W E NEED YOUR HELP ! A CTION N EEDED BY 7/16/14! Weld Air and Water is working to ensure that oil and gas drilling does not negatively impact the health, safety, or well-being of the community. MIDTOWN DIRECTIONAL PROJECT: 37 WELLS, 18 TANKS Mineral Resources, Inc. has filed a massive oil and gas drilling operation proposal, called Midtown Directional, located 1,300 feet from the Ponderosa Mobile home park, 640 feet from the UNC family housing, 350 feet from A&R rentals and 1, 050 feet from Jackson Field. This site is very concerning in such close proximity to the businesses and housing who will be faced with increased health, safety, traffic, and noise issues. This location is NOT suitable for a massive industrial operation. HELP PROTECT OUR NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY; DEMAND FOR BALANCED RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT! Due date for comments: 7/28/14 1. HEALTH a. Overall long-term and short-term health risks and concerns. Lack of studies and data gaps. Unknown cumulative effects. b. Air pollution and air quality. c. Increase in diesel fumes and dust. d. Silica concerns from sand. e. Emissions from the wells and tanks. Toxic emissions and VOC’s. f. Intensity of exposure level to toxins due to the high concentration of tanks. g. Cancer causing compounds used and produced. 2. SAFETY a. Flammable, hazardous and chemical material in close proximity to homes, schools and businesses. Transportation through city streets. b. Explosions, blowout, fire and spill concerns. c. Evacuation procedures for area businesses and residents. Emergency preparedness. 3. TRAFFIC a. Flow of traffic in the region. Trucks accessing location, along with area residents & businesses. b. Increase in truck, industrial traffic and flammable/hazardous transport. c. Emergency response access and traffic plan. 4. NOISE a. Drilling noise effects in an area where there is already a railroad system. b. Drilling noise effects on homes, apartments, UNC housing and businesses. 5. COMMUNITY a. This is not a proper location for an industrial business. b. There should be balanced and responsible development in our City. c. This high intensity drilling operation will affect local businesses, schools and housing. Along with future developments. d. Water: water usage that is permanently removed from the hydrological cycle. e. Wastewater injection and injection well concerns. Concerns with Oil & Gas Drilling in our Community: To leave a comment voicing your concerns, please click on the link and/or follow the directions on the next page. Link: MIDTOWN Directional Project https://cogcc.state.co.us/eform/?LoginName=public&Password=public&Auto=1&DocNum=400413651