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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