Mills

7901 Driscoll Ave

Lake Balboa, CA 91406-1013
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:13 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Past experience does predict that leaks happen even as measures to

prevent are taken and too often are unsuccessful. The risks out weigh

the benefits.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

C. Albert Morey

3744 Old Federal Hill Rd

Jarrettsville, MD 21084-1630

(410) 692-2466
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:22 PM

Subject: Need Protection - update/revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

American people and our children, grandchildren are counting on you to

tend to the fracking problem. I am an RN and alarmingly concerned.

Fracking is dirty and dangerous to individuals and to the entire planet

biosphere.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Patricia Hartigan Bloom

347 Dolan Ave

Mill Valley, CA 94941-3823
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:21 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking is a disaster happening. Call a moratorium on fracking and

embrace waste-to-energy(WtE). Technology of WtE reduces methane by not

landfilling. While fossil fuels must be mined and drilled; waste is

sitting on the curb waiting to be the most readily available feedstock

for energy. Add WtE to the wind and solar portfolio and we have a win,

win, win. Keep on fracking and we have poisoned our planet.

Sincerely,

Nick Davis

240 Shady Grove Rd

Pittsboro, NC 27312-5304

(919) 548-3463
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:40:23 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I HAVE WORKED IN THE OIL INDUSTRY AND I KNOW THERE ARE SAFE METHODS OF

DEVELOPING, TRANSPORTING AND UTILIZING ENERGY BUT WE NEED STRONG

REGULATIONS WELL ENFORCED FOR THE COMMON GOOD INCLUDING THE MAJORITY OF

GOOD PEOPLE IN THE OIL INDUSTRY.

THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF INTERRELATED COMPETING "GOODS" BUT THE

COMMON GOOD 90% OF THE TIME LOSES OUT TO SHORT TERM SUBJECTIVE SPECIAL

INTEREST GOALS WHEN THE MAJORITY OF ALL PEOPLE SURVEYED BELIEVE ABOUT

85% OF ALL PEOPLE ARE GOOD AND WOULD WORK FOR THE COMMON GOOD IF THERE

WERE A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD. ONE 6 YEAR TERM LIMITS IS THE MOST

EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE WAY TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD. EVEN THE

POWERS THAT BE WILL BE BETTER OFF BECAUSE FREE PEOPLE PRODUCE MORE,

KEEP MORE AND SHARE MORE.

SOCIETAL REGULATIONS, DEROGATIVELY CALLED "GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS" ARE

FOR OUR COMMON GOOD BUT NOT WHEN THEIR PROMALGATION, IMPLEMENTATION AND

ENFORCEMENT ARE CONTROLLED BY THE POWERS THAT BE FOR SHORT TERM

ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL INFLUENCE GOALS.

WE NEED TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD. ONE 6 YEAR TERM LIMITS FOR ALL OF

OUR REPRESENTATIVES/MANAGERS WORLDWIDE STARTING WITH THE U.S. CONGRESS.

EVEN THE POWERS THAT BE WILL BE BETTER OFF BECAUSE FREE PEOPLE, ON A

LEVEL PLAYING FIELD, PRODUCE MORE, KEEP MORE AND SHARE MORE.

WWW.ONE6YEARTERMLIMITS.ORG.

Sincerely,
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Bill Vom Weg

PO Box 123

Covington, LA 70434-0123

(985) 796-5263
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:09:02 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking is out of control. Your job is to protect our environment and

you are not doikng that. I know your job is hard because of all the

lobbying of gas and oil industry but you shouldn't be an agency of our

government that can be sold to the highest bidder. Stop doing that.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Martha Ashton-Sikora

1911 Buena Vista Ave

Alameda, CA 94501-7919
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:08:51 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking is extraordinarily toxic, there is no way to contain it, the

practice will continue to contaminate wells and water sheds, destroy

the land and people will be sicker than ever.. hello crappy expensive

"health care".... it's like circling the drain.

It seems a blatant act of denial, of crass greed over health and safety

and lives, to allow fracking to continue. WE WANT NOTHING MORE OF BIG

OIL & GAS' TOXIC TRASH!!

Sincerely,

Mary E Wilber

PO Box 36493

Tucson, AZ 85740-6493
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:08:54 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

We are in the throes of global warming. We must do everything possible

to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy.

Sincerely,

Virginia Evjion

255 Stanford Ave

Kensington, CA 94708-1103
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:08:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Some states, such as my North Carolina, are rushing into fracking

without doing "due diligence." The future health of our

citizens, not to mention the costs of dealing with the possible

contamination and pollution, is too important to be left to chance, or

to the optimistic predictions of the oil an gas industries. Just think

about the potential hazards from the Duke Energy coal ash spills. NC

left the safety issues to Duke; now see what an expensive and

threatening mess we're facing!

PLEASE protect us all! We're counting on you!

Sincerely,

Mary Murchison

1316 Hemlock St

Charlotte, NC 28203-5912

(704) 364-7964
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:08:50 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. No

matter what the oil companies say I will never believe that fracking

will not hurt our water or environment. Our energy position should be

one of concern and responsibility for all the people and the country

and planet earth. Renewable energy should be our direction forward in

history.

Sincerely,

John Florack

515 E Drake Rd Apt 315a

Fort Collins, CO 80525-4632
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:08:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

We should make the transition to truly clean energy sources

immediately, not continue our reliance on oil and gas.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

carl glitzenstein

8339 16th St Apt 114

Silver Spring, MD 20910-2913

(301) 587-8837
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:39:08 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

And I would like to express my concern over the pollution to drinking

water sources and what I am sure to be the source of increased

earthquake activity.

Please scrutinize and heavily regulate this dangerous method of

extraction until it can be proven otherwise.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Ray George

501 Taylor St Apt 210

San Francisco, CA 94102-1206
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:08:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

IN ADDITION IT IS OUTRAGEOUS THAT THE PUBLIC IS DENIED KNOWLEDGE OF THE

CHEMICALS THEY ARE PUMPING INTO THE GROUND THAT FINDS IT'S WAY INTO OUR

WATER SUPPLY. THIS INFORMATION MUST BE RELEASED FOR PUBLIC SAFETY

REASONS. THE INDUSTRY'S REFUSAL TO DO SO RAISED MY SUSPICIONS TO THE

HIGHEST LEVEL. THEY HAVE SOMETHING SERIOUS THEY ARE HIDING AT THE

EXPENSE OF OUR HEALTH!!!!!

Sincerely,

Nancy Loeb

3104 SW Cascade Dr

Portland, OR 97205-5814

(503) 227-7043
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:08:39 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Please protect our citizens rights to quality air and water. We have a

wonderful country - there is no excuse to ruin it for the pretend sake

of economy or jobs.

Sincerely,

Patricia Robb

PO Box 4564

Oceanside, CA 92052-4564

(760) 945-7340
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:08:41 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I SUPPOSE TO YOU REPUBLIKLANS THINK THESE CRIMINALS HAVE A

CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO POISON AND KILL THE REST OF US AS LONG AS THEY

PAY FOR YOUR RE-ELECTION. WE ARE WATCHING WHO VOTES HOW AND YOU WILL

BE HEARING FROM US IF YOU KEEP BACKING THESE KILLERS. FRACK YOU!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Jim Norgrove

610 Driver Ave

Winter Park, FL 32789-3340
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:08:30 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracturing is expensive. wastefully using millions of gallons fresh

water resources. The industry keeps fracturing fluids a secret!

Toxicity is know with illnesses in the areas of the fracturing. minor

earthquake activity has been found near fracturing sites in Virginia

and Texas! Quit destroying or planet for greedy profiting of a few. The

Solar industry is where the energy investment in the world should be!

Wake up and really look at our planet. Our children s children will

either curse us or thank us. Right now it would be curse at us!

Sincerely,

Robert Spencer Jr

6620 Appaloosa Dr

Tampa, FL 33625-1628

(813) 920-8180
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:08:33 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Please update your studies on methane and allthe other chemicals

associated with fracking.

I am so upset that we may be poisoning our underground aquifers.

There is no need to pollute our nation. We need instead to fund an

infrastructure that supports solar, wind, and wave power.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Susan Bryan

222 Blackburn Ave

Menlo Park, CA 94025-2706

(650) 325-8569
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:08:32 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The trees cut down to make way for the infrastructure needed for oil

and gas to do their work also exacerbates other human caused aspects of

climate change by releasing copious amounts of carbon dioxide into the

environment faster than nature can remove it, as well as removing those

trees as future atmosphere scrubbers. One would think that so obvious

that any 7-year old would quickly realize it, so how can ANY adult not?

And if you can figure that out, why would the so-called environmental

"protection" agency even consider saying "go ahead"

with such a risky plan as allowing ANY fossil fuel drilling (whatever

it may be called) anywhere at all?

Sincerely,

Jocelyn Slater

199 John Parker Rd

E Falmouth, MA 02536-5118
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:32 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Natural gas fired power stations that are favored by the proposed EPA

power station pollution regulations can easily be more damaging to the

atmosphere than coal fired power stations if the full extent of methane

leakage from wellheads and pipelines is considered. It is important to

consider the total pollution, not just pollution coming from the

smokestacks of the power stations.

Sincerely,

Richard Stuckey

1931 N Fremont St

Chicago, IL 60614-5016

(312) 543-5236
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

We all need water we can drink! Fracking destroys that and makes

contaminated water that lights on fire!!! STOP IT.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Jana Shiloh

100 El Camino Rd

Sedona, AZ 86336-5116
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:29 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking our water table for eternity is idiotic. How much are they

paying you?

Sincerely,

Andrew Stevenson

1150 Belmont Ave

Vallejo, CA 94591-8002
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:20 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I am especially troubled by the wasteful squandering of the billions of

gallons of water used in this technique. Water is very scarce in many

areas of our country, and to pollute it so totally, and then inject it

into the ground where it is taken out of the global water cycle is

stupid. We must protect our nation's clean, fresh water, not turn it

into an industrial commodity!

Sincerely,

Brian Creek

2008 Wagonhammer Ln

Gillette, WY 82718-5327

(989) 370-0944
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:12 PM

Subject: Strengthen fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking has been a boon to the nation, but at what costs?

Unfortunately we don't know, but we will eventually find out. The

problems with methane release are truly frightening when you consider

the dangers of methane as a greenhouse gas.

Do your part to protect our nation and planet. Strengthen the rules on

methane release.

Sincerely,

David Chapek

8179 Marsh Creek Rd

Woodbury, MN 55125-3033

(651) 340-7955
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:38:59 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Our health depends on your pursuit of accurate assessment and relevant

measures to protect the public from the hazards of fracking. Thanks.

Sincerely,

Alisa Eilenberg

3006 Arlington Ave

Bronx, NY 10463-3311

(718) 796-2318
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:39:32 PM

Subject: Stop frackers from poisoning people

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Methane is NOT a clean fuel and it is NOT a "transition" fuel

to a clean economy. The methane industry claims about "clean"

methane are propaganda and lies.

The truth is that methane is dirty and fracking is poisoning drinking

water in cities everywhere it's practiced. People can no longer drink

the tap water in their own houses, and have to worry about their homes

EXPLODING because of the constant gas leaks. The methan and oil

corporations take the land out from under the houses of people living

there, and our laws let them steal land and poison people with no

consequences.

Methane causes 28 times more global warming than carbon dioxide, per

pound of gas. This is a deadly poison for human lungs and for our

planet. Fracking cauess methane to leak into the air and into the homes

of people living near the drilling, along with terrible poisons

deliberately poured into their drinking water.

We cannot afford to put our heads in the sand and pretend methane is

harmless or listen to industry lies. Science is the only truth.

"Clean" fracking is a dirty lie.

This MUST stop. Methane and oil are never clean, they are never safe,

and they always make our climate worse. Fossil fuels are never

necessary. We have better, modern, clean technology and it's time we

use it!

Do not allow the greedy corporate thieves steal land from hard-working

families and poison our children.

Sincerely,

Ellen Schousboe

5805 Concord Ave

Edina, MN 55424-1712

(952) 925-1531
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:10 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

How many of these petitions do I have to sign? How many millions of

people who DO NOT WANT FRACKING WASTE AND DO WANT SOLAR POWER GET

HEARD? I don't believe in our government anymore. Its an Oligarchy.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Melissa Berkshire

6105 N Talman Ave

Chicago, IL 60659-2744
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:00 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

OIL AND GAS IS MIXING CHEMICALS WITH OUR WATER SUPPLY, THE WATER SUPPLY

OF CHILDREN, NOT THE BROWN ONES AMERICA BOMBS FOR JESUS; LILLY WHITE,

FAT CHILLEN FROM NEW YORK AND BOSTON. HOLY MOLY. DO YOUR JOB AND DON'T

ALLOW FAT, GREASY, AMERICAN PIGLETS TO MAKE YOU DO SOMETHING STUPID TO

ENRICH THEIR BRIEF PATHETIC TRIP TO PLANET BOZO! THANK YOU VERY MUCH,

BOB

Sincerely,

Robert Hyer II

10137 Fox Ln

Lillian, AL 36549-4431

(850) 457-7824
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:56 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

If you can find an intelligent logical reason to oppose this

proposition, please inform me of the earth like planet you and your

children and grandchildren plan to inhabit and the propulsion system

you will use to facilitate your journey. Just wondering if greed can

truly destroy the capacity for critical thinking.

Sincerely,

Guy Poos

4105 NE 142nd Ct

Edmond, OK 73013-7289

(405) 286-3091
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:40:12 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

Your help with this issue is greatly needed and appreciated.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Rodney Arent

2316 N Garfield St

Little Rock, AR 72207-3504

(501) 663-0144
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:38:59 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I live in NY and if fracking is allowed in our state, the entire NYC

water supply as well as all of the small towns and villages that depend

on the water from the Delaware and extensive reservoir system will be

at risk. Can one imagine how to supply the entire city of New York

with drinking water should such a disastrous event occur?

I have a friend in PA whose water was contaminated due to fracking from

a well on a neighbor's property. She and her husband have a dairy

farm. They must have 500 gallons of water brought in daily to supply

the farm with potable water. Multiply that by the millions of people

who depend on the water that is at risk in NY and one has an apocalypse

waiting to happen. Please make the companies that do this work

accountable to the same Clean Air and Water Acts as every other

company. Revising the methane rules is a start.

Sincerely,

Patricia Flood

45 Jack and Jill Rd

Poughquag, NY 12570-5030

(845) 724-5780
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:38:51 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

We need clean air over fracking for survival.

Sincerely,

Laura Jobe

1011 E Belgravia Dr

Pearland, TX 77584-2231

(713) 436-1101
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 7/5/2014 6:27:29 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jul 5, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing

the rate of climate change in the next few decades. I strongly urge you

to use your existing Clean Air Act authority to directly regulate

methane from oil and gas activities. The EPA should also regulate

emissions from offshore operations in the Arctic, where flaring large

amounts of methane threatens the fragile Arctic environment.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter. In 2011, U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory revealed that the oil

and gas industry vented, flared, or leaked approximately 8.4 million

metric tons of methane, comparable to the emissions from 204 coal fired

power plants. We must do everything possible to minimize our reliance

on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable, decentralized

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur. The industry has cost-effective technologies to reduce and

capture methane. Often, these upgrades pay for themselves by conserving

more of the resource gas companies sell.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. It is critical

to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane is reduced

throughout the entire production chain, and to include new and existing

sources of methane from both oil and gas production. The Clean Air Act

gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and gas

methane pollution at least in half and I urge you to do so. Please act

now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas drilling

operations. I strongly support you in this effort.

Sincerely,
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Christopher Lish

PO Box 113

Olema, CA 94950-0113
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:04 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

THE GOVERNOR OF NORTH CAROLINA JUST GAVE THE GO AHEAD TO DO FRACKING IN

OUR BEAUTIFUL STATE. ANYTHING TO PLEASE THE BIG MONEY GUY/GUYS.

WE ALREADY HAVE HAD COAL ASH LEAKED FROM A POND THAT IS TO KEEP THE ASH

FROM SPILLING INTO OUR RIVERS.

Sincerely,

Joan Parker

5011 Harness Ln

Colfax, NC 27235-9808

(336) 285-6088
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:38:34 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It is also more than critical that our groundwater be protected from

fracking.

Our State, New Mexico, is in a drought. Even so, there is more

drilling/fracking taking place that uses so much of our water supplies

while polluting water sources. This, it itself, is unacceptable!

The EPA obviously is not doing its job.

Sincerely,

Patricia Moran

872 Campfire Rd SE

Rio Rancho, NM 87124-6107

(505) 896-0529
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:39:32 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Methane traps exponentially more heat as a greenhouse gas than even

CO2, which is appallingly overlooked by environmental groups, and

nothing is more important to life on this planet than clean,

uncontaminated water tables. Please take action against fracking,

before it is too late. Earth will exist for a long time, but the

prolonged existence of the human race is not nearly as likely if we

continue to disregard the sanctity of our home.

Sincerely,

Benjamin Hendry

8426 Marco Ln

Baldwinsville, NY 13027-9182
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:27 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

In 2010, the NRDC petitioned the EPA to end oil and gas industry

loopholes for the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and they have

yet to receive a response and now there is a new petition submitted by

64 groups asking for an end to Clean Air Act exemptions for toxic

emissions. Oil and gas drilling and fracking releases carcinogenic

benzene into the air, endangering public health. We must do everything

possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of

truly clean, renewable energy, while regulatimg toxic pollution from

oil and gas production under the Clean Air Act.

Additionally, many of the studies reviewed in the five methane

whitepapers are outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks.

Please use the best available data and estimates to give a clear

picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that toxic

emissions and methane are reduced throughout the entire production

chain, and to include new and existing sources of these hazards from

both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Lauren Swain

3277 Raleigh St

Denver, CO 80212-1707

(303) 964-9592
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:46 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please use the latest information to regulate fracking. It is

imperative our water, air, land, and people are protected from the

reckless endangerment now underway in the oil industry.

Sincerely,

William Blair

7272 Shaw Rd

Hastings, MI 49058-8349

(269) 623-4004
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:39:16 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. Fracking should be banned, and we should

abandon these fossil fuels in favor of an energy economy built entirely

on renewables like solar and wind power. In the meanwhile, we must do

everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in

favor of truly clean, renewable energy. This includes curbing methane

leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include in

your assessments new and existing sources of methane from both oil and

gas production.

Sincerely,

Edith Kantrowitz

333 McDonald Ave Apt 5d

Brooklyn, NY 11218-2244
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:31 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please do not let the oil and gas industry destroy our country for

their greedy and shortsighted profit. We live in West Texas, in the

beautiful Big Bend area. They are already planning fracking wells near

here. They will destroy this area, if allowed, as they have so many

others.

Sincerely,

June Adler

509 N 7th St

Alpine, TX 79830-3513
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:49 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking is a bad deal for the environment. The pollution hurts

humans, it threatens the water supply, it disrupts the natural,

non-human environment, and why are we even talking about this still?

Get at shutting this down. You've got my support.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Josh Capistrant

220 Fairview Ave N

Saint Paul, MN 55104-6004

(651) 644-3367
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:31 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

If fracking is not stopped NOW just put a fence around West Virginia

with signs saying, DO NOT ENTER - this area is unlivable.

You can't breathe, drink, eat or farm on money.

Sincerely,

Myra Bonhage-Hale

3052 Crooked Run Rd

Alum Bridge, WV 26321-9713

(304) 269-7681
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:35 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate. Canada has similar

methane escape findings. Consulting Canadian research and data might be

helpful as well.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

As you well know, methane is among the more potent greenhouse gases.

More so than even carbon dioxide, which you are rightly aimed at

reducing. Requiring methane capture throughout the entire shale well

production chain is a must. As is plugging abandoned wells. Especially

since the oil/gas industry aims to mine America's natural gas, ship it

overseas, and leave Americans and our environment sitting in the debris

and pollution of natural gas production.

The "easy-to-reach" fossil fuels have already been harvested.

Now the "harder-to-reach" fossil fuels, which are more

expensive and more destructive to the environment, are being mined.

Encouraging clean renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, is

vital to reducing America's dependency on finite fossil fuels. And

energy conservation, which will reduce energy demand, needs to be

brought back to the public's attention and encouraged.

There are no easy answers here. The fossil fuels industry will strike

back. You are America's last hope in slowing the destruction from

America's fossil fuel appetite, and encouraging conservation and

renewable energy sources.

Thank you for your time and attention to this urgent issue.

Sincerely,
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Fran Teresi

7979 State St

Garrettsville, OH 44231-1020

(330) 527-2630
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:28 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Irresponsible, selfish, and unethical! Proponents of fracking are

either uninformed or purposely or incidentally ignorant of the damage

it causes to our fragile environment, for which we should seek to be

responsible stewards.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Steve & Marisa Burns

1170 Rulison Ave

Cincinnati, OH 45238-4425

(513) 244-7323
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:36 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It is also critical for the EPA to know what chemicals these companies

are using for fracking fluids. There should be no such thing as

'secret' chemicals that companies can pump into the wells. Sooner or

later these chemicals will find their way into the groundwater. These

fluids need to be tightly regulated by the EPA, and you cannot regulate

anything if you don't know what is in them.

Sincerely,

Charles Stembridge

476 SW Grove Rd

Estacada, OR 97023-9501

(503) 630-2024
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:37:57 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Seriously, a million gallons of clean water per well??? How can we

take clean water out of the eco-system, contaminate it with chemicals

that make it unusable, and not demand that the oil and gas companies

add the cost to decontaminate the water back into their production

budget. Allowing corporations to render our ground water unusable is a

fools game. We do not have to spend our lifetime hauling water tens of

miles as some cultures do. Do we not know the cost of this insanity?

STOP THE FRACKING INDUSTRY'S PRACTICE OF INJECTING CONTAMINATED WATER

INTO DEEP WELLS RENDERING IT UNUSABLE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. IT IS

CRIMINAL AND CRAZY. IT IS PERHAPS THE MOST GREEDY CRAZY SCHEME OF ALL

TIME.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Willow Brown

105 Schreiner Rd

Park City, MT 59063

(406) 633-2548
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:29 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

According to scientists, fracked oil and gas are significant

contributors to climate change, and they endanger public health. We

must leave the remaining hard-to-get-at dirty fuels where they are,

deep in the shale, and instead, turn to truly clean, renewable

energies. Meanwhile we will need to do everything we can to curb

methane leakage from any remaining oil and gas production.

Since many studies have underestimated methane leakages, it will be

critical to use the best available data and estimates in order to give

a clear picture on the significant impact fracked gas has on our

climate.

The EPA needs to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain. Most importantly,

fracking should be made obsolete, with heavy investment in renewable

energies. This is the only way to make our future sustainable.

Sincerely,

Catharina Cohen

211 Highland Pkwy

Rochester, NY 14620-2544
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:08 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

There is no time left to wait. We must act definitively and decisively

NOW! Let us remove the possibility of fracking anywhere in the US.

Sincerely,

Russell Lejeune

103 Yorkshire Pl

Lafayette, LA 70508-7185

(337) 984-5839
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:23 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please educate the public about the problems with methane so that we

all will understand what is at stake with this new industry. Also,

convey the message that exporting fossil fuels to further pollute the

world's atmosphere is going to damage us all. We are in a

"closed" system for now with damaging effects from one

country affecting everyone.

What happens if we heat up our atmosphere to a point that's hot enough

to eventually start losing the water in our world system? That's a

scenario that is far in the future but what if? Please come up with a

term that fully describes the combination of what is on earth balanced

with what is in our atmosphere to help describe the balancing act that

is taking place in that whole system. If the government could do a

better job of explaining the balancing features of climate change then

education efforts could be more effective. Where is Al Gore? He made

a dent in the public's awareness.

Sincerely,

Marie Beckner

2540 Chagrin Dr

Willoughby Hills, OH 44094-9632

(440) 525-5077
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:18 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

As far as I'm concerned, all fracking -- all oil exploration and use,

in fact -- must come to a hasty end. Extraction of fossil fuels is

destructive across the board. It is dangerous to transport these

fuels; it is dangerous to drill for them; it is devasating to air,

land, and water to use them. Instead of squandering the resources on a

fuel source that will soon be anachronistic, put these pernicious

practices and the industry that runs them, out of business.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Judith Mitchell

20 Feylers Corner Rd

Waldoboro, ME 04572-5709

(207) 512-2802
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:15 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The injection of caustic chemicals into the substrata will, by virtue

of low density, seep into natural water basins and upward into the

soil. There will be sickness, death and the loss of future use of

these resourses. The number of individuals who can be held morally

responsible for these crimes is all-inclusive of those who participate.

At this point even the EPA has become a party to this foul and

grievous deed. What comes next in this atmosphere of ill will,

resentment and self-aggrandizement will be less than civilized, highly

politicize and destructive. The mob has risen. It sees itself as

always righteous. It accepts no blame, but delivers vengance. This is

not a good time to take risks. Follow the creed of medicine:

"First do no harm..."

Sincerely,

David Black

1600 E Roger Rd Trlr 10

Tucson, AZ 85719-1102

(520) 338-6643
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:22 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Please be serious about this. This is your best chance to make a

lasting positive difference in the health of our planet. Significant

regulation needs to be made AND ENFORCED. Please protect the general

welfare. The gas and oil companies are doing just fine and will

continue to even with tight regulation.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Laurie Wodin

7 Nelson St

Upton, MA 01568-1631

(508) 529-4729
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:37:46 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I recently talked with my insurance agent about how often weather

disasters occur, and the damage is increasing year by year. We are

paying more NOW in anticipation of more frequent storms, floods, and

wildfires.

Sincerely,

Robert Barrett

397 Hallandale Dr

Fairlawn, OH 44333-3146

(330) 666-2532
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:39:11 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking is destroying many communities and their water aquifers, and

we need to be moving away from outdated fossil fuel technologies.

Sincerely,

Glenda Fletcher

PO Box 467

Velarde, NM 87582-0467
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:40:13 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

All in all, fracture mining is not a healthy, reasonable, nor

intelligent choice for our energy needs. The side effects are

completely devastating!!!

There are, however healthy, reasonable AND intelligent choices. Let's

put our efforts, money and support behind those.

Fracking is not one of them. We all know it. So it needs to STOP.

Sincerely,

Luanne templeton

105 Carrejo Rd

Bosque, NM 87006-9714
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:38:42 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

YOU CAN'T CHANGE THE EARTH UNDERGROUND WITHOUT CHANGING THE EARTH ON

TOP OF THE GROUND. WHAT COMES OUT OF THE GROUND HAS A DIRECT EFFECT ON

WHAT IS ALREADY ON THE SUFACE AND IN THE ATMOSPHERE. IN THE CASE OF

FRACKING IT ALSO HAS A BIG EFFECT ON WHAT ALSO LIES UNDER GROUND. ONCE

ITS DONE ITS DIRTY WORK WE ALL HAVE TO EXIST WITH THAT CHANGE, BECAUSE

ITS PERMANENT. WE NEED TO GET AWAY FROM THE USE OF OIL NOT TRYING TO

SQUEEZE OUT THE LAST DROP. ITS ALL ABOUT THE GREED FOR MORE MONEY.

REMEMBER THE GREAT DEPRESSION AND WHAT HAPPENED DURING THAT TIME/

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Jerry Davis

213 Crown Ln

Bellingham, WA 98229-5931

(360) 647-7505
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:55 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It would make more sense to curb fracking completly. Hold these

resources in reserve when our natural gas supplies falter. To pollute

our territories for the sake of profits for a few is too expensive for

the rest of the nation. To export natural resources never makes sense.

It diminishes ones own valu for the profit of a few, when finished

products are exported it means more profits for many. Use these fuels

for our own use, not exports.

Sincerely,

David Mccue

1602 Remington Rd

Rockford, IL 61108-6227

(815) 543-9769
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:38:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Also, is anyone else concerned about the effect fracking has on the

earth's grip on it's crust.

Sincerely,

Robert Mccart

1801 Hickory St

Saint Joseph, MO 64503-2832

(816) 233-6847
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:38:31 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

In downstate Illinois, already fracking is have terrible consequences

to the environment. I'm greatly concerned about the air and water

quality of Illinois citizens. Some farmers have already sold out to

the fracking industry, not knowing that they were condemning their

neighbor's health and property. We must do something now to rein in

this new industry that works for profit first with no regard for the

people or the environment. Please this is a pivotal time for country.

We must get it right, or we will all pay down the road.

Sincerely,

Ellen Moderhack

2717 W Sunnyside Ave

Chicago, IL 60625-3818

(773) 539-6491
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:38:41 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I live in western Pennsylvania, and I am currently fighting to stop a

proposed well site in the watershed for Moraine State Park and Lake

Arthur. I am also fighting to keep drilling out of residential areas in

the township where I live. I know what fracking can, and does, do to

these places, and I am on the on the frontlines of the fight to protect

them. Please regulate this industry and help us.

Sincerely,

Sam Hoszwa

120 Duncan Dr

Butler, PA 16001-2620

(724) 285-6377
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:38:37 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It is time to withdraw support for the oil and fracking business and

invest more in the green energy business. These companies that are

doing fracking are destroying our land, water and air. It is too late

for the many changes that have already happened. But we must change

our focus NOW.

Sincerely,

Jan Williams

6400 NE Highway 99 Ste G

Vancouver, WA 98665-8748
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:38:34 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Your agency name is supoosed to be 'Protection'? So you're NOT

protecting us or the environment if you allow these killed oil

companies to profit off of us. NO more fracking!

Sincerely,

Barbara Renton

828 Delgada Ave

Yucca Valley, CA 92284-1712

(760) 364-4210
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:38:29 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas contribute to climate change and endangers our

public health. We must minimize our reliance on these fuels in favor of

clean, renewable energy, and curb methane leakage from oil and gas

production that does occur.

Studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are outdated and

drastically underestimate methane leaks.

Revise existing rules so that methane is reduced throughout the entire

production chain, and include new and existing sources of methane from

both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Diana Vest Goodman

123 Mendosa Ave

San Francisco, CA 94116-1944
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:38:32 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

OUTDATED and drastically UNDERESTIMATE methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Natural gas may burn cleaner than other fossil fuels, but the process

to extract it -- fracking -- is a HUGE contributor to climate change.

Please use the MOST current data as you consider how to PROTECT our

citizens, communities and environment from runaway gas and oil

companies.

Sincerely,

Nancy DeTine

4 Soldiers Pl

Buffalo, NY 14222-1232
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:38:28 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

To often rules are put in place and the penalty is a fine which the

companies pass on to the consumer. Penalties should include jail time

to assure real compliance.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Michael Diflora

53 Wiltshire Blvd

Dayton, OH 45419-2520

(937) 299-6022
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:38:25 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Industry commercials notwithstanding, fracking has not been proven

safe. There are increasing indications to the contrary.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Jean Lewandowski

35485 County 39

Laporte, MN 56461-4049

(218) 224-3323
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:49 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We also have no idea about what is in "fracking" fluids

(thanks Dick Cheney) and they don't have to tell anyone! That needs to

change also. Our aquafers are at great risk. Even the Republicans

must drink water, sometime when they run out of crazy juice.

Sincerely,

Peggy Coon

324 S Humphrey Ave

Oak Park, IL 60302-3528

(708) 386-6574
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:46 PM

Subject: Strengthen the rules on methane from fracking

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

When will we ever learn? Fossil fuels are our ticket to climate change,

air quality issues, health care cost increases for respiratory

ailments, coral reef destruction, and the list goes on! It's time to

get OUT of the fracking business before we find out what else its

impacts do to these.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Rosanne & Richard Fortner

113 Paula Cir

Oak Island, NC 28465-6020

(910) 278-6754
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:45 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We owe it to our children, and our grandchildren, to not to poison or

destroy their world. Please give give serious consideration to the

full extent of the damage that fracking does.

Sincerely,

Sharon Rocklin

35690 Vicksburg St

Farmington Hills, MI 48331-4504

(248) 489-9156
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do what we can to minimize our

reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, and we must act to curb methane leakage from oil and gas

production.

Many studies on methane are outdated and appear to substantially

underestimate methane leaks. Please use the best available data and

estimates to give a clear picture on the significant impacts fracked

gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Michael McLeod

4225 SW 314th Pl

Federal Way, WA 98023-4019

(206) 369-7366
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Imagine 1 million gallons of clear pristine water, and then imagine

using this for one single frack job, then imagine the water problems

along the colorado R and the Rio Grand. O and then there is the ogalla

reservoir one of the largest in this country being drawn down ad a

disastrous rate for this clean water to frack. Every country in the

world can dow what we are doing, but most seem a little more

intelligent. When that clear pristine water comes back to the surface

it comes back as hazardous waste.

Sincerely,

G Derieg

136 Pembroke Ln

Lafayette, LA 70508-5614

(337) 984-0188
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:33 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a dangerous and hazardous energy source whose

impact is being hidden. Fracking is significant contributor to climate

change and critically endangers our public health in numerous ways. We

must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty

fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable sustainable energy sources,

while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that does

occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. I strongly urge

the EPA to use the best available data and estimates to give a clear

picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate, our

physical safety and our economy. The public deserves to know the truth

and not have the impact hidden in old statistics.

It is imperative to move quickly to revise existing rules so that

methane is reduced throughout the entire production chain.Please be

proactive on this issue and not wait for the public outcry. Remember

your name is Environmental PROTECTION Agency?

Sincerely,

Margaret Matsumoto

50 Rockledge Rd Apt 1a

Hartsdale, NY 10530-3443
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:34 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Please, we do not want fracking in our country!!! There are

alternatives. There is no reason we should let these dirty energy

giants get away with whatever they want in the name of profit. They

are destroying our lands and, more importantly our water supplies.

This needs to stop now. Thank you...

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Sam Orlich

2938 S 15th St

Milwaukee, WI 53215-3713
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:22 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Stand up to Big Oil and preserve our environment for all of us!

Sincerely,

Toni Blackwell

402 S Loomis Ave

Saint John, WA 99171-9681

(509) 648-3628
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:38:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It is imperative to make decisions in this arena based on the best data

and estimates and with responsible regulation, before the profiteers

are further unleashed against our environment.

Thank you for considering this input.

Sincerely,

Stephen Burns

70 Summerdale Rd

Angola, NY 14006-9027

(716) 579-2930
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:39:50 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I worry about the use of water and the chemicals that are used. I am

visiting in Calif and today we toured the Mariposia Grove of Giant

Sequoias. A limited growth

area is being threaten by climate change already and every thing is so

brown. We are using our precious water for short term goals. Please

regulate limited fracking.

Sincerely,

Karen Weilberg

3409 36th Ave NE

Minneapolis, MN 55418-1732
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:26 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Anybody who wants fracking can start by fracking in their own backyard

and accepting the consequences with no fuss. I can't believe I'm

sending an e-mail, begging for protection for this planet and the life

on it. This is how far down the road we've gone.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Elaine Hughes

721 E Butler Pike

Ambler, PA 19002-2309

(215) 646-3873
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:38:45 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We all know the effects of CO2 as well. Policies that curb the growth

of both these industries are needed. Solar must be the solution.

Sincerely,

Carl Gerdes

2162 Wild Canyon Dr

Colton, CA 92324-9230

(909) 514-0248
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:28 PM

Subject: Please tighten the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Five methane whitepapers used in the evaluations of the current rules

are outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks.

Please(always) use the best available data and estimates to give a

clear picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our

climate. It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so

that methane is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to

include new and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas

production.

It is well past time for us to favor the profits of a few over the

health of all. Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to

climate change and endangers our public health. We must do everything

possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of

truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil

and gas production that does occur.

Sincerely,

Diane Holmes

Ferndale Ave

Nashville, TN 37215-3024
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:05 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please remember that fresh water is the most precious commodity on

earth. Contamination by hydraulic fracturing is inevitable, and must be

avoided at all costs. Short-term profits for the oil and gas industry

are not the goal. It's high time we move beyond fossil fuel.

Thank you for considering my opinion, and I wish you and yours health

and peace.

Sincerely,

Merideth Genin

543 E 6th St

New York, NY 10009-6636

(212) 473-7019
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:18 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Prrotect OUR Nation Heritage

not greedy profit makers

Sincerely,

Bernie Brown

PO Box 1443

Las Vegas, NM 87701-1443

(305) 296-4649
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:20 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The oil and gas industry has been self-regulated for far too long. As

we have seen from previous disasters, this self-regulation has been

disastrous for the environment and for the health and economic

well-being for individuals and communities. It's long past time to

remove the process of regulation from the hands of those who directly

benefit from their own disastrous actions.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Hugh Null

38220 Modoc Point Rd

Chiloquin, OR 97624-7799

(541) 783-3505
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:04 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

When technology improves this may be a viable resource to be tapped

into.

Sincerely,

Pat DeWolfe

1916 E Greenleaf St

Allentown, PA 18109-8156

(610) 435-3927
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:20 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas ARE DANGEROUS.

Fossil fuel use, in general, significant contribute to climate change,

which already is causing disasters.

The PROCESS of hydraulic fracturing introduces unknown chemicals into

the environment, and these have ALREADY DESTROYED local drinking-water

supplies. Plus, the fact that the fracking industry refuses to reveal

WHICH chemicals are being used SCREAMS that they MUST BE TOXIC.

Unless the United States ENDS its deranged reliance on these dirty,

dangerous fuels and, incidentally END the leakage of methane from gas

and oil production--in favor of truly clean, renewable energy--we will

poison THE ONLY PLANET WE HAVE. When we can no longer breathe the air,

drink the water, or cultivate the soil, WHAT IS THE FOSSIL FUEL

INDUSTRY GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?

Nothing. It will be far too late for anybody to do anything but die.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers used by

the Fossil Fuel Industry to support fracking are OUTDATED and

UNRELIABLE. They drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use

the BEST AVAILABLE data and estimates to draw a CLEAR and HONEST

PICTURE of the significant impacts fracked fuel has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is ELIMINATED from the entire production chain. Oil and gas production

must be reduced, and NOW, in favor of far less harmful, renewable

energy sources. During this transitional phase, which MUST be as short

as possible, both oil and gas production, both existing and new, must

be as methane-free as humanly possible, and damn the costs, which must

be borne by the SHAREHOLDERS AND EXECUTIVES OF THE FOSSIL FUEL

INDUSTRY, AS A COST OF DOING BUSINESS, AND NOT BE PASSED ON TO

CONSUMERS.

Sincerely,

William Edelman

529 Simms St

Philadelphia, PA 19116-1046

(267) 344-8475
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:12 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

You are receiving this today because as a concerned grandmother I know

that we are not doing enough to protect our air, water, and natural

places. Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate

change and endangers our public health. We must do everything possible

to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas

production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Dorothy Foster

3522 SW 33rd Ter

Topeka, KS 66614-3341

(785) 228-0315
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:00 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Is there no one of you who would like to leave a cleaner world to your

grand kids or is it so pathetic that you only care about yourself and

now

Sincerely,

Bjorn Sjogren

325 E Dewey Pl

San Antonio, TX 78212-4022
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:11 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

This is a continued request in a concerted effort to keep our air and

waters clean. As I understand it the Environmental PROTECTION Agency

has such a mandate. Please use the mandate that 'we the people' gave

to the EPA to do just that.

Please expedite the banning of hydraulic fracturing oil 'excavation'

practice, and providing strong oversight of this practice's

'by-products'. I live in the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley in

Northern California. This shale oil/natural gas effort will not only

be not worth the production costs, but will render this area 'barren'

once the water requirements for the procedure are fully realized.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Jim Jung

3553 Placer Ct

Merced, CA 95340-0627

(209) 726-5142
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:57 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I want there to be life on this planet after I'm gone. If we keep

polluting and polluting, there will be no life on Earth. It's not

complicated. Greed will trump life if you don't do something.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Cathy Shanley

4407 N Malden St Apt 2f

Chicago, IL 60640-5553

(773) 942-6198
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:04 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to water pollution for

rural America and endangers our public health. Polluting our land for

future generations for a quick buck today is morally reprehensible.

Sincerely,

Perry Crume

14008 W 47th Ter

Shawnee, KS 66216-1150

(913) 631-3813
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:00 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

From beginning to end,

fracking only fuels climate disaster.We have one chance to get it right

and protect our communities and public lands from dirty and dangerous

fracking.

Sincerely,

Lisa Gosnell

24536 Marsh Hawk Ln

Georgetown, DE 19947-6591

(302) 934-1068
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:58 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

May I also add -

Our representatives in North Carolina have voted to jail anyone who

expose what chemicals the fracking company will be using during this

horrific process - this is just beyond belief!

