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Home My WebLink AboutSWRCB - 2018 Draft Memorandum of Agreement RE Underground Injection Control, Discharges to Land, and Other Program Issues Menchaca, Clarissa From: Bennett, Robin Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2018 8:57 AM To: McCracken, Shari Cc: Snyder, Ashley; Menchaca, Clarissa; Raevsky, Cathy; Schmidt, Dennis; Snellings, Tim; Gosselin, Paul; Dunsmoor, Cindi Subject: Public Comment Period FW: NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT - 2018 DRAFT MOA BETWEEN STATE WATER BOARD AND DOGGR Attachments: notice-moa-doggr.pdf See attached the Memorandum of Agreement between the,SWRCB and the Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources(DOGGR), regarding injection control, discharges to land, and other program issues. Submission of Comments must be received by 12:00 pm., Monday,June 25, 2018. Rd6z ["'.xerlvire 4ss'istant (530)x`172-6:3114 rben neq((z -qunlynet Office suj)errisor Oou- 7(,oer. 130ard o f"Supewvisors. Distrilef 5) 747 1,"111"Ott -1la'd 1'a,radise. (,'A 95969 From: lyris@swrcbl8.waterboards.ca.gov<Iyris@swrcbl8.waterboards.ca.gov> Sent:Wednesday, May 23, 2018 5:27 PM To: Bennett, Robin<RBennett@ buttecounty.net> Subject: NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT-2018 DRAFT MOA BETWEEN STATE WATER BOARD AND DOGGR This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board Attached is a Notice of Opportunity to Comment on the Proposed Revised Memorandum Of Agreement Between The State Water Resources Control Board And The Department Of Conservation, Division Of Oil, Gas And Geothermal Resources Regarding Underground Injection Control, Discharges To Land, And Other Program Issues. Comment Deadline is June 25, 2018 by 12 noon. ............................... ......... You are currently subscribed to regs_general as: rbennett@buftecounty.net. 1 To unsubscribe click here: leave-6674432- 5085298.f8efclfel463a520fef6bdOdcld1 bOf4@swrcbl 8.waterboards.ca.gov 2 CALIFORNIA MATTHEW 1`I00R101,1E2 Water Boards State Water Resources Control Board NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT PROPOSED REVISED MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION, DIVISION OF OIL, GAS AND GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES REGARDING UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL, DISCHARGES TO LAND, AND OTHER PROGRAM ISSUES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) will receive public comments on the Revised Memorandum of Agreement (2018 Draft MOA) between the State Water Board and the Department of Conservation, Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) Regarding Underground Injection Control, Discharges to Land and other Program issues. NOTICE IS ADDITIONALLY HEREBY GIVEN that the State Water Board will consider a proposed Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to finalize and execute the 2018 Draft MOA, and any future revisions to the 2018 Draft MOA, during the July 24, 2018 State Water Board meeting (Board Meeting). Details of the Board Meeting are provided below: Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Joe Serna Jr.—CaIEPA Headquarters Building Coastal Hearing Room 1001 1 Street, Second Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 BACKGROUND The existing MOA between the State Water Board and DOGGR, executed in 1988 (1988 MOA), calls for DOGGR to consult with the State Water Board and the regional water quality control boards (collectively, Water Boards) during its consideration of Class II underground injection control (UIC) project and permit applications and for the Water Boards to consult with DOGGR during its consideration of waste discharge requirements for discharges of produced water from oil and gas operations. In response to increased involvement of the legislature, the Governor's office, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, oil and gas operators, and the public, the Water Boards' role in the review of UIC project and aquifer exemption proposals has expanded. The 1988 MOA has been revised to reflect developments in how the Water Boards and DOGGR coordinate in administering the state's UIC program, regulate discharges of produced water from oil and gas operations to land, respond to incidents such as spills, take enforcement actions, and handle other related issues. Staff from DOGGR and the Water Boards have met over the last two years to update the 1988 MOA, and have completed a draft of the 2018 Draft MOA. FELICE;, MARCUS,CHAIR I EILEEN SOSECK, EXECUTIVE:OIRECTUR 1001 1 Street,Sacramento,CA 95814 1 Mailing Address:P.O.Box 100.Sacramento.CA 95812-0100 1 w'ww.waterboards.ca.gov n 6A urcrta Ir,I=n IAF I+ - 2- The 2018 Draft MOA provides a coordinated approach resulting in a single permit satisfying the statutory obligations of DOGGR and Water Boards and ensuring that the injection of Class II fluids and discharges to land of produced water from oil and gas operations do not cause degradation of waters of the State. DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY The 2018 Draft MOA is available for review on the State Water Board's website at: hftps:/Iwww.waterboards.ca.gov/water issues) ro rams) roundwaterlsb4lannouncements.shtml You may request a paper copy by contacting Ms. Gwyneth Granville at (916) 341-5568 or G neth.Granville Waterboards.ca. ov Additional information on the public meeting in Sacramento can be found on the State Water Board web site at http:llwww.waterboards.ca.gov/board_infolcalendar/ SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS The State Water Board will accept both written and oral comments on the 2018 Draft MOA. Written comments should be submitted as early as possible to ensure thorough staff analysis. Please use the subject line "Comment Letter—2018 Draft MOA Between State Water Board and DOGGR". Written comments must be received by 12:00 noon on Monday, June 25, 2018 and should be addressed to: Jeanine Townsend, Clerk to the Board State Water Resources Control Board 1001 1 Street, 24th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 Comment letters in pdf format less than 15 megabytes may be emailed to the Clerk to the Board at commentletters(c_)_waterboards.ca.gov. If the electronic comment letter is greater than 15 megabytes, it may be submitted by fax at(916) 341-5620. Couriers delivering hard copies of comment letters must check in with lobby security personnel, who can contact Ms. Townsend at (916) 341-5600. At the Board Meeting, commenters will be given an opportunity to make oral comments or to summarize and supplement orally previously submitted written materials. PROCEDURAL MATTERS To ensure a productive and efficient Board Meeting, the Board may limit the time for oral comments. For recommendations regarding presentations to the Board, please go to: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/board info/meetings/board Presentations.shtm1. PARKING AND ACCESSIBILITY For directions to the Joe Serna, Jr. (CaIEPA) Building and public parking information, please refer to the website: http://www.calepa.ca.gov/EPAbldg/location.htm. The CaIEPA Building is accessible to persons with disabilities. Individuals requiring special accommodations are requested to call (916) 341-5254 at least five working days prior to the Meeting. TDD users may contact the California Relay Service at(800) 735-2929 or voice line at(800) 735-2922. An audio broadcast of the Meeting will be available via the internet; it can be accessed at http://www.calepa.ca.gov/broadcasV. All visitors to the CaIEPA Building are required to sign in and obtain a badge at the Visitor Services Center located just inside the main entrance - 3- (10th Street entrance). Valid picture identification may be required. Please allow up to 15 minutes for security clearance. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please direct questions about this notice to Ms. Janice Zinky at(916) 341-5897 or Janice.Zinky(&waterboards.ca.aov May 23, 2018 Date JeanTownsend Clerk to the Board