HomeMy WebLinkAboutCLOVER 2-29HZ - Other - Kerr McGee - 3/25/2024Public Comments
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1 Colorado has some of the strictest oil and gas regulations in the country. These rules are designed to
regulate the industry in a way that protects both the public and the environment. The ECMC has
proven that they are not out to shut down the industry or 'keep it in the ground', but looking to find a
balance between local communities, the environment, and the oil and gas industry.
Operators in Colorado have stepped up to the call to operate safely, neighborly, transparently, and
with a reduced impact to the environment. Colorado is an example for the rest of the country.
Occidental has done a wonderful job engaging the communities they operate in and complying with
both the letter and spirit of the updated oil and gas regulations.
While the world is in an energy transition, there is still a great need for fossil fuels. Why shouldn't
those fossil fuels be produced responsibly? Colorado can lead the way in responsible exploration,
development, production, transportation, and processing of fossil fuels. Colorado is a model for other
industry regulators.
I believe that the Sprout OGDP (Rademacher, Clover, and Alfalfa pads) is compliant with current
regulations and rules. I believe that Occidental is a responsible operator. Therefore, I support the
Sprout OGDP and hope that the ECMC approves this application and subsequent well permits.
01/23/2024
2 I am writing to you to let you know how important it is to our family to continue drilling Township 2
North, Range 67 West 6th P.M. These were mineral rights bequeathed to the children of Salena
Hittson Ernest Moore(my Great-Grandmother). She was the daughter of a great sheriff and cattleman
John Hittson from Texas. Due to his cattle business the family moved to Denver about 1870 their
ranch was just outside Denver. Salena married Finis Ernest in 1880 who was also a cattleman. They
were very prominent in Denver and she was active in society including dinners with the Governor.
Later in life she was on the only women's committee at the1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. She continued
being involved in women's suffrage and Indian rights in her later years. In 1907 she was widowed and
several years later married W.T. Moore of San Antonio who was an oil man. She was widowed again
several years later and eventually bought mineral rights in Weld County Co. These wells did not start
producing until the late 1990's. These mineral rights have been a legacy to many of her heirs over the
last 20 or so years. Approximately 12 cousins including myself and brother have all received mineral
rights. Some have passed on and handed down to their families. All of us are very proud of our
heritage and ties to Colorado, Denver and Manitou. The mineral rights has enabled my husband and I
to help pay for four of our grandchildren’s’ college education. The last who is a freshman this year so
has at least three years to go and his sister is starting her masters this fall. This means so much to us
to help them on this road of educations and bright futures. I am sure my great grandmother had no
idea she would still be helping her great-great-great grandchildren in 2024!
We were visiting Colorado this fall for our daughter’s wedding. We took a side trip to Fairmount
Cemetery in Denver where my great grandparents are buried and many other relatives. We were not
disappointed in the beautiful burial spot or the Denver area! Our hopes are you will see that there are
many people who prosper from these mineral rights not just big corporations.
We also hope this area of drilling will continue to prosper for many years to come.
Thank you for your time.
Judith Grimmer
01/23/2024
The following comments were provided by members of the public and were
considered during the technical review of this application.
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3 To: Energy and Carbon Management Commission
From: Vivian Teets
InRe: Kerr-McGee Sprout Oil and Gas Development Plan
Alfalfa 8-20HZ, Clover 2-29HZ, Rademacher 14-30HZ
I am in full support of the application for permitting the three pads planned for this development.
As a mineral rights owner, I have always found them to be helpful, available to answer questions, and
prompt in making royalty payments.
As a previous owner of surface areas in Sections 20 and 29, I found that Kerr-McGee was a
responsive, reliable and conscientious producer. They were careful and efficient, always proactive
and completely transparent during the development and operation of their wells. They respected the
land and land owners.
I believe that this is the right action at the right time by the right company and I urge the Commission
to approve this application.
Thank you.
Vivian Teets
10091 Prima Run Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
vivian@teets.net
01/23/2024
4 Please, there doesn't need to be more O&G drilling in this state.01/25/2024
Total: 4 comment(s)
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