Sincerely,

Denise Bates

161 Beech Tree Trl

Southern Shores, NC 27949-3114

(252) 305-2325
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:10:05 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking pollutes water with toxic substances...the companies that are

making profits from destroying the earth and water should be required,

by law, to thoroughly clean up the water and make it safe to drink and

fix up the earth that they have messed with!

Sincerely,

Nancy Howard

PO Box 1211

Mulino, OR 97042-1211

(503) 829-9975
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:41 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Tell the oil and gas companies to invest in R&D for renewables.

Tell them to put their Billions to use to benefit ALL instead of

enriching themselves and their stockholders and impoverishing

themselves and all the rest in the long run. Tell them to be bold and

do something right.

Sincerely,

Marion Stein

28 Douglass St

Brooklyn, NY 11231-4714

(718) 858-9626
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:40 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTOR to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

OUTDATED and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

President Obama campaigned "we will base our environmental

decisions on SCIENCE," but science has shown that all stages of

fracking, namely producing fossil fuels, impact the world's climate.

This needs to stop; invest and develop alternative energy sources like

solar and/or wind power.

Sincerely,

Margit Meissner-Jackson

114 Division St

West Creek, NJ 08092-9744

(609) 296-4367
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:35 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The damage done to the EArth and its peoples/communities is extremely

serious;

seriously criminal.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Margaret Weimer

169 Briar Ln

San Mateo, CA 94403-3339

(650) 573-7809
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:26 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate. We need to use

accurate, up-to-date information to make accurate decisions that will

not harm our people and land. Please protect our environment.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Wendy Fast

8406 Green Rd

Dansville, NY 14437-9140

(585) 335-3439
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:37 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Even Louis Allstadt, the former executive vice president of Mobil Oil

opposes the practice [fracking] because, as he says, "With hundreds of

thousands of wells leaking methane, you're going to exacerbate global

warming." Moving on, he warns that "The industry is unloading all the

costs of what it's been doing onto the public. Just go out and build

miles of levees around New York City and build drainage systems....

We'll go on producing natural gas and keep the cost low by having

taxpayers pick up the cost of dealing with the consequences of global

warming. Something has to wake up the public. It will either be

education from the environmental movements or some kind of climate

disaster that no one can ignore."

As noted above, fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to

climate change and endangers our public health. We must do everything

possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of

truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil

and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

George Erickson

4678 Cedar Island Dr

Eveleth, MN 55734-4036

(218) 744-2003
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:37 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

New Green Energy sources are being developed and will come on the

market very soon. Stop the natural gas industry from destroying the

Earth and leaving a legacy of poison and death before clean energy can

replace natural gas and oil.

Sincerely,

Greg Wilson

530 Roanoke St

Dunedin, FL 34698-7940

(727) 239-3724
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:25 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

We must use all our powers to learn about and prevent the damage to our

planet and its irreplaceable web of life which is endangered by our

headlong rush to exploit energy, mineral and water resources without

admitting or even knowing the full cost of our decisions. We have

options that are more sustainable and safe, if we would only choose to

develop them instead of allowing the few to profit from short term,

dead end solutions.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Helen Voris

229 Stone Dr

Brevard, NC 28712-7679

(828) 883-8368
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:28 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please start regulating this industry. Starting with requiring the oil

and gas industry to make full disclosure of every chemical the use in

the fracking process. Once poisonous chemical are in our ground water

they are impossible to remove. If these chemical are not a danger than

the oil and gas industry should have no problem with disclosure.

Sincerely;

David Olson

Sincerely,

David & Becky Olson

7784 N 850th Ave

Cambridge, IL 61238-9249

(309) 476-8494
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:08 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

On May 30, 2014,my wife and I drove through Watford, North Dakota. If

what we saw taking place is typical of the oil boom, lives are being

shortened by the pollution. The air is rotten. The land is

emasculated. When will we learn?

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

David Paulsmeyer

61757 Camellia St

Bend, OR 97702-5001
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:30 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

As a professional biologist, I am aware than land, water, air studies

related to fracking have been fast accumulating and has revealed

important new info on the practical, real life consequences of this

industrial activity. I am gravely concerned w these reports, ask that

EPA rapidly assess, and enact regulations and restrictions.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Mona Mehdy

5004 Smokey Mountain Dr

Austin, TX 78727-5734

(512) 250-1882
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:10:04 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules ((( SOS )))

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Hello Freedom RIDERS, "against EVIL" Fighters ..."SOLAR

BEARS" AND Those WHO Really Care:

ALSO: "BAN FRACKING IN MICHIGAN" (((SOS DEMOCRACY ALERT)))

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

ALSO: "BAN FRACKING IN MICHIGAN" (((SOS DEMOCRACY ALERT)))

PS...ALSO Please be Aware of: AMERICAN "CorpoCRISY" $$$ CORPORATE Media

CON-OCRACY $$$ & SOCIAL TREASON ~ Definitely Not the Sound of

*We the People* Or We the WORLD* ( Washington D.C. or B.C.? , Yes

BEFORE Christ OR JUST PLAIN BIZARRELY CUCKOO! )

Good Luck on ALL THESE for Sure!

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www.GregsUniverse.com

On Going UNIVERSE the Thread to Mend...

Sincerely,

Greg Garbulinski

2929 Haines Rd

Lapeer, MI 48446-8307

(810) 667-3602
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:35 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas contribute to climate change and endanger our

public health. We must minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in

favor of clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from

existing oil and gas production.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data to give a clear picture on the significant impacts

fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to revise existing rules so that methane is reduced

throughout the entire production chain.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Jon Mukand

33 Intervale Rd

Providence, RI 02906-3735
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:37:27 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Not only does it impact Global Warming, the impact on the water tables

and aquifers will have long lasting effects that will only be felt in

the years to come.

Sincerely,

Rick Fitzjarrell

21223 Park Rock Ln

Katy, TX 77450-4021

(713) 591-1957
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:49 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Better yet, restrict its use completely!! Big oil needs to start

paying their fair share for the damage to the environment they have

caused in so many ways.

Sincerely,

Beverly Cheney

14053 Cisne Cir

Fort Pierce, FL 34951-4332

(772) 532-4482
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please put greed aside this time and do what is right. It's as simple

as that. This problem must be brought to light so everyone understands

what is at stake, a healthy planet.

Sincerely,

William Osborn

210 Strawberry Ct

Nicholasville, KY 40356-2364

(859) 885-9629
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

In short, we don't need any more fossil fuels of any kind. We already

have more than we can burn and survive. We need renewable energy. And,

if we as a species are to survive in the not very distant future, we

need it immediately.

Sincerely,

Scott Sobel

600 Hudson St Apt 3a

Hoboken, NJ 07030-5925
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:46 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Given the restriction of EPA funding, and the refusal of corporations

to engage in full environmental cost-acoounting, there is no

alternative to using the cautionary principle in deciding land use and

offshore potentials on the basis of what may happen and actually does

happen to the stratigraphy, aquifers, and at the surface under maximal

extraction of fossil fuels. Only when it is recognized that the

economic fix of becoming an exporter of fossil fuels, has long term

effects on the value of the land itself -- most of the damage is done

to arable land and water resources -- and that the debt has to be

repaid will the corporations find the activity to be unprofitable.

Meanwhile it is the EPA's job to serve the common good and not the

externalizing of environmental costs.

Sincerely,

Elie Yarden

143 Pleasant St

Cambridge, MA 02139-4483

(617) 491-5350
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:10:47 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 8, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

I hope you'll deal with this as soon as possible. The methane pollution

is critical for everything, everyone on our planet.

Thank-you.

Sincerely,

Judy Larson DiMario

PO Box 617

Waitsfield, VT 05673-0617
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:49 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. It is

really sickening that we have a country where our politicians are so

corrupt that they have given the oil and gas industry the power to

destroy the environment, Eco Systems, ground water tables and there are

people that have such bad water their faucets catch fire.

The criminals in power in this country even give the oil and gas

companies billions of taxpayer's dollars in subsidies, along with

loopholes in the tax laws so they pay very little in taxes. It is a

travesty when the Oil and gas companies can flash their eminent Domain

cards to steal anyone's home and or land they want to get the oil and

or gas located on that land. Then the oil and gas companies use the

billions in subsidies to have the taxpayer's pay for propaganda and

disinformation TV advertizing, that show the oil and gas companies as

the best friends of the environment and how they consider themselves as

very Eco friendly, while hiding the fact that the oil companies in

particular have not cleaned up after massive oil spills and have not

fully compensated people who have lost their lively hoods because of

these massive oil spills.

Sincerely,

Michael Macpherson

769 Kennedy Hwy

Milbridge, ME 04658-3001

(207) 430-8443
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Best practices means using the most up to date information available.

Your job is to steward the environment and not to protect the

politically connected. Or is it.

Sincerely,

Thomas Moore

144 Hoffman St

Philadelphia, PA 19148-2610

(215) 468-6810
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:45 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Personal message.

I grew up in Susquehanna County, northeastern Pennsylvania and my

family still lives there. Yes there are more jobs, for the drillers

from Texas and Oklahoma. That does make sense, because the workers

should be skilled. But, much of the money from the game lands that are

being ruined, seems to make it down to Harrisburg. And there's many

questions about contamination. The roads the companies are building to

their drilling sites are in beautiful condition. The main highways and

streets are in wretched condition. Some homeowners have become rich,

others have been screwed royally.

Yes, natural gas is cleaner than coal, but we need to be going full

bore into developing alternate energies, for the future of

ourselves,our children,our wildlife and our planet.

Sincerely,

Susan Chimento

24 Old Milford Rd

Brookline, NH 03033-2417
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:37:13 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I concur with the following from the Sierra Club. I hope you will move

quickly to approve new rules to adequately protect the environment.

Thank you.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Christopher Miller

2931 E Ovid Ave

Des Moines, IA 50317-3820

(515) 265-0049
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:36 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas are known to contribute greatly to climate change

and to endanger our public health. Fracking also threatens to

contaminate and, in some cases, has already contaminated water. It is

imperative to reduce our dependence on these dirty fuels. It is

decades past time to support truly clean, renewable energy such as

solar and wind power. It is high time to monitor more closely for and

to halt the frequent ongoing methane leakage from oil and gas

production.

A good many of the five outdated methane whitepapers underestimate

considerably methane leaks. It is imperative to employ the best

available information and estimates to clearly spotlight the

devastating impacts fracked gas has on our climate and then use that

information to rein in the devastation.

It is vital to to revise existing rules in short order so that methane

be reduced throughout the entire production chain. Furthermore, we

need to include both newly-found and current sources of methane from

both oil and gas production in the reduction and regulation process.

Cracking down on fracking methane rules will go a long way to reducing

climate change. It's all about protecting the environment. That's

everyone's job and responsibility.

Thank you for your best efforts.

Sincerely,

Doretta Reisenweber

111 Garden St

Duluth, MN 55812-1142

(118) 728-1508
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:33 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

And, with our CRITICAL water shortage in California, the water used in

fracking needs to be conserved for better uses, such as drinking and

irrigating food crops.

Sincerely,

Bill Gibson

660 Camino De Los Mares

San Clemente, CA 92673-1800
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:23 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

My town has had 3 surveys with more than half the people against

fracking. We are unprotected b/c our town officials do not take the

threats and impacts of fracking seriously. They think that our state

and federal governments will protect us. WRONG! We are surrounded by

towns who have banned it and there are moratoria all over the state of

NY. That should tell you something! And more states are attempting to

do the same thing!

Natural gas is not a bridge fuel to the future. We need to have a

responsive leadership in our government agencies to support the

majority of American residents who are against fracking.

Sincerely,

Florence Camahan

5626 State Highway 51

Burlington Flats, NY 13315-2028
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:10:13 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

The effects of climate change on the weather, food production, health,

to name a few are quite apparent. We must do everything possible to

reduce our environmental pollution.

Sincerely,

Ken And Pat Simila

1810 20th St NE

Salem, OR 97301-8130

(503) 581-5369
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:22 PM

Subject: Revise the Climate Plan AND the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Dear President Obama,

You forgot about methane in your climate plan.

Methane, which leaks at every phase of natural gas exploration and

transmission, is 86 times more powerful than CO2 over 20 years -- which

is a crucial time for meaningful action on climate change. Your plan

mentions methane only a handful to times and makes as its centerpiece

the exchange of coal power plants for fracked gas power plants. That

will be a climate AND health disaster.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Elisabeth Hoffman

5917 Gentle Call

Clarksville, MD 21029-1233
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:21 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

IPCC says if we don't get off fossil fuels in 15 years we will enter an

irreversible climate catastrophe era. We may be there already....

surely the storms are more intense and dangerous.

Know that non-industry work to measure emissions of methane show that

leakage from the wells and all current active infrastructure -- and OLD

wells and infrastructure are leaking all over the place. There's no

way to control that. Green Completion wells is simply a small push-pin

in an enormous dyke which is about to explode. Spending more $$ on gas

is deeply wrong.

Read Anthony Ingraffea and Robert Howarth studies, see the front page

and look for emission information at

http://www.damascuscitizensforsustainability.org

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Ruth Hardinger

20 N Moore St Apt 1e

New York, NY 10013-2435

(212) 431-4858
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:06 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

THIS IS YOUR JOB AND WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN DOING FOR SOME TIME NOW.

YOU MAY THINK THE FRACKING AND ENERGY INDUSTRIES OWN THIS COUNTRY BUT

THEY DON'T. THEY ONLY DO BECAUSE YOU ALLOW IT. DON'T.

Sincerely,

Diane Olson

521 Montana Ave Apt 305

Santa Monica, CA 90403-1370

(310) 395-2043
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:01 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

This is your home too. The difference is You have the power to protect

it from those who live only for today and the profits they can wrench

from the earth Now. You have children and grand-children, surely you

want to leave them a planet free of toxic wastes in their water, soil

and air. We are stewards of this world, please, do not sell us out to

the big oil and gas companies who care nothing for the damage they do

in their race to pile up more wealth they will never live long enough

to spend.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Frances Wade

103 Crestview Dr Apt 223

Bigfork, MT 59911-3500

(406) 837-1002
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:06 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I know the environment is not high on Congress's list of what is to be

analyzed, discussed and voted on, but they cannot ignore the serious

problems caused by the production of fossil fuels. The lives and

quality of life of the American public is certainly in jeopardy in the

long run. Take your heads out of the clouds, where the rarified air is

certainly cleaner and start berating and seeing what the rest of us

live with every day. I would like to have my grandchildren grow up in a

world where cases of asthma are in the decline and the water in

people's home have no odor and can be drunk by everyone. Please,

please!!

Sincerely,

Esther Kennedy

135 Holman St

Portsmouth, RI 02871-3913

(401) 683-0614
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:02 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Take a stand for public safety and the future of our one and only

planet we call home from the dangers of wide scale tracking with the

objective of mass profits for the already filthy rich oil inbustry.

Sincerely,

Gerald Clarke

1806 Parkside Ln

Austin, TX 78745-3613

(512) 444-1289
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:05 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

As the Founder of Black is the New Green I have coined the phrase

"a threat to water anywhere is a threat to water everywhere",

which is based on the ideas of social justice as put forth by Dr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Justice is justice no matter the category:

social, racial, gender, environmental, etc. and we as citizend should

not have to work this hard to get government officials to act on the

facts and ban fracking. I am terrified of fracking. It pollutes water

sources and endangers the quality of life of communities. And it quite

literally endangers lives. Please do your part to end this threat to

our lives and communities.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Region

2031 Clipper Park Rd Apt 210

Baltimore, MD 21211-1450

(443) 939-1349
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:04 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our health. We must do everything to minimize our reliance

on these dirty fuels in favor of clean, renewable energy. We must curb

methane leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Bryan Ashby

850 Pine Ave

Pacific Grove, CA 93950-3153
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:51 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

As reported on Friday, June 6, on WFAA.com, a well on Parker County,

Texas has been contaminated with methane that is identical to the

methane emitted from fracking done by Barnett Shale. The Texas Railroad

Commision investigated this well and found inconclusive evidence, but

subsequent analysis by other scientists confirms the chemical

composition is identical.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Delores Garcia

2022 Day St

Ann Arbor, MI 48104-3606

(734) 994-4535
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking also consumes vast quantities of fresh water. The resulting

sludge is not amenable to recovering the water, as many of the

components have similar evaporation temperatures as the water itself,

meaning they remain through any distillation process. This includes

radio nucleotides such as radium. We annot afford to have our precious

drinking water turned into toxic waste.

Sincerely,

Russell Ranshaw

5245 Meadowknoll Ln

Columbus, OH 43220-2415
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:48 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

Additionally, fracking poses significant risk to public health because

it contaminates drinking water. The fracking industry must be held

accountable instances of environmental contamination and adverse health

effects, and they must be required to disclose all chemicals used in

fracking due to the risk of adverse environmental impact. The health

and environmental impact of fracking requires further study by entities

outside of the fracking industry.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and ground water and

soil are protected from chemical contaminants used in the fracking

industry.

Sincerely,

Deborah Thibodeau

5 Woodcliff Dr

Simsbury, CT 06070-2838

(860) 658-9032
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:46 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Besides the scientific issues mentioned below, every seminar I go to

and article I read mentions it's all about the oil lobby. Their money

and power are controlling our state government, and making the laws

which will destroy our environment. I know these days everything is

about the MONEY, but what about our grandchildren, what are we leaving

for them? Please don't make decisions which our bought on their

future!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Judi Myers

761 Saint Joseph St

South Haven, MI 49090-1280

(269) 382-4452
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:45 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Saying NO for the sake of Our Future existence is a good thing.

Fracking will load just enough Carbon Gas, especially the kind needed

to tip the balance quicker than Projected, to induce Climate Chaos that

threatens our existence.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Kory Mcfarland

169 Gardenia Dr

Salinas, CA 93906-3955

(831) 757-5691
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:45 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The situations are critical, we cannot afford poor stewardship on

reining in pollution, graft, and continued poisoning of our planet. To

cut a fraction of the coal mining and put on a show as if the problems

have been solved, while allowing unmonitored fracking and poisoning of

our environment is not acceptable. Natural gas is not cleaner than coal

in the end result it is just unmonitored and the next poor solution

instead of going to the beacon of intelligent and sustainable solar,

wind, wave, and other renewables. We need to be a leader in Clean

Energy solutions for the next generations, and clean up the damages

done.

Sincerely,

Otto Youngers

3523 S Wilkeson St

Tacoma, WA 98418-1826

(253) 222-2590
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The photograph of the man in Pennsylvania with flames coming from

his

garden hose should be made into giant billboards and placed all over

the US.

Data and statistics are proof, for sure, but a picture is worth a

thousand words!

Sincerely,

Maury Hopson

134 W 11th St

New York, NY 10011-8332

(212) 243-2669
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:38 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

North Carolina has just passed legislation which prohibits local

communities from from barring or regulating fracking. The entire state,

including private property, has been ceded to oil companies. The

residents of NC are depending on you to help us to understand the

impacts we will be faced with.

Sincerely,

Eileen Kapetsky

7706 Meadowlark Ln Apt 2

Wilmington, NC 28411-9724
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:38 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

When we se technology for reason of profit for a few, we step on the

rights of the many. Fixing a problem after the fact costs far more

than using proper research BEFORE the industry jumps in with both feet,

and little thought.

Sincerely,

Paula Hansen

4240 Dudley St

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-4336

(303) 467-2182
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:38 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

-------------------------------------------------

Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

[It is time to end the use of fossil fuels, regardless of the control

allowed to the corporations, and their revolving door that you may be

part of. We need 'public servants' in the US federal positions, not

corporate employees in a revolving door between the corporate

plutocracy and positions in the US Federal or State government's].

Sincerely,

David Peterson

60 N 3rd St Apt 422

San Jose, CA 95112-5565

(408) 297-4063
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:26 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Not to mention how fracking is polluting our ground water. Has the EPA

been successful in finding out what chemicals the industry is pumping

down to our water tables? I know for a while there that the industry

was calling them "trade secrets" This is just unacceptable,

anything that endangers the water we drink should be stopped

immediately!

Sincerely,

Dave Duffield

1563 Rustic Ln

Wolverine Lake, MI 48390-2269

(248) 982-8776
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:27 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Regulations are not enough to protect the environment from Fracking and

the gas and oil industry! Especially when "fines" for

pollution and wrongdoing are cheaper than fixing the problems that

create the pollution. Please do what the EPA is supposed to do and

protect the environment! Don't be the industries patsie!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Antoinette Crittenden

9941 Barkertown Rd

Dalton, NY 14836-9743

(585) 476-5768
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:27 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Living in the heart of an area that has many gas wells, this topic is

very personal to me.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Harry Hunt

1103 Goucher St

Johnstown, PA 15905-1805
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:08:24 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. Fracking should only be permitted

underneath the primary residences of Reprehensible Reptilian Republican

legislators (pretty much all elected Republicans) & their

billionaire owners - with a special dispensation for those who lobby

for/own private prisons..

Sincerely,

Tom Wells

502 NE 6th Ave

Gainesville, FL 32601-5474

(352) 514-5467
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:46 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas may be a significant contributor to climate change

and endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to

minimize our reliance on these fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing the methane leakage from oil and gas production

that is currently allowed to occur.

In addition, there is an increasing body of evidence that fracking

pollutes drinking water sources near the fracking operation and renders

that water unfit for drinking , bathing or household cleaning, with

contamination by methane and other volatile persistent organics being

the main culprits. Thus, the EPA needs to require that the companies

responsible for fracking operations be required to purify the water

that any fracking operation has polluted and recover not less than

99.9% of all of the methane and other organic compounds created as a

result of such fracking-contamination incidents. To facilitate

identification of the source of the contaminants, each fracking

operation should be required to include trace levels of

operation-specific unique mixtures of suitable tagants.

Returning to the methan issue, many of the studies reviewed in the five

methane whitepapers on which the EPA claims to rely are outdated and

drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the best available

data and estimates to give a clear picture of the true impacts that

fracked gas may be having on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that

non-captured methane is reduced throughout the entire production chain,

and those regulations include new and existing sources of the methane

that is escaping from both oil and gas production, processing,

transport and delivery.

Sincerely,

Paul King

33 Hoffman Ave

Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034-1922
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:34:46 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Here in New York State we are fighting to keep our moratorium and

proceed to a fracking ban. We are horrified at the careless

free-for-all that has been Pennsylvania shale fracking. There is a

tremendous need for strict regulation and a long, hard look at the

environmental destruction fracking causes. An honest assessment based

on real world data should be made - perhaps fracking cannot be done

safely without an amount of supervision that we cannot afford.

Sincerely,

Henriettte Hamel

4644 South Rd

Cazenovia, NY 13035-9430

(315) 655-3046
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

...not to mention all the carcinogens released into the atmosphere from

evaporation pits and vents. Why do you think they fight so hard to

keep those chemicals a secret? Dr. Wilma Subra has analyzed them. I

suppose she could be jailed now in North Carolina. I pray to God you

don't live downwind from a fracking evaporation pit!

Sincerely,

Dave Easley

310 E 35th Ave

Covington, LA 70433-1504
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:29 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The EPA needs to be true to its name and its mission, and advocate

strongly and consistently to protect our environment.

Sincerely,

Brian Schill

1760 Spring Branch Rd

Spring Branch, TX 78070-3327

(830) 438-8763
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:26 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I am FOR a regulated Fracking Industry. You could do well by following

the State of Colorado's example of Fracking regulations including the

regulation of methane emissions. Methane lost during processing

completely eliminates the Climate Change advantage Natural Gas has over

Coal.

Sincerely,

Steve Studt

1020 Rolland Moore Dr

Fort Collins, CO 80526-1878

(970) 493-2868
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:37 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The silica sand that is mined and used for fracking is Extremely

dangerous to the health of those that breathe it in. That begins with

the mining companies themselves. Start with Unimin. They are a danger

for every town they are in.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Riebe

39083 Cottonwood Ln

Le Sueur, MN 56058-4167

(507) 779-6880
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:23 PM

Subject: REVISE THE FRACKING METHANE RULES IMMEDIATELY! PLEASE

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. WE, ESPECIALLY Y O U, E P A, WHICH IS

IN A POSITION TO ACTUALLY MAKE THE RULES, MUST DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE

TO MINIMIZE OUR RELIANCE ON THE DIRTY FUELS IN FAVOR OF T R U L Y

C L E A N, R E N E W A B L E E N E R G Y, while curbing methane

leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant B A D impacts fracked gas has on our climate AND ON THE

PEOPLE AT FRACKING SITES.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. HOW

ABOUT TRAPPING METHANE FOR POSITIVE USE?

Sincerely,

JL Keith

PO Box 603182

Providence, RI 02906-0182

NO PHONE
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:25 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Also, please consider the overall dangers of fracking. Indications

from Oklahoma are that fracking has led to an increase in seismic

activity. How dangerous is it to allow fracking in places like Wyoming

where there is instability of the whole north-western part of that

state and a caldera? How much destruction of the environment are you

going to allow? There are alternatives!

A friend of mine lives in Pennsylvania. The fracking pond behind her

house caught fire; her water is contaminated, and she suffers from

strange rashes and illnesses. She is not alone. More and more

evidence is surfacing about the the dangers of fracking. Please take a

strong stand to protect our world for ourselves and future generations.

Sincerely,

Matilda Dorsey

15906 Trenton Rd

Upperco, MD 21155-9519
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:08 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We are killing marine life with sonar along the coast, looking for OIL,

we are killing the planet with the continued PROMOTION of GAS and OIL,

we are killing the planet with coal, we are killing the planet and

ourselves with the continued USE of fossil fuels instead of weaning

ourselves off of CARBON! ALL for profit for a select number of humans!

SHAME ON OUR LEADERS!

Sincerely,

Cheri Gaspero

PO Box 296

Monee, IL 60449-0296

(708) 309-5070
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:34:29 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking is the wrong direction for America. Please, don't you see the

poison, hear the reports, fel in your gut that itis polution on a grand

scale??

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

James and Heike Minervini

PO Box 1459

223 N Redwood Hwy

Cave Junction, OR 97523-1459

(541) 592-6220
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:01 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I am really tired of the gas and oil industry's powers to pollute,

corrupt, and spoil. I suspect that industry greed and rising gas

prices are the reason that groceries are becoming so expensive.

Sincerely,

Janette Stender

120 Emmitt Rd

Tallmadge, OH 44278-1313
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:00 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking is a dangerous and very damaging to our nations water table.

The movie Gas Land 1 & 2 chronical just how ruinous fracking is to

far to many water tables across the country already. Future generations

are counting on you to do the right thing. Please stop fracking now

Before pure water becomes a rare commodity in the US.

Sincerely,

Curt Sanders

PO Box 1283

Zephyr Cove, NV 89448-1283

(775) 588-0929
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:38:41 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

What is wrong with you?? We need to protect what we still have in

clean water, air, and unpolluted land. We need to move fast to

renewable, sustainable energy in wind and solar, and other clean

alternatives. This should be a no-brainer to you.

Sincerely,

Ellen Woodbury

826 S Buckeye Dr

Loveland, CO 80537-8010
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:40:13 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas endangers our Community Health. It is a

muIti-offensive toxin. The Fracking process inherently creates

pollutants in the ground, in the air and in our water supplies.It's

chemical pollutants trigger various diseases ie, respiratory cancers of

every major organ system in the mammalian body. It is also a

significant contributor to climate change and . It has left a path of

disease and destruction and threatens a complete meltdown of all

bio-systems. It is a curse on our future generations.

We must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty

fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane

leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

John Andrus

303 Cumberland Head Rd

Plattsburgh, NY 12901-6713

(518) 645-3366
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:34:21 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The environment is the most important issue we face today, as a nation

and as peoples of the earth. This has been proven to be bad for the

environment. We must stop it!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Dolly Dimple Schumann Kester

RR 1 Box 1195

Stilwell, OK 74960-9744

(918) 696-6434
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:38:33 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

This is so irresponsible on your part. It's all money driven with no

consideration to future generations. Please get a conscious soon

before father damage is done.

Sincerely,

Otto Mileti

Sincerely,

Otto Mileti

1586 Southshore Dr

Park City, UT 84098-5984

(801) 891-6886
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:38:30 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

If nothing else demand to know what chemicals are being pumped into our

earth. There is a water shortage in many places in America, and these

fracking wells require hugh amount of water, from where and how is the

water detoxed?

Protect our Environment at the EPA.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Steve Morrell

41 Middlecroft Rd

Burlington, CT 06013-1621

(860) 675-3463
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:34:20 PM

Subject: Ban fracking!

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

It has been demonstrated time and time again.

Fracking depletes our water supply, which is already severely low in

many parts of the country. The Colorado River is in trouble. Lake Mead

is in trouble. NOWHERE where we are in a draught should any fracking

even be considered!

Fracking causes earthquakes. In Youngstown, Ohio, fracking began and

suddenly numerous earthquakes occurred, this in a region where there

were never any earthquakes. As soon as they stopped the fracking, the

earthquakes stopped as well. What does it take to make the point?

Fracking destroys the planet!

Fracking is a significant contributor to climate change and endangers

our public health. We have clean, renewable energy. Fracking benefits

no one but the wallets of the greedy and self-serving oil and gas

industries!

We urgently must curb methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur. Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane

whitepapers are outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks.

Please use the best available data and estimates to give a clear

picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate,

otherwise your studies are flawed and useless.

You must act quickly to revise existing rules to reduce methane as soon

as possible.

And you must do everything in your power to work toward the beginning

of the end of fracking!

Sincerely,

Deborah Gordillo

8059 Pinnacle Peak Ave

Las Vegas, NV 89113-1215
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:41 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

And most important, please don't let the oil and gas producers write

the regulations! We all know that they will be screaming how all these

regulations will diminish their profits! The EPA must act for the

betterment of humanity, and not to increase the profits of an industry

that is destroying out planet!

Sincerely,

Bill Buring

284 N Palm Ave Apt C

Upland, CA 91786-5966

(909) 204-2260
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:38:33 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

This means reining in the oil and gas industry. I live in Oklahoma

where the collusion between politics and oil and gas is simply

shameless and corrupt.

Thank you for stepping up.

Sincerely,

Katherine Horton

4341 E 5th St

Tulsa, OK 74112-2713

(918) 835-2330
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:49 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I live in Jackson County, Colorado. On the designated

"scenic" route 14 between Walden and Steamboat Springs, no

less than 6 - 8 fracking wells have been constructed. In addition to

health hazards, these wells use millions of gallons of water per day at

no cost to the oil company and seemingly without permission from anyone

and provide no revenue to Walden due to the private contracts between

the land owners and the oil companies. This does not seem an equitable

trade for the accumulated losses.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Nazz De Nazario

1688 CR 12 E # 2

Walden, CO 80480-1181

(970) 723-3741
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:48 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must minimize reliance on these dirty

fuels in favor of fuels which are clean and renewable energy. Methane

leakage from oil and gas production must be minimized.

Reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are outdated and drastically

underestimate methane leaks. Please use the best available data and

estimates to give a clear picture on the significant impacts fracked

gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain. Revised rules such

apply to both new and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas

production.

Sincerely,

William Gies

19110 Sunnyside Dr

Saratoga, CA 95070-6242
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:38:49 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

If this oil is truly to mean energy independence for the US then it

should be removed as needed, not to enrich, as fast as possible, the

fossil fuel industry.

Sincerely,

Dianne Koca

17818 NE 201st Ct

Brush Prairie, WA 98606-8825

(360) 891-1466
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:34:17 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking is a very water-intensive process. According to the UN study

"Water for Life," around 700 million people in 43 countries

suffer today from water scarcity and by 2025, 1.8 billion people will

be living in regions with absolute water scarcity, and two-thirds of

the world's population could be living under water stressed conditions.

(http://www.un.org/waterforlifedecade/scarcity.shtml)

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Micah Johnson

1408 3rd Ave SW

Rochester, MN 55902-3830

(507) 269-5540
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:50 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking is the perfect tool of greedmeisters who would destroy the

planet for their own singular wealth: 1) poison fresh water supplies

throughout North America; 2) destabilize rock formations in the

earth's crust and so precipitate wide-spread earth quakes and attendant

surface destruction; and 3) blow increasing loads of black energy into

the atmosphere, so cooking the planet's surface. Absolute bonanza for

greed!

Sincerely,

Clifford Slayman

7 Briar Ln

Hamden, CT 06517-4008

(203) 623-0821
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:34:18 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

In Ohio the fracking industries are not responsible for the earthquakes

and fouled water that is a result of their activity. If can not be

proved 100% that there is a direct cause,then it is the poor sap

without money or resources that must suffer the consequences.The

politicians are in the pockets of the industry and the ODR is so over

extended it is impotent.

The long term untested consequences of Fracking disposal of

contaminated waste water will haunt this state for thousands of years.

The fact that the public does not know what the chemicals are that are

being pumped into the ground is a catastrophe waiting to happen.

Without potable water her land is worthless.

Sincerely,

Mary Keefe

30199 Jackson Rd

Chagrin Falls, OH 44022-1545

(216) 292-3842
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:55 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane and other pollution rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

To evaluate fracking, it's necessary to track pollution throughout the

entire production-to-use cycle of fracked gas and oil. That includes

creating the pad, all the truck pollution taking sand, water, and

chemicals to and away from the site, as well as the escaped gases from

wells, ponds, and disposal wells. Just talking about the burning of

gas vs. oil or coal is short-sighted and inaccurate.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Nancy Dawley

7497 Hosbrook Rd

Cincinnati, OH 45243-1756

(513) 936-8933
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:46 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The oil and gas companies who frack wherever they want to are

irresponsible and don't care who gets hurt by their activity. They are

using the very water that's essential for life and poison the land.

It's up to the EPA to monitor their activities and stop them from this

continued abuse. Fracking is perhaps the most dangerous activity to

our environment and our very lives and yet nothing is being done to

correct this. The people of this country feel that they have

absolutely no say in oil and gas companies running roughshod over them

because any investigations and reports are swept under the rug and

forgotten about.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Denise Kobylarz

313 Newark Pompton Tpke

Pequannock, NJ 07440-1333

(973) 633-1975
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:53 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

My family and I are deeply concerned about the negative effects of

fracking especially for future generations. Frankly, we think it

should be totally banned starting now. All these fossil fuel

industries have had 50 years to do research and change their industry

to become green but chose not to. Neither the public nor far too many

weak and greedy politicians have had the backbone to do what is

necessary for protecting the air and water we all need to be clean.

How would any of you like to live in a place where fracking destroyed

your drinking water and fouled the air so you would have to abandon

your home?

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Christine Hammerstrom

W1459 County Road B

Genoa City, WI 53128-1934
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:55 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

This entire industry desperately needs to be reined in. The oil and

gas companies try to sneak in to communities to buy up land leases,

before the public realizes what is happening. It is then largely up to

the citizens to fight to keep them out. My community is presently at

risk from the first of probably many companies trying to come in and

drill.

Everything about fracking is dangerous and environmentally destructive.

From air pollution, potential to pollute (irreversibly) aquifers for

entire communities (such as in my Louisiana Parish, St. Tammany,) to

radioactive waste water that must be trucked away (to go where,

exactly?) to their exemptions from disclosing exactly what is in the

chemicals they are pumping into our land and through our aquifers--the

entire process is reckless, destructive and fraught with risk, with no

upside, to the citizens.

Please do all you can to regulate this industry. The many citizens of

this country with wholeheartedly thank you.

Sincerely,

Susan Tyler

786 Brewster Rd

Madisonville, LA 70447-9590

(985) 792-7529
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:55 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I have many relatives who live in the heart of fracking country in

Northern PA. Communities have suffered through explosions, well

contamination and trickery on the part of gas corporations. One

landowner says that he hopes other states ban fracking, because

Northern PA residents will need somewhere to live. Strong words from a

man who believed the gas industry hype... at first. Firsthand

experience has taught him that his trust was foolish and misplaced.

Economic gains have been slim and temporary. The damage... may very

well be permanent. Stop the madness.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Heather Forsythe

60 Georgia Rd

Trumansburg, NY 14886-9744
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:09:52 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We also have the right to know what they are pumping into the ground to

do this.

We want them to stop using dangerous refinery waste and other hazardous

fluids to frack with, They started out doing this with just water and

it worked, so let's just go back to using just water and stop using all

of the dangerous chemicals that are polluting the ground water and the

air.

Sincerely,

Richard Nordland

121 N Parnell Dr

Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346-9216
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:56 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant negative impact fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Most important is the removal of the toxic chemicals pumped into the

earth that endanger our drinking water. It took the tobacco industry

over 50 years to admit that tobacco products cause cancer. How long

will the EPA take to have the frackers admit that their toxic chemicals

endanger our aquifers and other sources of potable water and are

carcinogens as well?

Stop the despoliation of the earth now!

Sincerely,

Myron Rosenberg

146 Pine Tree Rd

Bloomingdale, NJ 07403-1406

(973) 838-8616
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:40 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I am very concerned about the President's support for fracking and oil

drilling. Dirty fossil fuels are causing climate change to escalate

and we are almost at the point where whatever we do next in the name of

responsible energy production will not matter at all. You have the

power to push us to safety rather than doom. I know that sounds rather

hyperbolic, but you and I and scientists agree this is the greatest

threat to our national security and our entire planet that we have ever

faced.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Barbara Nadel

120 W Mulberry Dr

Milford, PA 18337-7223

(570) 686-4745
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:39 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

All of the horror stories of methane gas and carbon pollution aside,

what has happened to an American's right to say they do not want a gas

or an oil operation running pipes across their property, under their

very homes, knowing the secrecy surrounding the chemicals being used,

seeing the polluted streams, hearing about the growing stories of

clusters where new cancers are suddenly appearing in clusters where

fracking is overwhelming a community. What about the hundreds of

earthquakes suddenly appearing in areas where earthquakes have been

rare to none in the past, fracking occurring too close to major faults.

Why can't we learn from England, who banned fracking because of these

earthquakes. Why does everything have to be big money over personal

safety. "The right to pursuit of life and liberty" for all

Americans? Exports by big companies drive this industry and we have

become a society of "dig it, explore it, destroy it" for jobs

in an industry that will eventually destroy all of us.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

B Manderscheid

6102 E Miramar Dr

Tucson, AZ 85715-3006

(520) 296-5204
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:33:59 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

From a citizen in the fracked areas of the Marcellus Shale, I can

attest to the heightened anxiety of potential contamination and the

tragedy of the devastation visited upon those landowners that have

realized the contamination and the after-effects.

Sincerely,

Edwin Hiley

1387 Murray Creek Rd

Athens, PA 18810-9591

(570) 888-5781
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:49 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers public health and the environment. EPA's proposed rules to

reduce pollution from coal-fired power plants are welcome and much

needed, but not at the cost of increased fracking! We must do

everything possible to minimize reliance on these dirty fuels and

switch to truly clean, sustainable energy, and to curb methane leakage

from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture of the

significant consequences fracked gas has on climate and the

environment.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Carol Steinhart

104 Lathrop St

Madison, WI 53726-4019
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:37 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to damaging our

environment and endangers our public health. We must do everything

possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of

truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil

and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our environment.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It's time to reconsider how we think about and use the resources of

this planet and the potentially irreversible impact we may be having on

its health. We may not get a second chance to do this right!

Sincerely,

Jeanne Musgrove

1208 Hastings Ct

Rock Hill, SC 29732-9046

(803) 980-5379
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Methane leaks are underrated. Please use the latest data and estimates

to give a clear picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on

our climate.

Also, please include new and existing sources of methane from both oil

and gas production.

I am very concerned because the current state administration in North

Carolina has passed a law to allow fracking. As a grandparent residing

in North Carolina, I ask that your agency do ALL that it possibly can

to disallow fracking anywhere.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Matilda Phillips

185 Driftwood Ln

Winston Salem, NC 27104-3452

(336) 971-8933
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:42 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Since fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate

change and endangers our public health, we must minimize our reliance

on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while

curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many studies reviewed in the methane whitepapers are outdated and

underestimate methane leaks. It is crucial to use the best available

data and estimates, so that we have a clearer picture of the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

Existing rules must be revised quickly, so that methane is reduced

throughout the entire production chain; these rules should also include

new and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Gail Weininger

1 Kingsbury Ct

Alameda, CA 94501-1152
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:41 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please don't squander this opportunity to curb this harmful industry's

ways, and don't be shortsighted about jobs & not relying on foreign

oil. There are/can be jobs & decreased foreign oil dependence in

clean energy. We need to change our ways NOW to save ourselves &

our planet. Please, we are relying on you to protect the environment

& our people.

