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EPA Agrees to Dismiss Well Contamination Case Against Range

BusinessWeek -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency agreed to end a lawsuit that would’ve forced Range Resources Corp. (RRC) (RRC) to fix natural-gas wells the government said were contaminating water in Parker County, Texas.

The agency withdrew an administrative order yesterday and joined with Range seeking dismissal of the case in a filing today in federal court in Dallas. The government wants to “shift the agency’s focus in this particular case away from litigation” and instead test water wells in the area, the agency said in a statement.

EPA ordered Range to fix leaks in the area in 2010, saying state regulators at the Texas Railroad Commission weren’t acting fast enough after residents complained of gas in their water wells. Range, based in Fort Worth, Texas, said gas was already present in lo

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Submitted Apr 02, 2012 By: drpepperTX

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rjhenn Champion Author Des Moines Posts:22,605 Points:2,256,100 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2012 1:37:42 PM Ignore rjhenn Report Abuse And the paragraph just before your quote from the NYTimes says: "The study released this week, done by scientists at Duke University, suggested that gas drilling causes methane gas to leak into people's water and sometimes their homes (Greenwire, May 9). But methane contamination is not caused by injecting chemicals down the well. It is caused by bad well construction during drilling." While I might agree that ProPublica's headline was deceptive, if you actually read the article, it puts the blame on drilling. They specifically state "The researchers did not find evidence that the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing had contaminated any of the wells they tested, allaying for the time being some of the greatest fears among environmentalists and drilling opponents."
rjhenn Champion Author Des Moines Posts:22,605 Points:2,256,100 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2012 1:29:38 PM Ignore rjhenn Report Abuse Yeah, the GB link routine is a little picky. The url can't be too long and can't contain certain special characters. And the text can't contain square brackets. One way around the problems with the url itself is to use TinyURL.
drpepperTX Champion Author Texas Posts:9,159 Points:778,875 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 11:58:10 AM Ignore drpepperTX Report Abuse Sorry, GB software glitch not supporting that link? You can likely google "Baffled About Fracking" NY Times for the full story. [Edited by: drpepperTX at 4/4/2012 12:01:40 PM EST]
drpepperTX Champion Author Texas Posts:9,159 Points:778,875 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 11:37:34 AM Ignore drpepperTX Report Abuse Absolutely rj, here's a quote from the author of the Duke Study, [L=http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2011/05/13/text deleted hot-button issue is fracking," said Robert Jackson, the Duke professor who authored the study, in an interview. But, he said, "I believe it's more about the drilling than the fracking." [/L] And from the conclusion of the Duke study, which I've read several times: "The first is physical displacement of gas-rich deep solutions from the target formation. Given the lithostatic and hydrostatic pressures for 1-2 km of overlying geological strata, and our results that appear to rule out the rapid movement of deep brines to near the surface, we believe that this mechanism is unlikely." LOL, you don't see Propublica pointing that out do you???
rjhenn Champion Author Des Moines Posts:22,605 Points:2,256,100 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 10:41:51 AM Ignore rjhenn Report Abuse drpepperTX - "Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive!" You mean like arguing that the findings of the Duke study were "perverted", then, as proof, linking to a UTA study that doesn't even mention Duke? Why not find something in the actual Duke study to support your position? [Edited by: rjhenn at 4/4/2012 10:44:53 AM EST]
drpepperTX Champion Author Texas Posts:9,159 Points:778,875 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 8:59:05 PM Ignore drpepperTX Report Abuse No rj, water does not burn, it turns to steam at a temperature above 212 degrees F. There has to be some flammable vapor IN the water to burn. I also must laugh at your source! Propublica? Really? Even at that they pervert the findings of the Duke study, which if you had bothered to do your homework, which you really struggle with, shows that gas naturally occurs and has always occurred in water wells in that and many other areas.HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT "Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive!"
rjhenn Champion Author Des Moines Posts:22,605 Points:2,256,100 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 4:21:45 PM Ignore rjhenn Report Abuse drpepperTX - "Sure would rj, problem is tap water does not burn." Apparently it does in some areas of northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New York State.
drpepperTX Champion Author Texas Posts:9,159 Points:778,875 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 4:03:43 PM Ignore drpepperTX Report Abuse Sure would rj, problem is tap water does not burn. Although we have been using heated water for power for a long time, it's called steam.
w9med Champion Author Gary Posts:1,128 Points:329,945 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 3:47:28 PM Ignore w9med Report Abuse Litigation wastes resources mostly
rjhenn Champion Author Des Moines Posts:22,605 Points:2,256,100 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 1:56:12 PM Ignore rjhenn Report Abuse Wouldn't it solve our gasoline problems if we could burn tap water for fuel?
drpepperTX Champion Author Texas Posts:9,159 Points:778,875 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:03:15 AM Ignore drpepperTX Report Abuse Let’s hope that reality has begun to sink in at the EPA and they will actually begin listening to scientists and industry experts rather than taking all their testimony from Eco-nazis like Josh Fox (of the fakeumentary Gasland) and a collection of Hollywood wannabes.
ramman2012 Champion Author Edmonton Posts:2,321 Points:497,370 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 7:14:57 AM Ignore ramman2012 Report Abuse Ok
gravityhurts Champion Author North Carolina Posts:4,229 Points:964,230 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 6:08:46 AM Ignore gravityhurts Report Abuse Wonderful, I think?
comprof Champion Author Houston Posts:7,004 Points:1,383,475 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 4:18:02 AM Ignore comprof Report Abuse After holding up for years. Politics.
RCPattonJr Rookie Author Chicago Posts:11 Points:1,175 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 1:52:36 AM Ignore RCPattonJr Report Abuse ok
mcmonsta Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,342 Points:844,495 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 12:21:39 AM Ignore mcmonsta Report Abuse what a joke, who watches these clowns?
