Comments Received
Comments received for 16 TAC §7.455 and §7.305
The following are comments received by the RRC concerning proposed amendments to §7.455 and the repeal of §7.305 in Chapter 7 relating to curtailment. The comment period ended at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 1/07/2022. All comments are provided in Adobe Acrobat format. Email addresses of members of the public have been redacted (blacked out) in accordance with the Public Information (Open Records) Act, Texas Government Code, sec. 552.137, except (1) where the member of the public has affirmatively consented to the release of such comments, as expressly authorized by Government Code sec. 552.137(b); or (2) where the e-mail address appears "on a letterhead, coversheet, printed document, or other document made available to the public," as expressly authorized by Texas Government Code sec. 552.137(c)(4).
Updated: January 10, 2022
Atmos Cities Steering Committee
FABSS Texas Coalition, Part 1; Part 2
Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc.
South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Texas Competitive Power Advocates
Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association
Texas LDCs (Atmos Energy Corporation's Mid-Tex and West Texas Divisions; CenterPoint Energy Resources d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Entex; and Texas Gas Service Company, a Division of ONE Gas, Inc.)
Texas Public Power Association
Comments Received for 16 TAC §3.65 and §3.107
The following are comments received by the RRC concerning proposed new rule §3.65 and amendments to §3.107 in Chapter 3 relating to SB 3 and HB 3648 (2021). The comment period ended at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 11/01/2021. All comments are provided in Adobe Acrobat format. Email addresses of members of the public have been redacted (blacked out) in accordance with the Public Information (Open Records) Act, Texas Government Code, sec. 552.137, except (1) where the member of the public has affirmatively consented to the release of such comments, as expressly authorized by Government Code sec. 552.137(b); or (2) where the e-mail address appears "on a letterhead, coversheet, printed document, or other document made available to the public," as expressly authorized by Texas Government Code sec. 552.137(c)(4).
Updated: November 3, 2021
American Public Gas Association
Atmos Cities Steering Committee
Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.
Joint TDU's (Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC; CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC; AEP Texas Inc.; and Texas-New Mexico Power Company)
Lower Colorado River Authority
Office of Public Utility Counsel
Permian Basin Petroleum Association
Senate Business and Commerce Committee
Sierra Club, Lone Star Chapter; Additional comments submitted by Sierra Club members
South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Southwestern Electric Power Company
Texas Alliance of Energy Producers
Texas Competitive Power Advocates
Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association
Texas LDC's (Atmos Energy Corporation's Mid-Tex and West Texas Divisions; CenterPoint Energy Resources d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Entex; and Texas Gas Service Company, a Division of ONE Gas, Inc.)
Texas Public Power Association
Individual comments received by date:
October 19, 2021: Part 1 and Part 2
October 27, 2021: Part 1 and Part 2
Comments Received on Proposed Amendments to Chapters 13 and 14, and Repeals of Rules in Chapter 15
The following are comments received by the RRC concerning proposed amendments to various rules in Chapters 13 and 14, and the proposed repeals of remaining rules in Chapter 15. The proposed amendments relate to House Bill 2714 (2019), NFPA updates, and other amendments. The comment period ended at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, 12/14/2020. All comments are provided in Adobe Acrobat format. Email addresses of members of the public have been redacted (blacked out) in accordance with the Public Information (Open Records) Act, Texas Government Code, sec. 552.137, except (1) where the member of the public has affirmatively consented to the release of such comments, as expressly authorized by Government Code sec. 552.137(b); or (2) where the e-mail address appears "on a letterhead, coversheet, printed document, or other document made available to the public," as expressly authorized by Texas Government Code sec. 552.137(c)(4).
Updated: 12/15/2020
CenterPoint EnergyComments Received on Proposed Amendments to 16 TAC §3.40
The following are comments received by the RRC concerning proposed amendments to 16 TAC §3.40 relating to multiple assignment of acreage in certain situations. The comment period ended at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, 12/9/2019. All comments are provided in Adobe Acrobat format. Email addresses of members of the public have been redacted (blacked out) in accordance with the Public Information (Open Records) Act, Texas Government Code, sec. 552.137, except (1) where the member of the public has affirmatively consented to the release of such comments, as expressly authorized by Government Code sec. 552.137(b); or (2) where the e-mail address appears "on a letterhead, coversheet, printed document, or other document made available to the public," as expressly authorized by Texas Government Code sec. 552.137(c)(4).
Updated: 12/9/2019
Apache Corporation
Diamondback Energy
Elk River Resources
Henry Resources LLC
Permian Basin Petroleum Association (PBPA)
Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc.