Sincerely,

Gretchen Rowe

8 Hingham Cir

Mendota Hts, MN 55118-1921

(651) 552-0816
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:33:51 PM

Subject: Fracking methane data is flawed

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change, and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available, objective, scientific data and estimates to give a

clear picture on the significant impacts that fracked gas has on our

climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It is also crucial to remove all exemptions from normal environmental

oversight from this industry---which is acting more and more

contemptuously toward such oversight, and toward the will of the

people.

Sincerely,

Shelley Stark

PO Box 4

Amesville, OH 45711-0004

(740) 448-7552
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:09:52 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Michele Shimizu

32 Grove St

Boston, MA 02114-3523
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:36 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

My state of Maryland is teetering on allowing tracking. This is a

state with a wide range of waterways, including the Chesapeake Bay

emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. I am so concerned with the prospect

of long term pollution in these waters.

Sincerely,

Nell Jeter

10109 Greenock Rd

Silver Spring, MD 20901-2032

(301) 593-7145
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:37 PM

Subject: Leave the rules alone

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Frack, baby, frack

Sincerely,

Gordon Hamilton

14 Harwood Ct Ste 220

Scarsdale, NY 10583-4120

(914) 723-1376
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:35 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Methane is now understood to be between and 20 and 70 times more

noxious as a greenhouse gas than carbon.

Fracking is destroying our supplies of fresh water, and on that basis

alone is a scourge to humanity, animals, plants and all of life.

It is time to stand up to the corporate bullies who are basically

murdering all of us.

IT MUST BE IMMEDIATELY.

The pipelines being proposed will further damage what's left of

our beautiful environment.

Already, one in four people - including many children - has cancer.

You are not protecting us !!!

DO YOUR JOB

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Karen Andrews

17 Cone Hill Rd

West Stockbridge, MA 01266-9205
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:33 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I'm hoping "common sense" will win instead of whatever makes

the corporations the most money. Destroying our world in the process of

getting fossil fuels is a poor choice and completely irresponsible.

Sincerely,

M Ellen Asbell

247 Mountain Mary Rd

Boyertown, PA 19512-7822

(610) 987-6954
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:32 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies the EPA reviewed in five methane white papers are

outdated and underestimate methane leaks. Please use the best available

data and estimates to give a clear picture on the impacts of fracked

gas on our climate.

Please move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane is reduced

throughout the entire production chain, including both existing and new

sources of methane from oil and gas production.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Susan Scott

3118 S Knightridge Rd

Bloomington, IN 47401-7838

(812) 332-0035
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:11 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Improper disposal of fracking water is a significant issue to address.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Kestutis Bendinskas

246 Joe Fultz Blvd

Oswego, NY 13126-5928

(315) 343-9366
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:23 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a NOT a significant contributor to climate

change and does NOT endanger our public health. We must do nothing to

minimize our reliance on these fuels that will raise the prices on us

poor, already 135% below the poverty level, for what you call a more.

"favorable, truly clean, renewable energy", while curbing

methane leakage from oil and gas production that does occur, but not to

the point it's worth destorying our economy!

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. This statement is

bull crap! Please don't use these studies that paint an unclear picture

on the impacts fracked gas has on our climate. When scientists come up

with a fuel that is EQUAL to or better than the fuels we currently use

leave these companies alone to provide a cheap viable source for

heating, cooling our homes and businesse!

It is NOT critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that

methane is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to

include new and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas

production.

If you rush this you truly will destory familes and businesses across

the board. I live... ha. Exist on a fixed income. I can not afford my

utilities as it is. If you impose these ludicrous rules my utilites

woll skyrocket because a few cows farted!

This idea we can change what was started 100 years ago in 8 to 15years

is the crsziest thing I have ever heard!

Sincerely,

Ptricia Bennett

116 Green Meadow Ln

Chambersburg, PA 17201-3261

(717) 658-3113
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:20 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas are significant contributors to global warming and

endanger our public health. We must (but, I'm sure, will not) do

everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in

favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage

from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane white papers are

outdated and drastically--and purposely--underestimate methane leaks.

I ask, with no real hope, that you use the best available data and

estimates to give a clear picture of the significant impacts fracked

gas has on our climate.

It is critical (and therefore anathema on Planet Washington) to move

quickly to revise existing rules so that methane is reduced throughout

the entire production chain and to include new and existing sources of

methane from both oil and gas production.

Of course, I realize that we can expect little from the polluter-loving

Obama Administration and its habit of kowtowing to the fossil fuel

industry.

Sincerely,

Susan Hathaway

5107 Passons Blvd Apt 313

Pico Rivera, CA 90660-2842
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:09:45 AM

Subject: fracking

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas endangers public health and heavily contributes to

climate change.

.

Please revise existing rules so that methane is reduced from oil and

gas production.

Sincerely,

Jane Beattie

200 6th St E

Ketchum, ID 83340-1434

(208) 721-2256
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:33:06 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Pollution is deadly... Your promises of protecting us from old, leaking

pipelines have not been and won't now be kept.

Sincerely,

Carol Caldwell

W55n191 Woodmere Ct Apt 1

Cedarburg, WI 53012-2832

(262) 375-4716
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:02 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I believe strongly that fracked oil and gas is a major contributor to

climate change and endangers our public health. We must do everything

possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of

truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil

and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated. They drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best and most recent data and estimates to find a clear picture on the

impacts fracked gas has on our climate. They are not good impacts.

President Obama realized the devastating impact of coal on the climate.

Everyone in this nation must see that fossil fuels of all sorts,

including fracked oil and gas have drastic impacts as well.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please. Be part of the solution to climate change.

Sincerely,

Thomas Geilfuss

8700 N Point Dr

Milwaukee, WI 53217-2399

(414) 247-2012
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:38:55 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

This industry has already done way too much damage.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Sigmund Finman

202 Glen Spring Cir

Canonsburg, PA 15317-2308

(123) 456-7890
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:39:02 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. It

is also critically important not to underestimate the known dangers of

fracking to ground water used for human and animal consumption and for

farming.

It is instructive to note that one of the main arguments used by

supporters of fracking and other Big Oil initiatives is to decrease the

nation's reliance on foreign sources of energy -- typically

foreign-produced oil. Yet these same companies are planning to export

the oil and gas they extract by dangerous methods that themselves

contribute to global warming and that destroy water resources in the US

and Canada. Is the EPA going to put windfall profits for a few

multibillion-dollar companies ahead of the well-being of American

farmers, the whole American citizenry, and in fact the whole world?

Sincerely,

David Simen

601 S 1st Ave

Highland Park, NJ 08904-2125
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:38:52 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The most up-to-date information must be used regarding the gas and oil

industry. The EPA and other government agencies must stop catering to

the interests of these groups and downplaying the dangers. Of course,

it's all about money, and I wouldn't be surprised to find an

interesting money trail from these companies.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Jackie Bobnick

PO Box 152

Lawrence, PA 15055-0152

(724) 941-7646
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:38:49 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please show us that you are on the side of environmental protection

rather than the oil industry.

Sincerely,

Ilse Andrews

277 Water St

Exeter, NH 03833-1719

(603) 778-8264
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:38:51 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I live in San Antonio, Texas. We used to have some of the best air in

the country. Since fracking started south of the city, our air has

become filthy! Stop this insanity, revise the rules, update your

research and help clean this mess up!

Sincerely,

Kellen Mcintyre

330 Quentin Dr

San Antonio, TX 78201-3732
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:40:11 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

This whole idea of "fracking" is nuts. HAVE YOU NOT ALLOWED

ENOUGH DEVASTATION TO THIS PLANET YET? HAVE YOU NOT RUINED ENOUGH

LANDSCAPE? HAVE YOU NOT YET POISONED THE ENVIRONMENT ENOUGH? HAVE YOU

NOT MADE ILL AND POISONED ENOUGH HUMAN BEINGS?

As far as I am concerned, you all, as a taxpayer funded governmental

agency have done a remarkably bad job. Shame on all of you. Perhaps

all of you should "frack off"!

Sincerely,

Sue Miller

3348 Meyer Pl

Cincinnati, OH 45211-5951

(513) 481-5688
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:38:45 PM

Subject: Deregulate the energy industry

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to the economic

recovery of our nation. We no longer have to be dependent on nations

hostile to our country for our energy needs. Take the reins off

cracking and deregulate the energy industry and allow out country to

thrive. States with enough private lands with oil are booming with

basically no unemployment. Allow private enterprise to go forward. We

need our oil and has.

Sincerely,

Lynette Criddle

240 Highland Hts

Canyon Lake, TX 78133-3515
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:38:33 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It seems self-evident that the most up to date research should be taken

into account when making these kinds of decisions.

Sincerely,

Margot Thomas

55 Cahillane Ter

Florence, MA 01062-3515

(413) 341-3732
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:38:30 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking has ruined water supplies and caused serious illness. It's

ridiculous to keep allowing it. We need to go to solar energy and

forget about opening up the earth to get the last available carbon

energy out. Those who are so upset about losing money profits already

have taken enough from the rest of the population. Why poison the

earth we all live on??

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Cynthia Davies

PO Box 150

Babson Park, FL 33827-0150
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:38:31 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

How does fracking liquid affect groundwater and where does wastewater

go? Water treatment plants do not test for radioactivity and whatever

else is in this toxic brew, because the industry considers its formula

proprietary. How many earthquakes are the result of wastewater

injected into wells?Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to

climate change and endangers our public health. We must do everything

possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of

truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil

and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Dorothy Paugh

3912 Wakefield Ln

Bowie, MD 20715-1317

(410) 262-9381
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:38:38 PM

Subject: Clean up the Fracking Mess

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

In Colorado, Fracking has been a complete disaster. Fueled by a

Governor who sides with energy companies rather than Colorado citizens,

we need federal intervention to deal with this mess. Ground water has

been polluted (and then lit on fire), air pollution, wasted water,

leaking methane...the list goes on. Please address public safety and

methane leaks as well.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

David Rudin

3620 Saint Charles St

Colorado Springs, CO 80904-1324
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:38:37 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking is simply a boondoggle. Note, smart countries do not allow

fracking in there borders.

Sincerely,

Chris Smith

6807 Westminster Ave

Warren, MI 48091-4880

(248) 808-7156
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:38:33 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

The fracking process and its wastes threaten our drinking water. There

are other problems such as eathquakes, the fact that we don't know the

substances used in fracking, and the spreading of the brine on roadways

without public knowledge or what the effects of the run-off from those

substances will be.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Barbara Brothers

2304 5th Ave

Youngstown, OH 44504-1844

(330) 744-4846
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:33:18 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Please take the need for regulating the use of fracking oil and gas

very seriously as North Carolina has just passed and had the governor

sign into law legislation that will permit this. Hundreds of thousands

of North Carolinians use well water for their drinking, cooking,

bathing, etc. needs and they have now been put an increased health

risks. We must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these

dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing

methane leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are outdated and

drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use current data and

estimates to gain a clear picture on the actual impacts fracked gas has

on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

In closing, I must ask, "would you drink, or allow your loved ones

to drink water from a well contaminated by the fracking process"?

Sincerely,

Stephen Christison

167-159 Wilkinson Pass Ln

Waynesville, NC 28786-8958

(828) 399-1219
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:09:46 AM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 8, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas, coal and oil industries. Reducing methane is

critical to slowing the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

I realize you are scheduled to complete testing to determine the amount

of methane released into the atmosphere by the fossil fuel industry by

the end of 2014. I urge you to include all of the process stages of

coal, oil and NatGas - which of course, IS methane.

For instance, methane released by coal needs to be measured at the mine

sites, transport, storage and burning stages. Similarly, the oil

industry frequently 'flares off' the unwanted NatGas obtained in their

drilling. I understand that in areas of LA, the NatGas by-product of

drilling is flared off nightly. I believe this should be captured

instead of wasted - but in any case, the methane released into the

atmosphere during any excavation or drilling stage - including that

released by 'flaring off' processes - needs to be continuously and

accurately measured; as well as the transport, storage, refining and

burning stages of processing; as well as other uses of oil products.

All of the above must be applied to all extractions of NatGas including

but not limited to 'fracking'. NatGas also needs to be measured at all

stages of the 'fracking' process: the initial fracking, the extraction,

the waste ponds, the transport, storage and any processing and burning.

Obviously, all methods of coal, oil and gas extraction need to be

accurately measured - preferably automatically by non-industry groups

and ideally continuously - and automatically recorded for monitoring

purposes.
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I realize that tar sands extractions are just beginning in this country

but I'm extremely concerned about the environmental damage at the tar

sands site in Alberta, Canada. I understand the site is surrounded by

7,500 square miles of toxic mercury contamination - among a host of

other environmental issues at that site; including serious health

issues in nearby residents that are not being acknowledged - and indeed

are being concealed by the industry.

I am very concerned about a similar amount of contamination in the

American tar sands site in Utah. I believe that the extent of that

contamination will affect population areas as well as farm and ranch

lands well within 7,500 square miles of the site. I fear that the UT

tar sands project is the first of many and that any EPA analysis will

be bypassed in some kind of 'fast-track' approval process.

I'm also concerned about shale extractions. We already have

considerable shale sites so these need to be measured - preferably

automatically, continuously and recorded for continuous review by

outside auditors. The measurements must be done for all phases -

extraction, transport, storage, refining and processing/burning.

I believe that the actual amounts of methane released by the fossil

fuel industry are many times the estimates we are currently using.

Meanwhile, the fracking industry has extremely ambitious plans to frack

enormous tracts of this country. For example, despite networks of

earthquake fault lines, continuing droughts, inadequate water supplies

for the population-industries-farms-ranches in CA - the fracking

industry has plans to frack it from LA to Mendocino. The planned area

is directly through the CA agricultural areas that supply half of the

fruit and vegetables that this nation consumes. I believe that any

environmental study of this ambitious fracking plan would not recommend

that it be carried out - yet as I understand it - it is already being

implemented. . .

It is very difficult for me to believe that cows are the main source of

methane released into the atmosphere - since I believe most if not all

of the oil industry is flaring off all the methane they obtain as a

by-product of their extractions nightly. I also believe that the

NatGas industry has tried hard to trivialize the actual amount of

methane released in all phases of their industry while attempting to

avoid actual measurements and tracking of their releases. I believe

that when we are able to measure NatGas in all stages; it will no

longer be considered a 'clean' energy and will not be any more viable

environmentally than coal or tar sands oil.

My concerns are mainly because of the greenhouse gas damage that

methane causes - something between 72 and 84 TIMES the damage of CO2.

Plus I believe we are downplaying the magnitude of the methane problem

by talking about it in terms of 100 year damage - and thus saying it's

ONLY 20 times as bad as CO2. But over the first 12 years - it is

magnitudes of damage greater than CO2.

I am equally concerned about our plans for LNG including processing,
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storage, ports, shipping, the risks of accidents, etc.

I believe that if the true numbers were known for the amount of methane

being released into the atmosphere by the fossil fuel industry - we

would recognize fossil fuel is not a viable source of energy - given

the climate damage that it invariably produces.

With adequate measurements, at the very least, we could accurately

model the methane effects on the atmosphere. We could also determine

ways to contain, minimize or prevent releases. Because it is such a

devastating greenhouse gas - magnitudes beyond CO2 - the need to know

exactly what amounts are being released - and continually monitoring

all amounts being released - is critical to the longevity of this

planet.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Margret Head

2188 Rockin Robin Dr

Sparks, NV 89441-7892
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:33:15 PM

Subject: fracking

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I am hearing people talk about fracking like nothing before -- people

who never protest anything say fracking disturbs them so greatly they

are on standby to take action.

Fracked oil and gas needs to be carefully regulated to protect

groundwater and the health of adjacent property owners, and folks

elsewhere who tap into the groundwater table or breathe the air.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that rights

of the public are protected, groundwater is protected, and methane is

reduced throughout the entire production chain.

Please address these issues now before it is too late.

Sincerely,

Peggy Harrington

329 Kimmswick Rd

Charlotte, NC 28214-1247

(704) 391-1823
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:38:49 AM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 7, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing

the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

I find it so very sad and of great concern, knowing how many petitions

I sign regarding the safety of wildlife faced with more and more

dangerous chemicals which find their way into our environment! We must

consider our own safety as well! Please do your job and take a strong

and active stand against such damaging activity and hold those

responsible accountable!

Sincerely,

Judith Maron-Friend

8725 NE Broadway St

Portland, OR 97220-5630
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:33:07 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please don't destroy multiple natural resources in extracting this

single resource.

Sincerely,

Heidi Garbe

365 N Kingsway Dr

Aurora, IL 60506-4522

(630) 892-4724
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 2:08:31 AM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 7, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing

the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

I doubt that anyone has figured out just how damaging the increased

methane will do to our environment, whether at the harvest site, the

use site or the impact to a much, much wider area. WE NEED TO STOP

TOSSING CRAP INTO OUR ENVIRONMENT "JUST BECAUSE WE CAN" OR

BECAUSE IT'S "TOO EXPENSIVE". DESTROYING THE PLANET HAS A

HUGE DOLLAR SIGN ATTACHED TO IT - IT'S LONG PAST TIME THAT WE STARTED

TO CALCULATE EVERYTHING WE DO WITH THAT IN MIND.

GETTING AWAY FROM CARBON-BELCHING NON-RENEWABLES IS AN ESSENTIAL FIRST

STEP.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

S K Davis

Rd

Bristol, CT 06010-8518
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:32:54 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We MUST take responsibility for the world we are leaving behind. It is

a deeply moral issue. We are at a critical hinge point in history and

our children and grand children and great grand children will inherit

our decision.

Sincerely,

Melissa Foster

5325 N Saint Louis Ave

Chicago, IL 60625-4706

(773) 866-9626
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:32:56 PM

Subject: About tracking.

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking is taking the country by storm . Why? Because our

government has been bought and paid for by the big oil and gas

interests. As our world teeters on the brink of an environmental

"no return" our government finds it acceptable to continue

the practice of letting oil and gas companies' bottom line to dictate

the policies that will seriously and negatively affect our future.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change

and endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to

minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas

production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that

methane is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to

include new and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas

production.

Sincerely,

Mark Van Rossen

59 Mountainview Ave

Mount Arlington, NJ 07856-1168
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:40:09 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Methane is accumulating 3 times faster in Weld County than predicted

and is impacting our local air quality. Fracking companies will not

change their ways unless tough regulations are imposed and enforced.

Please protect our environment and the people who live in it.

We are all counting on your decision to prioritize people over

profits.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Teri Mclain

5332 W Crestview Ln

Fort Collins, CO 80526-4520
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:40:08 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. The current

scientific data is clear about the significant impacts fracked gas has

on our climate and the health and welfare of nearby populations!

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

A BETTER SOLUTION IS TO BAN FRACKING ENTIRELY!!! FORCE THE U.S. TO

IMPLEMENT CLEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY NOW!!!!!!!

Sincerely,

Carol Ransom

21 McDuffy Hollow Rd

Van Etten, NY 14889-9743

(607) 589-4790
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 7:37:41 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 7, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Climate change is expected to greatly alter western U.S. sage brush

landscapes through worsening extreme weather events, including droughts

and wildfires.

Pronghorn live in these areas, where some herds migrate 150 miles

between Wyoming's Upper Green River Basin and Grand Teton National

Park. This migration is made difficult by roads, development and

fences.

Oil and gas drilling is also dangerous to pronghorn. Not only does it

spoil their habitat, the drilling operations release methane pollution

into the air--where a little goes a long way towards warming the

climate. Methane also creates ground-level ozone, which leads to

smog--even in formerly pristine landscapes.

Cutting methane pollution is an important step to fight climate change

and protecting the future of western U.S. wildlife at risk from

worsening extreme weather events.

Methane pollution from oil and gas drilling can be easily captured

rather than released into the air. It's just up to you, the EPA, to

demand that companies stop releasing this potent pollutant.

I'm speaking up for pronghorns. The EPA needs to set limits on

dangerous methane pollution from oil and gas drilling operations.

Thank you for your consideration on these matters.

Sincerely,

Mark Harris

3855 Blair Mill Rd

Apt 204d

Horsham, PA 19044-2905
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:32:19 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a disaster, and a significant contributor to

climate change that endangers our health and environment. We must do

everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in

favor of clean, renewable energy, like wind and solar, while curbing

methane leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

newest and best available data and estimates to give a true, and clear

picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate and

environment.

It is crucial to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Linda Isbell

12019 Wesco Dr

Maryland Heights, MO 63043-4109

(314) 579-6066
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 6:07:48 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution

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Jun 7, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

It is time for the Environmental Protection Agency to take action on

methane pollution. The Clean Air Act gives EPA the power to set strong

standards that can cut oil and gas methane pollution at least in half

and we urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations.

Sincerely,

D. Deloff

4430 SW 202nd Ave

Beaverton, OR 97007-2254
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 6:07:48 PM

Subject: The Super Legislator League needs YOU!

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Jun 7, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

I

Sincerely,

Michael Lewandowski

1424 Reed Rd

Scottsville, NY 14546-9609
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 6:07:20 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 7, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector.We must also limit methane emissions from the natural gas

industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing the rate of climate

change in the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Leslie Cirigliano

1084 N 300 W

Sunset, UT 84015-3604
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 5:37:09 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 7, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Phyllis Burks

5422 Glenwick Ln

Dallas, TX 75209-5010
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:31:34 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

How can you possibly justify endangering the lives of so many

Americans?! Fracking destroys safe water, poisons humans and the

environment, and causes homes to be worthless. How can this be legal

in America! This is like some third world nightmare that should never

be allowed to occur here. I'm very ashamed of our government, and I

can't believe this is allowed to continue!

Sincerely,

Sherri Kenney

20323 81st Ave W

Edmonds, WA 98026-6713

(425) 672-3657
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 4:37:19 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 7, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Pronghorn live in the western U.S., where some herds migrate a full 150

miles between Wyoming's Upper Green River Basin and Grand Teton

National Park. They need the freedom and space to migrate naturally.

Oil and gas drilling, the nation's biggest methane polluter, is doubly

dangerous to pronghorn. Not only does it spoil their habitat, the

drilling operations release methane pollution into the air--where a

little goes a long way towards warming the climate and polluting the

air. Methane creates ground-level ozone, which leads to smog--even in

formerly pristine landscapes.

Methane pollution from oil and gas drilling can be easily captured

rather than released into the air. It's just up to the Environmental

Protection Agency to set limits and demand that companies stop

releasing this potent pollutant that drives climate change.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Linda Magri

403 Meadows Dr

Forest, VA 24551-1143
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 4:37:01 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 7, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Methane is a really strong greenhouse gas. It is more dangerous than

carbon dioxide, and plants can't inhale it. So plants are unable to

protect us from methane. There should be limits on how much methane is

released into the atmosphere, even more than on carbon dioxide.

Methane is a much more powerful greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. It

can poison people and animals who inhale it like carbon dioxide, and

probably not as much needs to be inhaled to cause problems.

Sincerely,

Lawrence Rosin

601 S.A. Apt. 2k

New York, NY 11224
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:39:52 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please please please make every effort to protect our children and

grandchildren from the greed of these corporate interests who are

placing our water, air, and our climate in terrible jeopardy, and them.

Your job is to protect us -please do so!

Sincerely,

Janice Bishop

119 Canfield St Apt 8

Milan, MI 48160-1648

(989) 848-8254
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:39:51 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

A recent study showed nearly 20 tons of methane per hour released in

the front range area of Colorado. There are also many other poisonous

gases such as butane, xylene, and toluene released also. The ozone in

my city is usually above the EPA standards. PLEASE help us. We are

being poisoned. Close the Halliburton loopholes.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Karen Dike

1412 Whitehall Dr Unit B

Longmont, CO 80504-7997

(720) 363-7119
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 3:37:25 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 7, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

In May of 2013, the level of carbon in our atmosphere reached 400 parts

per million, higher than at any time since human life began, a level

that far exceeds any deviation that could possibly be attributed to a

normal climate. In fact, the level of greenhouse gases now far exceeds

periods of Earth's most catastrophic epochs of mass extinction.

The rise average global temperature has already caused significant

reductions in the size and extent of the Arctic polar ice cap. This

means that more of the sun's heat is being absorbed by the oceans

instead of being reflected back into space. This feedback loop is

increasing the pace of atmospheric changes that result in devastating

super storms and sea level rise, effects that are destructive to human

communities as well as to habitat for many forms of wildlife.

In addition, there is another risk that is causing climate scientists

to be even more worried that the pace of climate change will continue

to accelerate. As the oceans warm, underwater deposits of frozen

methane are beginning to dissociate, a melting process that could

release tons of this greenhouse gas into the atmosphere. As Arctic ice

recedes, frozen tundra in Siberia is also melting, also releasing

massive amounts of methane. Methane is even more efficient than carbon

dioxide at trapping the sun's heat and warming the planet. If enough

methane is released, corrective action will not be possible.

All of this means that we must stop burning fossil fuels and transition

now to cleaner, renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and

geothermal.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!
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Sincerely,

Brian Gunn

2305 27th Pl SE

Auburn, WA 98002-7086
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 3:36:39 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

----------------------------------------------------------------

Jun 7, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing

the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

No person, group of persons, organization, government entity or

wildlife should be forced to allow or endure any operation or condition

that has the potential to cause harm, unwanted change or financial

burden to them, the environment or the air and water. No operation or

condition that could potentially cause harm, unwanted change or

financial burden should be allowed so that a person, group of persons,

corporation or organization can profit financially from that

operation.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Richard Lindahl

134 3rd Ave # 213

Spicer, MN 56288-9671
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 12:41:12 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Regardless of one;s focus, politics, or understanding about energy

resources, we all know that we have grave limitations with our energy

resources, Knowing this does not mean we continue to rush forward to

take on whatever notion to continue to risk life and limb of our people

and our planet. We made conscious decisions in the 1980s (and onward)

to not slow down our energy use, and to not invest in green

technologies, knowing full well we would need to do so eventually. The

shock to the United States citizenry will be great, there is no doubt.

However, the shock will come sooner or just a little later. We can

easier absorb that shock if we are open, honest, and planning, than

waiting for us to simply destroy earth and her inhabitants.

Sincerely,

Kinzua Le Suer

151 Shambhala Way

Red Fe Lks, CO 80545-7400

(317) 435-7335
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:39:44 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking poisons the air, water, soil, and food supply. It kills

animals and ruins peoples' lives. Fracking should be regulated right

out of existence across the U.S. If France can do it, we can do it.

This country does not exist in order enrich the oil and gas companies

at any and all cost to its citizenry and environment. There wouldn't be

420 bans in place against fracking across the U.S. if it was a benign,

or even minimally acceptable procedure. It is not. Fracking is suicide.

Please do the right thing and put a stop to it.

Sincerely,

Michelle Gale

5039 Pebblebrook Way

Coconut Creek, FL 33073-2223

(954) 698-0938
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 1:36:14 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

----------------------------------------------------------------

Jun 7, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing

the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Methane pollution from oil and gas drilling can be easily captured

rather than released into the air. It's just up to the Environmental

Protection Agency to set limits and demand that companies stop

releasing this potent pollutant that drives climate change.

Cutting methane pollution is an important step to fight climate change

and protect the future of pronghorn and other wildlife in the western

U.S. at risk from worsening extreme weather events like drought and

wildfire.

Sincerely

Angela Brooke-Ward

Sincerely,

Angela Brooke-Ward

2 Greatham Road

Worthing, None BN14 0BE
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 1:36:16 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 7, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing

the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

You have taken the first halting steps of what will need to be many

robust strides to truly protect the nation and the many riches she

holds but which are in genuine peril with endless fossil fuel projects

rising to crush the very treasures which we hold dear.

Further embedding of near permanent infrastructure for continued

reliance on fossil fuels in pursuit of that phantom "energy

independence," so often promised but never delivered, will only

prolong resolution of virtually imminent catastrophic climate change

and increase the inevitable staggering costs in lives and treasure such

a challenge will demand.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Thomas Cassidy

209 N Carolina Ave

Clovis, CA 93611-5371
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 1:36:15 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 7, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

I am deeply concerned about methane emissions from the natural gas

extraction in my home state of Wyoming. We are often told that natural

gas is clean and better for the environment than other fossil fuels,

but this is a lie if methane is being released. Methane is a powerful

contributor to climate change. The smog it creates hurts people and

animals.

It is past time for the EPA and the Obama administration to curb

methane pollution from oil and gas drilling. Please do it. We need

government that cares about the health of the nation.

Sincerely,

Debra Patla

PO Box 420

Moran, WY 83013-0420
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/18/2014 11:04:38 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 18, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your continuing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of

our power industry. However, we must ensure that this effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by also limiting methane

emissions from the natural gas industry.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Reducing methane is critical to slowing the rate of climate

change in the next few decades.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. The Clean Air Act gives EPA the power to set

strong standards that can cut oil and gas methane pollution at least in

half.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Susan Quan

2334 Derby St

Berkeley, CA 94705-1105
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/14/2014 3:41:17 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 13, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Yet again, oil and gas companies -- blinded by visions of dollar signs

and huge profits -- rush into action without considering (or just not

caring about) damage to the environment and people's health, leaving

the EPA to play catch-up, while they actively continue to pollute.

Please take positive action now.

Sincerely,

Judith Robson

6927 43rd St

Stickney, IL 60402-4335

(708) 484-0157
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 12:36:17 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 7, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

James D Bloom

2724 Lake Capri Dr

Conyers, GA 30012-2945
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 12:36:17 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 7, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for starting to limit the carbon footprint of our power

sector. However, you have been giving the gas industry an almost

complete free pass on methane emissions -- as well as water pollution.

Reducing methane is critical to slowing the rate of climate change in

the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and I urge you to do so for the

sake of ourselves and the wildlife who live on our public and private

lands.

Time's a wasting and the planet is heating, so please act now to cut

harmful methane pollution from oil and gas drilling operations. I

strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Carolyn Johnson

10305 Fox Tail Ln

Dexter, MO 63841-8910
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:10:15 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

How can anyone ignore the danger of pumping tens of thousands of

gallons of chemicals into any ground water. It has been proven over and

over the damage to people this process causes! HOW DO YOU PEOPLE SLEEP

AT NIGHT? Imagine how negatively you are affecting your grand childrens

future? All for the sake of money...

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Les Gorsuch

2005 NE 4th Ter

Cape Coral, FL 33909-2771

(239) 822-5232
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:30:49 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please do whatever you can to stop this horrible environmentally

disastrous practice. It's already too late, but we must act now!

Thank you for your time and attention. Please, do the right thing for

yourself and for future generations.

Sincerely,

Mary Jo Edelman

30116 198 AVE SE

Kent, WA 98042

Sincerely,

Mary Jo Edelman

30116 198th Ave SE

Kent, WA 98042-5936

(253) 631-3936
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 From: Lee Smith <lee@wilcrestconsulting.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 8/7/2014 1:28:36 AM

Subject: Comments - http://www.epa.gov/airquality/oilandgas/pdfs/20140415completions.pdf

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dear Mr. Morales,

Re: your paper, “Oil and Natural Gas Sector Hydraulically Fractured Oil Well Completions and Associated Gas 

during Ongoing Production"

http://www.epa.gov/airquality/oilandgas/pdfs/20140415completions.pdf

I was drawn to Section 5.0 (below), and the Summary 6.0. Briefly, this document makes no mention of technologies 

for conversion of such gas into higher MW molecules: chemicals and fuels. This oversight surprised me, since 

development and commercialization of these technologies has been preformed and demonstrated, over many decades. 

My recommendation for most rapid elimination of flared NG (Natural Gas)? 

Make GTL BACT for replacing NG flaring.

The US will rely on burning fossil fuels for energy, far into the foreseeable future. These facts have been quantified by

many observers, not least, the US DOE EIA.

I am a 67 year old career engineering professional. For better or worse, I have a BS and MS in Chemical Engineering

from Cornell University. I also have a PhD. in Environmental Engineering, specialty “air pollution control / air 

quality”.

Flared NG generates climate warming CO2, but the energy is wasted, lost to mankind. If instead, flared NG were 

converted into usable energy, for instance vehicular fuels, it would reduce crude oil imports by 1-2 million barrels PER

DAY. Two benefits would be achieved: Reduced CO2 emissions (from flaring) and reduced crude oil imports (to 

supply these same fuel markets) - Win-Win.

Conversion of natural gas, by chemical processing, into liquid fuels, is not new. These processes have been developed,

and demonstrated, for at least 50 years. More recently, such processes can be, and have been, engineered to operate at

very small capacities, at least as low as 150 bpd (barrels per day) liquid products. This is equivalent to flaring 1.5 

million scft/day. For a specific example, at 300 bpd, the ROI (Return of Investment) can be over 25%; i.e., profitable.

Numerous processes exist, making it practical to process NG into numerous liquids fuels: diesel, jet, alcohols, and 

gasoline:

1. NG ==> CO + H2 ==> Diesel Fuel

2. NG ==> CO + H2 ==> Jet Fuel

3. NG ==> CO + H2 ==> Methanol

4. NG ==> CO + H2 ==> Methanol ==> Gasoline

5. etc. (other processes under development)

Numerous companies exist today, capable of providing these small-scale GTL processing plants; i.e., Emerging Fuels 

Technology, CompactGTL and Velocys, and several others.
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My recommendation for most rapid elimination of flared NG? 

Make GTL BACT for replacing NG flaring.

Best,

Lee Smith

Wilcrest Consulting Associates, LLC

Lee Smith 281-579-1618 (o)

President

Katy, Texas 77450
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 10:35:51 AM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 7, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Reducing methane is critical to slowing the rate of climate change in

the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

Now it is time for the Environmental Protection Agency to take action

on methane pollution.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations.

Sincerely,

Brent Hepner

720 Pennsylvania Ave

Norfolk, VA 23508-2839
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:30:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

******Every day, I pray for this destruction to cease. Every day,

someone gets sick and wildlife suffers because of the immense greed

this profit driven industry thrives on. It's killing the planet, and

all that live on it. When will it stop? Help us please. Please.******

Sincerely,

Lauren Ulatoski-Root

912 165th Ave SE

Bellevue, WA 98008-6024

(425) 644-2271
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 6:04:55 AM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 7, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Critical Alert! Reduce methane. Slow climate change..

I saw my father fight for reduced carbon emissions all his life.. As

an oceanographer and geographer he knew the threat of inaction. The

threat of methane pollution is greater now.

The achievements of a country, city, or outlying community must always

be weighed against spin off pollutants. I praise no government that

lacks the courage to responsibly handle its waste products, the down

side of progress.

EPA,. Thank you for your ongoing effort to limit carbon in our power

sector, Stay vigilant.. Your legislative effort MUST ensure intended

climate benefits we and wildlife need.

If methane emissions are not reduced, the western pronghorn buck will

be threatened by methane pollution, & climate change drought and

wild fires. as will all out west.. Oil and gas drilling is doubly

dangerous to all.

If we fail to reduce methane emissions, and allow herds of pronghorn

buck, in its vast western US habitat, to die, can our own demise be far

off?

Re: Methane, Drilling, Wildlife, Our life.

Climate pollution threatens the western pronghorn buck.

This is not only a naturalist's concern.

If we reduce methane emissions, we help the pronghorn, and

ourselves.

Our relationship can be seen as comparatively symbiotic.

The western pronghorn can... .

* be a marker of our success or failure reducing carbon

emissions

* keep us honest. ( forever working to reduce climate

stress)

* keep us alert to the consequences of inattention to

pollution.

* keep us focused on our communal fate.

'"The oil and gas industry is our nation's # 1 methane polluter,

& our nation's #2 source of climate carbon pollution." Power

plants are the leading carbon polluters.
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President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. As such has been long delayed,, it is more

than time for the Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA) to take action

on methane pollution. The Clean Air Act gives EPA the power to set

strong standards, The EPA should, at minimum, cut gas methane pollution

in half. I urge same,or more, for the animals, my children, my

grandchildren, my country

EPA dramatically, cut methane emissions from oil and gas drilling

NOW.

Sincerely,

Elaine Hudson

820 N 11th St

Dekalb, IL 60115-2514
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:30:10 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

...and, just out of curiosity, why weren't We The People asked to

approve this destructive and obsolete process??? Do our voices no

longer count?

Sincerely,

John (wm.Alb.Esq.) Richards

6561 Phinney Ave N

Seattle, WA 98103-5254

(206) 781-5021
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:30:04 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate. These wells can

leak and we are not doing enough to hold the well operators

accountable. Frequent outside testing should be done to ensure 0

leakage. If the well leaks, shut it down! Fracking is just such a bad

idea we should stop the practice all together.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Peter Berg

2141 N Valley St

Burbank, CA 91505-1329
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 5:05:09 AM

Subject: Methane Pollution

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Jun 7, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Please help slow climate change by cuttin methane emissions from the

natural gas industry.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter. Only

carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate polluter.

Please cut methane pollution from oil and gas drilling operations.

Sincerely,

Jane Beattie

520 1/2 Washington Avenue

Ketchum, ID 83340-1434
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:10:00 AM

Subject: Fracking methane Rules Should be Revised in the name of fairness.

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The risk to our neighborhoods, local water and lands is too strong to

allow based on earning short term profit by those with the funds to

sell their wishes. Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to

climate change and endangers our public health. We must do everything

possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of

truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil

and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Laura St Clair

808 Earl Garrett St

Kerrville, TX 78028-3370

(830) 792-0616
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 4:34:28 AM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing

the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

How could the EPA not set limits on methane pollution? The damage being

done by the release of methane in the fracking process is a serious

problem causing as much damage to the environment as all this natural

gas is suppose to save us from the burning of coal and oil. We need the

EPA to set limits on methane releases into the atmosphere. The whole

fracking process is a huge environmental disaster waiting to be

discovered. The whole fracking process should be slowed down and scaled

back. It is all about money and profit. Now they want to export

AMERICANS natural gas. That has nothing to do with AMERICAS energy

independence, only profit and greed. Cannot wait for the day when we

get the news " oh my, Fracking was not a great idea. we now have

these gigantic environmental problems to fix" !

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

William J Gawne Jr

PO Box 294

Riverside, IL 60546-0294
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:10:23 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas are significant contributors to climate change, and

fracking attacks our public health. I grew up in NE Pennsy. where some

homeowner can now IGNITE the tapwater from their kitchen spigot!

Drillers may say "We have used such drilling techniques for

decades." FALSE! Current use of toxic chemicals and huge amounts

of freshwater have been used for only a decade or two. That is what

(a.) has poisoned local groundwater, and (b.) dumped untold amounts of

newly-toxic "waste water."

Please do everything possible to (1.) prohibit

environment-destroying facking, and to (2.) minimize our reliance on

these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy. We MUST

curb methane leakage from oil and gas production that DOES poison

groundwater.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. It is critical to

move quickly to exclude new and existing sources of methane from both

oil and gas production, ESPECIALLY SEEPAGE INTO AMERICA'S

DRINKINGWATER. E.P.A., please protect us!.

Sincerely,

Dale Heckman

2045 Humboldt Ave

Davis, CA 95616-3000
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 3:34:25 AM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

I appreciate your attempt to cap the carbon footprint of our power

sector. But you need make sure that you cut methane emissions.

President Obama pledged curb methane pollution as part of his Climate

Action Plan. EPA should tale serious action on methane pollution. The

Clean Air Act gives EPA the power to do this, and I urge you to move

forward with tight standards

Sincerely,

Bob Schildgen

2418 Spaulding Ave

Berkeley, CA 94703-1630
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:10:24 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. The water that is

wasted, rendered unrecoverable, and poisoned forever, is also a huge

waste of resources.

The Oil Industry is the most profitable industry in the history of

world commerce.

It is also the root cause of a host of physical ills.

They do not need to be subsidized, tax exempt, held unaccountable any

longer.

We have alternatives, and they won't lay waste to vast areas in case of

a train derailment, pipe bursting, coal ash pit failure, or any other

oil related 'accident'.

Do the math. Oil can support itself. The last thing we need to do is

keep wasting it in cars at $4.00 a gallon.

Free the market, make oil pay for its own wars and clean ups.

Sincerely,

Margaret Goodwin

304 N Montgomery St

Ojai, CA 93023-2746
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 From: Jeff Black <jeffwrites@gmail.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:29:33 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

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Dear Administrator McCarthy,

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. Cutting methane leaks 

will reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve a valuable energy resource. 

Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Jeff Black

Jeff Black

1815 W. Jefferson

Boise, ID 83702
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 3:34:25 AM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing

the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

We live in an integrated ecosystem. Whatever harms one member of the

food chain harms us all. I urge you take every sensible measure to

develop, implement & enforce effective standards & practices

under the Clean Air Act as required by law to eliminate the hazards

posed by methane pollution from oil & gas industry operations thus

protecting public health & safety. The public good must always take

priority over private profit. Thank you, EPA, for all you do to ensure

our environment remains protected against harmful contamination from

industrial pollutants. God bless you, Ms. Gina McCarthy!

Sincerely,

Frank Adamick

2124 23rd Ave

Astoria, NY 11105-3420
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:10:14 AM

Subject: Revise fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracturing the bowels of our earth to extract natural gas oil and gas

contributes greatly to climate change and endangers our public health.

We must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on this in

favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage

from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

Please act fast by revising existing rules to ensure methane reduction

throughout the entire production cycle. Include new and existing

sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Lewis & Jeannette Patrie

99 Eastmoor Dr

Asheville, NC 28805-9211

(828) 299-1242
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 3:04:39 AM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

I support EPA measures to set limits to reduce methane pollution

produced in the oil and gas industries.

Sincerely,

Joan Evan

851 Leavitt Ln

Grants Pass, OR 97527-9540
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:09:45 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I feel strongly that we should be moving away from gas and oil that

will only worsen climate change. Fracking is wrong on many levels.

1. There are significant methane leakages from producing oil and gas

in this manner.

2. Fracking poises significant risk to our water supplies.

3. The injection of tons of dangerous chemicals poises the risk of

earthquakes, as well as ground pollution.

4. Fracking turns millions of gallons of clean water into a

chemical-ridden, polluted liquid or sludge.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates regarding methane leaks, as many

studies reviewed in the 5 methane whitepapers are quite old and badly

underestimate these leaks.

Existing rules must be revised quickly so that methane is reduced

during production. These rules must include current sources of

methane from oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Bebe Gallo

12 Daggett St

Milford, CT 06460-7256

(203) 876-7899
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:09:43 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I sincerely hope that we in the USA are not becoming more of a

"third world" nation, dependent on exporting our natural

resources as opposed to manufacturing & using & exporting the

value we add to what does not damage our environment. Fracking surely

does damage our environment. Bear this in mind when considering

regulating the exploitation of our natural resources for export &

profit for those who repeatedly demonstrate irresponsibility toward our

environment.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

John Ritter

2115 Ridge Ave

Evanston, IL 60201-2715

(847) 702-2065
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:29:05 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Oh and while you're at it. We'd really like to know what exactly

they're putting in the water they're putting down those holes to

fracture the underlying rock. After all, that crap has a way of

migrating to the surface and into our water sources.

Sincerely,

Vickie Rock

3094 Paiute St

Winnemucca, NV 89445-2775
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:29:12 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The president may see the fracking process as a way of strengthening

the economy but it's a short term solution with disastrous

consequences.

It is destroying our water quality, devastating the water table,

throwing methane into the air and soil and endangering pregnant women,

children and animals.

How much more devastation has to occur and how many more people have to

suffer before we get a grip on this.

Sincerely,

Judith Emery

426 E 77th St Apt 3w

New York, NY 10075-2323

(212) 744-3188
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 1:34:20 AM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing

the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

Please protect ground water supplies from fracking chemicals and

overdraft. Not only do people need pure drinking water, but so do all

the wildlife. Protect the pronghorns, sage grouse, and prairie dogs.

Restore the grasslands and the bison. Just say no to Big OIL!

Sincerely,

Janna Caughron

9178 Mount Pleasant Dr

Reno, NV 89523-6854
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:09:54 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Personal Note:

We in Massachusetts do not allow fracking but we do consume natural

gas. It is time to begin subsidizing wind for electricity. Perhaps we

can then convert our heating systems to use electrical power. With

wind turbines, we can use more, cheaper electricity in place of gas.

And exporting gas should be banned, if our citizens will be drinking

water laced with toxic chemicals.

Public utilities have to install wind turbines. The energy subsidies

should be supporting wind and solar energy projects, not big gas and

oil

Sincerely,

Karen Thaw

304 Newbury St

# 375

Boston, MA 02115-2839

(000) 000-0000
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 1:04:47 AM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

----------------------------------------------------------------

Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing

the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

We continue to lose ground in our attempts to reverse climate change as

long as Methane release is not addressed. Energy producers need to be

more concerned with the damage they do to our world instead of looking

only at their bottom line. We can no longer suffer the effects of the

greed of those who put their personal profit over the health of our

people,our wildlife and our planet!

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Chris Eaton

10440 Wilsey Ave

Tujunga, CA 91042-1836
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 1:04:39 AM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

----------------------------------------------------------------

Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing

the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

I live in south-central Colorado, prime pronghorn habitat, & my

land is surrounded on 3 sides by BLM land. Pronghorn have always roamed

freely on the BLM land, as well as on my land. In just the past few

years, I have noticed that I'm not seeing nearly as many pronghorn as

in years past. These animals are icons of the western U.S., and are

absolutely magnificent creatures. They need to be protected from

human-produced hazards (such as oil and gas methane pollution) before

they vanish for eternity...

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Teresa Grimsley

County Rd 4S

Alamosa, CO 81101-1331
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 1:04:38 AM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Methane is , according to science articles 'ive read, worse than carbon

pollution. Let's cut the number of cattle grazing on public lands, or

at the Least raise their fees; impound Cliven Bundy's cattle herds

until he pays his woefully delinquent fees; and concentrate on methane

emissions, which will eventually kill us alI. It sometime seems as

though we are playing a no- win game with our future. Forget

politicians , listen to scientists. Thank you.

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing

the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Wendy Raymond

7 Hidden Valley Rd

Monrovia, CA 91016-1601
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:28:45 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I don't understand how you could stand by while millions get poisoned

by these looters and polluter who only care about the filthy lucre --

even at the cost of their children's lives. Oh, yeah, I forgot. There's

millions to be made if you ease the way for Big Money to become even

bigger -- even if it costs us our own habitat. Enjoy your stash while

you can. Check into cash. Cha-ka-ching!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Gary Jones

608 W Marion St

Joliet, IL 60436-1636

(815) 722-4703
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:28:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Please stop the dangerous spread of oil and gas fracking which pollutes

our water, destroys habitat and contributes to climate change. This

industry is running amok, because there is not enough regulation of the

fracking process. Fracked oil and gas endanger our public health. We

must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty

fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane

leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Kathleen Schwery

19612 Ridgeway Rd

Plattsmouth, NE 68048-8000
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 12:33:56 AM

Subject: NO Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Joyce Weir

PO Box 973

Newport, WA 99156-0973
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:09:42 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Oil and gas companies are trying to push the country back to the 19th

and early 20th century when they had almost complete freedom to do what

they wanted and where they wanted. They are trying to employ hydraulic

fracturing or fracking to extract oil and natural gas from underground

deposits. These attempts must be stopped.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Peter Schultz

501 Andrus Rd

Downers Grove, IL 60516-5128
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/7/2014 12:04:03 AM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Please consider the effect of limiting methane emissions from the

natural gas industry. This can be a factor in slowing the rate of

climate change in the next few decades. And climate change is already

our biggest emergency. It is urgent that we find ways to check the

devastation it will bring.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. The Clean Air Act gives EPA the power to set

strong standards that can cut oil and gas methane pollution at least in

half and we urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations.

Thank you for listening.

Sincerely,

Kathleen Williams

Route 71

Hillsdale, NY 12529
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:27:56 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking pollutes way too much of our fresh water, public loss for

private profit.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Julie Pizzo

PO Box 2134

Monterey, CA 93942-2134

(831) 373-0653
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:27:55 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Preventing contamination of clean drinking water by fracking should be

a first priority, especially in this time of severe drought in 9

states.

Sincerely,

Susan Dawson

17855 W Spring Lake Dr SE

Renton, WA 98058-0612

(425) 432-3879
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/6/2014 11:33:43 PM

Subject: Please Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Please set limits on methane pollution from oil and gas drilling

operations.

Pronghorn in the western U.S. may not be able to outrun climate change.

Climate change is expected to greatly alter their sage brush habitat in

the western U.S. through worsening extreme weather events, including

droughts and wildfires.

Right now, people from all over the U.S. understand that you are

deciding whether or not to set limits on methane--a potent greenhouse

gas that's fueling climate change--from oil and gas drilling operations

that are booming across the country.

Oil and gas drilling is doubly dangerous to pronghorn. Not only does it

spoil their habitat, the drilling operations release methane pollution

into the air--where a little goes a long way towards warming the

climate and creating smog, even in pristine landscapes.

Please set limits on methane pollution from oil and gas drilling

operations. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Cynthia Tracy

25 Algonquin Rd

Canton, MA 02021-1232
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:39:54 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I am against fracking on many levels. I absolutely think that man's

continued drilling into the earth at the rapid pace it's doing is

causing earth movement and increasing climate change. It makes logical

sense that you can't continue to drill holes into a mass such as the

earth over and over for years going deeper and deeper without traumatic

changes occurring within the earth itself. We are in danger of

destroying our existence if we keep this up.

Sincerely,

Rebecca Carr

2436 Richview Ct

Garland, TX 75044-7530

(972) 530-0292
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/6/2014 10:33:46 PM

Subject: Please Reduce Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

I am writing to thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon

footprint of our power sector and to ask that you act to limit methane

emissions from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical

to slowing the rate of climate change in the next few decades. The oil

and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter and the

nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon pollution.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. It is now time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives the EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil

and gas methane pollution at least in half and we ask you to do so.

Sincerely,

A.J. Brown

762 Kasserine Pass

Mobile, AL 36609-6430
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:27:15 PM

Subject: Please tighten rules for methane produced by fracking

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I grew up in Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of New York -- prime

territory for hydraulic fracturing ("fracking"). I am very

concerned about our overreliance on fossil fuels, and in fracked oil

and gas in particular. Fracking is dreadfully harmful to the air and

water, and it also more broadly contributes to climate change. For the

sake of the public health, we must shift our attention and our economic

incentives to renewable energy.

In the meantime, I urge you to tighten regulations that focus on

methane leaks throughout the production chain, including new and

existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Thank you for your kind consideration.

Sincerely,

Nancy Rogers

2069 Wildridge Dr

Tallahassee, FL 32303-7360

(850) 644-4142
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:27:14 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The most valuable natural resource we will have this century is potable

water. We must do everything we can to preserve and protect this

national resource. Protecting our fresh water from pollution should be

one of our nation's sacred duties to the future.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

David Neuendorff

2228 Scottwood Ave

Toledo, OH 43620-1102
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:27:13 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

We don't really understand the ramifications of tracking. Earthquakes?

Polluted water supplies? Piles of dangerous waste that the trackers

blithely leave behind? NO to all of those.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Laura Balcar

25715 Rio Vista Dr

Carmel, CA 93923-8811

(831) 402-2233
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:39:55 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Please do everything possible to minimize fracked oil and gas in favor

of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing their methane leakage.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks! Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

Please move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane is reduced

throughout the entire production chain, and include new and existing

sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Jane Byrnes

9500 W Delano St

Wichita, KS 67212-4428

(316) 644-4640
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:27:06 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

There are many other ways in which these industries can focus their

attention in order to make money. If you are harming the environment

and ultimately putting lives in danger, then that puts you at a higher

risk to lose profits and more people will fight against you.

I urge you to make better investments and work towards building an

industry that can benefit our planet, not take away from it.

Sincerely,

Tiffany Gomez

1814 Radcliff Ave

Bronx, NY 10462-3735

(718) 792-2607
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:26:29 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking is an ecological disaster from any perspective. Methane likely

has the greatest impact on climate change, but the destruction of

drinking water and the harm to livestock and crops is also huge. At the

very least, this industry need to be much more closely regulated.

However, as it seems virtually impossible to do fracking is a safe

manner, it really needs to be prohibited.

Sincerely,

Virginia D'Antonio

68 Gibson Pl

Yonkers, NY 10705-4510

(914) 965-9129
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/6/2014 9:33:32 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprints of

our power industries. To ensure that these monumental efforts truly

deliver the intended climate benefits, we must also limit methane

emissions.

The oil and gas industries are the nation's biggest methane polluters

and the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the EPA to continue it's

work on climate change and take action on methane pollution.

The Clean Air Act gives the EPA the power to set strong standards that

can cut oil and gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you

to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations.

I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Joe Murphy

3040 Pebble Beach Rd Apt 10

Conway, AR 72034-8593
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/6/2014 9:33:32 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Mila Salazar

PO Box 170261

San Francisco, CA 94117-0261
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/6/2014 7:03:24 PM

Subject: Methane Pollution

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Please consider stronger standards on methane pollution. Methane is one

of the worst green house gases and its release in mass quantities is

harmful to our environment, people and animals alike.

I would strongly support any efforts in this regard and thank you for

considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Mary Ownby

2716 N Edith Blvd

Tucson, AZ 85716-2264
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:39:49 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

If we are serious about minimizing climate change damage we must stop

the fracking industry immediately. Please stand with the people and

their environment. Big shifts are never easy but the longer we wait

the more impossisble it will be. We'll still have to make the shift to

sustainable power sources, but we will be in a worse place to do it if

we wait.

People all over our country are suffering now due to fracking and the

rest of us will be suffering along with them if we continue.

Please review the latest data and do the right thing.

Sincerely,

Nancy Wagner

12008 W 121st St

Overland Park, KS 66213-2236

(913) 469-5341
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/6/2014 9:33:27 PM

Subject: Limit Methane Pollution from Oil/Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

With oil and gas development booming across the country, I am deeply

concerned about various impacts on our environment caused by this

activity, especially methane release to the atmosphere.

As you know, methane is a potent greenhouse gas that is contributing

significantly to climate change. We must control its release to the

atmosphere.

The oil and gas industry is the country's biggest source of methane

pollution as well as the nation's second-biggest source of carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

I appreciate EPA's ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. I believe, however, that to ensure that this monumental

effort delivers the intended climate benefits, we must limit methane

emissions from the natural gas industry.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. The EPA must now act on that promise. The best

place to begin is with the biggest methane pollution source. EPA the

power under the Clean Air Act to set strong standards that can cut oil

and gas methane pollution at least in half. I urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling activities. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Wallace Elton

36 Curt Blvd

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-8913
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:26:10 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Our air and climate can't wait for government agency dawdling. There

is ample evidence showing the danger and frequency of methane leaks in

the fracking process and along pipes carrying fracked natural gas.

Stop giving industry a pass: they don't care about anything but their

bottom line.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Charlotte Fremaux

175 Fern Dr

Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-4763

(301) 404-8639
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/6/2014 9:03:26 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

While I appreciate your efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector methane emissions from the natural gas industry, it is not

enough. Reducing methane is critical to slowing the rate of climate

change in the next few decades. The oil and gas industry is the

nation's biggest methane polluter, and the nation's second-biggest

source of climate-changing carbon pollution. I urge you to cut methane

pollution from oil and gas drilling operations now!

Sincerely,

Diane Luck

3204 NE 27th Ave

Portland, OR 97212-2524
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:26:21 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

If we exploit every resource available, it will be to the detriment of

the human race.

Sincerely,

Kristine Mattson

4801 W 10th Ave

Denver, CO 80204-2809

(303) 573-8386
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/6/2014 9:03:16 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing

the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

Air pollution from the burning of gasoline and coal has caused rises in

carbon dioxide, thus raising the temperature of the Earth. Oh sure, you

may feel safe knowing that we can still have cold winters in the

U.S.A., but elsewhere, rising temperatures has caused an increase in

the strength and frequency of tornadoes, the polar ice caps are

melting, crops in warmer climates are dying under the hot sun, droughts

are becoming more common, and animal and plant life on land and at sea

are suffering.

This is why I urge you to do everything you can to stop global warming.

Our future depends on what we do now in the present and if we do not

act, the damage could be irreversible.

Sincerely,

Christopher Armerding

2715 10th St NW Apt 6-102

Roanoke, VA 24012-4013
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:26:21 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas worsen climate change greatly and endanger our

public health.

The five methane whitepapers review studies that are outdated and

underestimate, gravely, fracking's methane leaks. Please use the best

available data and estimates to find the true significant ill-effects

fracked gas causes to climate.

Please revise existing rules, SOON, to ensure that methane

creation/emission is reduced throughout the whole production chain.

Sincerely,

Leonard R, Jaffee, Professor of Law Emeritus Leonard R, Jaffee,

Professor of Law Emeritus

1865 Umpqua Rd

Woodburn, OR 97071-2440
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/6/2014 8:03:32 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

----------------------------------------------------------------

Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing

the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter. Some shills for the oil and gas industry will tell you we

don't have to worry about methane pollution because it breaks down

quickly in the atmosphere. This is a false statement. We DO have to

worry about methane pollution because before it breaks down it is a far

more effective greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, and when it DOES

break down it produces carbon dioxide as one of its breakdown

products!

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Henry. Bennett

4014 SE Grant Ct

Portland, OR 97214-5943
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:25:13 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

And it's not only our climate: fracking spoils our water and our land,

and earthquakes have been found to be caused by fracking.

Sincerely,

Mary White

1606 Morton Ave

Ann Arbor, MI 48104-4441

(734) 662-6464
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/6/2014 9:03:01 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Limit methane emissions from the natural gas industry.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter.

It is now time for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take

action.

The Clean Air Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards at least

in half.

Act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas drilling

operations.

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector.

Sincerely,

Carla M. Valente

15 Broadbridge Rd

Baltimore, MD 21237-1558
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:25:11 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Farmers are required to keep their cows enclosed because their manure

caused methane problems for the environment! Methane causes fires many

of which are

too hot to handle. Methane has leaked into many homes causing

explosions

Is that why we hear of so many fires sweeping across state after state?

Sincerely,

Florence Polverino

2494 Cambier Rd

Newark, NY 14513-9770
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/6/2014 9:03:02 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing

the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

Personally I would rather lose my home, income or die if it would help

this system of killing our own earth end. Thats how i feel, that is

what this planet means to me. And it sickness me to see the Earth taken

for granted, viewed as a non living resource at the expensive of all

life including my sons. Please ask more of us as Americans as citizens

and humans, lead us, inspirer us and exercise the power of your office

in the name of our planet. If we are divided so what we have always

been this "issue" crisis means too much. Stop pointing the

finger at China, India who ever it is today or tomorrow lets lead and

put our all in it. And don't say we cant, when we give this many

billions to, Israel, that many to Ukraine and Poland, no not in my name

not my tax dollars please care for us! our home thats were we star,t we

have plenty of needs and work right here.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Carlos Westergaard

14104 Dogwood Court Kp N

Gig Harbor, WA 98329-5516
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:26:10 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas endangers our public health. We must do everything

possible to curb methane leakage from oil and gas production that does

occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our environment.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, including flaring.

Sincerely,

Timothy Gehrke

5611 Coach Dr E

Dayton, OH 45440-2771
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:39:29 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Although fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate

change and endangers our public health I'd like to suggest that

contaminating the aquifer is an equally large problem. Any reins on the

industry and I believe the best rein is to forbid its use, should also

insist on an honest and straightforward admission of what chemicals are

used along with the enormous amounts of water. In my scientific

opinion water is a commodity on this earth more precious than oil. We

must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty

fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane

leakage from oil and gas production that does occur and insuring our

water supply stays uncontaminated.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate. How much have you

considered the pollution of the aquifer and what are your conclusions

based on serious scientific studies? If you can't answer those

questions you haven't completed you job.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Morgan Pope

33411 SW Laurel Rd

Hillsboro, OR 97123-9037

(503) 628-3562
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/6/2014 8:33:36 PM

Subject: Methane

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Reducing our carbon footprint has been seeing real progress lately;

let's keep it up. Next up for reduction is METHANE pollution.

Our goal is reducing climate change; carbon is #1, methane in #2.

Sincerely,

Paul Grove

PO Box 474

Trego, MT 59934-0474
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/6/2014 6:33:27 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector.

Especially important is reducing methane from natural gas as this is

critical to slowing the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

Now, actually yesterday or the day before, is time for the

Environmental Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution.

The Clean Air Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can

cut oil and gas methane pollution at least in half. I strongly urge

you to take this action immediately.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Janet Snyder

17048 Baltar St

Van Nuys, CA 91406-1006
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:39:36 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

BE IT GAS OR OIL OR COAL, IT'S COMING FROM THE SAME PLACE

FROM UNDER THE SOIL AND WE'VE GOTTA STOP. BEFORE WE PUT US

AND OUR KIDS' GRANDKIDS WITHOUT CLEAN SPACE and NO PLACE TO

LIVE.

"I'm Not a Scientist", say the members of the blind red right

winged GOP political side. I'd be impossible to disagree with them on

that.

ENERGY, WE NEED IT. FROM WHERE WE CAN see it and feel it kleen and

still is, NOT FROM WHERE IT W A S.......W ater.......A ir......S

un........

IT'S NOW OR NEVER

Sincerely,

Thomas Wightman

7170 Aquamarine Rd

San Diego, CA 92114-7902
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:40:16 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur. In addition to the environmental damage from mining oil and

gas are the huge scars on the land and air pollution caused by frac

sand mining. Wisconsin is the top source for this frac sand and the

health effects of the fine frac sand dust are not yet known.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Climate change is causing serious damage with increased flooding,

drought and other extreme weather conditions. One of the most effective

courses of action we as a nation can take is to leave as much oil and

gas in the ground as possible and transition to clean renewable energy

sources for the majority of our energy needs.

Sincerely,

Barbara Eisenberg

1246 E Chambers St

Milwaukee, WI 53212-2219

(414) 372-5785
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:40:01 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We also are concerned that the impact of fracking on local geological

formations and ground water has not been adequately studied. There is

no action without a reaction - a basic premise of science - and yet we

are not prone to think how our current actions will impact the future.

Sincerely,

Don & Virginia Bievenour

6932 Spring Mill Rd

Indianapolis, IN 46260-4247

(317) 257-6279
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:09:41 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I'm very frustrated that our NC governor has just signed a bill to

allow fracking in NC. Each well uses over two MILLION gallons of water.

In a state where much of the state has been under moderate to severe

drought conditions three of the last five years the water use alone

should be reason no to allow fracking. Then to know that the water is

intentionally polluted and the companies don't even have to tell us

what chemicals they are packing into our groundwater is unacceptable.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Linda Sue Barnes

6713 Wade Stedman Rd

Wade, NC 28395-9003

(910) 483-2838
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:24:22 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

The President's current call for new clean air standards are

meaningless unless current factual data on the effects of fracking are

recognized and implemented as a base from which to move forward on

clean air.

Sincerely,

Sue Mullins

4785 Hahns Peak Dr Unit 203

Loveland, CO 80538-6177

(970) 692-1045
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/6/2014 8:03:31 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Marie Driscoll

400 SW Marion Ln

Lees Summit, MO 64081-2316
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:25:56 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please update the

data with new and current information. With the revised new and best

available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the significant

impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical that we move expeditiously to revise existing rules,

changing the criteria to be enforced to protect our air and water,

requiring reduction of methane throughout the entire production chain,

and to include new and existing sources of methane from both oil and

gas production.

Sincerely,

L Rockwell

N6619 Grove Rd

Elkhorn, WI 53121-3630

(262) 742-4306
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/6/2014 8:03:23 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing

the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Yes, we must truly deliver. Pronghorns are a brilliant site on the vast

expanses across the US - mandatory care necessary. All our animal

kingdom require a constant morphing of protection and preservation...

Its part of our earth stewardship - we have to do this...

Here is the thing - the on going care for our wild kingdom is apparent

in the Endangered Species Act list... Its a blue print for human

faults... Its a reminder of what has happened, what could happen and

what is happening right now. It tells us what we have done wrong. Our

wild kingdom is doing us a great favor by sharing the painful truth

about their peril... sadly, they are a buffer for the demise of the

human species.

Its a wake up call, a red flag, a blow horn - we must care enough to

change...

Sincerely,

Carrie Burr

1460 Elm St Unit 331

Stratford, CT 06615-7025
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:09:49 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

President Obama, most of the Senate and Congress and Governors are

Christians. Christianity teaches that God created the natural world

(garden of Eden) to last forever in the pure form that it was created.

It is the responsibility of present day Christians to adhere to what

their God's original plan was. Solar, wind and others can meet all of

the earth's energy needs and do it with more harmony to the original

garden of Eden. Christianity also believes Jesus will return one day.

Jesus will want to see the leaders honoring God's original plan.

"If future generations are to remember us with gratitude rather than

contempt, we must leave them something more than the miracles of

technology. We must leave them a glimpse of the world as it was in the

beginning, not just after we got through with it."

- President Lyndon B. Johnson, on signing the Wilderness Act of 1964

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

John Ventre

700 Shumont Rd

Black Mountain, NC 28711-8648

(828) 712-7552
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:10:01 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I might add that If Sierra Club is correct on this, why is the EPA

using such old data? Why aren't they using the best science out there

and exploring the opinions of many scientists that counter the science

of the oil industry? It's time to start listening to the people, who

the EPA is supposed to be working for, not the big energy companies.

We should have been moving away from these energies as dependent

sources 25 years ago. It's time to get a hard stake in the ground and

start this year, not some wish kicking the can down the road 15 years

from now.

Sincerely,

Peter Ayres

25w640 Indian Hill Woods

Naperville, IL 60563-1468

(630) 505-9695
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:09:57 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Natural gas from shale is a potentially valuable resource. It may be

that it will be useful to use it to meet our energy needs. However it

also contributes to global warming.

Current methods of extraction, in many cases have led to unacceptable

air and water pollution. At the very least, we should delay until we

know the requirements and regulations necessary to permit extraction

without causing the pollution. There is no likely scenario in which

the need for natural gas will be lower in the future.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

John Frankenberg

46 Wynnwood St

Woodstown, NJ 08098-1238
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:24:36 PM

Subject: HIgh time to regulate frackiing

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas production must be regulated in order to control

pollution and methane leaked to the atmosphere. The public must be told

what chemicals are being used and how likely they are to appear in

ground water and in the waste water generated from pumping millions of

gallons into the wells.

Once these data are available, the EPA must establish rules that

determine just what is to be permitted and what is to be declared

illegal. In addition, in arid areas the use of these large volumes of

water must be weighed against the needs of people, wildlife, and plants

in the area. There can never be justification for the fracking industry

to take all the water in and area and make it useless for all other

purposed and at the same time pollute the surrounding environment.

Furthermore, methane is a terrible global warming gas. Please use the

best currently available data to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

James Boone

15633 NW Saint Andrews Dr

Portland, OR 97229-7820

(503) 645-3181
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:09:28 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The US is so busy fracking they don't hold the industry accountable for

cleanup of the environment. In my own state, fracking sand mining is

destroying the area around Starved Rock State Park. Stop letting

corporations from dumping their costs onto the public treasury.

Sincerely,

Jeff Kumpula

2748 E Bonnie Brook Ln

Waukegan, IL 60087-2960
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:24:36 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I am passionately involved in helping fracking remain out or New York.

I am also greatly concerned about the fracking practices already in

place across this country. Fracked oil and gas is a significant

contributor to climate change and endangers our public health. We must

do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in

favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage

from oil and gas production that does occur. Besides methane leakage

fracking releases other chemical compounds that live in shale

underground and has never been released, ever, until fracking caused it

to surface for the first time. The many toxins added to the water used

for fracking are known carcinogens and harmful chemicals that damages

our land, water, and air, and has caused major health concerns that are

now reported in fracked areas.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. New standards

must be adopted and be updated to address fracking shortfalls that do

not live up to EPA standards that are in place now. You need to see and

read ALL evidence that blatantly ignores EPA guidelines for

environmental safety, in fact, when many of these issues are found, and

companies cited, they are still allowed to drill while the issues are

NOT addressed but delayed and delayed sometimes for years. This should

not be allowed to continue.

It is also very critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so

that methane is reduced and toxins eliminated throughout the entire

production chain, and to include new and existing sources of methane

from both oil and gas production.

Methane is surely a huge problem and the largest contributing factor to

global warming. We MUST address this now and get the ball rolling on

ALL fracking practices that need to be regulated more closely.

In my opinion, we should stop all fracking practices, and instead

direct the spending toward sustainable energy. It is critical to

implement practices that adopt green energy methods, so that the future

of this planet will be one of promise, and the future of humankind can

be bright.

Sincerely,

Charlene Roberts
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146 Sheldon Hill Rd

Olivebridge, NY 12461-5323
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:09:59 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our groundwater and public health. We must do everything

possible to guarantee the oil and gas industry conducts fracking

operations in a responsible and non-polluting manner, and to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates collected by third party monitors not

industry data to give a clear picture on the significant impacts

fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The industry has more than adequately demonstrated its inability to

police itself and it is essential that regulatory oversight be

available in the field at every site and at every phase of the

operations. Failure to comply with regulations should not result in

tiny fines that are easily absorbed, but with confiscation of the site,

shutdown for safety examination of all company operations at company's

expense, and jail time for owners and operators. Permit fees should be

high enough to cover the cost of this oversight.

Sincerely,

Ronald Swager

11963 Clearspring Dr

Glenarm, IL 62536-6513

(217) 483-2793
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:24:23 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

As evidenced in the documentary film "Gas Land II", fracking

is a human and environmental disaster. Fracked oil and gas is a

significant contributor to climate change, endangers our public health,

poisons our water supplies, harms livestock and damages farmland. We

must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty

fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane

leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate. Because methane is

released during the fracking process, natural gas is considerably more

polluting than coal - and coal is bad enough!

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Andrew Kramer

781 Indigo Ct

Ivins, UT 84738-6320
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:24:23 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

We already have a HUGE water shortage here in California with out

adding the additional burden of use and contamination from fracking

oil!!!! Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate

change and endangers our public health. We must do everything possible

to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas

production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Lisa Walzem

1914 N Vagedes Ave

Fresno, CA 93705-5145

(559) 284-5809
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:09:50 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I don't work for an energy company, but I am a journalist covering the

upstream oil and gas market, and what I have learned on the job is that

the oil and gas industry has a significant number of challenges to

overcome if they wish to continue fracking.

These issues include seismic activity in the area around underground

disposal sites for waste water from tracking, the amount of congestion

in and around a fracking site, including the trucks that deliver the

fracking water, and the issue of migrating water from fracking that

contaminates well water used by people in rural areas. And the biggest

issue to overcome is that leaks at natural gas wells release methane,

and petroleum releases carbon dioxide when burned. Both contribute

greatly to our growing problem of global climate change.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Gene Lockard

409 English St

Houston, TX 77009-1805
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/6/2014 6:33:44 PM

Subject: It's not just Dirty Coal: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

YES! Dirty Coal is a huge problem, but substituting other tight fossil

fuels doesn't really help. "Natural gas" sounds great, but

it's really Earth-polluting fracked methane that poisons the water, the

land, and the air.

While I appreciate your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint

of our power sector, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing

the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

By all means, curb methane pollution. It is far more potent at

destroying the environment than CO2.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Kae Bender

42955 Cherbourg Ln

Lancaster, CA 93536-4827
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/6/2014 6:33:43 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing

the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

= = = = = = = = = =

Environmental research has shown that most Natural Gas wells leak

significant amounts of methane into the atmosphere. Because methane

has been found to be many times MORE damaging to the environment, it

negates the advantages of using CNG over coal for producing electricity

in power plants.

Please pass laws that minimize Methane leakage from ALL Oil and Natural

Gas wells - NO GRANDFATHERING!

Sincerely,

Robert Reed

3211 S Kings Ave

Brandon, FL 33511-7332
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 12:11:11 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking is dangerous business and does not help reduce climate change

emissions but makes them worse. There are also many toxic chemicals

and destructive practices involved in fracking. It must be carefully

regulated and not be allowed to boom without regard to consequences.

Please protect our country and our people and our world from this

dangerous practice.

Sincerely,

Tina Stanton

215 Lexington Ave

East Lansdowne, PA 19050-2617

(610) 690-0945
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:24:11 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Thank God I live in Hawaii ! Get your heads out of your butts and put

the clamps

on this whole business....it can have devastating impacts!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

George Kerr

621 Kenui Cir

PO Box 10425

Lahaina, HI 96761-2349

(808) 280-4259
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/6/2014 7:03:11 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

----------------------------------------------------------------

Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing

the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

This was written in the twelfth century. "Not to hurt our humble

brethren [the animals] is our first duty to them, but to stop there is

not enough. We have a higher mission: to be of service to them

whenever they require it...If you have men who will exclude any of

God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have

men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." Saint Francis

of Assisi.

We really haven't come very far as a so-called 'civilization', have

we?

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

A Munday

59 Dartmouth St

Albany, NY 12209-1338
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:09:50 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The fracking wells are all around us and growing everyday, it has

become a

free for all around our schools, parks, homes and it does not seem to

be

slowing down. It is very sad to me to see what is allowed in what is

supposed

to be our pride and joy.........our country.

Sincerely,

Lisa Carollo

32621 Stagecoach Rd

Windsor, CO 80550-3229
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:23:47 PM

Subject: The need to revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Recent research has revealed that fracked oil and gas are significant

contributors to climate change and endanger public health. Therefore,

we must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty

fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane

leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain and includes new and

existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Robert Sendrey

1401 Merrill Creek Pkwy

Everett, WA 98203-7133

unlisted
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:23:40 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Extreme climate change, the poisoning of water air and land, are

happening because of fossil fuels. We need to use all available

resources to create the infrastructure to transition to wind and solar

TODAY!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

JoAnne Beemon

204 Clinton St

Charlevoix, MI 49720-1325

(231) 547-4820
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:09:43 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

USA EPA

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health our ocean, rivers, air and animals. We must

do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in

favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage

from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please do it because it is important, it matters,is humans health and

lives you be protecting not only people's health but oceanic animals

and other animals.

From beginning to end, fracking only fuels climate disaster and

drilling does not stand to far from the truth.

Both are dangerous to the sources that help survive and what protects

earth from destruction. Please do the wold a favor help us change what

is hurting the economy the health the air the ocean, the Pole north

which it was and can still be with your help save. Because with the

effort of every state, cities, nation and countries we can all help

lower the forces of storms and the destruction that brings with it.

Give your best to change this country and all that surround us all. No

one will ever regretted.Thank you EPA for doing your duty as a

Protector and Responsible Guardian of America sources for the well

being and betterment of this your America the America who stands to

protect, so people can enjoy and live happier days with less

destruction and more protection and security.

Please, Revise the fracking methane rules

If you do not support, protect the sources who will? So please Help

America the way America should be protected and standing together

nothing is impossible if all do a little..
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Sincerely,

Maria Celia Hernandez 6-8-2014

54 Orleans St

317

Boston, MA 02128-2142

US

Sincerely,

Maria Celia Hernandez

54 Orleans St

Apt 317

Boston, MA 02128-2142

(617) 569-1399
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/16/2014 11:43:37 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 16, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I am also gravely concerned about the effect of fracking on water

resources and ground water contamination. Please work to severely limit

tracking - it is an epic ecological disaster in the making.

Sincerely,

Diane Gingell

1377 Wright Ave

Sunnyvale, CA 94087-3026

(408) 720-9516
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:09:43 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

We cannot afford to pollute one more inch of soil or groundwater. The

water belongs to the people, not multi-national corporations!!

I don't have children, but for those who do, they should be incredibly

concerned about their children's, and grandchildren's, ability to

survive in the coming decades if this level of pollution is allowed to

continue.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Cat Weatherup

6077 N Arlington Blvd

San Pablo, CA 94806-4251
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:09:28 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please STOP

fracking!

Sincerely,

Angela Sago

4055 S Valley Cir

Portage, MI 49002-1928
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:09:30 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

we don't need any fuel badly enough to do this to our environment.

We need RENEWABLE energy sources...and it can be done.

Big Business won't quit on their own.

Make them pay the BIG BUCKS in fines, etc...make it really COST them to

engage in this harmful practice.

Make it so that GREEN energy is their only way to go. There is money to

be made there too.

This practice of fracking so saddens me.

Thank you

Mary Lou Hansen

120 Kennedy Rd.

Ft. Wright, Ky. 41011

Sincerely,

Mary Lou Hansen

120 Kennedy Rd

Covington, KY 41011-3647
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:23:03 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

-------------------------------------------------

Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I don't want my water poisoned or to catch fire. I don't want wildlife

poisoned. I don''t want domestic animals poisoned. I don't want land

poisoned forever. Fracking does all these things and more!

Sincerely,

Iris Smith

3511 Cloverfield Dr

Cedar Springs, MI 49319-8204

(616) 696-5469
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:09:26 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The oil and gas industry always complains that regulation increases

costs and prices which may be true. But the cost of contaminated ground

water and increased health costs because of unregulated drilling far

out ways these costs. The trouble the taxpayer ends up bearing the cost

in more ways than one. Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor

to climate change and endangers our public health. We must do

everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in

favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage

from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Steve Garfield

208 Woodridge Ln

Lino Lakes, MN 55014-5439
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:40:14 AM

Subject: Fracking

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks.

Please use the best available data and estimates to give a clear

picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

We have a right to know which chemicals are being used in the fracking

process; these chemicals are being forced down through the water table.

I urge you to quickly revise existing rules so that methane is reduced

throughout the entire production chain. Please include new and

existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production your

current studies.

Please note that California is impacted by a severe drought, and that

is not going to change in the near future. Fracking requires a large

amount of water for cooling. Californians require a large amount for

drinking and for agriculture.

Sincerely,

Linda Miilu

2060 Amanda Way Apt 104

Chico, CA 95928-3730

(530) 636-4198
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/13/2014 2:35:01 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

During this horrible drought, the oil industry is WASTING AND POISONING

FOR ALL TIME, BILLIONS OF GALLONS OF PRECIOUS WATER that SHOULD be

going to raise the food crops that are so very important to the economy

of California as well as the rest of the world. STOP THE FRACKING

IMMEDIATELY!!

Lou Oliva

Sincerely,

Lucile Oliva

1239 S Salome St

Tulare, CA 93274-6734

(559) 685-0852
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:22:34 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please move on this soon. We just read today that Kinder Morgan has

proposed building a multibillion dollar pipeline through my state of

Massachusetts, sparking fierce opposition in many of the roughly 45

towns through which the pipelines would pass. Irrelevant? I don't

think so.

Sincerely,

Nora Nevin

20 Harbor View Ln

Vineyard Haven, MA 02568-5342

(508) 693-1071
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/6/2014 6:03:38 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector.

Reducing methane is critical to slowing the rate of climate change in

the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan.

Now the EPA can take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air Act

gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and gas

methane pollution at least in half.

Please act now. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Diana Vest Goodman

123 Mendosa Ave

San Francisco, CA 94116-1944
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:22:28 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

We must take action against fracking NOW to stop its influence on

climate change. Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to

climate change and endangers our public health. We must do everything

possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of

truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil

and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please rein in the fracking industry NOW, before more damage is done!

Sincerely,

Virginia Ramey

9049 Samish Island Rd

Bow, WA 98232-9356

(360) 766-6866
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/6/2014 6:03:30 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 6, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

***I urge you to enact rules that require the fossil fuel industry to

capture and either sequester or deliver to market all of the natural

gas associated with the primary extraction and transport of coal, oil,

and gas, using any and all technologically feasible means. Emissions of

raw, unburned methane is both a gratuitous waste of energy, and a

needless increase of the most extreme heat-trapping force, per unit

mass, in the atmosphere. This waste of methane is a mathematically

dramatic counterweight to the claims of industry that natural gas

contributes less to global warming than coal and oil, if recent

estimates of the amount of natural gas leaking directly from production

and infrastructure sites are correct.

Industries cannot simultaneously claim that natural gas is a valuable

resource for which they must be given public lands access and other

favorable public policy treatment, and maintain license to vent the

same gas into the atmosphere, or burn it in the open air. If the

industry is not economically motivated to invest in sealing their

pipelines, wellheads, and mine shafts properly, and getting that gas

into the appropriate conveyance into production, rather than disposing

of the resource in situ, then the price of natural gas must not be high

enough to grant that industry the access rights for production in the

first place.

