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B K 00026 PG Lee County Environmental Review and Advisory Committee (ERAC) Page 2 Miscellaneous • Applicants and operators should offer cuttings, logs, cores and other well information to the state geological survey within 5 years of well completion. • Same day reviews and inspections should be included in the rules. Areas outside MEC Authority The following concerns were raised by ERAC in review of the MEC Draft Rules but lie outside the authority of the MEC. These concerns do impact local communities and may be more appropriately addressed by the County through other avenues. Emergency Responders Concern: Emergency Responders need to be provided adequate training on appropriate procedures for oil and gas exploration activities and be provided ample knowledge of what is present on any location to which they are called. Recommendations: Under 15A NCAC 05H.1305: All emergency responders in areas where permits are proposed shall receive Control Response Contractor training certification prior to the beginning of drilling activities. This training will be provided by the State of North Carolina and the local government that employs these responders will be reimbursed for all expenses associated with training. • UNDER 15A NCAC 05H .2006 SAFETY AND SECURITY AT PITS AND TANKS: Any barrier should have proper signage on it to warn any person approaching of the hazard, also a contact number for the POC in charge of this location should be available and valid. Air Quality Concern: The draft does not address air quality relying on existing air quality standards and procedures. DENR lacks the capacity, in staff and equipment, to effectively monitor air quality. Recommendation: A percentage of application fees should be set aside for air monitoring equipment and training for local government staff to install, operate and maintain these stations. Information gathered should be publically available. Miscellaneous • Applicants and operators should not be allowed, without permission, to access the surface of property where they only have land agreements with subsurface owners unless that right is specifically stated in the deed separating surface and subsurface rights. 2