Rio Oil and Gas (Permian) II, LLC
Texas Alliance of Energy Producers
Texas General Land Office
Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO)
Texas Land and Mineral Owners Association (TLMA)
Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA)Comments Received on Proposed Amendments to 16 TAC §3.70
The following are comments received by the RRC concerning proposed amendments to 16 TAC §3.70 relating to production and flow lines, permit renewals, gathering pipelines, and certain fees. The comment period ended at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, 11/18/2019. All comments are provided in Adobe Acrobat format. Email addresses of members of the public have been redacted (blacked out) in accordance with the Public Information (Open Records) Act, Texas Government Code, sec. 552.137, except (1) where the member of the public has affirmatively consented to the release of such comments, as expressly authorized by Government Code sec. 552.137(b); or (2) where the e-mail address appears "on a letterhead, coversheet, printed document, or other document made available to the public," as expressly authorized by Texas Government Code sec. 552.137(c)(4).
Updated: 11/18/2019
Texas Oil and Gas AssociationComments Received on Proposed Amendments to Chapter 8
The following are comments received by the RRC concerning proposed amendments to various rules in Chapter 8 relating to House Bill 864 and House Bill 866 (2019) and House Bill 2982 (2013), gathering lines, federal updates, construction reports, penalties. The comment period ended at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, 11/18/2019. All comments are provided in Adobe Acrobat format. Email addresses of members of the public have been redacted (blacked out) in accordance with the Public Information (Open Records) Act, Texas Government Code, sec. 552.137, except (1) where the member of the public has affirmatively consented to the release of such comments, as expressly authorized by Government Code sec. 552.137(b); or (2) where the e-mail address appears "on a letterhead, coversheet, printed document, or other document made available to the public," as expressly authorized by Texas Government Code sec. 552.137(c)(4).
Updated: 11/18/2019
CenterPoint Energy
CPS Energy
Bryan Fielder
GPA Midstream Association
Texas Oil and Gas Association
Texas Pipeline AssociationComments Received on Proposed Amendments to Chapter 9
The following are comments received by the RRC concerning proposed amendments to various rules in Chapter 9 relating to House Bill 2714 (2019), NFPA updates, and other amendments. The comment period ended at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, 11/18/2019. All comments are provided in Adobe Acrobat format. Email addresses of members of the public have been redacted (blacked out) in accordance with the Public Information (Open Records) Act, Texas Government Code, sec. 552.137, except (1) where the member of the public has affirmatively consented to the release of such comments, as expressly authorized by Government Code sec. 552.137(b); or (2) where the e-mail address appears "on a letterhead, coversheet, printed document, or other document made available to the public," as expressly authorized by Texas Government Code sec. 552.137(c)(4).
Updated: 11/22/2019
J. R. Anderson
Walter Barnett
Larry Baty
Daylen Borders
Randall Dally (Texas Association of Campground Owners)
Fred Devito
Todd Dorris
Richard Gilbert
Dane Graves
Chad Gregg
Alex Hinojosa, Jr.
Wanda Hoggarth
Lon Holloway
Bill Horan
Frank Hurley
Leslie Knight
Jeff Nelson
Janice Peterson
Mark Peterson
Matt Peterson
Tayra Peterson
Larry Rollins
Texas Propane Gas Association
Ryan Tudyk
Joseph Vattai
Christopher J. Wagner
Brent WilkersonComments Received on Proposed Amendments to §12.108
The following are comments received by the RRC concerning proposed amendments to §12.108 relating to permit fees. The comment period ends at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, 9/23/2019. All comments are provided in Adobe Acrobat format. Email addresses of members of the public have been redacted (blacked out) in accordance with the Public Information (Open Records) Act, Texas Government Code, sec. 552.137, except (1) where the member of the public has affirmatively consented to the release of such comments, as expressly authorized by Government Code sec. 552.137(b); or (2) where the e-mail address appears "on a letterhead, coversheet, printed document, or other document made available to the public," as expressly authorized by Texas Government Code sec. 552.137(c)(4).
Updated: 9/19/2019
North American Coal Corporation
Texas Mining and Reclamation AssociationComments received for Various Rules in 16 TAC Chapter 9
The following are comments received by the RRC concerning proposed amendments and new rules in Chapter 9 to implement Senate Bill 1582 and Senate Bill 1668 (87th Legislature, Regular Session, 2021) and to make other clarifications. The comment period ended at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 6/03/2022. All comments are provided in Adobe Acrobat format. Email addresses of members of the public have been redacted (blacked out) in accordance with the Public Information (Open Records) Act, Texas Government Code, sec. 552.137, except (1) where the member of the public has affirmatively consented to the release of such comments, as expressly authorized by Government Code sec. 552.137(b); or (2) where the e-mail address appears "on a letterhead, coversheet, printed document, or other document made available to the public," as expressly authorized by Texas Government Code sec. 552.137(c)(4).
