Agenda 06/25/2013 Item #10JAdd On Item 10J
June 25, 2013
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners to consider authorizing the
Chairwoman to send a letter to regulatory agencies responsible for the permitting and regulation
of Oil Exploration and Oil Well Extraction operations in Collier County.
This recommendation is intended to insure that Collier County citizens' comments and concerns
are given careful review and consideration, and that Collier County is fully informed and
integrated into permitting and management requirements to safeguard the local Health, Safety,
and Welfare, of all Collier citizens.
OBJECTIVE: Recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners to consider
authorizing the Chairwoman to send a letter to regulatory agencies responsible for the permitting
and regulation of Oil Exploration and Oil Well Extraction operations in Collier County.
CONSIDERATIONS: This recommendation is intended to insure that Collier County citizens'
comments and concerns are given careful review and consideration, and that Collier County is
fully informed and integrated into permitting and management requirements to safeguard the
local Health, Safety, and Welfare, of all Collier citizens.
Reference: Permit Application No. 1353H (Collier 22 -3H)
Related Permit Application No. 1354 (Collier 22 -5 SWDW)
Agencies:
Language:
State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Oil and Gas Program of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
2600 Blair Stone Road/MS 715 (new address as of 6/21/13)
Tallahassee, FL 32399 -2400
Attn: Ed Garrett
850- 245 -8848
Ed. Garrettkde p. state. fl. us
South Florida Water Management District
PO Box 24680
West Palm Beach, FL 33416 -4680
Attn: Thomas Colios
Section Leader
561- 682 -6944 (direct) 800 - 432 -2045
tcoliosksfwmd.aov
Request regulatory Agencies to carefully and judiciously review the comments
and concerns of Collier County property owners and affected citizens regarding
the permitting and operation of Oil Exploration and Oil Well Extraction
operations in the vicinity of residential properties.
Deadline:
Add On Item 10J
June 25, 2013
Further request that Agencies establish direct communication protocol with
Collier County regarding safety and environmental monitoring, emergency
response, and all public health and safety issues that arise, should permits for
drilling and extraction be issued in Collier County.
Under Permit Application 1353H (Collier 22 -31-1) protocol, all comments and
correspondence to Agencies must be received by June 30, 2013 as extended from
the original response deadline.
FISCAL IMPACT: none
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: none
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: none
RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners to
consider authorizing the Chairwoman to send a letter to regulatory agencies responsible for the
permitting and regulation of Oil Exploration and Oil Well Extraction operations in Collier
County.
PREPARED BY:
Commissioner Tim Nance, District 5
AGENDA DATE: June 25, 2013