Alternatively, the EPA must demand that industry capture and utilize

all of the natural gas for which this is technologically possible, not

just that for which the marginal price of the gas exceeds the cost of

recovering it. The industry is mocking our country's current policy

debates by callously wasting the very same resource whose production,

they fervently advocate and seek federal policy favors. The very same

natural gas celebrated as an energy source becomes, in its unutilized,

wasted form, a force-multiplier for the existential threat of global

warming. EPA must stop this outrageous charade and require that all

methane pried from the ground is used or otherwise kept out of the

atmosphere, as a first criterion for sanity in how we handle our

planet's dangerous hydrocarbon reservoirs.***

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly

delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions

from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing

the rate of climate change in the next few decades.
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The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Jim Steitz

564 Esslinger Dr

Gatlinburg, TN 37738-5040
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:39:51 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

As a resident of Pennsylvania I have seen first hand the abuses and

lack of regulation that has occured under the current administration.

The gas industry has had free reign in the state and the public lands

are being plundered for more wells.

Not only have regulations concerning the water and air pollution not

been kept, the state has given the industry free reign in drilling

wherever they want regardless of the individual towns or communitites

wishes.

We need this industry regulated to prevent methane leaks and releases

as well as water wells being contaminated with methane and undrinkable.

The coal industry has dealt with methane with explosions. The gas

industry has tried to say this is not a great concern.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Michele Koskinen

874 N 25th St

Philadelphia, PA 19130-1834

(215) 235-8896
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:22:27 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

-------------------------------------------------

Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate. The continuation

of fracking is speeding us toward climate disaster. Methane is an even

more powerful greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. It

is also critical to move toward completely ending fracking. Fracking

is a path to nothing but destruction. Destruction of the lands where

it occurs. Destruction of the health of people and wildlife near it.

And ultimately destruction of our planet due to climate change.

Sincerely,

Karen Jacques

1414 26th St

Sacramento, CA 95816-6315

(916) 452-2631
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:22:18 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

As someone with a chronic breathing problem, I beg you to do all you

can to protect our air and climate. Please use the latest studies and

keep updating your references. Fossil fuels are a dead end. If the

human race and other living creatures are to survive, humankind must

take strong action ASAP to move away from fossil fuels to widespread

solar and wind power. EPA and the government are in the strongest

position to make the needed change now.

Sincerely,

Ellen Frank

243 Holyoke St

San Francisco, CA 94134-1439
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:22:18 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

SAVE OUR NATURAL PLACES WHILE THERE ARE STILL SOME TO SAVE. THE VAST

ACREAGE USED FOR FRACKING IS NOT WORTH THE SHORT-TERM GAIN. FRACKING

CAUSES LONG-TERM DAMAGE AND REMOVES THE LAND FROM THE NATURAL INVENTORY

WHICH WE ALL KNOW WILL BE ESSENTIAL FOR THE CHILDREN OF TOMORROW.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Frank Verito

350 E Ridge St

Marquette, MI 49855-4213
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:21:27 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The best thing to do is go solar and wind energy full throttle,

outlaw fracking now, before it's too late, and do so by taxing the

billionaire robber barons who own oil company stock. And hope they all

divest when they see it coming.

Sincerely,

Eric Mccarron

324 Highway 310

Etowah, TN 37331-5479

(423) 435-6165
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:21:37 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Why do extraction industries not have to pay for the destruction and

pollution they create. These industries need to be regulated to make

them stop destroying our country and the earth and to stop releasing

poisonous materials into our air, soil and water. Please do what is

right for the citizens of our country and protect our health and the

health of our lands.

Sincerely,

L F Warneke

PO Box 1287

71 E Hofaker Rd

Allyn, WA 98524-1287

(360) 275-6989
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:21:36 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

-------------------------------------------------

Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Remember, water cannot be made again once we ruin it all.

Sincerely,

Candice Wallace

4020 Water View Dr

Grawn, MI 49637-9503

(231) 276-0279
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:21:30 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

-------------------------------------------------

Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Also, the hundreds of small earthquakes occurring in the areas where

fracking is occurring will eventually create havoc in the areas where

this practice is being used. We see the sink holes developing where we

have withdrawn too much water from the aquafers. We rape the earth and

we reap the consequences. Please think about the consequences of our

depleting of our mother earth.

Thank you for considering my viewpoint.

Sincerely,

Frances Honeycutt

407 E Main St Apt 5

Tolono, IL 61880-9644
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 From: Derek Johnson <Derek.Johnson@mail.wvu.edu>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 5/15/2014 6:57:12 PM

Subject: Review of Compressor and Leak White Papers

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Hello,

I am Derek Johnson, a research assistant professor at West Virginia University's Center for Alternative Fuels, Engines, 

and Emissions (CAFEE). We recently participated in the Environmental Defense Funds (EDF) Barnett Methane 

Emissions Campaign in October of 2013. See the following links for additional information 

(http://www.edf.org/media/agu-fall-meeting-scientists-discuss-innovations-better-define-us-methane-emissions , 

http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2014/01/17/wvu-researchers-participate-in-methane-quantification-campaign ). 

I just reviewed both the White Paper on Compressors and the White Paper on Leaks (20140414compressors.pdf and 

20140415leaks.pdf). We have currently obtained a small data set that relates to these efforts. 

The goal of the WVU team was originally to quantify leaks and losses occurring at production well-heads. However, 

due to limited access WVU augmented their portion of the study to focus on leak and loss audits of five natural gas 

compressor and storage facilities. The WVU teams consisted of 6-8 faculty, researchers, technicians, and graduate 

research assistants. The teams used handheld methane detectors and a FLIR 320 infrared camera to detect leak and loss

components at these facilities. WVU typically used a detection threshold of 500 PPM or lower as opposed to the 

industry standard 10,000 PPM. When leaks and losses were detected, a WVU developed micro-dilution high volume 

sampling system was used to capture the entire leak. Flow and methane were measured in-situ when possible using 

portable Los Gatos Research Greenhouse Gas Analyzers. In some cases bag samples were collected and speciated for 

methane, ethane, and propane. 

WVU has currently submitted its final confidential report to the EDF. The EDF and collaborators are currently 

analyzing the entire data sets from all teams to develop synthesis results to estimate methane emission in the Barnett. 

In addition to the group publications WVU has submitted two papers to the American Society of Mechanical 

Engineers (ASME). The first technical publications focuses on the leaks and losses associated with only the engine and

compressor units at these facilities (ICEF2014-5626, under review) and will be presented at the October 2014 ICE 

Conference. This report will focus on the engine/turbine emissions, crankcase emissions, reciprocating compressor 

packing losses, and turbine wet seal losses, and any leaking components of the engine and compressor units. The 

second technical publication (IMECE2014-38582, under review) focuses on the reduction potential of using close 

crankcase technology on fugitive methane mitigation and the potential reduction of additional site losses through 

fumigation into the engine intakes for combustion. The findings will be presented at the International Mechanical 

Engineering Conference and Exposition in Montreal Canada in November of 2014. 

WVU is currently further analyzing the complete data set to produce three additional publications. One of these 

publications will focus on the total data set as submitted in the confidential report to the EDF. A second manuscript 

will compared the measured emissions rates of specific components (engines, packing seals, etc.) to the currently 

accepted and reported emissions factors. The final paper will examine how the leaks and losses at these facilities 

compare to the facility throughput from both an economic and environmental view. This analysis will compare the 

losses based on current natural gas market values, the GWP of these emissions, and the equivalent social cost of 

carbon (SCC) from these greenhouse gas emissions. 
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WVU is currently developing some seed data in the form of 'abandoned' or legacy well emissions and believes that 

additional in-situ quantification of leaks and losses across the natural gas supply chain are required to better refine 

emissions factors used for bottom inventory estimates. WVU and CAFEE will be happy to share any data after the 

EDF and WVU publications are made publicly available. WVU is also actively pursuing additional funding 

opportunities to use its current capabilities to perform additional leak and loss research. If there are any questions, 

comments, or concerns please feel free to contact me using the information below. WVU and CAFEE are excited to 

help and assist in any fashion. 

Sincerely,?

Derek Johnson, Ph.D. 

Research Assistant Professor

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department

Center for Alternative Fuels, Engines, and Emissions

derek.johnson@mail.wvu.edu

(304)-216-6592

cafee.wvu.edu

www.naftc.wvu.edu
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 From: Wells - CDPHE, Dale <dale.wells@state.co.us>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 5/6/2014 8:12:15 PM

Subject: Report for Oil and Natural Gas Sector Leaks

-----------------------------------------------------

I am addressing the Oil and Natural Gas Sector Leaks whitepaper.

The paper should emphasize that some equipment, such as condensate tanks, that are not designed to hold liquids and 

gasses under pressure cannot be made to stop leaking with simple fixes. Condensate tanks that hold liquids with 

dissolved gasses that flash when the pressure is lowered from the well pressure to the tank pressure are designed to 

vent these gasses to the atmosphere. The only way to stop this is to use multi-stage separators so that flashing occurs 

during separation, and to rout flash emissions to the gas collection system instead of the tank.

-- 

Dale Wells

Modeling, Meteorology, and Emission Inventory Unit

Technical Services Program

Air Pollution Control Division

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

APCD-TS-B1

4300 Cherry Creek Drive South

Denver, CO 80246-1530

303-692-3237| dale.wells@state.co.us
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 From: William Rizer <rizerwd@gmail.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 4/23/2014 10:34:50 PM

Subject: EPA White Papers – Emissions and Mitigation Technologies for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Following are brief comments on EPA White Papers – Emissions and Mitigation Technologies for the Oil and Natural 

Gas Sector. By way of background, I am a retired geoscientist with more than 35 years as a researcher and consultant 

in exploration and production for large major companies in the oil and gas industry. My expertise is in natural 

fracturing, in situ stress, and the effects of stress and fracturing on subsurface flow.

My long experience has led me to the conclusion that the industry, in general, is remiss in their moral responsibility to 

minimize emissions of methane and volatile organic compounds from oil and natural gas operations. In short, they care

nothing for what leaks out of their wells during completions and operations, unless what leaks out makes money for 

them. Regulations must be written and enforced to hold them accountable for those emissions. In particular, the 

industry has the technology and know-how to properly complete wells to minimize leaks. But, they must be made to 

use this technology; otherwise they will not.

I am available for further discussions should you desire.

William D. Rizer

(503) 852-3062

rizerwd@gmail.com
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 From: Alexander, Alexandra <AALEXANDER@wcasd.k12.pa.us>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 4/22/2014 4:57:59 PM

Subject: white papers

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Hopefully this comments reaches someone and gives the average Joe a voice. Especially when a Pump station will be 

less then 300 feet from my house or should I say HOME. 

Good to see the EPA is willing to look at improving regulations for the oil and gas industry with regards to Voc’s and 

methane emissions. However in doing research I have not seen any regulations on how close a pump station 

,compressor stations, value station wells etc. should be to residents for health and safety and potential exposure to 

methane and voc’s hopefully this could be addressed as part of the regulations upgrade. As a United States citizens 

with not deep pockets we look to agencies such as EPA to protect our wellbeing. 

Regards, 

Alexandra Alexander,M.Ed.
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 From: Keatley, David J <David.J.Keatley@wv.gov>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 4/22/2014 1:14:57 PM

Subject: comments for compressor paper

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To whom it may concern,

You should consider if the exiting pressure of the natural gas stream from the compressor is a better parameter in the 

rate of emissions or if it is truly the phase of natural gas treatment (production, transmission, etc.). 

David Keatley, Ph.D., PE

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Air Quality, NSR Air Pollution Permit Engineer

Phone: (304) 926-0475 ext. 1224
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 10:21:25 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

-------------------------------------------------

Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Living in Michigan, I am extremely afraid of the dangers of fracking to

our wonderful Great Lakes. I do not trust big business to do the right

thing. I want to trust that my government will protect us!

Sincerely,

Virginia De Haan

1145 Iroquois Dr SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49506-6515

(616) 241-5096
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 From: Roger Jensen <rsek@alliancecom.net>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 9:02:25 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

--------------------------------------------

Dear Administrator McCarthy,

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions.

Cutting methane leaks will reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve a 

valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I hope that you will move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Roger Jensen

21833 444th Avenue

Oldham, SD 57051
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/13/2014 2:05:18 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

-------------------------------------------------

Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate. Only with accurate

information will necessary regulations be effective in addressing

environmental degradation.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to reduce

fracking's detrimental contribution to climate change.

Sincerely,

Mary Lou Munn

663 Exeter Ct

State College, PA 16803-1368

(814) 867-0250
file:///G|/Equivio/OAR-2014-0557/Report/EPA_Report%20OAR-2014-0557%2048765/43194.txt[10/1/2014 12:52:11 PM]

 From: Karin Foster <fosterassociates2005@yahoo.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/16/2014 8:37:50 PM

Subject: IPANM Comments - Completions of Hydraulically fractured oil wells whitepaper (2/5)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dear Sir - 

Please find attached the second of five emails with comments drafted by IPANM attached. Should you have any 

questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Executive Director, Karin Foster, at Fosterassociates2005@yahoo.com 

or at 505-238-8385

Thank you.

Karin Foster 

Karin V. Foster, Esq.

Executive Director

IPANM

Chatham Partners, Inc. Follow me on 'Twitter" @oilandgaslady

Fosterassociates2005@yahoo.com

(505) 238-8385 - cell

_________________________________________________

This message (including attachments) constitutes a confidential attorney-client or is otherwise a confidential 

communication from the firm, Chatham Partners Inc.., that is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 

18 U.S.C. Sections 2510-2521, and is intended solely for the use of the individual(s) or entity to whom it is addressed. 

It is not intended for transmission to, or receipt by, any unauthorized person. If you are not the intended recipient or 

received these documents by mistake or error, please do not read it and immediately notify us by collect telephone call 

to (505)238-8385 for instructions on its destruction or return. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby 

notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, action or reliance upon the contents of the documents is strictly 

prohibited.
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 From: Bruce Welti <bruce@welti.us>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 3:47:35 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

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Dear Administrator McCarthy,

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. In order to appropriately 

address the effects of climate change, we have to move forward on several fronts at once, including reductions in 

methane emissions, first from power plants, then from landfills and farms.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Bruce Welti

5249 18th Ave NE

Seattle

Seattle, WA 98105
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 From: Stephen Hornback <hstephen21@gmail.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 1:16:02 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

------------------------------------------------

Dear Administrator McCarthy,

Personally I believe climate change is the challenge of all generations. If you have children and grand children you are 

cheating them of their future if you are not doing everything in your power to meet this challenge.

Thank you, 

Steve Hornback

Stephen Hornback

5255 Montezuma Rd

Montezuma, CO 80435
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 From: Deb Paulson <deborah.paulson@gmail.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 12:58:45 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

------------------------------------------------

Dear Administrator McCarthy,

I live near a large natural gas field, and I support stronger standards for reducing methane emissions from these fields. 

We, society, cannot afford to wait on addressing climate change, and these emissions also have negative health 

impacts on those who live near the wells.

Cutting methane leaks will conserve a valuable energy resource, so local communities and mineral owners benefit as 

well.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Deb Paulson

PO Box 824

Durango, CO 81302
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/16/2014 7:44:56 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

-------------------------------------------------

Jun 16, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. This is a

particular concern in Pennsylvania, where over a century of

conventional oil and gas drilling has left the state riddled with over

half a million old wells, including over 200,000 sites the location of

which are lost, and which could leak methane when nearby wells are

fracked. Please use the best available data and estimates to give a

clear picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our

climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

David Moscatello

4523 Osage Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19143-2111

(215) 472-5883
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 From: Susan McRae <smcrae@earthlink.net>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 5:00:53 AM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

-------------------------------------------

Dear Administrator McCarthy,

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. In order to appropriately 

address the effects of climate change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to addressing carbon pollution 

from power plants.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

We can no longer allow the fossil fuel companies the freedom to pollute with impunity. They must be held 

accountable for the long term consequences of their actions. Working to minimize methane leaks is a place to start.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Susan McRae

1231 Miller Ave NE

Olympia, WA 98506
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 From: Maryalice Chester <mac59601@yahoo.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 2:42:15 AM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

-----------------------------------------------

Dear Administrator McCarthy,

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. In order to appropriately 

address the effects of climate change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to addressing carbon pollution 

from power plants.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

How can we possibly face the next generations if we don't do all we can NOW. 

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Msryalice Chester

520 Clarke St. 

Helena MT 59601

Maryalice Chester

520 Clarke St

Helena, MT 59601
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 From: Dan Elsner <elsner.dan@gmail.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 2:33:30 AM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

-------------------------------------------

Dear Administrator McCarthy,

As an avid watcher of the television series Commos I know

how important proper stewardship of our planet is to life on

earth. I hope the EPA has our backs.

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. In order to appropriately 

address the effects of climate change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to addressing carbon pollution 

from power plants.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Dan Elsner

513 N 17th Street

Grand Junction, CO 81501
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 From: Chip Mills <wmills@mindspring.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 12:30:04 AM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

-------------------------------------------

Dear Administrator McCarthy,

To Whom It May Concern:

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. In order to address 

appropriately the effects of climate change, there needs to be control of methane emissions in addition to addressing 

carbon pollution from power plants.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you,

Wallace W. Mills

PO Box 4612

Ketchum, ID 83340 

Chip Mills

PO Box 6583

Ketchum, ID 83340
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 From: Rein van West <arcticwild@gmail.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 11:50:34 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

---------------------------------------------

Dear Administrator McCarthy,

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. In order to appropriately 

address the effects of climate change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to addressing carbon pollution 

from power plants.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

Living in Colorado close to the center of oil and gas operations in Garfield Cty, I can't but say strongly enough how 

important it is to severely curb methane emissions for the health of the public at large. At this time, there is still no 

authoritative health study demonstrating science based effects of methane on public health. Thus, it stands to reason, 

giving the concerns citizens have, to err on the side of public health and safety until health studies are complete - it is 

the responsibility of the polluting industry to show there is no health risk.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you,

Rein and Jan van West

Ridgway, CO 81432 

Rein van West

453 County Road 5

Ridgway, CO 81432
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 From: Mary Ferm <mmferm@gmail.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 11:34:26 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

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Dear Administrator McCarthy,

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. In order to appropriately 

address the effects of climate change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to addressing carbon pollution 

from power plants.

Every time I drive by the petroleum refinery in Anacortes, WA, I think about this.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Mary Ferm

5062 New Sweden Rd. NE

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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 From: pat milliren <patmilliren@gmail.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 11:29:15 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

---------------------------------------------

Dear Administrator McCarthy,

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. In order to appropriately 

address the effects of climate change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to addressing carbon pollution 

from power plants.

I am greatly distressed when I see the wasteful burning off of gases because a company is too lazy or tightfisted to 

figure out a way to use the gases productively. And I am distressed to see how our night skies are no longer dark 

because of wasteful flaring. 

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

pat milliren

1703 w. 8th st.

port angeles, WA 98363
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 From: Don Kelley <kim_don2001@yahoo.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 10:50:02 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

-------------------------------------------

Dear Administrator McCarthy,

It's encouraging to see that at least some in Washington appreciate the gravity and urgency of current and impending 

climate disruption by our irresponsible dependence on fossil fuels.

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. In order to appropriately 

address the effects of climate change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to addressing carbon pollution 

from power plants.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Don Kelley

12637 Merritt Estes Rd

Deadwood, SD 57732
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 From: Deborah Fischer <debfischer9@gmail.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 10:30:35 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

------------------------------------------------

Dear Administrator McCarthy,

Please consider new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. We need to do everything we can as 

a country to stop global climate change.

Thank you, 

Deborra H Fischer

Deborah Fischer

3129 Canyon Drive

Billings, MT 59102
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 From: Richard Curtis <dlc@myhome.net>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 10:10:17 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

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Dear Administrator McCarthy,

As a retiree from a national laboratory I am confident we can proect our small planet from the hazards of a warming 

climate before we reach the point of no return. However as a nation we will have to change our ways. We simply 

cannot continue to casually vent or flare gases released by drilling activities. Thank you for considering new standards

to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. In order to appropriately address the effects of climate change, we 

have to control methane emissions in addition to addressing carbon pollution from power plants.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Richard Curtis

PO Box 451

Ethel, WA 98542
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 From: David Givers <dgivers@midco.net>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 9:33:15 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

-------------------------------------------

Dear Administrator McCarthy,

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. In order to appropriately 

address the effects of climate change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to addressing carbon pollution 

from power plants.

The Union of Concerned Scientists estimate that fugitive methane emissions are the equivalent of 26-231 averagesized coal power plants. This is based on studies that estimates fugitive emissions are between 1 and 9 percent of 

upstream and downstream industry operations. The data are based on a variety of published studies (Cathles et al. 

2012; Howarth et al. 2012; Petron et al. 2012; Skone 2012; Tollefson 2013; Weber and Clavin 2012).

It is readily apparent from these studies that we need more data and we still need to reduce methane emissions even 

with newer data.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

David Givers

205 6th Av So

Moorhead, MN 56560
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 From: Vicki Voldal Rosenau <vrosenau@csicable.net>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 8:28:57 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

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Dear Administrator McCarthy,

The more I learn about the harmful, global-warming effects from methane emissions, the more worried I become.

I am writing to urge you to step forward in a strong leadership role in order to GREATLY reduce industrial methane 

emissions in the U.S. Unfortunately, this will involve clamping down on the excesses of the oil and gas industries. 

We absolutely cannot seriously mitigate the ravages of manmade climate change until we drastically curtain BOTH 

methane emissions and carbon pollution from all power plants.

Please enact and enforce strong rules that will get this done.

Thank you, 

Vicki Voldal Rosenau

521 4th Avenue NW

Valley City, ND 58072
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 From: Wayne Goin <goinminion@yahoo.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 8:26:43 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

-------------------------------------------

Dear Administrator McCarthy,

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. I am a professional 

hydrogeologist with over 30 years experience. The data I have seen indicates methane leakage from natural gas 

operations is in excess of 4%, which basically makes natural gas no 'cleaner' than coal, and often worse. At least the 

smokestacks for coal can be constructed, or retrofitted, to capture many pollutants. There is no words for the uproar 

that will be coming once everyone realizes the vast amount(s) of ground water that is being contaminated via fracking. 

I have been on hundreds of wells; well casings leak. The fracking operations are contaminating vast amounts of 

ground water. May as well deal with it now versus leaving a really, really bad legacy. 

In order to appropriately address the effects of climate change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to 

addressing carbon pollution from power plants. Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins 

and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners 

benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Wayne Goin

61006 Jay Jay Road

Montrose, CO 81401
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 From: Rodney Knudson <knudson@rtconnect.net>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 8:10:26 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

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Dear Administrator McCarthy,

First of all I would like to thank you for your proactive stance on carbon pollution by power plants and other sources. 

That has been a welcome source of fresh air from EPA and the paper on Pavilion was great which I read through page 

by page. But methane pollution is another major source of heat trapping gas released into the atmosphere seemingly 

with reckless abandon with significant consequences. It must not be allowed to continue.

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. In order to appropriately 

address the effects of climate change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to addressing carbon pollution 

from power plants.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Rodney Knudson

PO Box 25

Hulett, WY 82720
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 From: Kelly McConnell <prvt@2ezgroup.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 6:59:41 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

--------------------------------------------

Dear Administrator McCarthy,

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. In order to appropriately 

address the effects of climate change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to addressing carbon pollution 

from power plants.

I WANT stricter controls. I want CLEAN air and water and the only way that will happen is if we can reduce the 

pollution from oil, gas, and coal extraction and use.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Kelly McConnell

11375 SW Erste

Tigard, OR 97223
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 From: Michael Marquardt <mrmarquar@msn.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 6:21:57 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

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Dear Administrator McCarthy,

You have done so many good things so far; it's hard to ask for more in difficult political times, but the need is 

obviously there, witness the horrible severe weather impacts across the entire country. Thank you for considering new 

standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. In order to appropriately address the effects of climate 

change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to addressing carbon pollution from power plants.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Michael Marquardt

580 Reeder Mesa Road

Whitewater, CO 81527
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 From: Jennifer Nitz <grizzalo@hotmail.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 5:56:04 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

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Dear Administrator McCarthy,

New standards are necessary to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. To adequately address the effects of 

climate change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to addressing carbon pollution from power plants.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Jennifer Nitz

802 Front

Missoula, MT 59802
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 From: Brent Mathieu <bmathieuboise@gmail.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 5:45:49 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

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Dear Administrator McCarthy,

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. 

I own mineral shares in the Bakken formation in North Dakota, and support appropriate industry standards to protect 

the environment and people.

In order to appropriately address the effects of climate change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to 

addressing carbon pollution from power plants.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Brent Mathieu

Boise, Idaho 83703

Brent Mathieu

4130 Plum St

Boise, ID 83703
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 From: Yolanda Marshall <dci49@yahoo.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 5:29:22 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

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Dear Administrator McCarthy,

We live within one mile of twenty-one wells and know that leaks and emissions of all kinds take place. In order to 

appropriately address the effects of climate change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to addressing 

carbon pollution from power plants.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Yolanda Marshall

Collbran, CO

Yolanda Marshall

64911 64.6 Rd.

Collbran, CO 81624
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 From: Dennis Jones <dreamcatcherimaging@yahoo.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 5:27:10 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

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Dear Administrator McCarthy,

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. We live within a mile of 

twenty-one wells and know that leaks and emissions of all kinds take place. In order to appropriately address the 

effects of climate change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to addressing carbon pollution from power

plants.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Dennis Jones and Yolanda Marshall

Collbran, CO

Dennis Jones

PO Box 1352

Edwards, CO 81632
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 From: Kathy Wilmering <seachange3@comcast.net>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 5:25:34 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

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Dear Administrator McCarthy,

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. I didn't write the next 

paragraph but agree with it:

"Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate."

I support and strongly request you move forward with these rules. I guess it's my and others' job to help counteract the 

inevitable backlash from the oil industry.

Thank you, 

Kathy Wilmering

1900 N Northlake Way

Seattle, WA 98103
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 From: Tracy Farwell <farwellt@msn.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 5:21:56 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

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Dear Administrator McCarthy,

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. In order to appropriately 

address the effects of climate change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to addressing carbon pollution 

from power plants.

THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR FUGITIVE GAS EMISSIONS HAVE NEVER THOUGHT OF MEASURING THE 

LOSSES. ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS MUST BE DONE TO ESTABLISH A BASELINE FOR CRITICAL 

REDUCTIONS.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION, 

Tracy Farwell

PO Box 86449

Portland, OR 97286
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 From: Shirley McNall <sjmcnall@yahoo.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 5:15:46 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

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Dear Administrator McCarthy,

I "live" in the San Juan Basin with 35,000 gas wells in NW New Mexico ! Every day more wells are being drilled. 

Our home is surrounded by 20 active gas wells within 1/2 mile of our house! Leaking methane gas from gas wells is a

major concern.

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. In order to appropriately 

address the effects of climate change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to addressing carbon pollution 

from power plants.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Shirley McNall

840 Navajo Dam Road

Aztec, NM 87410
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 From: Elizabeth Graser-Lindsey <egraserlindsey@gmail.com>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 5:09:25 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

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Dear Administrator McCarthy,

A thorough approach to climate change is needed. The science indicates that methane and other gases are also 

important.

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. In order to appropriately 

address the effects of climate change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to addressing carbon pollution 

from power plants.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Elizabeth Graser-Lindsey

21341 S. Ferguson Rd.

Beavercreek, OR 97004
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 From: Penny Heuscher <efh0205@tds.net>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 5:06:57 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

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Dear Administrator McCarthy,

Dear Ms. McCarthy, EPA

We must stay positive in our efforts to reduce pollution not only because intelligent people know it is best but also for 

the health of people, flora and fauna of the world. Actions to reduce pollution are far more important than making 

money. Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. In order to 

appropriately address the effects of climate change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to addressing 

carbon pollution from power plants.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Penny Heuscher

24601 Sorrento Ln

Cedaredge, CO 81413
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 From: Gina Thomas <gina@entlebuchers.net>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 4:53:43 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

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Dear Administrator McCarthy,

Just like what's killing the bees around the world, it is not just one thing...

Methane is another dirty secret of the oil and gas industry. Please do everything possible to reduce the leaks into our 

environment.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, 

Gina Thomas

PO Box 1377

Veneta, OR 97487
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 From: KATIE LARSELL <larsell@comcast.net>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 4:51:12 PM

Subject: Propose methane emission standards

--------------------------------------------

Dear Administrator McCarthy,

Thank you for considering new standards to control oil and gas industry methane emissions. In order to appropriately 

address the effects of climate change, we have to control methane emissions in addition to addressing carbon pollution 

from power plants.

Cutting methane leaks will also reduce emissions of dangerous toxins and particulate matter, stop waste, and conserve 

a valuable energy resource. Local communities and mineral owners benefit as well as the global climate.

As we say in Oregon -- Just do it. You can be the good guys and save our planet.

I urge you to move forward on these rules.

Thank you, Katie Larsell, an Oregon Citizen

KATIE LARSELL

13831 NE KLICKITAT CT

PORTLAND

PORTLAND, OR 97230
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 2:34:10 PM

Subject: Reduce Methane Pollution

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Jun 11, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector.

Along with carbon reductions per se, reducing methane is critical to

slowing the rate of climate change.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's largest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan, and now is the time for the EPA to take action

on methane pollution. The Clean Air Act gives EPA the power to set

strong standards that can cut oil and gas methane pollution at least in

half, and I urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut methane pollution from oil and gas drilling

operations.

Thank you very much; I strongly support your efforts!

Sincerely,

Douglas Morse

110 Bleecker St

New York, NY 10012-2101
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:40:01 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I am a member of Sierra Club and have received information from them

about the impact of fracking on the environment and its contribution to

disastrous climate change. I understand that the EPA is using outdated

information that underestimates the amount of methane that escapes

during fracking.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Robert & Susan Broadhead

328 Martins Creek Rd

Barnardsville, NC 28709-8705

(828) 626-2837
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/11/2014 3:50:48 AM

Subject: Please! C u t Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling!

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Jun 10, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

T h a n k y o u for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon

footprint of our power sector. However, we must ensure that this

monumental effort truly delivers the intended climate benefits by l i

m i t i n g m e t h a n e emissions from the natural gas industry.

Reducing methane is c r i t i c a l to slowing the rate of climate

change in the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's b i g g e s t methane

polluter, and the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing c

a r b o n pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a

bigger climate polluter.

President Obama promised action to c u r b methane pollution as part

of his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take a c t i o n on methane pollution. The Clean

Air Act gives EPA the

p o w e r to set s t r o n g standards that can truly c u t oil

and gas methane pollution at least in h a l f and we very strongly

urge you to please

d o s o.

Please a c t now to c u t harmful methane pollution from oil and

gas drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

You have my sincerest t h a n k s.

Sincerely,

Bonnie Jean Brown

804 Des Moines Ave

Morgantown, WV 26505-5276
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/16/2014 1:20:18 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 16, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

WE NEED TO REIN IN CLIMATE CHANGE AND START USING RENEWABLE ENERGY

SOURCES. INSTEAD THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY IS TRYING FOR MORE PROFITS

BY MAKING IT WORSE. WHEN DO WE PUT THE CITIZENS AND THE PLANET FIRST.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Linnea Fronce

991 Sagamore Way

Sacramento, CA 95822-1712

(916) 441-6205
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/10/2014 6:17:10 AM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 10, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter,

and the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

Now it is time for the Environmental Protection Agency to take

action on methane pollution. The Clean Air Act gives EPA the power to

set strong standards that can cut oil and gas methane pollution at

least in half and I urge you to do so.

Act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas drilling

operations. The environment is national security; pollution is treason.

We need to eliminate the fossil fuel industry.

Sincerely,

Danny Dyche

902 SE Marinette Ave

Hillsboro, OR 97123-5192
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/16/2014 4:18:53 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 15, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Enough is enough! Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to

climate change and endangers our public health. And it is a tremendous

burden on fresh warer supplies. We must do everything possible to

minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas

production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Christine Vanderwill

3371 W 36th Ave

Denver, CO 80211-2711
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 10:48:31 PM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 9, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

I have a special interest in this because I had methane gas poisoning 2

years ago and after 30 doctors and countless tests, I now know I have

auto-immune disease and will have to be on and off prednisone for the

rest of my life. I can no longer hike and I have to be very careful

what I eat. This is after 2 years of treatment - the pronghorn would

not have that option and would surely die. I wouldn't wish this illness

on any living thing.

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of

our power sector. However, we must ensure that this monumental effort

truly delivers the intended climate benefits by limiting methane

emissions from the natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical

to slowing the rate of climate change in the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Rita Glasscock

1443 Bishops Lodge Rd

Santa Fe, NM 87506-0004
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/16/2014 3:19:17 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 15, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I am really concerned about fracking and what it does to our health.

I'm counting on the EPA to protect us. Thank you for standing up to

businesses who put profit over health.

Sincerely,

Jacqueline Kinsman

10371 Range Line Rd

Berrien Springs, MI 49103-9679

(269) 471-1902
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 9:13:27 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I am a young American citizen concerned for my own future and that of

the children and grandchildren I hope to one day have. I am concerned

for the way we are treating our planet but sometimes feel powerless to

change the greatest threats to our world and our future. I am writing

to you because I believe you do have a part of that power and

responsibility.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Phoebe Carter

222 Isaac Frye Hwy

Wilton, NH 03086-5813
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 9:13:28 PM

Subject: Please: R e v i s e the fracking methane rules!!

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a s i g n i f i c a n t contributor to climate

change and significantly e n d a n g e r s our p u b l i c h e a l

t h! We must do everything possible to m i n i m i z e our reliance

on these dirty fuels in f a v o r of

t r u l y c l e a n, r e n e w a b l e energy, while

drastically c u r b i n g methane leakage from oil and gas production

that d o e s occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are o u t

d a t e d and d r a s t i c a l l y u n d e r e s t i m a t e

methane l e a k s! P l e a s e use the b e s t available data and

estimates in order to give a clear picture on the

s i g n i f i c a n t n e g a t i v e impacts fracked gas h

a s on our climate!

It is absolutely c r i t i c a l to move q u i c k l y to

r e v i s e existing rules so that methane is r e d u c e d

throughout the e n t i r e production chain, and to include n e w

a n d e x i s t i n g sources of methane from b o t h oil

a n d gas production.

I sincerely t h a n k y o u!

Sincerely,

Bonnie Jean Brown

804 Des Moines Ave

Morgantown, WV 26505-5276
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 9:13:16 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The whole concept of fracking is counter-productive. The public should

know what chemicals are being used and what the toxic assessment is for

them. Then there is the matter of transportation of the products to

whatever destination is required and the danger of spills. I appreciate

the fact that practically nothing is risk-free but the matter of

careless handling must be considered.

Sincerely,

Violet Sunderland

1031 SW Hayter St Apt 1

Dallas, OR 97338-2207

(503) 877-3655
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 8:43:45 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

AND NOW...they want to attack the Beautiful Smoky Mountain area...my

family down there are devastated. PLEASE STOP IT for ALL OF US. Life is

way more important then the greedy ways of living it.

Sincerely,

M Everhart

7 Lakeside Dr

New Providence, PA 17560-9698
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:39:52 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

If we rein in the exploitation of fracked fuels we haven't really

diminished

their value. Unfortunately we will need fossil fuels for quite some

time into

the future no matter how hard we work on a shift to renewables (and we

can't be said to be working very hard at all). Let's slow down the use

of

fracking until we better understand its consequences and impacts on

our environment and perhaps have something left when there is a real

need.

Sincerely,

M. McGinnis

Windsor

Saint Louis, MO 63116
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 8:43:24 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur. We have personally switched from oil heat to electricity

purchased from the wind power industry. This cost us to do, but we want

to preserve a healthy clean earth for ourselves and future

generations.

Regarding the fracking process, many of the studies reviewed in the

five methane whitepapers are outdated and drastically underestimate

methane leaks. Please use the best available data and estimates to give

a clear picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our

climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced and soon eliminated throughout the entire production chain.

New and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production

should also be found and eliminated.

Sincerely,

Thomas & Pat Willis

PO Box 34

72 Garondah Rd.

Rainbow Lake, NY 12976-0034

(518) 327-3433
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 8:43:25 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

There are many undetermined dangers facing our future water supply if

this industry continues to go unchecked.

Sincerely,

Geri Stephenson

7657 Stones River Ct

Indianapolis, IN 46259-6727

(317) 862-0650
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 8:43:24 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

This may be your last opportunity to shut down this dangerous method of

fueling our economy,

Sincerely .

Roberta Barr

9420 Genna Trace Trail

Jacksonville FL 32257

Sincerely,

Roberta Barr

9420 Genna Trace Trl

Jacksonville, FL 32257-8073

(904) 448-2518
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 8:43:25 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

-------------------------------------------------

Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

EVEN IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE IN CLIMATE CHANGE, FRACKING IS DIRTY AND

SPOILS OUR LAND AND WATER!

Sincerely,

Clara Steinberg

16 Tower Cir

Perkasie, PA 18944-2151
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 8:43:08 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I am writing, this time, because I am concerned that the practice of

hydraulic fracturing to obtain oil and gas poses a significant risk of

air and water pollution. Ideally, we should do everything possible to

minimize our reliance on fossil fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas

production that does occur.

I have been given to understand that many of the studies reviewed in

the five methane whitepapers are outdated and drastically underestimate

methane leaks. Please use the best available data and estimates to give

a clear picture on the impacts that hydraulic fracturing for natural

gas has on our environment.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Thank you for your consideration of this important matter.

Sincerely,

Rachael Denny

2318 Lakeview Dr

Bradley, CA 93426-9624

(805) 472-9036
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 8:13:25 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The U.S. needs to lead in this area. The rest of the world will follow

once we set the standard. Although, Germany and France are probably

leading us in the endeavor, we still have an opportunity to lead.

Operative words: "OUR public health", "OUR tax dollars

pay your salaries".

Thanks.

Sincerely,

Kathleen Morrison

1006 Southern Pine Ln

Sarasota, FL 34243-1747

(941) 355-4398
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 8:13:24 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The rush to develop new sources of dirty energy, while ignoring less

destructive sources like wind and solar power, is like dancing on deck

while the Titanic sinks. Personally, I don't see myself rocketing off

to despoil another planet: I'd prefer to focus on saving this one while

we still can.

Sincerely,

JC Honeycutt

510 S Edenton Road St

Hertford, NC 27944-1412

(704) 390-5741
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 8:13:15 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Do not prolong the agony: encourage switching to renewables rather

than bowing to special interest pressure to allow them to continue

making profits by destroying our environment!

Sincerely,

Jan Peterson

4921 Sandstone Dr

Fort Collins, CO 80526-4561

(970) 223-2400
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 8:13:16 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. The heavy usage of water and the

contamination of water supplies is a problem but methane leakage is

particularly damaging. Technologies exists to decontaminate the waste

water and to ensure near zero emission of methane.

What is lacking is proper regulations and enforcement of regulation.

Please use the best available data and estimates to give a clear

picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate. It

is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane is

reduced throughout the entire production chain, for both oil and gas

production.

Sincerely,

Alan Troyer

4944 Proctor Rd

Castro Valley, CA 94546-1419

(408) 505-7499
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 8:13:16 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

-------------------------------------------------

Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain. Ideally, we would

not be pursuing this method of energy extraction at all until we could

be certain that it would not pollute air and water, which continue to

be our most truly valuable resources.

Sincerely,

Rebecca Barry

PO Box 116

Trumansburg, NY 14886-0116

(607) 387-3169
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 7:43:01 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

There are so many alternative energy sources that do not harm the

environment in the ways that fracked oil and gas do. I believe that we

need to focus on those, and significantly reduce our dependance on

fuels that cause so much damage.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Thank you for considering my thoughts on this extremely important

matter.

Sincerely,

Wendy Cain

143 Colburn St

Westwood, MA 02090-3633
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 7:43:42 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Repeal the Fracking exemption to the Clean Water Act! If fracking is

so safe why do they need it? Why do they keep the fracking ingredients

secret? Why are wells being polluted and water catching on fire?

Study the link between fracking and earthquakes. Crack down on methane

leakage from wells and pipelines, this poses a greater threat then CO2.

Sincerely,

Jeff Tatom

333 SE 8th St

Grants Pass, OR 97526-3017
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 7:43:02 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Methane leakage is astoundingly 86 times worse that carbon dioxide!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I have been involved in this issue for the past few years, and you have

the ability with this administration to now use scientific evidence to

base your decisions. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

John Ripley

1080 N Chester Ave

Pasadena, CA 91104-2943

(818) 725-2350
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 7:43:00 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

While the gas extracted "burns clean," the methods and

chemicals used for its extraction contain all the elements of an

ecological and geological disaster.