Updated: June 3, 2022
Comments received for Various Rules in 16 TAC Chapter 5
The following are comments received by the RRC concerning proposed amendments in Chapter 5 to implement House Bill 1284 (87th Legislature, Regular Session, 2021) regarding the RRC's sole jurisdiction over carbon sequestration wells and to make other clarifications. The comment period ended at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 7/1/2022 (extended from 6/20/2022). All comments are provided in Adobe Acrobat format. Email addresses of members of the public have been redacted (blacked out) in accordance with the Public Information (Open Records) Act, Texas Government Code, sec. 552.137, except (1) where the member of the public has affirmatively consented to the release of such comments, as expressly authorized by Government Code sec. 552.137(b); or (2) where the e-mail address appears "on a letterhead, coversheet, printed document, or other document made available to the public," as expressly authorized by Texas Government Code sec. 552.137(c)(4).
Updated: August 16, 2022
Permian Basin Petroleum Association
Port of Corpus Christi Authority
Comments received on Proposed New Rule §3.66
The following are comments received by the RRC concerning proposed new rule §3.66 to implement portions of Senate Bill 3 (87th Legislature, Regular Session, 2021) regarding weather emergency preparedness standards. The comment period ended at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 8/15/2022. All comments are provided in Adobe Acrobat format. Email addresses of members of the public have been redacted (blacked out) in accordance with the Public Information (Open Records) Act, Texas Government Code, sec. 552.137, except (1) where the member of the public has affirmatively consented to the release of such comments, as expressly authorized by Government Code sec. 552.137(b); or (2) where the e-mail address appears "on a letterhead, coversheet, printed document, or other document made available to the public," as expressly authorized by Texas Government Code sec. 552.137(c)(4).
Updated: August 17, 2022 (NOTE: The comment period has ended. All timely-filed comments have been posted.)
Atmos Cities Steering Committee
Atmos Energy Corporation Atmos Pipeline-Texas Division
Kevin Audrain Drain Oil Co. LLC
Endeavour Energy Resources, L.P.
Joint Electric Utilities (AEP Texas Inc., Entergy Texas, Inc., Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Southwestern Electric Power Company, Southwestern Public Service Company, and Texas-New Mexico Power Company)
Office of Public Utility Counsel
Permian Basin Petroleum Association
Permian Regulatory Solutions, LLC
Pioneer Natural Resources USA Inc.
Rockcliff Energy Operating LLC
Texas Alliance of Energy Producers
Texas Caucus on Climate, Environment, and the Energy Industry
Texas Competitive Power Advocates
Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association
Comments received on Proposed Amendments to §3.65
The following are comments received by the RRC concerning proposed amendments to §3.65 to implement portions of Senate Bill 3 (87th Legislature, Regular Session, 2021) regarding critical designation of natural gas infrastructure. The comment period ended at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 10/7/2022. All comments are provided in Adobe Acrobat format. Email addresses of members of the public have been redacted (blacked out) in accordance with the Public Information (Open Records) Act, Texas Government Code, sec. 552.137, except (1) where the member of the public has affirmatively consented to the release of such comments, as expressly authorized by Government Code sec. 552.137(b); or (2) where the e-mail address appears "on a letterhead, coversheet, printed document, or other document made available to the public," as expressly authorized by Texas Government Code sec. 552.137(c)(4).
Updated: October 10, 2022
Atmos Cities Steering Committee
Atmos Energy Corporation Atmos Pipeline-Texas Division
Joint Electric Utilities (AEP Texas Inc., Entergy Texas, Inc., Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Southwestern Electric Power Company, Southwestern Public Service Company, and Texas-New Mexico Power Company)
Office of Public Utility Counsel
Permian Basin Petroleum Association
Permian Regulatory Solutions, PLLC
Texas Alliance of Energy Producers
Texas Competitive Power Advocates
Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association
Comments received on Chapter 4/§3.8 informal draft
The following are comments received by the RRC concerning draft rules for informal comment regarding water protection and waste management, including §3.8 and Chapter 4, Subchapters A and B. The comment period ended at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 11/3/2023. All comments are provided in Adobe Acrobat format. Email addresses of members of the public have been redacted (blacked out) in accordance with the Public Information (Open Records) Act, Texas Government Code, sec. 552.137, except (1) where the member of the public has affirmatively consented to the release of such comments, as expressly authorized by Government Code sec. 552.137(b); or (2) where the e-mail address appears "on a letterhead, coversheet, printed document, or other document made available to the public," as expressly authorized by Texas Government Code sec. 552.137(c)(4).
