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Home My WebLink About20210913.tiffLETTER OF CONCERN RESPONSE FORM DEPARTMENT: Oil and Gas Energy; and Public Health and Environment STAFF: Jason Maxey; and Dan Joseph DATE LETTER RECEIVED: 3/17/2021 LETTER RECEIVED FROM: Kelsey Barnholt LETTER RECEIVED VIA: Email EMAIL/MAILING ADDRESS: kelsey.barnholt@gmail.com * * * PLEASE RESPOND WITHIN THREE DAYS. IF RESPONSE WILL BE DELAYED, PLEASE NOTIFY "CTB GROUP" BY EMAIL. * * * RECOMMENDED ACTION: Reply to submitted comment with the following on attached sheet. METHOD OF RESPONSE: Board Action Work Session Letter (Attached) Email (Attached) Telephone Call No Response (Explain) Department Head Signature: Dan Joseph Digitally signed by Dan Joseph Date: 2021.03.25 14:42:36 -06'00' M:\CTKETTERS OF CONCERN\Forms\Department Head Response Fillable Form aksnelrtelthl Ca.* i ors cG:oC7c�rn),1-►LCOW MO, °Li fOSMI CA(A11) 03/30/ at 2021-0913 Chloe Rempel From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Jason Maxey Tuesday, March 30, 2021 2:04 PM Chloe Rempel Dan Joseph FW: Response to email dated 3-17-21 Chloe — please see the response (below) to Ms. Barnholt. Thank you, Jason S. Maxey Director / Local Government Designee Oil & Gas Energy Department j rnaxevr&weldgov. com 970-400-3579 From: Jason Maxey Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 2:03 PM To: kelsey.barnholt@gmail.com Cc: Dan Joseph (djoseph@weldgov.com) <djoseph@weldgov.com> Subject: Response to email dated 3-17-21 Ms. Barnholt, Thank you for your email to the Weld County Board of County Commissioners. As Director of the Oil & Gas Energy Department (OGED) and Director of Environmental Health Services (EH), we wanted to respond jointly to some of the points in your email. First, along with the BOCC, we have been working with the Town of Erie as well as Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) on various questions or concerns that have been brought to our attention over the last two months. We want to assure you that we listen, investigate and respond accordingly to questions or concerns we are made aware of. The Oxy Mae J location was approved prior to the new oil & gas rules you mention. Both Weld County and the COGCC reviewed and approved the permit under the rules in place at the time of submittal. The permits were submitted in February 2019 - prior to SB 181 being introduced and subsequently signed into law. In addition, the Town of Erie was a referral agency for both the county and state review process, in order to ensure the proximate local government had the opportunity to provide input on the permit submittals. Regarding your concerns related to air quality. It is important to note that sources of air pollution can be dynamic and that there are a variety of factors and conditions that can impact air quality and we will take your complaint under advisement. The air quality site that you were referencing in your submittal (Purple Air) uses limited data points to provide an Air Quality Index (AQI). Note that those types of sites are a good tool to use to help determine what personal decisions may be necessary based on personal health, outdoor activity, etc. However, the tool cannot be used as a direct correlation to any particular source as air currents, other local activity (continuing construction at the i subdivision for example), meteorological factors, etc., can affect the measurements of the monitor. It should also be noted that the air contaminate of concern with oil and gas operations is not typically particulates (PM10 and PM2.5- one of the data points AQI uses). In reference to air quality monitoring being conducted by Occidental. That information is tied to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment- Air Pollution Control Division (CPDHE-APCD) permitting process and request for information can be submitted directly to the company (but no requirement for release) or can be submitted to CDPHE-APCD (CORA request). Sincerely, Jason S. Maxey Director / Local Government Designee Oil & Gas Energy Department 1301 N 17th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 imaxey@weldgov.com Direct: (970) 400-3579 Dan Joseph CP-FS Environmental Health Director Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment 1555 North 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 phone: 970.400.2206 fax: 970.304.641 1 Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 2 Mariah Higgins From : Kelsey Barnholt < kelsey. barnholt@gmail . com > Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 10 : 54 AM To: Mariah Higgins Cc: Perry Buck; Steve Moreno; Lori Saine; Scott James; Mike Freeman; Jennifer Carroll ; Board of Trustees Mail ; Kyle Barnholt Subject: Public Comment for Today ' s Hearing Caution This email originated from outside of Weld County Government . Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe . This is the comment I would have made, if a virtual option were available . I was not able to attend in person today as I am currently in the middle of an IVIG infusion at my home for my primary immunodeficiency . It would have been wonderful to have had an opportunity to speak virtually . My husband and I are Erie residents and Weld County taxpayers . We live less than a half mile from the Mae J mega well site that is conveniently situated in unincorporated Weld County, just 900 feet from my neighbors ' homes in Colliers Hill . For the past 6 week, since the sound walls went up around Mae J , concerned residents and I have been begging for real - time, continuous air quality monitoring . I am writing to voice my frustration regarding Weld County for allowing these mega pads just 900ft from my neighborhood AFTER SB- 181 went into effect on January 15 . Weld County and Erie are both to blame for allowing this harmful activity to take place despite the new 2000ft setback rules that Erie has . Our requests for adequate air quality monitoring have fallen on deaf ears . Allegedly, Occidental , the operator of Mae J , Papa Jo , and Yellowhammer have air quality monitoring, but refuse to show us the data . We have asked for reimbursement for air purifiers for our homes, and have only received canned responses from Occidental . Science has shown the negative health impacts on residents who live within a 1/2 mile of active wells . Just the other night, I saw a startling map showing the cancer and respiratory risk throughout Colorado, and Weld County is one of 13 counties with increased cancer and respiratory risks . A resident directly across from Mae J has a particulates monitor, and on February 28th , his system registered a particulates value over 600-- literally off the EPA chart . Yesterday and today the levels have been above 151, which is unsafe for all people according to the EPA ' s rating scale , not just sensitive individuals like me . The air toxics risk in Weld County, in terms of cancer and respiratory risks are unbelievably high . We are at extreme risk for cancer and respiratory problems . What is it going to take for Weld County to stop this dangerous behavior, and make the air safe again in Erie ? 1 C2) PurpleAir - Map O Shop / ! nstal! Click and drag to zoom in. Hold down shift key and drag to pan. C US EPA PM2 . 5 AQI 10 Minute Average _ x 200 150 100 Potive\ 50 42 :rie aA �� 0 10. Mar 12 Mar 14. Mar 16. Mar -- Average --- Si. Colliers MIA --- Si.Coates Nil i --- PurpleAtr.com 1. ` j E i f . Map Data Layer 0 Conversion A x k< US EPA PM2.5 AQl v I None v I Standard v 110 Minute Average v 50 150 200 ' 250 ; 300 350 400 501 r c Outside Inside Show My di Averages Sensors Sensors O Sensors as Rings March 17th, 2021, 7:30:48 AM MDT CR 1 1 Kelsey Barnholt Owner/Run Coach, project SURGE Executive Consultant, Rodan + Fields kbarnholt. myrandf♦corn (630) 589-4301 2 March 24,;2021, CLERK TO THE BOARD PHONE: (970) 400-4225 FAX: (970) 336-7233 1150 O STREET P. O. BOX 758 GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 www.weldgov.com KELSEjY BARNHOLT keleey.barnholt@gmail.com RE: !LETTER OF CONCERN REGARDING AIR QUALITY IN WELD COUNTY To Whom It May Concern: Thank you for contacting the Weld County Clerk to the Board's Office in service of the Weld CountyBoard of Commissioners. We have received your letter of concern and are processing it. The issue you raised is under the jurisdiction of the Weld County Department of Oil and Gas Energy', and the Department of Public Health and Environment. The Oil and Gas Energy Department.. Head, Jason Maxey, and the Public Health and Environment Director of Environmental _Health Services, Dan Joseph, are directly accountable to the Weld County Board of Commissioners: Your letter is being forwarded to both the County Commissioners, and Mr. Macey and Mr. Joseph. You can expect a response shortly. Once your letter of concern has been reviewed, the letter itself and the Weld County response will be listed on the Weld