Sincerely,

Sandra Kirkland

4202 Knob Oak Ln

Charlotte, NC 28211-4961
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 7:43:10 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The American Nurses Association has already asked for a moratoriumn on

Fracking and we do not want our drinking water sources destroyed

either!

My Grand-children and their Grand Children do not care if allowing

their early death has been "Grandfathered-in" or not.

AS A GRANDMOTHER I want the health of all future Children. Tell us now

how to make that possible NOW!

Sincerely,

Dorethea Simone

2828 NE Everett St Unit 20

Camas, WA 98607-9204

(541) 400-8935
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 7:43:02 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. IN

ADDITION:

Also critical is stopping federal subsidies to oil and gas companies

and dramatically increasing support to weatherization programs and

renewable energy development.

Thank you for standing firm against the destruction of "anyone's

backyard" or our wild places.

Sincerely,

M.R. Mcbride

611 W University Ave

Muncie, IN 47303-3861

(765) 288-3007
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 7:43:01 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL PLACE IN HADES FOR THOSE SELFISH, GREEDY TYPES

WHO PLACE THEIR OWN PROFITS ABOVE PUBLIC AND PLANETARY HEALTH AND WHO

FEEL THAT OUR PRECIOUS WATER - FAR, FAR MORE PRECIOUS THAN OIL OR GASIS THEIRS TO POISON AND USE IN HUGE QUANTITIES FOR THEIR OWN SELFISH

AND EVIL GREED-DRIVEN GOALS! GOD SAVE US FROM THEM NOW!!!! FIRST

THE EPA MUST STAND FIRM AND DO ITS JOB!

Sincerely,

Larry&Loretta Bodiford

PO Box 579

Soulsbyville, CA 95372-0579
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 7:42:58 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We must learn to use renewable energy, and stop tracking which releases

such

destructive gases from deep in the earth and uses huge amounts of water

which is left unfit to drink. We will always need water. We can learn

to live without gas and oil and gasoline.

Sincerely,

Elsie Vega

320 E Washington St Apt 6f

Iowa City, IA 52240-3935

(319) 337-4487
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 7:42:59 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

-------------------------------------------------

Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. This

is why we need to gel-frack and control the loss of methane and not

continue to waste water and polute our water with hydrofrack chemicals.

Sierra club policy is not to use anything from ground based carbon

sources but until some one can come up with other sources of running

2cycle engines efficently it won't happen aand republicans won't buy

it.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey Onink

140 W Bond St

Corry, PA 16407-1104
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 7:42:59 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I buy my energy from Pear Energy and I couldn't be happier. I have not

been this excited over anything in years. Don't destroy the earth go

solar and wind!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Catherine Rodgers

215 Middle Fork Ln

Berkeley Springs, WV 25411-3969

(304) 258-7657
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 7:13:28 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

We have said this before you are our last defense against slick

corporations and their stooges in congress.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Kevin Mccoy

35514 S Highway 1

Gualala, CA 95445-9514

(707) 884-3384
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 7:13:28 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Your role is to protect us (the people) and the quality of the

communities in which we live. Much more can and should be done. This

is one step.

Sincerely,

Sherry Springer

4209 Russell St

Tequesta, FL 33469-2644

(561) 747-3483
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/15/2014 8:20:11 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 15, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please put a stop to this insane push to get as much gas as possible,

even at the cost of poisoning our water supply. I am especially

opposed to the process since most of the natural gas is destined to be

exported for profit. What good all that profit if we poison our home,

the earth? Where will these rich folks live to enjoyu their profits??

Sincerely,

Mary Rose Mccrate

250 Allen St Apt 313e

Dayton, OH 45410-1848
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 7:13:00 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It's time to leave it in the ground and find better sources of clean,

renewable energy.

Our future and the future of the planet depend on it.

Sincerely,

Susan Jacques

422 Mission Rd

Santa Fe, NM 87501-1334
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 7:12:57 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules PLEASE

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

This is not the answer to our energy woes. It only creates more harm

than good. What sounds "cheap" is outrageously costly ion

terms of degradation to our environment and our more precious than

natural gas WATER. Fracking oil and gas is also significant

contributor to climate change and endangers our public health. We must

do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in

favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage

from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Michele Smith

25 Plaza St W

Brooklyn, NY 11217-3950

(718) 638-2508
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 7:12:58 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking is a sickeningly destructive process. It has no place in our

modern world. Stop using old technologies and move into the 21st

Century with new, clean energy tech.

Sincerely,

Judith A Cartisano

7 Raymond St

Rochester, NY 14620-2037
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 7:12:56 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I have also just learned that the most virulent form of arsenic is a

byproduct of fracking that contaminates our ground water. Fracking is

simply unsafe and not worth the cost in contamination of our already

fragile water supply.

Sincerely,

Dorothy Harding

612 Nichols Ln

Moab, UT 84532-2726
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:43:48 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

There has already been current proof of methane pollution with the

sudden decline in air quality in Northern Colorado. This is currently

a small area ( relatively speaking) however the increase in pollution

is significant. Is it worth it to invest billions of dollars only to

have to turn around and revamp or close sites due to pollution and

local health issues? Please look towards the long term, not just the

immediate future.

Thank You

Sincerely,

Debra Shapiro

1600 Carr St

Ste 3

Lakewood, CO 80214-5982

(303) 250-3044
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:43:29 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I have read and heard very little positive about fracking. The only

positive seems to be in the eyes of the oil industry who reaps billions

of dollars of profit as they harm the environment as well as the health

and well-being of people and their property. It is long past the time

to do the right thing for Americans and focus efforts on renewable

energy and stop the oil industry's fracking before it is too late.

Sincerely,

Mary Mcguire

2657 Red Pine Ct

Suamico, WI 54313-7946

(630) 369-2721
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:43:48 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Somehow fracking has become common without proper environmental review.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

kelly newman

3245 Virginia St Apt 1

Miami, FL 33133-5241

(786) 502-8331
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:43:23 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Environmental reports pinpoint towns in various states where people 's

wells have been contaminated with toxic and deadly chemicals, flammable

liquids exiti faucets; rivers, streams and aquifers contain toxic

chemicals and even radioactive waste. These and other reports pinpoint

the cause is FRACKING.

With California's worsening drought leading to severe drops in food

production; worsening drought conditions across the country, Fracking

adversely affecting the ground, the precious water supply, the air, and

climate change....just WHO is benefitting from continued FRACKING?

Sincerely,

Ethel Healy

4 Georgia Ct

Medford, NJ 08055-9043

(609) 654-5720
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:43:23 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

From beginning to end, the dirty and dangerous undertaking known as

'fracking' only fuels climate disaster. To make matters worse, the oil

and gas industries are out-of-control.

You, the EPA, may only have one chance to get it right and protect our

communities and public lands from 'fracking.'

You are using outdated information. You are drastically

underestimating how much methane escapes during the drilling process.

Pound for pound, methane's impact on global warming is 86 times greater

than carbon dioxide.

The natural gas industry intends to increase profits by exporting

liquefied natural gas to other countries. We already know how

'fracking' pollutes our air and water and how close these drilling rigs

are to the places we love. And we have seen the extreme weather events

fueled by gases like methane.

Please take stand against climate change. The protection of our

communities should be put before the profits of the oil and gas

industries. Go back and use the most up-to-date information as you

consider how to rein in the oil and gas industries.

Thank you for your consideration on these matters.

Sincerely,

Mark Harris

3855 Blair Mill Rd

Apt 204d

Horsham, PA 19044-2905
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:43:16 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Regulation must include measures to reduce to the technological minimum

any leaks from natural gas pipelines and pumping stations. And the

measures have to require the capture of methane plumes that burst out

when a well is first fracked. Enforcement of the regulations is

obvious but absolutely crucial (Pennsylvania did an awful job at

enforcement in the first years of the Marcellus Shale fracking

campaign.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Edward Wolner

122 W Saint Joseph St

Muncie, IN 47303-2920

(614) 746-0533
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:43:16 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Without regulations, the Oil and Gas Industry will always just

"pick the low hanging fruit" and instead of investing in the

process of dealing with the methane in a responsible way they simply

treat it as waste to be flared or vented.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Mark Strassle

1818 Anne Ave

Lancaster, PA 17601-4126

(717) 519-6737
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:43:16 PM

Subject: Revise the methane rules for hydraulic fracturing operations

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Oil and gas released by hydraulic fracturing are significant

contributors to climate change and endanger our public health. We must

do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in

favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage

from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to obtain a clear picture of the

significant impacts gas from hydraulic fracturing has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Lawrence Blacik

124 N Park Ave

Waukegan, IL 60085-4132

(847) 244-1636
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:43:02 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please issue regulations to protect our water and environment from the

impact of fracking here in West Virginia. Our local department of

environmental protection is not actively working to protect the

citizens of our state and we need protection as only your federal

agency can provide.

Sincerely,

Drema Ferrell

3410 Virginia Ave

Hurricane, WV 25526-1346
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:43:09 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

over a decade ago, friends of mine living in Pennsylvania showed me

that there tap water could would burn when touched with a match, their

neighbor had recently allowed a fracking well to be placed on his

property. for many years no body would believe me when i would tell

them of what i had seen. even after a similar finding was released in

national geographic the big oil propaganda machine has worked its magic

to blind the public to the truth of this dangerous and destructive

process.

about three years ago the friend that showed me this burning water died

from brain cancer, though there was no history of cancer in her

family.......

at this time the state of north carolina is working to lift the ban

on hydrofracture, further than lifting the state wide ban the bill

states that communities and counties have no authority to prohibit

fracking, and any person that should disclose the toxic byproducts of

the process will be put on trial for doing so. the public relations

departments of these large oil companies would have us all believe that

this destructive process is "good for the economy", in all

reality we know that fracking will just make wealthy men a little

richer and destroy the small communities that the rich man has never

given a damn about.

people who support this reckless destruction dont seem to realize

that money can not be eaten, perhaps someone can try to explain to

future generations that the toxic wasteland they are living in was very

good for bankers, big wigs, and wall street bureaucrats..... im sure

they will understand as they prepare to pass stripped mountains on
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their way to riots for water and food and cancer treatments.

Sincerely,

ben north

121 Squirrel Rdg

Pisgah Forest, NC 28768-8865
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:43:02 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

And this doesn't address the other "leakage" problem - our

existing pipe lines to and in cities.

Sincerely,

Brooks Bridges

116 Glenburn Ave

Cambridge, MD 21613-1528

(443) 477-7550
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:43:02 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking has been a disaster wherever it has happened so far: poisoned

air, soil and water you can set on fire. It is outrageous to allow oil

companies to destroy our lives, communities and environment for their

profits.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Shellee Davis

PO Box 7606

Cotati, CA 94931-7606

(707) 795-6713
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:42:53 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

While you are thinking of the methane, which affects the entire world,

I would like you to keep in mind the local disasters caused by

fracking. Wells contaminated, people displaced, ugly spots in places

that used to be beautiful, thousands of people becoming frustrated and

angry at further abuse by big energy. Add that to the methane, and

there is no question that we need to concentrate on clean, renewable

energy sources.

Sincerely,

Deneice Oroszvary

26 Delaware Rim Rd

Yardley, PA 19067-2619

(215) 493-0656
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:12:53 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I grew up in an area that is now being consumed by the mining industry

in its search for sand to use in the fracking process. Please also

consider the loss of fertile land, the threatened loss of clean water

& air, and the eventual loss of property values that comes with our

obsession with oil & gas production.

Sincerely,

Jeanne Hermanson

2525 32nd St S Apt 1

La Crosse, WI 54601-7451
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:12:52 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It important to the health of this planet to move quickly to revise

existing rules so that methane is reduced throughout the entire

production chain, and to include new and existing sources of methane

from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Sandra Horski

110 Luna Grande Cir Unit 28

Sacramento, CA 95834-1707
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:13:02 PM

Subject: Make Fracking Illegal

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to

eliminate our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules to eliminate

the harm we're causing to not only people's health, but also to our

entire planet. Solar Roadways and other renewable ideas need to be

focused on NOW. The shift needs to happen ASAP. Now IS possible. If you

stop allowing fracking, 100% concentration on renewable energy will

finally happen. I'm counting on YOU. Please save the planet. This is so

much more urgent than everyone's behavior would have you believe.

Listen to the scientists! We are destroying our planet. Its your job to

protect it. End our fossil fuel dependance once and for all, please..

I'm begging you.

Sincerely,

Miranda Sehl

371 Hudson Ave Apt 3a

Albany, NY 12210-1011

(518) 428-2051
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:13:02 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Thank you for you service to the country and the communities effected

by fracked

oil and gas. The decisions you make will determine the world we leave

our children and grandchildren and generations to come. Please take all

the time necessary to gather all the necessary information. There are

no simple solutions but please think broadly with particular emphasis

on long term consequences.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Virginia Greeno

1507 Wilson Ave S.

Apt 6

Seattle, WA 98118-2419
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:39:41 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

You also need to make them follow the clean water act and disclose

what chemicals they are injecting into the ground, what waste they are

generating and where they are disposing of it. They try to convince

people that fracking for natural gas is somehow good for the

environment yet they don't comply with most environmental regulations.

Sincerely,

Robin Mccoy

18591 Madison Ave

Castro Valley, CA 94546-1644

(510) 889-1516
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:12:52 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Leaked methane will hasten the day of disaster when methane trapped in

permafrost escapes as the permafrost melts. "A little bit"

is unacceptable.

Sincerely,

David Schaefer

6101 S Woodlawn Ave Apt 2

Chicago, IL 60637-2875

(773) 324-2986
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:12:57 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

After studying the issue, my wife and I strongly believe that fracking

has significant disadvantages. Two of the biggest are that fracked oil

and gas is a significant contributor to climate change, and it

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Lehman & Barbara Holder

8916 NE 11th St

Vancouver, WA 98664-2411

(360) 901-0861
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:12:53 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

In all my years on this planet I've never seen anything as dangerous

and short-sighted as fracking is for solving the world's energy needs.

The very water we drink, the air we breath, the effects on the overall

climate and, likewise, the world's fragile ecosystem is on the line

here.

While I believe that businesses should be free of unnecessary controls,

any business who's production process steps on the toes of the

neighborhoods around it, even just a little, are in need of regulation.

This industry effects us all world-wide in a very negative way.

Once we blunder down this road we can never come back. It is like a

death sentence on the planet. It may already be too late but we must

try to make things better.

Sincerely,

James Dalton

46 E Grant Ave

Colonia, NJ 07067-1405
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 6:12:48 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking has caused contamination of wells, ruined property values and

communities in PA, one near our summer cottage, and in other states,

has caused illness in humans and in livestock, and has created

unbearable truck traffic and noise for countless people unfortunate

enough to be near wells and staging areas.

I have a number of concerns or causes, to encourage the leaders of my

home state of NY to ban fracking, to stop the extension of the Keystone

XL pipeline, to ban bomb trains from tracks near residential areas, and

to urge the EPA to stand up for clean water and clean air, to be good

environmental stewards of God's creation and rein in the gas and oil

industry, while we still have something left to protect.

Sincerely,

Edward Schreiber

PO Box 11

Lake Katrine, NY 12449-0011
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:39:40 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

This industry isn't the miracle it's cracked up to be, in fact, it has

had disastrous impacts on communities and individuals, plus it adds to

greenhouse gases. This industry must be regulated to conduct itself

with best practices and not given carte blanc to do whatever it wants.

It profits the few even though the industry's public relations make it

out to be an energy blessing for our nation. It does provide some

domestic energy but is not without serious effects on the environment.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

James Stone

647 Town Mountain Rd Apt 201

Asheville, NC 28804-3753

(828) 545-9120
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:39:40 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

-------------------------------------------------

Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas are a significant contributor to climate change,

and endanger our public health. We must do everything possible to

minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas

production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate. Also please use a

more accurate measure of the greenhouse impact of methane -- at this

time when we are so close to so many tipping points, the 20 year

standard is far more significant than the 100 year standard.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Marty Hiller

128 Rachel Carson Way

Ithaca, NY 14850-9396

(607) 275-8144
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:43:21 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Let's cut to the chase: FRACKING IS DANGEROUS AND DESTRUCTIVE.

Big Oil companies move in and frack the bejesus out of the water table,

then leave town before local residents discover that their domestic

water wells have been contaminated.

How can you justify this greedy and rapacious behavior???

Certainly not in the name of "American energy

independence"---Big Oil's favorite rallying cry---because it looks

a lot like Big Oil is EXPORTING the energy stores they've built up from

their fracking activities to other countries, FOR HIGHER PROFITS!

THIS HAD GOT TO STOP!!!

Sincerely,

Barbara Whitaker

6885 NE Earlwood Rd

Newberg, OR 97132-7108

(503) 625-5093
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:43:11 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

When considering this request, please review the Precautionary

Principle & apply it to the situation with intent. This is a matter

of the survival of civilization & humanity, ultimately.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Robyn Richards

8516 Merrimac Ct NE

Albuquerque, NM 87109-5031

(505) 506-9571
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:43:11 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. At

the same time, we must insure that reliable renewable and sustainable

alternate sources of energy go on line as the oil and gas sources are

phased out. We cannot allow energy costs to the consumer to rise

unreasonably and unfairly, which would also risk a slowing economy.

Sincerely,

David Tonkin

32 S Stromberg Ave

Port Townsend, WA 98368-2548

(360) 385-2468
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:43:10 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The oil and gas fracking company's should be replacing the gas and oil

systems to wind and solar to help the global warming instead of doing

more harm to line there pockets, at the global community's expense.

this would be the right thing to do no doubt and would provide a lot of

clean well paying jobs to help the economy along also a WIN WIN for all

!!!!!

Sincerely,

Joe Benson

10628 Waterbury Dr

Stockton, CA 95209-4203
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:39:34 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate. As a professional

Hydrogeologist, the data I have seen indicates the methane leaks in the

Denver, Uinta and LA Basins are of an extent that using coal would be

less polluting. And that does not even take into account all of the

ground water pollution you just seem to want to ignore. The massive

extent of contamination from fracking will be the ultimate legacy of

the Obama administration.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Wayne Goin

61006 Jay Jay Rd

Montrose, CO 81403-8927

(970) 240-8078
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:43:03 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Until we start facing the REAL issue (HUMAN overpopulation), the planet

will continue to die and we will destroy everything beautiful to get to

fossil fuels.

Sincerely,

Laura Mcgowan

PO Box 118

Lothian, MD 20711-0118

(410) 533-7677
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/15/2014 10:47:19 AM

Subject: ENVIRONMENT SAVING PROGRAM

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Jun 15, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Dear sir,

Good afternoon

I am Dewarshi pandey from Nepal. I am a student as well peepal(ficus

religiosa) plantation Campaigner in Nepal.peepal(ficus religiosa) the

highest oxygen giving plant and survives more year than other trees.

Till now i have planted 605 saplings of peepal trees in different parts

of CONSERVATIVES Areas like Army camp, police camp,school,colleges

temples,church e.t.c in NEPAL AND INDIA . This program is specially

done by me in Nepal for awareness program to save our earth to save

oxygen and also maintain our eco -system balance.the awareness message

has been spread through different communication medial like

newspaper,email,internet,radio,tv e.t.c to aware the people to save the

earth.

I like sierra club very much because it's working in the field of earth

conservation.

I like to be a member of sierra club but due to Nepalese government

rule i cannot send fee to be a member. Any way I like to be a member of

this club if your team provide me chance to come there a teaming with

you.Please provide me one chance to visit there in your country and

team in your club to reduce the carbon level .

Sir , i cannot send my documents of plantation but you can see in my

facebook

dewarshi oxygen plant peepal. I WILL SEND THE DOCUMENTS IN YOUR EMAIL

IF YOU PROVIDED YOU EMAIL TO ME.

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR TEAM

"PLANT TREES SAVE THE EARTH"

email-dewarshi_pandey@yahoo.com

phone-+9779847405571

Sincerely,

Dewarshi Pandey

Butwal-NEPAL

Butwal-NEPAL

Butwal/Nepal/32907, NE 32907

071544108
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:42:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

We all need WATER. 'Fracking' messes up the groundwater almost always.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please limit fracking !

Sincerely,

Hal Helsley

1970 McKain St

Calabasas, CA 91302-3213

(818) 591-9363
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:13:04 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking is contaminating vast quantities of precious and irreplaceable

groundwater. Unless this mass pollution is curtailed, we are on a

collision course with a very thirsty and impoverished future.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Charles Fox

119 W Berger St Apt 3

Santa Fe, NM 87505-2702

(415) 831-9861
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:12:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to

minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas

production that does occur.

Pound for pound, methane's impact on global warming is 86 times greater

than carbon dioxide. Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane

whitepapers are outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks.

Please use the most recent and best available data and estimates to

give a clear picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our

climate.

We already know how fracking pollutes our air and water, how close

these drilling rigs are to the places we love, and we have seen the

extreme weather events fueled by climate-changing gases like methane.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. I

strongly urge you to take this action now; failure to do so leaves our

entire environment at risk.

Sincerely,

James Fulkerson

1770 Walnut Park Ln

Aurora, IL 60504-4300
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:13:31 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking for export at the expense of our drinking water is NOT

ACCEPTABLE.

Sincerely,

Unique Material

993 Lee Rd

Clayton, NC 27520-7078
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:13:17 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I have seen the damage first hand. These corporations are trashing our

land in ways from which it will NEVER recover. The patriotic thing to

do is to save our land by stopping this practice.

Sincerely,

John Dooley

PO Box 4105

Prescott, AZ 86302-4105

(928) 499-7011
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:13:18 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Contamination from fracking has spoiled the water and air in many

communities, and fracked oil and gas pose a significant risk to public

health and climate change. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Michele Maniscalco

679 Massachusetts Ave # 1

Boston, MA 02118-4033
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:13:11 PM

Subject: THE LAST THING WE NEED! REVISE THE FRACKING METHANE RULES - NOW!!

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTOR TO CLIMATE DAMAGE AND

PUBLLIC HEALTH. We must do everything possible to minimize our

reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Barbara Hegedus

404 Fox Trl

Parkesburg, PA 19365-9198

(610) 857-9540
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:13:12 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

PLEASE, PLEASE, for the first time in my 68 years, I'm feeling there is

no hope for our country. We are cutting off the limb we stand on.

In NC, the legislature has just forced thru a go-ahead for fracking and

made it a misdemeanor for CITIZENS to be told the dangerous chemicals

that will be used to poison our groundwater. Natural gas companies are

running propaganda ads aimed perhaps at idiots or the highly naïve,

assuring us of safety and jobs. All the while, Duke energy has

accumulated multiple ponds of toxic coal ash sludge and is resisting

clean-up, two recent toxic discharges into our waterways has happened

but no clean-up is underway. We are being poisoned in the name of jobs

and energy in much the same way that West VA and KY were lured into

selling rights to to coal companies to rape and destroy and pollute

huge areas of those states, while generously giving jobs and black lung

and death in the depths of the mines. No other issue will matter, when

we have polluted out ground water and it is coming.

Please act to STOP IT!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Becky Souris

15 W Woodsong Ln

Brevard, NC 28712-4594

(770) 447-1167
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:13:03 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

An extensive program of around the clock (24 hour) methane leakage

monitoring at all major existing well sites should planned and

undertaken immediately. With proper and untainted data, the facts can

stand for themselves and proper decisions can be made.

Sincerely,

Larry Snider

69 Burdette Dr

Cheektowaga, NY 14225-1769

(716) 634-8715
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:12:50 PM

Subject: Fix fracking methane leaks

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

You're using fake numbers . . . again . . . intentionally.

Revise existing rules so that methane is reduced throughout the entire

production chain, and to include new and existing sources of methane

from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Rich Burnett

654 San Patricio Ave

Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3413
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:12:47 PM

Subject: Please Revise the fracking methane rules!

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Gas companies would have us all believe that natural gas is the clean

fuel, but fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate

change and endangers our public health. We must do everything possible

to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas

production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Felicia Kongable

3211 Hollywood Ave

Austin, TX 78722-2249

(512) 478-4945
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:39:26 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Now that President Obama and the EPA are setting revised standards for

the coal-powered energy sector it is clear that natural gas will

continue to grow in popularity. It is currently cheaper and cleaner

(at the stack) than coal. But the true cost of natural gas goes deeper

than power plant carbon emissions. Methane loss at the source is not

only wasteful but offsets the potential benefits of gas relative to

climate change. We as a nation need to follow through on our commitment

to lead the industrialized world on a sustainable path to the future.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Harris Abramson

15 Sherry Rd

Cincinnati, OH 45215-4225

(513) 821-7581
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:12:48 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I and many others remain unconvinced that tracking is safe and

effective way of extracting natural gas from the earth. There are many

places where the sir effects of the drilling, and the chemicals and

water used to fracture the shale have had adverse effects on the other

resources and people in these areas. Fracking needs to be stopped until

we can be sure of the long term damage that may be done and how we

avoid this if we do want to move forward at some future time.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Christine Conlon

10623 Bedlington Rd

Charlotte, NC 28278-8006
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 5:12:48 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please consider the consequences of this practice to our collective

health.

Sincerely,

Christina Baylis

2562 Observatory Ave

Cincinnati, OH 45208-2010
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:39:25 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Get the frack out of here permanently.

I am all for Big Energy getting what's coming to it, the cessation of

subsidies, responsibility for full payment for all direct and indirect

spill and other environmental damages it has and continues to cause,

and jail terms for oil and energy related decision makers who are

raping and pillaging our environment and putting our world and health

at ever greater risk.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Frank Furey

507 Bryn Mawr Ave

Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-2526
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:42:47 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I am concerned about the effects of fracking on the environment, and in

particular on the water table. Anecdotal evidence points to the

contamination of water resources by the breaking up of underground

layers. Hopefully, more scientific evidence is available to determine

the actual effects. Common sense tell me that if you break up

underground layers, the geologic table will be disturbed and pockets of

resources will mix.

Concern also exists regarding air quality and climate change. Please

use the best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on

the significant impacts fracked gas has on our earth and climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that

irreversible damage does not occur.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Hayes

908 W Anderson Rd

Flagstaff, AZ 86001-1111

(928) 774-9572
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:43:32 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

You have the responsibility to protect our environment and its

inhabitants. Please have the courage to control this greenhouse gas

and thereby reduce its impact on global warming. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Camilla Roark

824 W 27th St

Kearney, NE 68845-4359

(308) 234-1517
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:43:26 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The fracking process must be thoroughly evaluated for its impact on

local public health and safety wherever it is considered for

implementation.

Also, fracked oil and gas is significant long term contributor to

climate change. We must do everything possible to minimize our reliance

on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while

curbing the methane leakage from oil and gas production now. It is

happening as I send this message. Stop It!!!

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Roger Boyd

1304 Via Mil Cumbres

Solana Beach, CA 92075-1729

(858) 481-7547
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:43:11 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I'm worried that the EPA caters more to private/cooperate interests

than environmental protection. Please use current and accurate data to

make your decisions, do what is best for future generations, not the

current generation.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Michael Daniel

PO Box 3021

Redondo Beach, CA 90277-1021
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:42:58 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. While

I agree with the position that natural gas, whether obtained through

traditional drilling methods or fracking, is a "bridge fuel,"

I do so only with the expectation that, if states fail to do so, the

federal government will impose rules and standards on the industry to

require substantial reduction in methane release, strong protection of

the health of people living in fracking zones, protection of water

sources and financial support to local communities which are

experiencing substantial degradation of their local infrastructures,

such as roads and bridges.

Sincerely,

Robert Zimmerman

906 Keystone Ave

River Forest, IL 60305-1322

(312) 925-0402
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:42:58 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We are also wasting our water sources through this technology - and

risking our water supplies being contaminated. Please require the gas

and oil industry protect our water and declare ALL contaminants.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Warnock

2434 Oak Dr

Anchorage, AK 99508-3268
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:42:58 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

How can you, the alleged protector of the environment in Illinois,

claim that you are doing your job if, during a time of drought and

climate change, you are willing to approve fracking in IL? We are part

of the great providers of food stuffs in the midwest, and yet fracking

will bring the devastation of our land by the fossil fuel industry. It

has been proven that fracking leaves behind once potable water polluted

by carcinogenic chemicals, once fertile land contaminated with the same

plus industrial waste, massive air pollution in a state already

burdened by 652 pollution issues and at least 13 superfund sites.

Frankly, I believe that every point of fracking will wind up as a

superfund site. This would be your legacy should you allow fracking in

IL.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Joan Slezak-Fritz

912 N Delphia Ave

Park Ridge, IL 60068-2020

(847) 698-3476
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:42:42 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

When greed is the bottom line for actions and rules, all living things

are threatened.

EPA is supposed to stand for Environmental PROTECTION Agency. Have you

forgotten the PROTECTION part?????

Sincerely,

Alecia Morgan

PO Box 1118

Felton, CA 95018-1118

(831) 335-5555
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:42:56 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking in Oklahoma has increased our number of earthquakes and

damaged many peoples homes. Our insurance rates have increased and we

must add earthquake insurance to our policies. It is very sad for me

to watch the continuing loyalty to big oil in my state. Everyone just

seems to turn their head and not acknowledge the problems caused by

fracking. Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate

change and endangers our public health. We must do everything possible

to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas

production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Linda Gibson

5921 N Sterling Dr

Oklahoma City, OK 73122-7537

(405) 722-5224
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:42:48 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We have a huge responsibility to protect future generations from the

devastating effects of greenhouse gases.

Sincerely,

Paul Severance

326 N 15th Ave

Beech Grove, IN 46107-1122

(317) 788-7795
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:42:39 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Rhona Mahony

49 Peter Coutts Cir

Stanford, CA 94305-2505

(650) 493-0986
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:10:08 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

First of all, pumping banzene and other organic solvents into the earth

is an act that is unfriendly to our earth. It's fatal to any animal or

plant. If fracking were restricted to water and sand I wouldn't feel so

outraged.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Lewis Murdock

3541 Kent Creek Rd

Winston, OR 97496-9539

(541) 679-3969
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:12:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

My home has been subjected to constant waves of tremors, and

earthquakes that were never present in Oklahoma before the fracking

industry took such a significant role in oil and gas production. I can

document new cracks in my concrete floor every week! No amount of

excuses can convince me this is not directly resultant from fracking.

How could it NOT be? Don't ask the American public to suspend their

intelligence and respect for science to make excuses for the fracking

industry! Save our land and water NOW!

Sincerely,

Nancy Sander

1801 Woodhill Rd

Edmond, OK 73025-2907

(405) 285-6950
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:12:56 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. How about encouraging some conservation

techniques that would not be very hard except for those determined to

use every powered thing they own. How about encouraging population

control so we stop continuing to grow and grow and grow. Those are the

two "elephants" in the room -- overpopulation and lack of

conservation.

We must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty

fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane

leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Rose Bertrand

201 Division St

Madison, WI 53704-5330

(608) 244-6958
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:13:11 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The Fracking Industry needs to be completely shut down and banned.

Fracking; Is causing a nation wide ecological disaster, that we may

never recover from.

It has clearly been shown to contaminate our ground water, which it

many states is the only source of drinking water!

Sincerely,

Shawn Sargent

26 Rosemary Ln

West Yarmouth, MA 02673-3325

(508) 685-9034
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:13:11 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health and safety; their was an earthquake here in

Ohio resulting from fracking. We must do everything possible to

minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas

production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Dwight Roark

2038 Earlwood Ct

Cincinnati, OH 45238-1823

(513) 922-6240
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:13:11 PM

Subject: sierra club are idiots

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

support american energy independence.

Sincerely,

Alexander Alperstein

275 Hillside Ave

Elysburg, PA 17824-7222
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:12:47 PM

Subject: Take Fracking From Existence

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Get rid of fracking please, It destroys environments. Animals could

live on those environments. Then they'll lose their homes. It's not

the fracking industry's property. So they have no right. If it's

anyone's (except God's property), it's the animals' that live there

property. They live there.

In addition, fracking release methane into the atmosphere. Methane is

a powerful greenhouse gases, much more powerful than carbon dioxide.

So it'll do a big contribution to climate change. Furthermore, it's

can't be absorbed by plants like carbon dioxide. So it's harder to

defend yourself from as well.

Supporters might argue that this will provide jobs and get us oil.

However, even though it's true, for each fracking situation these

benefits are only temporary. The cost (such as the loss of animal

homes and environmental pollution are permanent or temporary, but much

less temporary.

Sincerely,

Lawrence Rosin

601 Surf Ave Apt 2k

Brooklyn, NY 11224-3426

(718) 266-1490
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:12:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Invest in solar, wind, and water, and much safer nuclear as do Germany

and France. With what should still be good old American know-how.

Sincerely,

Leon Green

414 Evergreen Cir

Milford, DE 19963-1762
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:12:36 PM

Subject: Please Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Thanks in advance.

Sincerely,

Maria Paez

8443 64th Rd Apt 46b

Middle Village, NY 11379-2404
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:12:41 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks.

Please use the best available data and estimates to give a clear

picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is important to quickly revise existing rules so that methane

emissions are reduced and to include new and existing sources of

methane from both oil and gas production.

Thank You for your time,

Sincerely,

Andrew Shannon

1000 La Mirada St

Laguna Beach, CA 92651-3570
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/15/2014 12:10:14 AM

Subject: Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 14, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector. Reducing methane is critical to slowing the rate of

climate change in the next few decades.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Laurel jJones

1038 9th St

Santa Monica, CA 90403-4124
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 4:12:39 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The first duty of government is to protect the people and the

environment that they require to survive. It is your job to protect us

from the shortsighted, profit oriented greed of corporate culture. As

our government was founded, these entities should not even exist. Do

your job and protect us from the depredations thet would destroy all we

hold dear for the future generations and all life on earth.

Sincerely,

Francesca Bolognini

PO Box 1639

Cambria, CA 93428-1639
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 12:39:55 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

They would try to frack in the backyards of homes if they could. They

should not be allowed in our national parks and monuments. They should

also not be allowed in wilderness areas. We have a beautiful land and

we want our children to get to see more than drilling rigs.

Sincerely,

Shirley Powell

W5356 Schiferl Ln

Johnson Creek, WI 53038-9730

(920) 674-8874
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:43:19 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

There is no safe or clean fracking. It poisons the ground, the water,

and the air. Once the oil and gas are acquired it is dangerous and

polluting to transport. Fracking is a public menace.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Pennelloppe Allee

17139 SW Berkeley Ln

Beaverton, OR 97006-4232
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:43:21 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

As we know fracking is a significant source of methane emission, may

well taint aquifers forever, and has many peripheral negative

consequences as well; I ask that the EPA please look carefully at the

most recent data (outdated studies give erroneous information) on

methane released by fracking processes, and act in the citizens' best

interest by reining in the fracking industry and tightening controls.

Climate change is serious and may have global economic and health

implications. Let America be a leader in 'doing the right thing', by

protecting our green spaces, our air, and our water for future

generations. Let us put more emphasis on renewable (especially solar)

energy and limit our energy consumption, rather than give short term

profits and gas abundance for long term environmental calamity. Thank

you, and I look forward to hearing that the EPA has put these concerns

at the forefront of this debate!

Sincerely,

Mary Elsea

862 Providence Ave

Saint Louis, MO 63119-2072
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:43:18 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We have to protect what we have, not use and abuse it till it's gone.

Then what? I bet they can't give you, the EPA, an answer that makes

sense. They are in it for for short term profit and from what I hear

are selling most of it outside the U.S. They make me sick.

Sincerely,

Douglas & Irene Best

1411 Bragg St

Lima, NY 14485-9751
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:43:10 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We are all witnesses to the impacts of climate change and there needs

to be serious efforts to address the causes.

Sincerely,

Jyoti Germain

PO Box 4576

Santa Rosa, CA 95402-4576

(707) 695-6388
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:42:55 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to use the most

up-to-date data that includes information about all sources of methane

leakage from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Omer Goodner

PO Box 309

Kalona, IA 52247-0309

(319) 338-9687
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/14/2014 10:32:25 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 14, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Isn't this the least you can do to protect us? Thank you!

Sincerely,

Loree Voiland

9555 Brentwood Way Unit B

Westminster, CO 80021-4321
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 12:39:38 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I live in a beautiful area, upstate New York, over shale which the

fracking industry would love to get their hands on, and ruin the way of

life of my fellow citizens and myself. Please don't let them do it.

Their profits are not more important than our lives.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Philip Pearle

15 Woodberry Rd

New Hartford, NY 13413-2725

(315) 733-7359
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:43:03 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. If

we ignore the problem of methane leaks from fracking wells, we will

undo all the benefits that the President's recent carbon limits are

meant to create.

Sincerely,

David Muir

2679 Dunbar Woods Rd

Marcellus, NY 13108-9703

(315) 673-7013
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:43:02 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking not only contributes to climate change, it endangers life

forms through other means also. The waste and spoilation of water, the

stimulation of earthquakes and the risky transportation of the oil

product from fracking are all dangerous issues for people. Stop this

procedure!

Sincerely,

Barbara Burr

1020 Miller Dr

Davis, CA 95616-1906
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:42:42 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Never, never should an industry who drills on any land, public or

private, be allowed to claim "trade secrets" and avoid

telling the government what they are pumping into our ground water.

The consequences of poisoned ground water are impossible to fix after

being polluted. Please get on this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Debbie McCoy

1226 Rucker Ave

Everett, WA 98201-1519
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:42:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health and our survival on this planet. The

Arctic ice cap, the world's air conditioner is projected to be

completely gone by next summer! Unimaginable stores of methane are

already being released from the melting permafrost layers in the sea

bed of the rapidly warming Arctic Ocean. Top experts on global warming

and the Arctic say we are already in an 'extinction event'. We must do

everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in

favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage

from oil and gas production.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Kyle Petlock

6200 Annan Way

Los Angeles, CA 90042-1346

(310) 709-5210
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:17:48 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

To cut back on coal energy, only to rely more heavily on hydraulic

fracturing would be akin to moving the US out of the frying pan, into

the fire. The fact is that tracked oil and gas is a significant

contributor to climate change and endangers our public health. We must

do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in

favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage

from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Emmett McKinney

3615 Paseo Del Campo

Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274-1161
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:22:30 PM

Subject: Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling

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Jun 9, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector.

The next step is to further reduce methane, which is critical to

slowing the rate of climate change.

The oil and gas industry is a methane polluter, and a source of

climate-changing carbon pollution.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. The Clean Air Act gives the Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) power to set standards to cut oil and gas

methane pollution and we urge you to do so.

Please continue to support the reduction of harmful methane pollution

from oil and gas drilling operations.

Sincerely,

Lori Brklacich

3017 Queen St E E2

Toronto, ON M1N 1A5
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:17:50 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

During two days of intensive airborne measurements, oil and gas

operations in Colorado's Front Range leaked nearly three times as much

methane, as predicted based on inventory estimates, and seven times as

much benzene, a regulated air toxic. Emissions of other chemicals that

contribute to summertime ozone pollution were about twice as high as

estimates, according to the new paper, accepted for publication in the

American Geophysical Union's Journal of Geophysical Research:

Atmospheres

Sincerely,

Thomas Rutledge

2562 Grand Ave

Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-4146

(970) 945-7216
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 12:11:12 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We should be steering away from this hazardous fossil fuel futures and

implimenting renewble clean energy of which this planet is demanding

to be heard and recognized for. The earth's infrastructures have been

breached not only from the devestating manufacturing practises of

obtaining oil and gas ,also the proprietary chemical ingredients that

is leaving toxic wastes with no where to go or store safely causing

dangerous domino effects for generations to contend with.

Sincerely,

Autumn Brook

39 Cathance Farm Ln

Bowdoin, ME 04287-7656

(207) 666-8916
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:17:50 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Don't just reduce methane. Ban fracking altogether. It is

contaminating our water supplies and endangering the health millions of

people. Don't sell out the people for big profits for big oil.

Sincerely,

Phillip Crown

821 E Broadway St

Iola, KS 66749-3501
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:17:40 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The only good solution is renewable energy. The sooner we put that

first the healthier our planet and we will be.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Myrthe LeBourgeois

360 E Randolph St Apt 1207

Chicago, IL 60601-7333

(610) 368-9504
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:17:25 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

Clearly there will be a role for natural gas until we can convert

completely to renewable sources. Let's make sure that this industry is

properly regulated to minimize the impact on climate change.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

John Winke

1214 Pleasant St

Sumner, IA 50674-1804

(319) 269-3594
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:17:25 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas ndangers our public health. We must do everything

possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of

truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil

and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates from objective sources to gain a

clear picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our

climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules and to include

new and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

America's future is a stake. Fracking will kill us.