Updated: November 3, 2023
Blackhorn Environmental Services LLC
Courson Oil & Gas, Inc. (C. Sam Pender, Keith Johnson, Zach Heflin, Matt Brasher)
Clear Fork, Inc. (Robert Eagle)
Jared Hawthorne (Part 1); Part 2
H&L Exploration (Part 1); Part 2
Brenda Kesterson, Buffco Production, Inc.
Milestone Environmental Services
Momentum Operating Co., Inc. and Michael J. Parsons (Part 1); Part 2
Nordheim/CAP (Citizens Against Pollution)
Northamerican Environmental Services, Inc.
Panhandle Producers and Royalty Owners Association
Permian Basin Petroleum Association
Permian Regulatory Solutions, PLLC
Pioneer Natural Resources USA Inc.
Texas Alliance of Energy Producers
Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association
Texas Land and Mineral Owners Association
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Texland Petroleum LP (Part 1); Part 2
Waste Management Energy Services
Comments received on Proposed Amendments to Chapter 14
The following are comments received by the RRC concerning proposed amendments to various rules in Chapter 14 to implement portions of SB 1582 (2021) and to make other clarifications. The comment period ended at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 11/28/2022. All comments are provided in Adobe Acrobat format. Email addresses of members of the public have been redacted (blacked out) in accordance with the Public Information (Open Records) Act, Texas Government Code, sec. 552.137, except (1) where the member of the public has affirmatively consented to the release of such comments, as expressly authorized by Government Code sec. 552.137(b); or (2) where the e-mail address appears "on a letterhead, coversheet, printed document, or other document made available to the public," as expressly authorized by Texas Government Code sec. 552.137(c)(4).
Updated: November 29, 2022
Comments received for Various Rules in 16 TAC Chapter 5 (2023)
The following are comments received by the RRC concerning proposed amendments in Chapter 5 regarding the RRC's enforcement primacy for the federal Class VI Underground Injection Control (UIC) program and other clarifications. The comment period ended at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 7/31/2023. All comments are provided in Adobe Acrobat format. Email addresses of members of the public have been redacted (blacked out) in accordance with the Public Information (Open Records) Act, Texas Government Code, sec. 552.137, except (1) where the member of the public has affirmatively consented to the release of such comments, as expressly authorized by Government Code sec. 552.137(b); or (2) where the e-mail address appears "on a letterhead, coversheet, printed document, or other document made available to the public," as expressly authorized by Texas Government Code sec. 552.137(c)(4).
Updated: August 18, 2023
Environmental Protection Agency
Texas-based Organizations and Individuals (Air Alliance Houston; Another Gulf is Possible Collaborative; Bayou City Waterkeeper; Better Brazoria: Clean Air & Water; Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of Texas; Chispa Texas; Clean Energy Now Texas; Clean Water Action; Coalition of Community Organizations; Coastal Alliance to Protect our Environment; Coastal Bend Sierra Club; Commission Shift; Fair Housing and Neighborhood Rights; Fenceline Watch; For the Greater Good; G-Forensic; Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance; Healthy Gulf; Heiko Stang; Ingleside on the Bay Coastal Watch Association; Lone Star Chapter, Sierra Club; Mi Familia Vota; New Liberty Road Community Development Corporation; Port Arthur Community Action Network; Property Rights and Pipeline Center; Public Citizen; Rio Grande International Study Center; Sanbit, Inc.; Sister Elizabeth Riebschlaeger; Texas Campaign for the Environment; Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services; and Turtle Island Restoration Network
Texas Chapter of the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO-TX)
Comments received for 16 TAC Chapter 7, §7.480 and §7.460
The following are comments received by the RRC concerning a proposed new rule and amendments in Chapter 7, §7.480 and §7.460, regarding energy conservation programs. The comment period ended at 5:00 p.m. on October 25, 2023. All comments are provided in Adobe Acrobat format. Email addresses of members of the public have been redacted (blacked out) in accordance with the Public Information (Open Records) Act, Texas Government Code, sec. 552.137, except (1) where the member of the public has affirmatively consented to the release of such comments, as expressly authorized by Government Code sec. 552.137(b); or (2) where the e-mail address appears "on a letterhead, coversheet, printed document, or other document made available to the public," as expressly authorized by Texas Government Code sec. 552.137(c)(4).
