Thank you, Rep. Scott for being the first and only one to step up and call a spade a spade.
The rules and processes technically do not allow Sen. Udall and Sen. Bennet to lodge the interference they have to date over the unitization requests.
"....Of course, all affected parties and stakeholders need to be active in future NEPA analysis, but we also need to abide by the rules and processes currently in place.
To that end, Sens. Udall and Bennet need to refrain from future attempts to insert themselves in this and any other unitization request through the BLM.
Finally, I support the stated intentions of the Thompson Divide Coalition and the Community for Thompson Divide to have input in the way these federal lands are managed.
I encourage both groups and all concerned citizens to familiarize themselves with the NEPA process and to stay engaged as the Lake Ridge unit moves forward. There will be many opportunities for public comment before any development occurs, and I wholeheartedly support members of the community making their voices heard.
Ray Scott of Grand Junction represents District 54 in the Colorado House of Representatives."
(Ray Scott)
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Showing posts with label Thompson Divide Coalition. Show all posts
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December 12, 2011
November 4, 2011
SandBox Comments: "Aspen Daily News "Step up and represent"
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"Editor:
Let me get this straight: Our senators are actually telling the BLM to not make a decision on allowing SG Interests to create a prudent plan for oil and gas development so that there can be “robust and meaningful discussions?” Really? Why are Senators Bennet and Udall trying to insert themselves in the BLM’s operational procedures? Which in turn is delaying a routine decision by the BLM, putting SG at risk for not being able to develop the resources and setting a dangerous, uncertain, politicized precedent whereby any elected official could stop development of our oil and gas resources just because they don’t like it. Bennet and Udall, this project is in our best interest. And when I say “our” best interest I mean the public — you know, the people you are supposed to be representing. Step out of your political posturing mode for just one minute and do what’s in the best interest of the public. Allow the leases to move forward. Paula Scanlon, Grand Junction"
How good it is to see folks speaking up in opposing voices to powerful environmental groups that have long held a monopoly on local press coverage.
It's not going unnoticed that they feel the most comfortable with either starting off on or just staying on The Aspen Daily News. Our only locally owned and operated print news media.
Here's to the little guy.
Let freedom ring.
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"Editor:
Let me get this straight: Our senators are actually telling the BLM to not make a decision on allowing SG Interests to create a prudent plan for oil and gas development so that there can be “robust and meaningful discussions?” Really? Why are Senators Bennet and Udall trying to insert themselves in the BLM’s operational procedures? Which in turn is delaying a routine decision by the BLM, putting SG at risk for not being able to develop the resources and setting a dangerous, uncertain, politicized precedent whereby any elected official could stop development of our oil and gas resources just because they don’t like it. Bennet and Udall, this project is in our best interest. And when I say “our” best interest I mean the public — you know, the people you are supposed to be representing. Step out of your political posturing mode for just one minute and do what’s in the best interest of the public. Allow the leases to move forward. Paula Scanlon, Grand Junction"
How good it is to see folks speaking up in opposing voices to powerful environmental groups that have long held a monopoly on local press coverage.
It's not going unnoticed that they feel the most comfortable with either starting off on or just staying on The Aspen Daily News. Our only locally owned and operated print news media.
Here's to the little guy.
Let freedom ring.
(Comment to start discussion)
"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
October 26, 2011
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "BOCC endorses Thompson unitization request"
Aagghhh.....(SandBox Nanny)....sigh....rolls eyes.....
John Colson: "Federal land managers should move ahead with a “unitization” request for natural gas leases in the Thompson Divide area, no matter what Colorado's two U.S. senators have to say on the subject, say the Garfield Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)...."
Maybe because it's not political and the majority of Garfield County do not appreciate the bullying tactics of the groups trying to block?
Or, maybe because people in the region have become more confident in speaking out?
GarCo BOCC is finally hearing their voices and responding to more balanced community needs?
John Colson: "Udall and Bennet have asked that the unitization request be opened up to public involvement, while the industry believes it should remain an administrative decision made by officials in the BLM."
Thanks to Scott Tipton (R-Colorado) the public does have a major voice with open talks on Thompson Divide.
You remember him, Mr. Colson?
Our Third District Congressman?
The folks are sure glad he's around.
After all, The Thompson Divide Coalition, Senator Mark Udall (D-Colorado) and Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) have never held any kind of public meeting that was not heavily seeded to anti-industry.
