RRC Enforcement Actions Taken at Commissioners June 19 Conference

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $220373 in fines involving 132 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners conference this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the states oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline safety. One operator was assessed $22310 in an oil and gas docket that went to hearing. The final order for 7B-0307112 can be found on the RRC website here. Operators were ordered to come into compliance with Commission rules and assessed $21188 for oil and gas LP-Gas and pipeline safety rule violations. Pipeline operators and excavators were assessed $176875 for violations of the Commissions Pipeline Damage Prevention rules. Details on all these Master Agreed Orders can be found on the RRC website here. In the absence of timely motions for rehearing decisions are final as stated in these final orders. About the Railroad Commission Our mission is to serve Texas by our stewardship of natural resources and the environment our concern for personal and community safety and our support of enhanced development and economic vitality for the benefit of Texans. The Commission has a long and proud history of service to both Texas and to the nation including almost 100 years regulating the oil and gas industry. The Commission also has jurisdiction over alternative fuels safety natural gas utilities surface mining and intrastate pipelines. Established in 1891 the Railroad Commission of Texas is the oldest regulatory agency in the state. To learn more please visit http://www.rrc.texas.gov.