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,700 Points:2,471,660 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 12:15:19 AM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse get rid of MOST government agencies AND all the czars (this ain't Soviet Russia, much as Bummer and his puppeteer are trying to make it so).
Batman302 Champion Author Wilmington Posts:11,726 Points:1,735,525 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 12:13:07 AM Ignore Batman302 Report Abuse All of you EPA bashers just want to be free to live your lives in hazmat suits.
bluetatanka Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:59,030 Points:808,555 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 12:12:00 AM Ignore bluetatanka Report Abuse Informative link drpepperTX. [Edited by: bluetatanka at 4/3/2012 12:12:33 AM EST]
pastorpaulcg Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,615 Points:775,785 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 12:11:26 AM Ignore pastorpaulcg Report Abuse Okay
bikechuck Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:7,148 Points:2,089,845 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 12:11:09 AM Ignore bikechuck Report Abuse Well, the jury is out for now on this problem.
regout Champion Author Quebec Posts:3,090 Points:859,430 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 12:10:53 AM Ignore regout Report Abuse Too bad.
ssect8 Champion Author Hartford Posts:8,126 Points:2,118,030 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 12:09:21 AM Ignore ssect8 Report Abuse The EPA should be banned and dismissed forever.
nomad228 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,143 Points:580,215 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 12:07:58 AM Ignore nomad228 Report Abuse and?
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:7,660 Points:1,697,285 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 12:07:38 AM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse Money talks!
heartbroken2010 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:4,480 Points:924,260 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 12:07:02 AM Ignore heartbroken2010 Report Abuse Oh Oh .
KnoxGasPriceSpy Champion Author Knoxville Posts:141,268 Points:947,520 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 12:06:58 AM Ignore KnoxGasPriceSpy Report Abuse bring an end to the EPA
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,397 Points:615,110 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 12:06:24 AM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse What is the real story????
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:10,672 Points:1,885,095 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 12:02:13 AM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse Get the gas out of the wells!
BrucePen Champion Author Ontario Posts:6,732 Points:1,387,590 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:58:56 PM Ignore BrucePen Report Abuse Lots of politics in this issue.
bginsj Champion Author San Jose Posts:1,958 Points:1,259,635 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:57:43 PM Ignore bginsj Report Abuse interesting
mitchell6597 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:3,462 Points:728,360 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:55:20 PM Ignore mitchell6597 Report Abuse Let the lawsuits begin!
w9med Champion Author Gary Posts:1,128 Points:329,945 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:53:41 PM Ignore w9med Report Abuse Sounds like EPA admits they did wrong
BCM1 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,879 Points:786,420 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:49:45 PM Ignore BCM1 Report Abuse Get rid of the EPA Nazi's
mrbee Champion Author Little Rock Posts:3,893 Points:2,493,310 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:49:38 PM Ignore mrbee Report Abuse EPA is a joke and scarier than the IRS.
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:8,052 Points:1,600,730 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:49:10 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse I wonder how much was wasted on this?
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,174 Points:1,755,920 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:47:07 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse gas prices?
Holly123 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:3,332 Points:816,710 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:45:10 PM Ignore Holly123 Report Abuse Look .... I just want cheaper gas.
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,849 Points:758,565 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:42:14 PM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse Who is in who's pocket?
fajeff01 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:678 Points:1,336,685 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:41:45 PM Ignore fajeff01 Report Abuse If they've already tested the water wells - then what's the problem?! Companies need to be held liable for killing people to make a buck!
Eugenian Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,001 Points:388,855 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:41:02 PM Ignore Eugenian Report Abuse The EPA: Keeping America safe for combustible tap water!
harleydoctor Champion Author Kansas Posts:7,480 Points:1,955,310 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:35:10 PM Ignore harleydoctor Report Abuse Screw the EPA & Obama..........
Beaveronparade Champion Author Hartford Posts:2,164 Points:659,505 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:28:42 PM Ignore Beaveronparade Report Abuse Very interesting article. This doesn't sound like a good situation at all.
blazerbob91 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:6,279 Points:1,910,020 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:23:01 PM Ignore blazerbob91 Report Abuse Thanks frackin.
AKmailman Champion Author Alaska Posts:5,758 Points:1,584,590 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:19:22 PM Ignore AKmailman Report Abuse EPA ? they need to be defunded
wonderlander Veteran Author Illinois Posts:393 Points:49,600 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:15:11 PM Ignore wonderlander Report Abuse interesting
WIPACKERFAN Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,939 Points:1,870,175 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:14:06 PM Ignore WIPACKERFAN Report Abuse EPA really doesn't know what they are doing to begin with.
kuma2000 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,358 Points:700,875 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:13:25 PM Ignore kuma2000 Report Abuse okay
serrog Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:5,705 Points:1,539,830 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:12:56 PM Ignore serrog Report Abuse Nice
marinasgrandpa Champion Author Atlanta Posts:1,003 Points:400,065 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 11:09:59 PM Ignore marinasgrandpa Report Abuse what isn't contaminated in Texas-whoops, have to watch what I say, the last time I said something about Alabama I got a reprimand from the moderator