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John Colson: "Federal land managers should move ahead with a “unitization” request for natural gas leases in the Thompson Divide area, no matter what Colorado's two U.S. senators have to say on the subject, say the Garfield Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)...."
Maybe because it's not political and the majority of Garfield County do not appreciate the bullying tactics of the groups trying to block?
Or, maybe because people in the region have become more confident in speaking out?
GarCo BOCC is finally hearing their voices and responding to more balanced community needs?
John Colson: "Udall and Bennet have asked that the unitization request be opened up to public involvement, while the industry believes it should remain an administrative decision made by officials in the BLM."
Thanks to Scott Tipton (R-Colorado) the public does have a major voice with open talks on Thompson Divide.
You remember him, Mr. Colson?
Our Third District Congressman?
The folks are sure glad he's around.
After all, The Thompson Divide Coalition, Senator Mark Udall (D-Colorado) and Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) have never held any kind of public meeting that was not heavily seeded to anti-industry.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is seen as self-evident."
October 25, 2011
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Tipton opens talks on Thompson Divide drilling"
Congressman Scott Tipton (R-Colorado) doesn't do a lot of talking.
He's a listening kind of guy. Prefers to take what he hears, return to Washington and create the best balance for all sides.
He must be doing a good job because the sleaze attacks aiming at everything from all kinds of industries and their donors (not just oil and gas) donating to his campaign within all guidelines and regulations (to) attacks on his family have begun.
Thank you goes out to Congressman Scott Tipton for a job well done.
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He's a listening kind of guy. Prefers to take what he hears, return to Washington and create the best balance for all sides.
He must be doing a good job because the sleaze attacks aiming at everything from all kinds of industries and their donors (not just oil and gas) donating to his campaign within all guidelines and regulations (to) attacks on his family have begun.
Thank you goes out to Congressman Scott Tipton for a job well done.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is seen as self-evident."
October 3, 2011
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Thompson drilling decision ‘months away'"
SandBox Nanny sends out a thank you to John Colson for putting out this factual report. It may not be balanced, but it is not a flamer either.
Maybe, just maybe, we'll all get lucky on this Monday morning and the 'kids' will react in a balanced manner.
As she reads this article and flags the statement by Farris below, she is reminded of an interpretation of Sun Tzu:
"One who does not thoroughly know the harm from employing the military, cannot thoroughly know the advantage from employing the military."
"Some of the leases are set to expire in 2012 or 2013, Farris said, and the coalition worries that unitization would prevent the expiration of those leases..."
(John Colson)
Wonder what would have happened if the Thompson Divide Coalition hadn't agreed to whipping themselves into a frenzy early on in this game over these mineral leases?
Could it be possible that instead of the 'eco-pen 'terrorist' ' tactic they had simply listened and investigated both sides of the controversy; they might have already had a viable solution on the table?
Thank goodness for U.S. Rep. ScottTipton (R-Colorado).
A man who prefers to listen first.
Good luck to all sides on this issue. Maybe the folks will get really lucky and the Thompson Divide Coalition will spend 'these months' educating themselves on the incredible breakthroughs that have been made in environmental drilling.
Jack Canyon and Desolation Canyon out in Utah with Bill Barrett Corp. (and) the work of EnCana come to mind.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
Maybe, just maybe, we'll all get lucky on this Monday morning and the 'kids' will react in a balanced manner.
As she reads this article and flags the statement by Farris below, she is reminded of an interpretation of Sun Tzu:
"One who does not thoroughly know the harm from employing the military, cannot thoroughly know the advantage from employing the military."
"Some of the leases are set to expire in 2012 or 2013, Farris said, and the coalition worries that unitization would prevent the expiration of those leases..."
(John Colson)
Wonder what would have happened if the Thompson Divide Coalition hadn't agreed to whipping themselves into a frenzy early on in this game over these mineral leases?
Could it be possible that instead of the 'eco-pen 'terrorist' ' tactic they had simply listened and investigated both sides of the controversy; they might have already had a viable solution on the table?
Thank goodness for U.S. Rep. ScottTipton (R-Colorado).
A man who prefers to listen first.
Good luck to all sides on this issue. Maybe the folks will get really lucky and the Thompson Divide Coalition will spend 'these months' educating themselves on the incredible breakthroughs that have been made in environmental drilling.
Jack Canyon and Desolation Canyon out in Utah with Bill Barrett Corp. (and) the work of EnCana come to mind.
(Learn more? Click title or comment to start discussion)
"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
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