Sincerely,

Deb Barr

67979 Ridge Way

Montrose, CO 81403-7777
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:17:25 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The shift from coal towards gas will be meaningless on a climatic scale

if we are unknowingly releasing vast quantities of methane due to

fracking. We can't afford to take this risk. We have the technology to

track this.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I urge you to act decisively to track and reduce methane releases and

to protect our water by improving regulation of the gas and oil

industry. Their short term gain is everyone's long term loss.

Sincerely,

Martha Norbeck

906 S 7th Ave

Iowa City, IA 52240-6107

(405) 751-4347
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:15:26 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I respectfully request that you please DO YOUR JOB: fulfill your

designated mission as employees/agents of the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Agency!! Protect the environment and all those living in it - by which

I mean US!!!!)

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Lilith Jones

PO Box 1030

Huntington, NY 11743-0836
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/14/2014 8:26:15 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 14, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

P,S. I can't stand to see another flacking last year that cross

street from my house. I need to breath clean air. Please ban oil

field because across street from my house. Looks like illegal

drilling. Please check with oil field,

Sincerely,

Donna Avent

22743 E Street

McKittrick, CA 93251
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:15:25 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

We've got to stop the methane leaks into the atmosphere from fracking.

And we've got to stop the polluting of water supplies. Liquid

natural gas selling has got to be stopped. We can't afford to swap

our air, water and land for profits of a few corporations. Please

revise regulations so that the pollution from the fracking industry is

accurately known and and stopped.

Sincerely,

Linda Green

206 Anderson Ave

Columbia, MO 65203-2669

(573) 449-8030
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 3:15:27 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing fracking rules so

that methane is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to

include new and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas

production.

Sincerely,

Jacquelyn Schechter

103 Edwin Pl

Asheville, NC 28801-1403
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/14/2014 7:48:29 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 14, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It is YOUR job to protect the ENVIRONMENT not corporations. Please do

your job.

Sincerely,

Leslie Welsh

611 Stover St Apt 8

Fort Collins, CO 80524-3162

(970) 225-0389
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:41:51 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

FRACKERs gET THE HELL OUT OF OUR COUNTRY AND THE HELL OFF OUR LAND!!!

or be HUNG by Popular DEmand. we demand justise for these polluters.

WE AERE FRACKING DONE!

Sincerely,

Doyen Keaton

4897 Highway 81

Loganville, GA 30052-7363

(770) 377-1748
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/14/2014 7:01:27 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 14, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We, the American taxpayers, are paying your wages. TAKE CARE OF US

back!!!

Sincerely,

Kristen Soothill

1444 SW 27th Ct

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315-2324

(954) 540-9503
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:41:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Additionally, fracking, by definition, forces water and chemicals into

the earth to create cracks so that the natural gas and other gases can

be removed or escape to the atmosphere. Some settling must occur as a

result of this process. The total effect on the earth of tracking and

other mineral removal operations cannot be anything but detrimental

Sincerely,

Joel Chatelain

19271 S Fitzmorris Rd

Covington, LA 70435-9205

(504) 669-7346
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:41:35 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change,

endangers our public health and environment. And I hear that the EPA is

using outdated information that drastically underestimates how much

methane escapes during the drilling process. Pound for pound, methane's

impact on global warming is 86 times greater than carbon dioxide.

Please go back and use the most up-to-date information as you consider

regulations in the oil and gas industry?

We know the natural gas industry has their eye on a profitable prize --

exporting liquefied natural gas to other countries. We also know how

fracking pollutes our air and water, how close these drilling rigs are

to places we love, and have also seen the extreme weather events fueled

by climate-changing gases like methane.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Linda Jeub

1224 Trevanion Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 15218-1019

(412) 242-6335
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:41:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

We need to reduce our consumption of oil and oil based products. We

toss too much into our landfills. We are a shortsighted greedy

generation and unless we stop now, our children will have nothing but a

destroyed environment to call home!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Susan St Peter

203 Van St

Neenah, WI 54956-2463

(920) 729-6117
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:41:51 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

This is dangerous for our communities and people's health. Methane

further warms the planet and creates a threatened future for all living

beings.

Sincerely,

Nancy Earle

PO Box 836

Bucksport, ME 04416-0836
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:41:34 PM

Subject: Revise the methane rules for oil and gas drilling

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Oil and gas drilling is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health, by curbing methane leakage from oil and

gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

David O'Leary

500 Albany Ave

Takoma Park, MD 20912-4140

(301) 588-2990
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:41:27 PM

Subject: Revision needed of rules concerning methane leakage from fracking

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas do more damage than good. They negatively impact

groundwater purity by injecting chemicals into the ground, and

groundwater quantity by pumping groundwater from one source to use for

injection into another place. Fracking costs dearly in energy and that

energy typically is derived from oil. Moreover, the fracking industry

hopes to export as much oil as possible to other countries, but has a

poor record of healing the earth when ceasing operations, and the US

taxpayer typically is left paying the environmental costs of fracking

and other oil and gas production.

A byproduct of oil and gas production is methane, which the industry

typically releases into the atmosphere. Methane is a significant if not

the worst contributor to global warming and endangers our public

health. We must minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of

first of all energy conservation measures and then producing and using

truly clean, renewable energy. Meanwhile, methane leakage from oil and

gas production must be forbidden by proper regulation from the agency

responsible, the EPA.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

leakage into the atmosphere are eliminated or at least drastically

reduced throughout the entire production chain, including new and

existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Birgit Loewenstein

400 Smoke Trail Ln

Sedona, AZ 86336-9282

(928) 282-0777
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:41:25 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I live near the Chesapeake Bay, a fragile ecosystem and national

treasure, and cannot believe that we would risk billions of dollars and

countless volunteer hours spent to restore the Bay to expand fracking

and shipment of LNG on the Bay.

Sincerely,

Tom Petska

824 Mason Ave

Deale, MD 20751-9720

(301) 261-9761
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:41:32 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these outdated, unsustainable, and polluting fuels in

favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage

from oil and gas production, collection, storage, and distribution that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Chris And Cynthia Burger

110 Walters Rd

Whitney Point, NY 13862-2313

(607) 692-3442
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:11:59 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

What part about drinking water, lake, river and stream protection do we

not understand? It is critical that we do not pump these chemicals into

the ground!

Sincerely,

Matt Stedman

23 Gloucester Ave

Montauk, NY 11954-5237

(631) 668-6124
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:11:58 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I am buying a house in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, near where

fracking is proposed. If it goes the way of other fracked areas, I will

lose 15-25% of my home value. My well is at risk. What if I can't even

bathe there?

If you have studied the effects of fracking, you know I am correct to

be concerned. How much American health, and how many American Dreams

are you willing to sacrifice to allow short-term profits that will not

benefit me, or my neighbors, in any way? They will not fix any damage

they cause; they will just move on and victimize the next town in line.

Sincerely,

Richard Harder

61528 Fish Hatchery Rd

Lacombe, LA 70445-4650

do not call
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:11:49 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I don't understand how you can know that our country is suffering from

extreme drought and decimating our food supply and our farmers yet you

won't recognize this and continue to help the fracking industry waste

millions of gallons of precious water. This water cannot be reclaimed.

You cannot take your time with this, you must move quickly.

Sincerely,

Georgann Hallenbrook

24 Virginia Ln

Athens, OH 45701-3681

(614) 580-6548
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:11:26 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

A family in Texas recent won a court case because it was proven air

pollutants from near by fracking wells caused their health problems.

How may families have to become ill before this industry is reigned in?

What about the water used and the potential pollutants in it?

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Pamela Johnson

104 W Bradford Way

Pikeville, NC 27863-8530

(919) 734-4945
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:11:42 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking has gone on unchecked for far too long. Please adopt

meaningful regulations.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Richard Davy

52 Christian Ln

Kensington, CT 06037-1418
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:11:22 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Personally, I feel that fracking is destroying our environment, and its

ill effects are only just beginning to show. It should be outlawed

completely. By continuing to allow this insane practice, we are also

enabling ourselves to continue reliance on fossil fuels, rather than

forcing ourselves to push towards sustainable, clean energy. Let's do

the right thing and make that happen.

Sincerely,

Eric Rymers

129 N South Dr

Pittsburgh, PA 15237-2726
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:11:25 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I live in Pennsylvania where the current administration does not seem

to take seriously the environmental impacts of fracking. We need

strong federal regulations so that we can ensure that our country's

future is leading to a healthier, cleaner, and safer way of life for

all.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Brinton Culp

31 S Locust St

Lititz, PA 17543-2105

(717) 725-0743
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:11:23 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

We need an unbiased, realistic, holistic, cradle-to-grave assessment of

this fracing process. There are many issues that need addressed but so

far all we've heard is the industry-washed statements that it is good

for the economy and provides cleaner energy. This is a huge

oversimplification and it is time to take the next step and really take

a serious look at the widespread implications of this process, keeping

in mind that we cannot accurately predict what the demands and needs of

future generations may be.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Brent Silvis

500 Tulane Dr Apt 107

Grand Forks, ND 58203-2784

(701) 885-1548
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 2:11:23 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The related industry of sandmining...the greed for present profit over

and above any other value stands to ruin present way of life for some

and the future of the planet for all -- even the grandchildren of the

sandminers and frackers.

Sincerely,

Karen Maurer

1908 Idlewild Ln

Homewood, IL 60430-3911

(708) 798-2782
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:41:22 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

My home of 34 years is in a beautiful rural community. We are proud of

our environment and have worked hard to protect it. A couple of months

ago, other residents and I started receiving visits and letters from

representatives of Kinder Morgan who sought permission to survey our

property for inclusion on a new natural gas pipeline route.

I have been horrified by the fracking industry since I first learned

about it. Now it has its eye on my home. Mind you, this proposed

pipeline would not bring any benefits to my town. We would just be

asked to sacrifice our land and our quality of life.

As we design our energy future, it is essential that we acknowledge and

take into account fracking's true costs--all of them, from the

devastating emissions of greenhouse gases at every step of the process,

to the poisoning of water and soil in the extraction fields, to the

destruction of public and private land seized for thepurpose of

transporting the fuel.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Stephen Spaulding

32 Fletcher Ln

Hollis, NH 03049-6218
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:41:35 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking also disrupts the earth and, as a result, there have been

minor earthquakes in places where there never were before. That is

definitely not good!!

Sincerely,

Bonnie Beres

7914 Smith Rd

Berrien Center, MI 49102-9735

(269) 240-3917
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:41:34 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Week after week nature is running amok, ruining lives and whole

communities for generations to come! The wholeness of the planet needs

to be considered here, not just your immediate goals.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

L R. Gallt

5439 Carpenter St

Downers Grove, IL 60515-4804
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:41:25 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We need to save our planet and our immediate surroundings.

In Minnesota a pipeline is planned to traverse pristine landscape

including farms, natural water sources, beautiful spots of nature that

people enjoy. We have to get off the gas and oil heavy use.

Sincerely,

Carol White

1922 Penn Ave S

Minneapolis, MN 55405-2219

(612) 377-1875
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:41:19 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Why do we need a future so bleak because of fracking? We need long

term answers to our energy needs that don't include this horrible means

to an end!

Sincerely,

Vicky Adams

1890 Orange Ave E

Saint Paul, MN 55119-4523

(651) 779-9696
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:41:16 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I have spoken to farmers near fracking operations, trees died, cows

ill, relatives with skin and neurological damage and water supplies

permanently ruined. Is this o.k. with you and for your grandchildren,

if so I have no more words, if not, work together for alternative clean

energy. Read up on solar panels in roads and do your homework for the

future.

Sincerely,

Wende Essrow

7758 Hayes Hollow Rd

West Falls, NY 14170-9617

(716) 226-4007
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:41:16 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We need to move federal funding from the oil and gas industry to the

wind and solar industries if we are to leave a livable planet to future

generations.

Sincerely,

Donna Gonzalez

2319 Wynnwood Rd

Wilmington, DE 19810-2734

(302) 479-0425
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:10:18 AM

Subject: Fracking

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

NO FRACKING!

Sincerely,

Keith Morris

1522 1/2 Rosalia Rd

Los Angeles, CA 90027-5520
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:41:21 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I understand that up 10% of newly fracked wells leak. That is far too

much leakage and is detrimental to our environment.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Harvey Sachs

9559 W Coal Mine Ave Apt A

Littleton, CO 80123-8029

(303) 521-4496
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:09:39 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It is imperative to get away from all fossil fuels as quickly as

possible, especially unconventional ones. We know that 80% of known

fossil fuel reserves must remain underground to avert global warming

over two degrees Celsius. Let's not substitute one fossil fuel for

another, but go all in for renewable energy and efficiency.

Sincerely,

Joanne Corey

209 Lewis St

Vestal, NY 13850-1424
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:41:19 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Please recognize recent scientific studies which reveal that fracked

oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

L Glen Williams

783 Redwood Dr

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-4214

(573) 651-4211
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/14/2014 11:11:31 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 14, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

all the associated problems. Moreover, fracking operations have been

shown in reports in refereed journals to endanger our public health. We

must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty

fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane

leakage from oil and gas production that does occur. The basic fracking

technology needs improvement and better oversight of such operations

are badly in need of improvement. The gas drilling industry has not

performed well in blatantly ignoring clear regulatory requirements --

resulting in the pollution of both air and water.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Additionally, other VOC deriving from fracking operations must be

understood and regulated in order to maintain a healthy environment.

The EPA has a mandate. Please act.

Sincerely,

Donald W. Henderson, Ph.D.

20 Woodlane Rd

Ithaca, NY 14850-9641

(607) 539-6541
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:12:18 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

There are many examples of fracking not working. Imagine it in your

own backyard before you think about approving it.

Sincerely,

Caryn Descombes

1200 Celebration Ave

Celebration, FL 34747-4864
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:12:17 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

PLEASE ACT NOW! The flora, fauna, endangered and threatened species

of this state need your undivided attention as well. Do not forget

about the necessity of keeping the water and air protected as well for

all that are residing here.

This industry has had carte blanche in PA for too long with no rules

and has done nothing but damage and clog up our roads and damaged the

peace and tranquility that was once a citizen's right here in

Pennsylvania. As citizens, we cannot even relocate or retire freely to

the countryside of Pennsylvania any longer without the threat of noise,

air and water pollution from fracking. That freedom has died. We are

prisoners in our own state that we pay taxes to (tons of taxes, by the

way) for protections from such damaging affairs

It's a shameful state of these matters. Money, money, money at the

expense of people and the environment. Shame on all involved. No

moral or ethical code applies to those in this industry and to those

who support this industry and have allowed them pour into Pennsylvania

unchecked and unchallenged to establish their foothold here.

Please end the free for all of the oil & gas industries in

Pennsylvania.

And now onto the issue of climate change....

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Carlee Kushner

80017 Maureen Dr.

Cranberry Twp., PA 16066

.
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Sincerely,

Carlee Kushner

8017 Maureen Dr

Cranberry Township, PA 16066-2861
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 From: National Wildlife Federation Action Fund <info@nwa.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:25:25 PM

Subject: PLEASE Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Drilling!

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Jun 9, 2014

Environmental Protection Agency

Dear Agency,

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to limit the carbon footprint of our

power sector.

Clean air is a right, not a want. Clean air is a necessity, not a

luxury. Clean air is life, dirty air is.......

Every living thing on Earth depends on clean air to thrive and survive.

And clean air is a necessity so that our waters and lands thrive and

survive too. The EPA can and must be allowed to protect all of us. Our

lives depend on it!

However, we must ensure that this monumental effort truly delivers the

intended climate benefits by limiting methane emissions from the

natural gas industry. Reducing methane is critical to slowing the rate

of climate change in the next few decades.

The oil and gas industry is the nation's biggest methane polluter, and

the nation's second-biggest source of climate-changing carbon

pollution. Only carbon pollution from power plants is a bigger climate

polluter.

President Obama promised action to curb methane pollution as part of

his Climate Action Plan. Now it is time for the Environmental

Protection Agency to take action on methane pollution. The Clean Air

Act gives EPA the power to set strong standards that can cut oil and

gas methane pollution at least in half and we urge you to do so.

Please act now to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas

drilling operations. I strongly support you in this effort!

Sincerely,

Jake Hodie

145 Starwood

Aspen, CO 81611
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:12:37 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

We live in north central Oklahoma for 40 years and minor earthquake

tremors occurred rarely during that time, Now our friends and family

have experienced significant tremors on a regular basis.

The major change appears to be proportionate to the amount of

"fracking" that has taken place in the past few years. Please

act so that our family and friends can live safely without fear of

damage to themselves or their property.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Carol Bormann

3150 S Oak Ave

Springfield, MO 65804-4761
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:12:37 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Cracking is destroying our environment so energy companies can amass

more wealth. Please stop this madness E.P.A.

Sincerely,

Gary & Marilyn morris

7851 Gail Dr

Sneads, FL 32460-3631

(850) 592-1155
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:12:37 PM

Subject: PLEASE Revise the fracking methane rules!

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Clean air is a right, not a want. Clean air is a necessity, not a

luxury. Clean air is life, dirty air is.......

Every living thing on Earth depends on clean air to thrive and survive.

And clean air is a necessity so that our waters and lands thrive and

survive too. The EPA can and must be allowed to protect all of us. Our

lives depend on it!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Jake Hodie

145 Starwood

Aspen, CO 81611

(888) 888-8888
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:11:56 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. I

voted twice for President Obama and am extremely disappointed by his

support of the natural gas industry's fracking policies! They may be

making a nice profit but our planet is paying the consequences. Start

keeping your promises on truly saving the environment rather than

supporting big businesses who don't seem to care. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Stew Replogle

19 Great Wind Dr

Plymouth, MA 02360-2778

(508) 743-5596
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:12:16 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Furthermore, I am hearing more often that we now are capable of

harnessing wind, solar, and wave energy to replace fossil fuels. Let's

move in that direction now and forego fracking.

Sincerely,

Steven Rolston

823 Stanton Ave

Baldwin, NY 11510-2470

(516) 623-3512
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:11:56 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

After living through the BP oil spill in Louisiana and the Gulf of

Mexico I can't sit idly by while fracking risks our water inland.

Please do the right thing and protect the environment and our people.

Sincerely,

Michel Varisco

2905 Maurepas St

New Orleans, LA 70119-3034
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:11:54 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking for oil and gas is a dangerous practice which requires much

better regulation. It poses a major threat to our water supply both

because of the quantities of water used in the process and because of

the documented cases of contamination to our water supply.

These sources of energy are also a significant contributor to climate

change and, together with the fracking process and transportation

risks, have been named as factors in air pollution and incidence of

cancer, earthquakes, drought, forest fires and pipeline leakages in

different parts of the country. We must do everything possible to

minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas

production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

completely outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please

use the best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on

the significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Michelle Gales

355 Buckhannon Ave

Clarksburg, WV 26301-3156

(304) 623-0920
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:09:47 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

In Pennsylvania, Governor Corbett wants to frack not only our public

lands but also our state parks. it is widely known that the shale gas

industry has contributed heavily to Corbett's political campaigns, and

he has rewarded them with scant regulation and no taxes. While

legislators from both parties accept campaign contributions from these

corporations, our state legislature is predominately Republican and

gives him what he wants. We need the EPA to stand up for all of us.

Climate change is the biggest threat to international security that

humankind has ever faced.

Sincerely,

Eileen Graham

9 Poplar Hill Rd

Gardners, PA 17324-9588

(717) 528-8276
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/13/2014 12:34:54 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

We are damaging our own country by fracking! Oklahoma has had an

increase in earthquakes since beginning this dangerous practice. On

October 14, 2010, Oklahoma had the second strongest earthquake since

records began! This is terrifying to those of us who have experienced

earthquakes on the west coast. Fracked oil and gas is a significant

contributor to climate change and endangers our public health. We must

do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in

favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage

from oil and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Karen Cormac-Jones

2648 NW Acey Pl

Corvallis, OR 97330-2237
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:09:27 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

When you live in the Barnett Shale and other high density horizontal

drilling/fracking fields, the difference between the levels of methane

we are told is escaping and the levels we detect through our noses and

our bodies is significant. It is amazing that calling the TCEQ to

report incidents usually results in their "not being able to

detect anything." The control over "regulation" in Texas

is determined by the donors to political campaigns more than science.

This must change. It will not change on the state level. We need the

EPA to do the job and insure that we have breathable air. The cost of

medical care and time lost from school and work is too great to delay.

There is no reliable inventory of sources for emissions. Estimating the

emissions from a formula rather than utilizing a comprehensive

inventory of measured emission results in a shell game which endangers

our health and will shut down our economy. The cost for inaction is

greater than the cost for enforcement and utilization of industry best

practices.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Faith Chatham

803 N Mesquite St Apt A

Arlington, TX 76011-5879

(817) 795-2519
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 12:39:23 AM

Subject: Stop fracking up our environment

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

Sincerely,

Jackie Schofield

1100 Masten Ave

Gilroy, CA 95020-9210
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 1:09:23 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We need to save our dear Earth as a decent environment for our

grandchildren and all future generations. We do not want to turn the

Earth into a Venus by continuing to pore excessive C02 and methane into

our skies. We need to focus on renewable energy sources that do not

produce greenhouse gases.

Sincerely,

Thomas Hyde

29 Thornliebank Cir

Williamstown, MA 01267-2760

(413) 458-8534
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 12:10:02 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of developing truly clean,

renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas

production that does occur.

There is clearly an urgent case to be made for illuminating the health,

environmental, and even geological risks which have been linked to

fracking, not to mention how long these risks will endure and threaten

future generations of American families. Methane emission is one of the

risks to our present and future well-being.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Joseph Mucci

8980 Swinging Gate Dr

Dayton, OH 45424-1134
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 12:40:02 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

All precautions must be taken to ensure that fracked oil and gas is

curtailed and does not preclude the end of a safe planet for all

species. Please do it now. America depends on you to enforce laws

that protect our environment, not feed money into companies with

operations that are known to pollute it.

Sincerely,

Ruth Seeliger

4027 Lanark Ln

Houston, TX 77025-1112

(713) 666-0051
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 12:39:39 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

We have a 13% overloaded gas line running through our town with NO

PUBLIC SAFETY STUDIES DONE. The pipes are over 50 years old and should

have been replaced 15 years ago. As this is all for running extra

fracked gas through our state to get tot he shore to send overseas, we

will have an estimated raise of double in gas bills along with a good

deal of danger.

I heard a story on NPR just this last week about the destruction of

half the wetlands in LA as a result of the new pipes and oil drilling.

The people are poisoned by the oil, and have more flooding. They tried

suing the companies, but Bobby Jindall pushed through a new law in the

legislation saying it was ILLEGAL to sue the petroleum companies for

their loss of health and housing! Obviously, with no safety addressed

at all, and no recourse when major damage is done, The EPA must step in

and protect American citizens!!!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Susan Mullins

110 Mountain Ave

Bloomfield, NJ 07003-2939
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/13/2014 12:04:07 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

My personal thoughts are that you "do everything in your power

today, to protect tomorrow". Our planet needs our care, for

everyone's sake. Put aside the short term picture and think of the big

picture. There are alternatives. Please research before deciding.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Joy Dorsey

17460 Westview Dr

Lake Oswego, OR 97034-6767

(503) 636-1009
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 12:39:46 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

EPA is an agency I am so glad for. I will continue to counter the

attacks on this agency of science and service for the good of the

planet and the public. May it thrive with employing scientists and the

support personnel they need.

As you know, fracked oil and gas contributes significantly to climate

change and endangers our public health. Please keep doing everything

possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of

truly clean, renewable energy. An issue of concern to me is the

curbing of methane leakage from oil and gas production that does

occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. You

are the folks with the expertise and the legitimacy to do this. We

know you daily contend with fierce opposition from the fossil fuel

industry, but please remember you have lots of the public on your side.

Sincerely,

Mary Wollitz-Dooley

5987 Oak Hill East Dr

Plainfield, IN 46168-9317
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/13/2014 12:03:30 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I once believed the balony that natural gas is a bridge fuel because it

does not pollute as heavily at coal. But researchers have discovered

that all the gains by switching to natural gas evaporate as you look at

fracking and how this renegade industry treats the resource being

offered mostly on federal lands. Friends from Montana ( I am from

Iowa) tell me that more than 50% of the gas is flared right on site.

Other product escapes en route to market. I encourage the

Environmental Protection Agency to care for this resource and roll

back the special laws illegally adopted that support hydraulic

fracturing.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Jim Redmond

3700 Jackson St

Sioux City, IA 51104-2042

(712) 389-0841
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 12:39:23 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from current oil and gas

production.

Many studies reviewed in the five methane white papers are outdated and

drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the best available

data and estimates to give a clear picture of the significant impacts

fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to quickly revise existing rules so methane is reduced

throughout the entire oil and gas production chain.

Sincerely,

Arthur Johnson

1344 Mustang Dr

Lewisville, TX 75067-5551

(972) 315-0216
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 12:39:22 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

This is one of the few chances you have to make a real impact on

slowing climate change, reducing damage to our land, air and water

caused by the oil and gas mega-industries, and preserve our pristine

land from damage and destruction by the pollution caused by fracking.

Be bold and courageous in your efforts against these greedy,

thoughtless, self-serving industries. You are fighting for keeping our

world safe from further pollution. Do what you KNOW is the RIGHT thing

to do!

Sincerely,

Marie Sepeta

50701 Trails N

Granger, IN 46530-6929

(574) 273-1512
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 12:39:22 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules!!!

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is an ENORMOUS contributor to climate change and

greatly endangers our public health.

----We must rely only on truly clean, renewable energy, and meanwhile

curb methane leakage from the current oil and gas production.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules.

Sincerely,

Jill Simon

12 E 14th St Apt 3e

New York, NY 10003-3139
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 12:09:44 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

FRACKING IS DANGEROUS - FOR RESIDENTS LIVING NEAR THE FRACKING AS WELL

AS THE AIR; WATER; ANIMALS. MOREOVER CARRYING RADIOACTIVE, TOXIC

WATER INTO CLASS 2 INJECTION WELLS PRESENTS FURTHER DANGER FOR THOSE

LIVING IN THE VICINITY OF THE WELLS AND THOSE ON THE TRAILWAYS OF THE

TRUCKS CARRYING THESE HAZARDOUS WASTES.

FRACKING IS A LOSE LOSE FOR THE POPULATION OF AMERICA.

Sincerely,

Joyce Good

4915 N Avers Ave

Chicago, IL 60625-1298

(773) 478-6080
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 12:09:53 AM

Subject: Please revise the fracking methane rules NOW

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

Sincerely,

Ross Lockridge

PO Box 22

Cerrillos, NM 87010-0022

(505) 471-9182
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 12:09:44 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

All the automatic comments below seem to say it all, but methane that

is created in the process really needs to be reined in; as its a more

toxic gas to the atmosphere than oil and natural gas used after

drilling. I saw on Cosmos the melting ice around permafrosted tundra

in northern climates is exposing the previously frozen soils which are

releasing methane when they rot as well; so it would be good to control

the methane around drilling sites to give the Earht a chance for future

generations.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Bruce Aldridge

2188 Wakita Dr SE

Marietta, GA 30060-5520

(470) 295-7268
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/14/2014 1:45:12 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 13, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain.

Sincerely,

Norman Traum

1478 N Franklin Ct

Louisville, CO 80027-1654

(303) 217-6711
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:39:58 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Now some people are saying they never had earthquakes until fracking

was done near their property; can we take the chance of this happening

everywhere where fracking is done? Even in a few places is too much.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate. We don't need to

rush into this without sound unbiased scientific studies; regulations

serve a purpose and I believe regulations are necessary.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Diane Andrulonis

685 Rock Run Rd

Port Deposit, MD 21904-1246

(410) 378-3490
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:39:53 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I am a Veteran, Active Voter and TaxPayer. As a Veteran I put my life

on the line for Democracy. Please help stop the plutocratic take over

and save American Democracy and the middle class. It is a proven fact

that a strong Middle Class creates a strong economy. It is a proven

fact that people spend more when they make more and that creates a

stronger economy.

Sincerely,

James K Hadcroft

PO Box 996

711 N Fal Hwy

North Falmouth, MA 02556-0996

(508) 555-1212
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 11:41:14 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Quite frankly (my dear), fracking is all fracked up.

The bogus science behind the method is not only steeped in mysticism,

but is also insistent on an outdated model. We know now that the once

thought of isolated well gone bad, those old video of drinking water on

flame, are truly interconnected and that fracking (likely groundwater

reintroduction) damages underlying strata to the point of instability.

Any theory based on no reaction to a reaction is wholly fully ignorant

to the most basic of scientific notations. Namely the three of Newton

and any bought and paid for industry report to the contrary must be

considered suspect. Oklahoma and it's uptake of earthquake decry and

proved the point. For as law three states: for every action there is

an opposite and equal reaction. And law one: Every object in a state of

uniform motion tends to remain in that state of motion unless an

external force is applied to it.. And the second law (a wordy formula -

reduced to ): the direction of the force vector is the same as the

direction of the acceleration vector.

As for the mentioned mysticism it must be so, because we are being

asked to assume the many undisclosed and known toxins in the

mysterious and secret sauce, the fracking fluid (medium), should no

longer be worried about once out of public view. As if out of sight,

out of mind. Which is just another type of shell game on display, the

hands of another (many) well trained, gifted, and well paid pan

handlers.

(sorry for the punctuation, error in diction, and spelling... however

this was constructed in the moments before heading out to work)

Thanks for your time and patience, and any consideration.

Sincerely,

Phil Foti

494 Poplar Ln

Warrior, AL 35180-3730
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:40:23 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Even if methane were only 20 times as efficient as a GHG as it is CO2,

it would be criminal and immoral to allow methane to escape into our

atmosphere . But we now know that over 20 years, methane is 86 times

worse at trapping heat than is CO2. These 20 years will make us or

break us with regard to climate change, so we must act now to stop

fracking pollution. Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to

climate change and endangers our public health. We must do everything

possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of

truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil

and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Ruth Hardy

7757 Anderson Oaks Dr

Cincinnati, OH 45255-3076

(513) 232-6206
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:39:59 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to exclude new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Methane's impact on global warming is 86 times greater than carbon

dioxide.

There is no place for fracked oil and gas in energy production or to

obtain profits from other countries while destroying our communities

and contributing significantly to global warming.

Sincerely,

Joyce Gray

5225 Bowers Brook Dr SW

Lilburn, GA 30047-5176

(770) 558-3863
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:40:24 PM

Subject: Stop KKKoc Industries + the Energy Industrial Complex, revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Stop the Energy Industrial Complex, KKKoc Industries, the GOP + the

greedy top 1% from destroying the environment for their profit.

Currently supporting any local, state or federal republican politician

would be like digging my own grave.

While the GOP's TeaNandertal tools are digging graves for our

children.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

D-J Williams

1135 Daytona Ave

Holly Hill, FL 32117-2705

(386) 238-7855
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:40:16 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Farmers had to enclose cows in their barns and arrange for manure pits

to be

emptied by truckers because their methane was considered detrimental

for the health of the public. However, methane profusion in the air and

seeping into

houses and at times exploding while residents were inside is not a

concern.

Surprisingly, doctors are forbidden to mention the possibilities that

individual health problems may be related to their patients'

environment.

Sincerely,

Florence Polverino

2494 Cambier Rd

Newark, NY 14513-9770

(315) 597-0140
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:40:14 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking damages areas and uses an inordinate amount of water we NEED

to survive. I've heard several news stories about illegal disposal of

radioactive materials frackers bring up and now need to dispose of.

Leave it there...stop fracking!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Jackie De Hon

2109 Connie Dr

Canyon Lake, TX 78133-5259

(830) 899-4627
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:09:40 PM

Subject: Methane rules for fracking

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers may

drastically underestimate methane leaks when fracking.

Please use the best available data and estimates to give a clear

picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health.

We must do everything possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty

fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy,

Please consider revising existing rules so that methane is reduced

throughout the entire production chain,

Please include new and existing sources of methane from both oil and

gas production.

Sincerely,

John Bennett

3643 Justine Dr

San Jose, CA 95124-3129
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:39:50 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It is especially critical in California to eliminate any thought of

fracking: With our severe drought, we cannot afford the vast amount of

water this process rquires. In addition it has been known to cause

earthquakes - this state is riddled with earthquake faults!

Sincerely,

Jean G. Cochran

900 E Harrison Ave Apt A15

Pomona, CA 91767-2079

(909) 624-7645
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:39:49 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking is definitely causing serious health problems to a lot of the

people living in the vicinity. We can't go on using oil and gas ins

the usual ways without contributing to changing climate conditions and

endangering our public health. It is better to act now, and may be to

late later , to start using clean, renewable energy, while curbing

methane leakage from oil and gas production.

Constant studies and estimates are being made concerning present

practices of extracting oil and gas. The latest data must be used to

arrive at the best solution of how to put producers on the right path.

Too much time has been wasted already. Act quickly to revise existing

rules so that methane is reduced throughout the entire production

chain, and to get the producers to use all new and existing methods in

their production.

Sincerely,

Bernard Gieske

474 Ashmoor Avenue

Bowling Green, KY 42101-3769

Sincerely,

Bernard Gieske

474 Ashmoor Ave

Bowling Green, KY 42101-3769

(270) 782-3269
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:39:42 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I feel it is obvious, the process of fracking removes gas & oil

from the earth. Therefore it causes small empty cavities, I believe

these cavities, stress earths structure causing collapse &

movement. Even earthquake, sink holes, contamination severe weather

changes. It's as plain as the nose on our face.

Even children can state what is obvious to them. Dig wholes in a sand

castle and it will collapse.

Sincerely,

Kathleen Garey

1002 Fuller Pl Apt 4

Delmar, DE 19940-1377
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:39:42 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

ALSO, THE CHEMICALS USED IN FRACKING NEED TO BE MADE PUBLIC SO WE, THE

PEOPLE, HAVE SOME IDEA OF WHAT IS POISONING OUR ENVIRONMENT AND US....

SOMETHING IS SERIOUSLY WRONG WHEN A HOMEOWNER IN A FRACKED AREA CAN

IGNITE THE WATER RUNNING OUT OF HIS FAUCET! SOMETHING IS SERIOUSLY

WRONG WHEN EXXON'S CEO IS TRYING TO BAN FRACKING NEAR HIS TEXAS RANCH

BECAUSE IT WILL LOWER PROPERTY VALUES......

Sincerely,

Patricia Guthrie

2 E Butler Ave

Chalfont, PA 18914-3014

(215) 822-3987
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:39:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

-------------------------------------------------

Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

AMERICA WAS BEAUTIFUL, ANIMALS THRIVED, THE AIR WAS CLEAR, THE WATER

CLEAN....THEN, "MAN DISCOVERED" THE CONTINENT. SINCE THAT

TIME, WE HAVE PLACED OUR ENVIRONMENT IN JEOPARDY. WE HAVE FOULED THE

AIR & DIRTIED THE WATERS. WE HAVE CAUSED THE EXTINCTION OF SPECIES,

IN THE AIR, ON THE LAND, & IN THE SEA!

PLEASE, DO NOT ALLOW THE GREED OF A FEW, TO DESTROY THE LIVES OF

MANY!!! CONTROL DANGEROUS EMISSIONS! TRULY, USE YOUR POWER FOR GOOD,

FOR LIFE! PLACE NEW SAFEGUARDS FOR OIL & GAS PRODUCTION ON PUBLIC

LAND. PLEASE, LOOK BEYOND THE DEATH & DESTRUCTION WE HAVE CAUSED

& ALLOW ALL LIVING BEINGS THE CHANCE TO BREATHE IN CLEAN AIR FOR

ALL OUR LIVES.

PLEASE, I BEG YOU, LISTEN TO YOUR CONSCIENCE...CONSIDER & ADOPT

COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION & RECOVERY MEASURES, ENVISION LIVING

BEINGS IN SAFE & LIFE SUSTAINING ENVIRONMENTS!

NOW MAKE THAT VISION A REALITY!

LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF NATURE FOR IT HOLDS TREASURES FOR YOU. Teton

Sioux

Thank You, for reading my PLEA

Light,Life,Respect,&Peace,Claudia

Claudia Hall
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14865 SW Osprey Dr. #813

Beaverton, Oregon 97007

USA

aliceforest@comcast.net

Sincerely,

Claudia Hall

14865 SW Osprey Dr Apt 813

Beaverton, OR 97007-7961

(503) 268-1130
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:10:08 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

SOLAR! SOLAR! SOLAR! and other RENEWABLE energy is the answer. Are we

smart enough? Or too corrupt?

Fracking for oil and gas and stripping mountains for coal is a

significant contributor to climate change, endangers public health --

and is for idiots and a corrupt US Congress.

We know 'fracking' pollutes our drinking water sources!

SOLAR! SOLAR! SOLAR!

Germany now produces 74 percent of power needs from renewable energy.

Meanwhile in the USA, the oil, gas and coal industry benefits from a

corrupt US Congress.

Enough already!

SOLAR! SOLAR! SOLAR!

Yes, even in FLORIDA -- the Sunshine State -- and one of the most

corrupt states in the USA.

Sincerely,

Spence Guerin

PO Box 972

Melbourne, FL 32902-0972

(321) 951-1741
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:09:48 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I think the environment should be put in the category of our national

security. Defense of our resources is just as important as defense

abroad. Otherwise what is there to defend? ~Robert Redford, Yosemite

National Park dedication, 1985

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Robert Okroi

22825 S Anna Dr

Channahon, IL 60410-3238

(815) 467-2917
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:09:39 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It is time to make the tough decisions needed to save the planet, our

country and ourselves. We hold the future in our hands and as consumers

we must use less and as inventors we must find other energy sources

that let us continue living healthy lives on Earth. The power is in

your hands to choose the right direction.

Sincerely,

Nan Corliss

10300 Morris Rd

Bloomington, MN 55437-2825

(952) 835-6832
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:09:55 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Here in Ohio our state level government representatives are not

representing the health and well being of citizens on this issue.

Instead, along with our governor, they are snuffing the growth of the

sustainable fuels to focus on fossil fuels, especially coal and

fracking as well as nuclear power plants. It seems that they cannot

pull their heads out of the coal mines nor the free themselves of the

idea that hydrolic fracturing can bring wealth to the agricultural

state of Ohio.

What will happen to the rich farmlands of the Midwest Bread Basket when

the fracking boom has poisoned the soil, water and air? Should we not

be examining the consequences of ignoring the effects of continued

draught in CA and the loss of agricultural lands in that state as well

as other areas that are now severely impacted by Global Warming?

Ohio state legislators should be more far sighted than grabbing for

fast money from the fracking industry as they invite it in to destroy

our agricultural lands, our ground water and surface water, our air and

the health of Ohio citizens.

Fracking will cause serious long range losses far into the foreseeable

future. Many that we cannot even as yet understand. What we do now

are effects to our planet, that our children will be living with.

We are hoping the EPA will step in where the legislators for the state

of Ohio and our Ohio governor have failed us.
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Sincerely,

Maris Keller

1767 Balsamridge Rd

Columbus, OH 43229-2154
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 11:41:05 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We must work toward a clean energy future and leave fossil fuels in the

ground where they belong. Fracked oil and gas are extremely dirty and

do not belong in our future energy plans.

For now, please do everything in your power to make fracking as safe as

possible (for the length of time we must continue to use these energy

sources)...all the while urgently working toward eliminating them from

our energy options and quickly moving to using clean energy only.

Protect our people. Protect our environment.

Sincerely,

Carol Claus

651 Foxcroft Cir SE

Marietta, GA 30067-5501

(770) 955-5119
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:10:07 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Would you live next to a fracking operation? There is no safe way to

pump toxic substances into the earth and expect a clean output. We are

relying on the EPA to stand up to the oil and gas industry and protect

our health and environment.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

You have children and grandchildren. What inheritance will they enjoy

if they cannot breathe clean air and drink clean water????

Sincerely,

Judith Shotwell

PO Box 212

El Rito, NM 87530-0212

(575) 581-4715
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 11:56:48 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Additionally, there is the concern about contamination of ground water,

a resource that has become even more precious due to climate change and

the contamination that has already occurred. There can be no absolute

assurance that fracking will not degrade water sources, and one that

happens it may be impossible to repair the damage. Please consider the

long-term costs and not simply the short-term benefits.

