This press release is from Region 3, HOWEVER, anyone can call and I urge you to start using this NOW.
The agency is asking citizens to call 1-877-919-4EPA (toll free) if they observe what appears to be illegal disposal of wastes or other suspicious activity. Anyone may also send reports by email to eyesondrilling@epa.gov. Citizens may provide tips anonymously if they don’t want to identify themselves.
In the event of an emergency, such as a spill or release of hazardous material, including oil, to the environment, citizens are advised to call the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802.
Click HERE for all the information.
Documenting Suspicious Activity
To the extent possible, record:
• Location of the event
• Date of the event
• Time of the event
• Who, if anyone you interacted with during the event
Photos and videos are great ways to document observations. Be sure to record the date and time the photo or video was taken. Email your digital files, or mail your photographic prints, video cassettes, or CD-ROM disks to EPA using the contact information above.
When describing what you observed, include:
• Activity taking place, including description of equipment and materials involved
• Descriptions of vehicles
– Color
– Company name or logo
– License plate number
– Type of vehicle
• Destination of discharge (physical location and stream name, if known)
• Environmental impacts: discoloration, dying vegetation, dead fish or other wildlife
Thank you for reporting this information to EPA.
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Sharon Wilson is considered a leading citizen expert on the impacts of shale oil and gas extraction. She is the go-to person whether it’s top EPA officials from D.C., national and international news networks, or residents facing the shock of eminent domain and the devastating environmental effects of natural gas development in their backyards.
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Do you have any idea what the EPA will do with the reported information from people making reports in Texas? If the EPA simply forwards the "complaint" to the WCEQ or the RRC, then the effort is a waste of time. Now, if the EPA investigates independently of these state agencies, it may be productive, particularly if they will penalize and fine the offender. If not, then it is also a waste of our time.
I know that it seems as if you are wasting your time reporting anything to the regulatory agencies so most people don't report. And that is exactly why, in Texas, we don't have enough documentation to prove anything. Calling is extremely important. Document everything and let me keep track of it all. I am gathering quite a bit of information.
Your site and information contained herein, I agree, is very important. Keep up the good work.