County Board of _Commissioner's Agenda as an item of Communications. You can reach the Department of Oil and Gas Energy at (970) 400-3580 and the Department of Public Health and Environment at (970) 304-6410. If you have questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (970) 400-4213. Very truly yours, Reolf-e- Chloe A. Rempel Deputy' Clerk to the Board Supervisor crempel ar�weldgov.com cc: Department of Oil and Gas Energy 9Y Department of Public Health and Environment Weld County Board of Commissioners Chloe Rempel From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Good afternoon, Chloe Rempel Wednesday, March 24, 2021 2:28 PM kelsey.barnholt@gmail.com RE: Public Comment for Today's Hearing Letter of Concern Received - Barnholt.pdf Thank you for contacting the Weld County Clerk to the Board's Office in service of the Weld County Board of Commissioners. We have received your letter of concern and are processing it. Please see the attached letter for further information. Sincere regards, Chloe A. Rempel Deputy Clerk to the Board Supervisor Clerk to the Board's Office Weld County 1150 O Street Greeley, CO 80631 Tel: (970) 400-4213 Email: crempel@weldgov.com Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Kelsey Barnholt <kelsey.barnholt@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 10:54 AM To: Mariah Higgins <mhiggins@weldgov.com> Cc: Perry Buck <pbuck@weldgov.com>; Steve Moreno <smoreno@weldgov.com>; Lori Saine <Isaine@weldBov.com>; Scott James <sjames@weldgov.com>; Mike Freeman <mfreeman@weldgov.com>; Jennifer Carroll <icarroll@erieco.gov>; Board of Trustees Mail <BOT@erieco.gov>; Kyle Barnholt <kyleb@manukahealth.co.nz> Subject: Public Comment for Today's Hearing Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 WELD COUNTY LETTERS OF CONCERN CERTIFICATE OF MAILING FIRST NAME LAST NAME COMPANY ADDRESS 1 CITY STATE POSTAL CODE KELSEY BARNHOLT kelsey.barnholt@gmail.com I hereby certify that I have sent a true and correct letter of receipt in accordance with the notification requirements of Weld County in the United States Mail, as addressed on the attached list this 24th day of March, 2021. Rtyvire, Chloe A. Rempel Deputy Clerk to the Board Supervisor Chloe Rempel From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Good afternoon, Chloe Rempel Wednesday, March 24, 2021 2:38 PM Jason Maxey; Dan Joseph LETTER OF CONCERN - Kelsey Barnholt re: Air Quality Department Head Response Fillable Form.pdf; Letter of Concern - Kelsey Barnholt.pdf Please see the attached letter of concern from Kelsey Barnholt regarding air quality in Weld County. The letter has also been sent to the Board of Commissioners for preliminary review. Once you have reviewed and formulated a response (if applicable), please submit the attached Department Head Response Fillable Form, along with your recommended response, for Commissioner approval prior to sending. Once the Commissioners have approved your response, I will notify you and send you a copy of their determination. After you have responded, the entire packet will be placed on the Board's Consent Agenda as an item of Communications. Sincere regards, Chloe A. Rempel Deputy Clerk to the Board Supervisor Clerk to the Board's Office Weld County 1150 O Street Greeley, CO 80631 Tel: (970) 400-4213 Email: crempel@weldgov.com Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. i LETTER OF CONCERN PRIMARY PASS -AROUND mommi. CTB DATE SUBMITTED FOR PASS -AROUND REVIEW : 0310('1 / $9J PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED LETTER OF CONCERN , WHICH HAS BEEN FORWARDED TO 3Qson 1flatxe . a' Ockn ZThseçsh IN THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF Q � Co oneoln cand PobUc Health f En /ironsneN- FOR RECOMMENDATION . ONCE THE DEPARTMENtHEAD HAS SUBMITTED HIS / HER RECOMMENDATION FOR RESPONSE . A SECOND PASS -AROUND . INCLUDING SAID RECOMMENDATION . WILL BE FORWARDED FOR YOUR REVIEW AND APPROVAL . BUCK FREEMAN rnf JAMES MORENO /7 /- SAINE LETTER OF CONCERN SECONDARY PASS -AROUND •••••=i+ CTB DATE SUBMITTED FOR PASS -AROUND REVIEW : 031a'cof &' I PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED RESPONSE FROMjagpn fYloxe t Ocan "3-0e, ph IN THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF 0 + C., Ene_9a6, FMbwe Hcal + h r Earlvtminmp.n+. APPROVE SUBMITTED RESPONSE ? IF APPROVAL NOT GIVEN , RECOMMENDED COMMISSIONER YES NO AMENDED RESPONSE PLAN ? BUCK ��/, rr FREEMAN JAMES MORENO Alre' SAINE Hello