EPA Announces “Eyes on Drilling” Tipline

EPA Announces "Eyes on Drilling" Tipline

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.

Natural Gas Drilling Tip Line

Natural Gas Drilling Tip Line | Mid-Atlantic Region | US EPA

EPA's Mid-Atlantic Region has a natural gas drilling tip line for reporting dumping and other illegal or suspicious hauling and/or disposal activities.

Tip line number (toll free): 877-919-4372 (877-919-4EPA)

Tip email address:       eyesondrilling@epa.gov

Tip mailing address:    EPA Region 3
                                   1650 Arch Street (3CEOO)
                                    Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029

Go there...
http://www.epa.gov/region03/marcellus_shale/tipline.html

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.

Go there... Bluedaze: DRILLING REFORM FOR TEXAS: January 2010
http://txsharon.blogspot.com/2010_01_01_archive.html

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