Sincerely,

Mel Melton

3202 W Camrose Ln

Boise, ID 83706-2711

(208) 345-6044
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:09:48 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I have a list of most detested thing going on to threaten our

environment . . . our earth . . . and fracking is at the top of the

list (along with the KXL pipeline, Monsanto, GMO, and fuel from tar

sands.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Karen L. Lew

15302 40th Ave W Apt 1-202

Lynnwood, WA 98087-8972

(425) 787-3337
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:09:39 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

EPA it is time you got out of the pocket the climate deniers and stood

up on two feet and protected people, communities and the environment

from this horrendous disaster. Someone needs to put the brakes on

Fracking for the health of our country.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

We are also facing the digging out and destruction of precious farm

land that has sustained us for centuries so that these greed driven

companies can dig up black top soil and make gigantic pits of nothing

in Northern Illinois. The ruin the land then fill it up with

contaminated water. There is no promise that homeowner will be

protected, that water will be safe or anything will be restored. How

can you allow such a terrible thing to happen to this country and it is

the same with fracking!

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Joanne Wood

503 W 13th St

Sterling, IL 61081-2213

(815) 626-7809
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 11:55:40 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy like solar and wind, while curbing methane leakage from oil and

gas production that does occur everywhere.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Also, the fracking procedure uses so much of our precious water. A lot

of our country is in a drought and cannot afford or waste losing these

giant amounts of water to get gas from the ground.

Sincerely,

David Dodson

6005 Fern Meadow Rd

Arlington, TX 76017-6429

(817) 465-8747
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:09:20 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Please rein in the destruction of the earth's crust before any more

permanent damage is done. Earthquakes are a direct consequence of

fracking for quick and easy profits. Who pays to repair the shale

layers after they are broken? Not possible? Exactly! Please take

protection of the earth's crust seriously since the consequences of not

doing are very serious.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

cherie raglin

80 1st Ave

Nyack, NY 10960-2114
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:09:29 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. I

actually wonder if maybe this fracking frenzy isn't some plot to poison

the population. Everywhere those frackers go they ruin the water and

the landscape and then move on to destroy some other place. I would

appreciate them being stopped from ever sinking another well on

U.S.Soil. Definitely not on any Public lands because that belong to We

the People and some dip profiting from something that does not belong

to him is just plain wrong.

Sincerely,

Tom Stark

1501 E Buena Ventura St

Colorado Spgs, CO 80909-2826

(719) 592-0292
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 11:09:28 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil / gas aggravates climate change and endangers our public

health.

We must minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly

clean, renewable energy.

We also must curb methane leakage from oil / gas production.

Many of the studies reviewed in the 5 methane whitepapers are outdated

and drastically underestimate methane leaks.

Please use the best available data to clearly describe the impacts of

fracked gas.

I urge EPA to revise the rules quickly, cut methane throughout the

production chain, and include new and existing methane sources from

both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Ned Flaherty

75 Clarendon St Apt 508

Boston, MA 02116-6051

(617) 574-8808
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 11:11:00 AM

Subject: Please revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas can be a significant contributor to climate change

and endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to

minimize our reliance on these fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas could have on our climate.

It is good to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane is

reduced throughout the entire production chain more quickly.

Sincerely,

Kathy Smith

3188 W 14th St # 3

Cleveland, OH 44109-1864

(216) 905-7490
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:39:41 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please work for the common good of all people and preserve our water,

land, and resources. None of us are getting out of here alive but we

owe it to the future to stop allowing businesses to wreck everyone's

environment. It's time for some grown ups to be in charge here.

Sincerely,

L Barham

237 S Stonebridge Rd

Fayetteville, AR 72701-4663
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:39:33 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I DO NOT KNOW HOW MANY TIMES I CAN SAY THIS - STOP ALL

FRACKING NOW BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE ---IT IS NOT GOOD FOR THE WATER

SUPPLY- THE PEOPLE AND THEIR HEALTH LIVING AROUND THIS OPERATION- IT

IS CAUSING NUMEROUS UNDERGROUND EARTHQUAKES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY WHERE

DRILLING IS HAPPENING - GET OUT OF THIS AND THE TAR SANDS OIL TOTALLY

- WASH YOIUR HANDS OF BOTH----PERIOD---

Sincerely,

Kay Martin

metry

Metairie, LA 70005

(504) 833-9569
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:10:20 PM

Subject: Rein in the Oil and Gas Industry; ODNR Certainly Isn't

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Cease using

research done by the industry. Even children know you can not have the

fox guard the nedhouse. Please use the best available data and

estimates to give a clear picture on the significant impacts fracked

gas has on our climate. Contaminating the land and destroying the

peace and quiet of communities also counts.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Gale Bromelmeier

2250 Par Ln Ph 7

Willoughby Hills, OH 44094-2972

(440) 944-7480
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 11:53:58 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Alex Mendelsohn

164 Sea Rd

Kennebunk, ME 04043-7321

(207) 967-8812
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:39:32 PM

Subject: My paradise is being raped and pillaged - Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Dear EPA, My home state of West Virginia is being raped and pillaged

by fracking and now it's right in my own Webster County, near one of

the most heavenly state parks on earth, Holly River.

We have used up all of the once abundant fuel - coal, oil, gas - it's

more or less gone and now in order to get to new sources, the industry

is willing to get really crude and just totally destroy what's left of

mother nature. Please be strong; stand up to the forces of greed that

will do anything to make as much money as possible. Look at the facts,

listen to the stories from people who have experienced this practice

right in their own backyards and ask yourselves if you would be willing

to have it in your own backyard. The answer will be 'no', so please

stand up and regulate this industry out of existence.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Thank you. With best wishes,

Sincerely,

Terry Tucker

PO Box 1410

Shepherdstown, WV 25443-1410

(304) 876-3552
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:39:30 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Recent studies that measured methane emissions in three gas producing

basins found emission rates at least four times higher than the 1% rate

claimed by the gas producing industry.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain. Many of the

proposed changes such as green completions would actually save gas

producers money.

As a resident of the Barnett Shale, who has worked on the issue of

reducing all emissions from gas extraction, this issue is of particular

importance to me..

Sincerely,

Linda Hanratty

4236 Oak Park Ct

Fort Worth, TX 76109-9552
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:39:43 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Just as import as the climate change issue, is the water contamination

of this dirty process. How can you allow the destruction of the water

sources you are supposed to be protecting? We cannot drink natural gas

and we can only live for 3 days without pure water. Please call a

moratorium on fracking until they agree to a process WITHOUT the use of

toxic chemicals. I suspect they are not even necessary. Perhaps a cheap

way to dispose of industry's toxic waste?

Sincerely,

Gregory Vizzi

2690 Mc Cormick Ave

Hammonton, NJ 08037-4011

(609) 226-9188
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 11:11:09 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Spoiling the environment often doesn't take very long. Repairing the

damage is a long-term investment, intensive and costly. Decisions made

today should always take the long view in hopes of using past lessons

to guide us. Our country's rivers are but one example of how we trashed

a significant natural resource and find ourselves, today, spending vast

amounts of revenue to clean up those messes.

Extensive environmental damage is known to occur after fracking for oil

and gas. One need only view photos of areas where this process occurs

to see for themselves how extremely damaging it is. Additionally,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health.

Minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas

production that does occur should be the ultimate goal - the ball we

keep our eye on.

Good science is needed to ensure sound decision-making. Many of the

studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are outdated and

drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the best available

data and estimates to give a clear picture on the significant impacts

fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Heidi Davison

235 Wells Dr

Athens, GA 30606-4053

(706) 546-9643
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:39:13 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to

minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean,

renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas

production that does occur. Pound for pound, methane's impact on

global warming is 86 times greater than carbon dioxide.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. We urge you to

please use the best available data and estimates to give a clear

picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production. The

out-of-control fracking oil and gas industry must be reined in in order

to protect our communities and public lands as well as our air and

water from dirty and dangerous fracking.

We thank you for your attention to this very important issue.

Sincerely,

Joanna Soto-Aviles

HC 2 Box 4913

Coamo, PR 00769-9595
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:39:13 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. It is not the best transition to

renewable energy, which is absolutely going to be required in the

future.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

Fracking releases such toxic wastes that can pollute our groundwater,

something we cannot replace and we absolutely need to live.

Sincerely,

Harriette Jensen

3690 Madrone Ave

Oakland, CA 94619-2706

(209) 482-1701
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:39:12 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Industry does not care about the health of the American people. I want

us to have energy resources and jobs and I think we can do that in a

thoughtful way. We will have to keep lobbyist out of the picture.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Jane D

81 Division Ave

Summit, NJ 07901-2347

(973) 610-6104
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:10:25 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I live in rural Maine where new farms for organic food growing are

increasing every year by young couples and retired people. We don't

want a proposed East West Corridor to divide our State for the pleasure

of Big Oil and Big Corporations (Irving Oil and Cianbro, respectively)

for fast transit of fuels from Alberta to New Brunswick..ie. Montreal

to St. John, NB. We want to keep our clean waters, clean air and

unpolluted soils as these resources are getting more scarce even in our

own USA/

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Jane Fairchild

59 McCorrison Rd

Orneville Twp, ME 04463-3018
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:39:58 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

Also, please investigate more thoroughly the reports from Utah of

increased numbers of babies dying and other suffering from pollution

from fracking causes. Fracking is not healthy for the planet or for

our people. It's only healthy for increasing the wealth of the

corporations who own the equipment to get the oil and gas out of the

ground.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It would be better if fracking were stopped altogether before we all

run out of air, land and water. That, however, is probably not

possible since so much money is involved. Please do what you can to

revise existing rules to protect us and our world.

Sincerely,

Jo Anne Pinto

PO Box 11046

Casa Grande, AZ 85130-0137

(520) 568-9490
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:09:40 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

As an added concern, think of the water we are losing to this purpose.

With fresh water in increasing demand, it is time to stop thinking of

it as an unlimited resource. It is not.

Is this a NIMBY project--not in my backyard? Would YOU want to live

near these fracking locations?

Sincerely,

Vivian Johnson

20 Wood Hollow Dr

Brownsville, TX 78521-2709
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:09:26 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced

throughout the entire production chain, and to include new and

existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Fracking also uses massive amounts of our precious freshwater

resources, including in areas where water is increasingly scarce.

It would be intolerable for our government to ignore our needs as a

people and OK the extraordinary to grant a permit to such excessive

greed on so many levels.

Sincerely,

Sheila Finan

PO Box 152

Accord, NY 12404-0152

(845) 626-0682
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:09:54 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The natural gas industry is out of control in Ohio. Most of our State

legislators are so deep into the energy industry's pockets that they

are not acting in the best interests of the majority of their

constituents. It is imperative that the US EPA take action to protect

us against these abuses. Indeed, the State of Ohio legislature recently

passed a Bill that rolls back requirements designed to encourage

renewable energy production. This after all peer reviewed papers and

studies documenting the fact that climate change is real and it is

now.

Please help us protect the climate. Not so much for us but think of

the children.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Jerry Salisbury

1596 Krumroy Rd

Akron, OH 44306-4349

(330) 784-1960
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 3:09:05 PM

Subject: PLEASE know the truth of how much methane escapes and look at revising the fracking methane rules!!!

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Pound for pound, methane's impact on global warming is 86 times

greater than carbon dioxide!!!!!

Please use the best available data and estimates to give a clear

picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate. Many

of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are outdated

and drastically underestimate methane leaks.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Geri Pettitt

4538 Navajo Dr NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-3047

(319) 393-7028
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:39:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

It's time to regulate tracking. Incredible that this dangerous and

toxic process has been in existence so long without oversight. It's

shameful!! Citizens have a right to clean air, soil and water. Fracking

poisons our precious fresh water. We know how to create and use CLEAN

energy. Sustainable, renewable, clean energy now!!

Sincerely,

Wendy Williams

7443 Wisconsin Dr

Citrus Heights, CA 95610-7431

(916) 863-1143
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 11:47:05 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I concur with the Sierra Club. Both Methane and Natural Gas pollute

the air whether in U.S. or foreign countries. Gobal Warming has passed

the threshold. We need stronger regulation of oil & gas companies

that prevent polluting the air and water with Fracking. We need to

regulate and/or incentivize these companies to invest in Green

Energy--solar, wind, etc.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Walt Gray

6842 W Holly St

Phoenix, AZ 85035-3339

(623) 849-4546
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:09:17 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We simply cannot continue down a road of a

broad energy policy that allows fossil fuels the place they've had or

anything like that or even much of a bridge role to an alternative

future. We must end our reliance on fossil fuels and do so quickly.

Please give us leadership to control this critical problematic

situation. Help us get to a viable future, please. I urge policies

that take utterly seriously our times, our challenge, and our jeopardy

in light of climate change. Please help us get a stronger commitment

to change in our energy economy. Help us create fast growing

dependence on clean, renewable energy.

This commitment requires accurate assessment of the negative impacts of

methane gas, so please help us have such of an assessment.

Sincerely,

Mark Meeks

399 Blackbird Dr

Bailey, CO 80421-2077

(303) 816-1454
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:09:17 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

PERSONAL NOTE:

Stranded Assets #3 The only "just war" is a war of the survival of

humanity and Earth's Life Support systems. Both under threat by our

privatized profits, socialized lose paradigm and the ability of the few

to profit from the pollution and exploitation of the commons. A "We All

Win War," WAWW, can, and in fact, must be fought on all fronts with the

mantra of minimal death and maximum good to all life, starting with the

poorest of the poor or closest to extinction receiving the most

attention. If the military oath to protect the Nation and its people

from threats both foreign and domestic has credence then the military

ethic must transform itself from a killing machine to a sustainable

greening machine. (Who would not want to serve?)

There is precedence here as well.. One only need go back to the CCC

days. Large unemployment. The Nation reeling from the economic

disruption of the 20s. Lack of skilled work force in changing

economies. Crumbling infrastructure. Concentration of wealth in the

hands of the few. Need I go on?

CCC addressed all that in one "green" effort. The same could address

the transformation to the Green Awakening Economy. People can be

employed learning and building needed skills. Vast green energy

infrastructure could be built using the inexpensive labor of the

unemployed. Health care and skill base of the population transformed to

the Nation's and World's advantage.

We can do that and again become a leader, but more importantly an

allies in the "We All Win War" that the rest of the world. A task that

the world clearly must address as well if humanity is to stand a chance

in hell of long term survival. That must happen PDQ. The door step of

doom awaits.

We all pay fees to dump garbage, waste water and more. Corpro/People

dump tons for free and accumulate mega-bucks. Even get tax subsidies.

Try throwing 19 pounds of paper cups out the car window for each gallon

of gas you burn. Who is making money here and who is losing? Toxins

verses paper cups?

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Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize
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our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Leif Knutsen

436 F St

Port Townsend, WA 98368-5206

(360) 385-6349
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:09:20 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

STOP un-restrained fracking!!!!!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public water and our public health. We must do everything

possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty recovery methods.

Many of the studies of fracking are drastically outdated. Please listen

to public voices trying to preserve the safety of their communities and

make rulings in favor of the public health by using the best available

data and estimates of the latest studies to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our groundwater and our

climate.

Take a stand for our future--and not just to serve the selfish

short-term profits of the gas industry and their lobbyists.

Sincerely,

Gary Tolliver

5802 Dakota Ave

Portage, MI 49024-1311
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:09:10 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Widespread and uncontrolled fracking may represent a boom in new

sources of energy, but there are some troubling consequences of it both

long-term and short-term.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

David Fiedler

5188 Judson Dr

Bensalem, PA 19020-3849

(215) 244-1101
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:09:17 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

This industry misuse of our resources is just too risky to all that we

love dear and NEED like clean water and other natural resources, just

to sell the resource over seas. How is that good for our country?

Please STOP this surge into endangering our country and especially, our

lives

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Carolyn Tolliver

5802 Dakota Ave

Portage, MI 49024-1311

(269) 349-5828
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:09:09 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

An oil CEO didn't want trucks carrying water to fracking sites near

his home (since I haven't heard about it since he got his way) yet far

worse is imposed on people that don't have his power. This is a health

and property value issue.

Sincerely,

Karen Stoutmeyer

12303 W Castle Rock Ct

Sun City West, AZ 85375-4657

(623) 584-1239
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 10:09:10 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

There's no reason to swap one poolutant for another, no matter how

cleanly the product burns...we need to move quickly in order to pass

along a livable environment. Please do ALL you can!

Sincerely,

Carol Sheffield

297 Upper Childers Run Rd

Buckhannon, WV 26201-3216

(304) 472-1463
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:40:07 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Use the latest data to determine the true amount of methane escaping

into the atmosphere from oil and gas wells when creating new

regulations governing those emissions. Don't allow fracking in the

development of the wells especially near natural wonders and

communities.

Sincerely,

Kent Matheny

772 Windsor Dr

St George, UT 84770-6154

(435) 635-9270
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:39:59 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Please use the best available data and estimates to give a clear

picture on the significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

Sincerely,

C Dodd

PO Box 1110

Monterey, CA 93942-1110
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:39:53 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I am concerned about how these industries are attempting to silence the

public from sharing the truth of what they are using to extract oil

& gas from the earth. I am tired of industry having free rein to

poison the public. It is time for intelligent public health guidlines

to be in place for these industries to follow. Perhaps it is time for

them to develop new technologies that do not endanger the public health

or environment.

Sincerely,

Moonshadow Moonshadow

414 S Mill Ave

Tempe, AZ 85281-2845
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:09:42 PM

Subject: Please revise fracking regulations, especially re: methane release

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas are significant contributors to climate change and

endanger our public health.

First of all, we must do everything possible to minimize our reliance

on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable energy, while

curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that does occur.

Secondly, many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers

are outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use

the best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate. Since methane is

one of the most impacting global warming gases, we need to have an

accurate estimate of how much is released by fracking.

Therefore, it is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so

that methane is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to

include accurate measurement for new and existing sources of methane

from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Karen Oates

59 Seaverns Bridge Rd

Amherst, NH 03031-2136

(603) 424-0286
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:39:39 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The denial of science propounded by the fossil fuel industry includes

any science that would require them to implement safety measures. The

degradation of the environment and the destruction of value for the

surface properties is truly shameful. It is the proper role of the

"environmental" "protection" agency to set and

enforce appropriate restrictions and safeguards, especially since it is

painfully obvious that the industry has failed catastrophically to

police itself.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Kathryn Kassem

259 N Myrtle Ave

Monrovia, CA 91016-2290

(626) 359-5103
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:39:39 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The clock is ticking down on slowing global warming -- the EPA needs to

act now and get it right. Gas is not a "bridge" since

dependent infrastructure will keep us locked in for years to come and

methane released during fracking will only accelerate the greenhouse

warming process.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

William Roberson

410 E 17th St Apt 4c

Brooklyn, NY 11226-5736
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:39:32 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

No more easy greed for BIG OIL and their kissing cousins, the GAS

FRACKERS. Already, there has been too much collateral damage to the

environment and to wildlife. Each "little" intrusion against

nature pushes our environment farther over a line THAT ALREADY HAS BEEN

CROSSED! To save our civilization, we have to decrease further fossil

fuel development.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Katherine Blum Russell

409 Sandhill Rd

Savannah, GA 31410-1008

(912) 897-3189
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:39:24 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Stop ruining this planet - for what? To put a lot of money into your

pockets?

The problem is that all of us will go down together - no money in the

world will be useful for anything - your next generation and our will

have nowhare to live. Between all the wreckless polution and all the

GMO foods - we are doomed. This is the end of us humans on this planet.

Sincerely,

Trudi Thomas

PO Box 318

Surry, ME 04684-0318

(207) 667-0827
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:40:13 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Almost all of nature needs clean water and air to exist on this Earth.

On the other hand they don't need fracked gas. Even an executive of a

fracking company didn't want it to happen on his property. Is he any

better than the rest of us, cause we don't want it either.

Sincerely,

Alfred Andersen

41 Mobile Ave

Staten Island, NY 10306-2125

(718) 667-8633
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:40:05 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I have read and agree withe content of this letter. I recently saw

another documentary about water pollution in PA and in other states

where fracking is going on. There is nothing more precious than our

drinking water. No amount of lost jobs, nor amount of money the gas

industry will lose if they don't frack for natural gas: nothing is

worth the pain, illnesses, loss of home value, nothing is worth this.

We have Dick Cheney and his oil/gas industry connections to thank for

this. I do wonder how he and others like him can rationalize what they

have done. If it is as I think, what it amounts to is this: most people

who signed leases and those who refused to, most of these people did

not understand nor ever guess in their wildest imaginations that

fracking could possibly do what it is doing to their homes, their way

of life, to the very water in their wells! We don't count for much, you

see. People have lost everything and have watched their loved ones

suffer and some have died. We don't count for much. Our America is no

longer what it used to be; we have nothing to be proud of any more.

Sincerely,

Kathy Everett

1230 White Birch Ln

Carlisle, PA 17013-3580

(717) 249-0489
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:40:00 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking ought to be Federally Regulated, 100% Transparent, Safe as

humanly possible and land owner contracts on one page of simple

English. Methane capture is a straight forward problem shown by U-V

photos.

Jon W Candy MD Col USAF ret CRL

Sincerely,

Jon Candy

3673 Kingmont Ct

Loomis, CA 95650-8827

(916) 652-8030
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:39:56 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

There is so much that no one knows or understands about the dangers of

fracking to our fragile environment. We have only one EARTH! Let all

of us work together instead of separately to preserve this fragile

planet.

Sincerely,

Myrtle Keller

440 Vista Way

Chula Vista, CA 91910-4930

(619) 422-4374
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:39:53 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

My state of NC is racing to start fracking right by Jordan Lake, which

is the drinking water supply for hundreds of thousands of people in the

Research Triangle region. HELP!! Our representatives and governor

have removed proposed safeguards and have put oil & gas people in

decision-making capacities. We need to protect our water supply. The

oil and gas companies will use this source of our drinking water to

make fracking liquid. All the while, residents of towns that use this

water are on watering restrictions to conserve water! There is also no

viable disposal place for the fracking fluid except in eastern NC - far

away from the proposed fracking sites. Please help us, because our

representatives are not.

Sincerely,

Sheryl Harmon

106 N Tamilynn Cir

Cary, NC 27513-3816

(919) 462-0197
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 11:43:16 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules to reduce leakage

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

We must curb methane leakage from oil and gas production.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates on leakage.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

leakage is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to

include new and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas

production.

Sincerely,

Chris Durand

1914 E Brow Rd

Signal Mountain, TN 37377-3321
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 10:40:58 AM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas contributes to climate change and endangers our

health. We must minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of

clean, renewable energy and curb methane leakage from oil and gas

production.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and underestimate methane leaks. Please use the best available

data to give a clear picture on the impacts fracked gas has on

climate.

It is critical to revise rules so methane is reduced throughout the

entire production chain, including new and existing sources of methane

from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Judith Porter

927 Mulberry Mill Rd

North Wilkesboro, NC 28659-7706

(336) 670-3362
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:39:44 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change, in

large part due to methane leakage during extraction.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Shoshana Wechsler

59 Kenyon Ave

Kensington, CA 94708-1024
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:39:38 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

I am grateful to President Obama for using the Clean Air Act to reduce

our negative effect on the environment. It is critical to move quickly

to revise existing rules so that methane is reduced throughout the

entire production chain, and to include new and existing sources of

methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Barbara Renton

1000 Spruce St

Berkeley, CA 94707-2628
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:39:23 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I live near the Rowan Plateau and have made the drive over there to

look at the impacts made by fracking. It is horrible! The earth will be

scarred for a very long time and it is horrific to realize that there

is no monitoring of the quality of the remaining water in the water

table. NONE. How is it that we are not even allowed to know what

chemicals they are pumping into the earth. How can their competitive

and greedy practices trump our need for good water? We are just pawn in

the games played by the uber rich and powerful. The mass of Americans

are no more than serfs working and dying under the direction of these

control freaks.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Riverman

28 Widget St Unit 415

Basalt, CO 81621-6711
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:39:12 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

The fracking boom is doing nothing to minimize our reliance on dirty

fossil fuels. Granted, burning natual gas is better for the environment

than burnong coal, but studies of methane leaks and the impact of the

chemicals used in the fracking process need to provide the best

available data and give a clearer picture of the impacts of fracking

over the short and long term. It's in revising existing rules and

making avaiable more up-to-date studies that the entire production

process includes reliable information about the true impacts of oil and

gas production.

Sincerely,

Robert Hoekstra

965 Vassar Ave

Holland, MI 49423-5304

(616) 394-0684
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:39:12 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Water pollution has been shown to be one of the toxic effects of

fracking and clean water is one of the present and future necessities

of all creatures on this planet. For some time now, water rights and

water scarcity have been the causes of societal disputes and tragedies.

We should not hasten the scarcity of safe water, even further. How can

our leaders even think of fracking, in view of such historical trends,

in good conscience?

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Narda TOLENTINO

1285 SW 27th Ct

Gresham, OR 97080-9609

(036) 693-7435
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:39:11 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Here in North Carolina, at the behest of the oil and gas industry,

legislators are racing to do everything possible to bring in fracking

with few controls. We ordinary citizens are frightened by the

potential health hazards and the damage to the environment, including

of course the exacerbation of climate change.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

James Cooke

201 Beth St

Greenville, NC 27858-8607

(252) 355-5330
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:09:43 PM

Subject: unregulated fracing is not what America needs

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

How can the EPA feel that they are doing their job in the protection

part of their name when fracing and the frac sand industry that goes

with it has a complete free rein to do what ever they want? How is it

that the EPA allows mine companies to rewrite clean air and water laws

to exempt them from the regulations as Sen Tiffany in Wisconsin has

done for the mine companies? WHO ARE YOU PROTECTING THE PUBLIC OR THE

CORPORATIONS????? It isn't the environment, the climate, or the general

public, so who are you protecting?? The planet and all that are on it

are in jeopardy from climate change and yet our government agencies do

nothing, no honest research, no input from the public, you (government

agencies) follow the money. It doesn't matter that you are killing the

planet and everything on it..

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Kelly Hamilton

E7790 County Road O

Clintonville, WI 54929-9782

(715) 823-6895
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 4:08:46 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

My state is moving forward to allow fracking. Three counties

surrounding the one I live in will soon be explored for natural gas.

I'm allergic to natural gas and had an asthma attack when a gas line

blew up down the street from my home. The warning tape stopped at my

home and my neighbors evacuated. When I started having breathing

problems, I evacuated as well even though I was told it was 'safe' to

stay. I do not believe we're looking deeply enough at the problems

natural gas and oil cause, from cradle to grave, from personal to

global. Renewable energy is truly clean energy. We've transitioned

long enough with natural gas and it's time to begin practicing what we

demand our doctors and medical profession practice, the very people who

know how to care for us best, and that is to DO NO HARM. Please,

please consider what you're doing for the people and the planet.

Sincerely,

Sally Hirsh

1831 Brantley St

Winston Salem, NC 27103-3709

(336) 777-0565
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:39:50 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracking, darn it, is a VERY dangerous procedure to the environment,

the underground waters, and to the air we breathe!! Get rid of it and

instead use the monies spent that way to research, expand, and develop

SAFE energy sources such as SOLAR...WIND...HYDRO..GEOTHERMAL...and so

on!!

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health! We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move QUICKLY to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

David Scheer

2715 Cody Cir Apt 102

Bellingham, WA 98225-8280

(206) 527-8752
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:09:29 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

We do not want our country turned into a huge toxic oil wasteland...

and we want oil companies to use NON-TOXIC chemicals when they use the

fracking process. Nothing much could be more important than protecting

our ground water, on which all people depend ... and which comprises

less than 1/2 of one percent of all the water on Earth. Get your

priorities straight.

Sincerely,

Richard Mcdonald

1606 N Florida St

Silver City, NM 88061-4259

(575) 388-3542
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:09:31 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Protect those of us living in fracking zones. Protect our air, water,

buildings, land, and the bodies of our families. Protect our property

values. Require baseline testing be done before fracking starts.

Require air and water monitors paid for by fracking companies. Require

bonds, insurance, etc so that frackers and seismic testing firms are

held accountable. Take the burden off the victims.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Denise Snyder

PO Box 45

Bryan, TX 77806-0045
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:09:17 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

The entire world can run on non-fossil-fuel sources of energy. The US

needs to lead in this and prove that solar, wind, ocean currents,

waves, river, geothermal, biofuels and as-yet-unidentified energy

sources are sufficient. (Note that I did not include nuclear, which

are entirely too dangerous.) EPA must do all it cann to push this

agenda which will save our planet and life as we know it.

Thank you very much for anything you do.

Sincerely,

Joann Noonan

123 Steeple Point Ct

Summerville, SC 29485-8996

(843) 906-3365
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:09:17 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Also we live on the train dangerous route for the oil shipping. The

fracking industry is removing sand from Mn. ruining roads with their

heavy trucking. And their enormous use of fresh water is incredible!

Please stop this sad misuse of natural resources for the industry

gain!

Sincerely,

Nancy Moran

15051 325th St

Saint Joseph, MN 56374-9625

(320) 356-7714
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/9/2014 10:10:40 AM

Subject: Update the fracking methane rules

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Jun 9, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

As you are aware, methane is a major contributor to global warming,

which threatens our environment, including our food chain.

We must shift toward clean, renewable energy but in the meantime, since

fracking is in progress we should at least ensure that it is done as

environmentally sustainable as possible.

It has come to my attention that many studies reviewed in the five

methane whitepapers are outdated and drastically underestimate methane

leaks. Please revise the existing rules with a view to reducing methane

production throughout the process, including new and existing sources

of methane from both oil and gas production.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Debra Kirchhof-Glazier

11099 Pond Rd

Huntingdon, PA 16652-7669
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:39:49 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Cannot wait for the day that science comes out and informs us that

fracking is a terrible process and we have caused terrible and ire

repeatable harm to the environment. We are intentionally polluting

water with dangerous chemicals and pumping these back into the ground

and we think this is not a problem? Fracking needs to be more regulated

and slowed down.

Sincerely,

William Gawne jr

PO Box 294

Riverside, IL 60546-0294

(708) 790-0667
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:09:09 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Dear gentleman, I understand how easy it must be for a man to lose his

way sometimes. I cannot in good conscience imagine any other wise. Yet

I marvel even if you have no children, grandchildren, nieces or

nephews; surely you have a legacy for history to carry for you. Surely

you realize, at the pace we are going, very shortly there will be no

water to drink, no food supply, and no air to breathe. I cannot imagine

any Patriot, Statesman or genuine leader would wish this inevitability

on any country, much less his own. If you continue down this senseless

path, you will only demonstrate that you are more willing to honor the

request of a lobbyist, then be responsible for the health, welfare,

safety of not only your personal constituency, not only this country,

but the world. There is still time for you to vote your conscience.

There is still time to take the moral high road. Disappointing a

lobbyist if you think about it, is just refusing a bribe.There is still

time to pull the nose of this plane up. Very, very little time, but

there is still time.Wouldn't you rather be remembered as a man who

stood his ground. Who stood for principles and took the high moral

ground. I should think it preferable to being remembered for a corrupt

man and coward who took his bribes and with malice of forethought and

in cold blood followed your peers as so many lemings off the cliff. It

profit a man nothing if he give his own soul for the world...but for

fracking? Free will implies choice, and choice brings with it, regret.

You just have to decide what regret you can live with. This issue is

your chance to redeem yourself and demonstrate how importat a moral

compass is. Will it be easy? No, of course not. Nothing worth having

ever is. Will you be uncomfortable for awhile? Absolutely. Will you

be RIGHT? YES. Short term convenience and pleasure, or long term

disaster. Reember what you do, will stand for all time. There neither

can or will be forgiveness. The consequences are IRREPARABLE. Do you

really think it's more important to honor a promise to a lobbyist?

Because after all, if a lobbyist has bought your vote, that is just

flat bribery. That is a shameful record to leave for your legacy.

Again, I truly appreciate how easy it is for a man to lose his way. I

also know how simple it is to return to the right course of action.

Please Gentleman, do yourselves proud. It will be worth it.

Sincerely,

Molly Mayock

1687 NW Division St Apt 316

Corvallis, OR 97330-2000
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(641) 530-6319
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:09:41 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Injecting Fracking Wastewater in disposal wells can't be good for our

underground water supplies. I'm sure it's much cheaper to do it that

way, but cheaper usually isn't better. I've been to other countries

where failure to consider the environment creates a mess. Why do we

have to do that here?

Sincerely,

Steven Neal

1260 190th St

Earlham, IA 50072-8516
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 11:36:05 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

I think it is crucial at this time that you up-date all your

environment information. Our climate if definitely changing and we

need to do everything possible to save our earth. I don't think you or

myself, or our families,want to die because of lack of clean air to

breath or clean water to drink

.

Sincerely,

Shirley Maksymicz

2278 W Learwood Pl

Beverly Hills, FL 34465-2343

(352) 746-5427
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:39:19 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

fracking also endangers communities on a social level. as thousands of

wildcat workers move into a community - rent prices are driven upwards

to the point where average lower middle class workign families can no

longer afford to pay rent as rent prices hit $4000 a month for a 3

bedroom house, In my home town in pennsylvania

600 people were made homeless in one year. The cost to the county and

state for a scoial net for all thsoi efmailies was enormous...multiply

that by the hundreds of towns thta were socially devastated and you

begin to get an idea of the scope of damage. this is a real cost both

in human lives and dollars. nobody wants to admit these costs but they

are real nonetheless.

Sincerely,

Gordon Gross

512 Baygall Rd

Holly Springs, NC 27540-8995

(919) 798-9198
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:09:32 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

At what point will this country start to acknowledge the greed of this

industry and start standing up for the health and safety of it's

citizens? Soon it'll be too late and our very existence on earth

will end. We have an obligation to stop what is inevitable if we don't

take drastic actions.

Sincerely,

Shelley Howard

419 Washington St

Denver, CO 80203-3809

(303) 777-7786
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:09:26 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

In addition to the methane issue, I feel that its very important to

also establish new rules governing when, how and how much gas flaring

should be allowed. It is ridiculous how much gas is being wasted and

the pollution caused by excessive flaring at the well head by the

industry. It is time to reign the industry in since they have no desire

to do any of this voluntarily - they never have and they never will.

Sincerely,

David Ring

17389 Deerfield Dr SE

Prior Lake, MN 55372-3396

(612) 499-9986
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:09:09 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Oil and gas produced by hydraulic fracturing is a significant

contributor to climate change and endangers our public health through

massive water pollution. Many of the studies reviewed in the five

methane whitepapers are outdated and drastically underestimate methane

leaks. Please use the recent data and estimates to give a clear picture

of the significant impacts fracked gas has and will have on our

climate.

If all the permitted and operational natural gas wells (over 100,000)

used hydraulic fracturing, we would have over 3 trillion gallons of

polluted water contaminated with chemicals to kill the extensive

bacterial communities in the areas of the hydraulic fracturing. The

idea that this will have no affect on human health and ecosystems is

ludicrous.

It is the responsibility of the EPA to protect human health and our

environment. It seems that the EPA has become an arm of corporate

industry that is destroying our planet by allowing toxic chemicals and

pollution to injure public health and life within our natural

environments.

Hold all industry, including the highly contaminating natural gas

industry and tar sands extraction industry, to the standards of our

laws which include the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts that should be

applied in their entirety to those industries.

Sincerely,

Thomas French

506 Upper Ranchitos Rd

Taos, NM 87571-6804

(575) 758-3827
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:09:19 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Dear EPA Administrator,

As a resident in Pennsylvania with close friends who have been directly

affected by the current Natural gas drilling in the state( their well

water has been rendered unusable immediately after fracking started in

their region) I am greatly concerned for the future of our environment

and what future generations will have to deal with from the short term

gain of a few in the industry. We have historic evidence from other

parts of our country, mainly in Texas, where natural gas fracking has

been going on for many year. The environmental issues there are

happening here in the state of Pennsylvania too. The venting of VOC's

and other byproducts of natural gas development that are known

carcinogens raises the bar even more for our health and issues down the

road caused by the expanded fracking all over our country wherever

municipalities will allow it. What are we giving up for the profits of

a few for our citizens as well as the environment. I am reminded of

what was discovered in New York State many years ago at the "Love

Canal" which became of of if not the first supper fund site in

this country. Do we forget what the cost of cleaning that mess up was?

Are we willing to do that again for the profits of a few now?

Please read the above letter as it explains what we should be doing as

well as the questions we should be asking the industry about the long

term affects of chemicals they refuse to issue an MSDA sheet about what

chemicals they are using and the effects of them.

Thank You for listening to a citizen of the U.S.A. who is greatly
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concerned about this current rush to get as much as they can before a

halt is put to it.

Sincerely,

John D. Lahr

699 Martic Heights Drive

Pequea, PA 17565-9716

Sincerely,

John Lahr

699 Martic Heights Dr

Pequea, PA 17565-9716

(717) 284-3497
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:09:17 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Richard Gorringe, Ph D

3574 NE Stanton St

Portland, OR 97212-2747

(503) 028-0664
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:09:08 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

As I am sure you are aware, fracked oil and gas is a significant

contributor to climate change and, further, it endangers our public

health. It is critical that we do everything possible to minimize our

reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Please do whatever can be done right away to get this vital process on

the way.

Thank you very much for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Holly Malarney

50 Boatswains Way Apt 205

Chelsea, MA 02150-4062

(617) 884-4162
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 9:09:05 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

As a great grandmother, I desperately want to do all I can for my

"Grands," like any grandmom or granddad would. In Texas,

where we live, our entire, statewide water supply is disappearing.

Disappearing. Check me on this. There's no appreciable rain and

rivers are drying up. Then, to bring us all to our knees, FRACKING

takes billions of gallons of water to get gas out of the ground, and

that water is never to be reclaimed. And, the general public knows

little or nothing about that.

In addition, fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to

climate change and endangers our public health. We must do everything

possible to minimize our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of

truly clean, renewable energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil

and gas production that does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

Rita Wells Clarke

14244 Coral Harbour Ct

Dallas, TX 75234-3875

(972) 241-7542
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/12/2014 11:34:13 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 12, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

YOU ARE DESTROYING PEOPLE AND OUR ENVIRONMENT. . . FOR WHAT???? for

whatever money YOU can get. . . in the long run it will be your

children who hate you because they were born with birth defects because

of the "natural gas" you allowed to leak into their water

supply. where are the ethics in that??

Sincerely,

Sarah Failla

1737 Makiki St Apt H

Honolulu, HI 96822-4461
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 7:09:03 PM

Subject: Revise the fracking methane rules

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

Please consider that the boons of fracking trumpeted by the fossil fuel

industry --its safety, the jobs and the boosts to communities it

delivers, and the plenteous supply of natural gas -- turned out to be

90% false, and that it took years for a very inquiring public to learn

the facts. Only one of those ugly facts has been the impact of

uncaptured methane on the climate. Now it is the processing and export

of LNG, an intention denied by industry at the outset. This is an added

polluting and dangerous ploy by which Americans will pay literally

through the nose so that industry can reap high international gas

prices for screwing with the U.S.'s environment.

How this could be in the nation's interest strains credibility.

Sincerely,

Grace van Hulsteyn

364 New Turnpike Rd

Cochecton, NY 12726-5030

(845) 932-8910
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 From: Sierra Club <information@sierraclub.org>

 To: OilandGas.Whitepapers

 Date: 6/8/2014 8:09:55 PM

Subject: there is great danger in hydrolic fracturing

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Jun 8, 2014

EPA Oil and Gas White Paper

Dear Oil and Gas White Paper,

There is great danger in hydrological fracturing we have to stop this

all of this fracturing. Many people will sign on to have a well placed

on their land in anticipation of a new cash flow and then find that the

fracturing equipment and process they allowed on their land is really

hurting them and is costing them money.

Fracked oil and gas is a significant contributor to climate change and

endangers our public health. We must do everything possible to minimize

our reliance on these dirty fuels in favor of truly clean, renewable

energy, while curbing methane leakage from oil and gas production that

does occur.

Many of the studies reviewed in the five methane whitepapers are

outdated and drastically underestimate methane leaks. Please use the

best available data and estimates to give a clear picture on the

significant impacts fracked gas has on our climate.

It is critical to move quickly to revise existing rules so that methane

is reduced throughout the entire production chain, and to include new

and existing sources of methane from both oil and gas production.

Sincerely,

David Fulwiler

505 N 26th St Apt 408

Milwaukee, WI 53233-2558

(414) 933-5056