Updated: October 25, 2023
Atmos Cities Steering Committee and the City of Austin
CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
Office of Public Utility Counsel
Paul Robbins (Part 1); Part 2; Part 3
Sierra Club, Lone Star Chapter
South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource
Comments Received: Section 3.8 and Chapter 4, Waste Management Procedures
The following are comments received by the RRC concerning proposed amendments to various rules in Chapter 3, including §3.8, and proposed new and amended rules in Chapter 4, regarding waste management procedures. The comment period ended at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. All comments are provided in Adobe Acrobat format. Email addresses of members of the public have been redacted (blacked out) in accordance with the Public Information (Open Records) Act, Texas Government Code, sec. 552.137, except (1) where the member of the public has affirmatively consented to the release of such comments, as expressly authorized by Government Code sec. 552.137(b); or (2) where the e-mail address appears "on a letterhead, coversheet, printed document, or other document made available to the public," as expressly authorized by Texas Government Code sec. 552.137(c)(4).
Updated: October 30, 2024
Samantha E. Bouquin-Part 1; Part 2
Darrell T. Brownlow and William J. Rogers
Commission Shift-Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4; Part 5; Part 6-A; Part 6-B1; Part 6-B2; Part 6-B3; Part 6-B4
Jessica Corenchuk-Part 1; Part 2
Chad Hayden, Galatea Technologies
Jason Herrick (Pantera Energy Company)
Zane Kiehne, Z&T Cattle Company
Milestone Environmental Services
Northamerican Environmental Services, Inc.
Panhandle Producers and Royalty Owners Association
Permian Basin Petroleum Association
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.
J.B. Raymond and Jennifer Raymond
Luke Shipp--Part 1; Part 2; Part 3
Tim Tarpley, Energy Workforce & Technology Council
Texas Alliance of Energy Producers
Texas Bankers Association, Agricultural & Rural Affairs Committee
Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association
Texas Land and Mineral Owners Association
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Texland Petroleum LP (Greg Mendenhall)
Texland Petroleum LP (Jim Wilkes)
United Environmental Services, LLC
Comments received with unreadable signatures:
Comments received on §3.70 and various rules in Chapter 8
Amend §3.70 and various rules in Chapter 8 re: Form T-4B and federal updates
The following are comments received by the RRC concerning proposed amendments to §3.70 and various rules in Chapter 8, regarding Form T-4B and federal updates. The comment period ended at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 10/15/2024. All comments are provided in Adobe Acrobat format. Email addresses of members of the public have been redacted (blacked out) in accordance with the Public Information (Open Records) Act, Texas Government Code, sec. 552.137, except (1) where the member of the public has affirmatively consented to the release of such comments, as expressly authorized by Government Code sec. 552.137(b); or (2) where the e-mail address appears "on a letterhead, coversheet, printed document, or other document made available to the public," as expressly authorized by Texas Government Code sec. 552.137(c)(4).
Updated: October 24, 2024
Atmos Energy Corporation's Mid-Texas Division and West Texas Division
Permian Basin Petroleum Association
Comments received: New Ch. 6-Geothermal Resources
New Chapter 6, Geothermal Resources
The following are comments received by the RRC concerning proposed new Chapter 6 regarding Geothermal Resources. The comment period ended at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 11/12/2024. All comments are provided in Adobe Acrobat format. Email addresses of members of the public have been redacted (blacked out) in accordance with the Public Information (Open Records) Act, Texas Government Code, sec. 552.137, except (1) where the member of the public has affirmatively consented to the release of such comments, as expressly authorized by Government Code sec. 552.137(b); or (2) where the e-mail address appears "on a letterhead, coversheet, printed document, or other document made available to the public," as expressly authorized by Texas Government Code sec. 552.137(c)(4).
Updated: November 12, 2024
Brandon Boyter (transmittal email)
Keith W. Gassman (transmittal email)
Sean Holder (transmittal email)
Daniel Jakob (transmittal email)
Stephen P. Kavanaugh (transmittal email)
Nick Lopez (transmittal email)
Andre J. Milling (transmittal email)
Howard Newton (transmittal email)
Mark R. Seibert (transmittal email)
Sierra Club, Lone Star Chapter
Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance
Greg Tinkler (transmittal email)
Mike Tolle (transmittal email)
Commissioners
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Christi Craddick
Chairman -
Wayne Christian
Commissioner -
Jim Wright
Commissioner
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