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CHRISTI CRADDICK, CHAIRMAN RYAN SITTON, COMMISSIONER WAYNE CHRISTIAN, COMMISSIONER 1 OFFICIAL MINUTES RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS COMMISSION ACTIONS November 7, 2017 After providing notice as required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Railroad Commission of Texas held an open meeting at the William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue, in Room 1-111, Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 commencing at 9:32 a.m. Chairman Christi Craddick, Commissioner Ryan Sitton and Commissioner Wayne Christian were present. Chairman Craddick presided. HEARINGS DIVISION GAS SERVICES 1. GUD No. 10656: Statement of intent of Texas Gas Services Company, a Division of One Gas, Inc., to increase the gas utility rates within the unincorporated area of the Rio Grande Valley Service Area. The Commission unanimously approved the examiner’s recommendation. SMRD 2. Docket No. C17-0006-SC-01-F: Application by Alcoa USA Corp. for release of Phase I, II and III reclamation obligations for 134.4 acres, Permit No. 1G, Sandow Mine, Milam and Lee Counties, Texas. The Commission unanimously approved the examiner’s recommendation. OIL AND GAS 3. O&G 20-0304847: Application of Jenex Petroleum Corporation (Operator No. 431135) for unrestricted renewal of its P-5 and to contest the staff determination that the P-5 cannot be renewed due to non-compliance with the inactive well requirements of 16 TAC §3.15. The Commission unanimously approved the examiner’s recommendation. 4. O&G 01-0303205: Complaint of Comstock Oil & Gas LP concerning the proper permitting of Atlas Eagle Ford Operating Co., LLC (Operator No. 036554) of the Pancho East Unit, Well No. B2H, Drilling Permit No. 812122; and the Pancho East Unit, Well No. B4H, Drilling Permit No. 812124, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, Atascosa County, Texas. The Commission unanimously approved the examiner’s recommendation.

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CHRISTI CRADDICK, CHAIRMAN

RYAN SITTON, COMMISSIONER

WAYNE CHRISTIAN, COMMISSIONER

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OFFICIAL MINUTES

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS COMMISSION ACTIONS

November 7, 2017

After providing notice as required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Railroad Commission of Texas held an open meeting at the William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue, in Room 1-111, Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 commencing at 9:32 a.m. Chairman Christi Craddick, Commissioner Ryan Sitton and Commissioner Wayne Christian were present. Chairman Craddick presided.

HEARINGS DIVISION GAS SERVICES 1. GUD No. 10656: Statement of intent of Texas Gas Services Company, a Division of One Gas, Inc., to increase the gas utility rates within the unincorporated area of the Rio Grande Valley Service Area. The Commission unanimously approved the examiner’s recommendation.

SMRD 2. Docket No. C17-0006-SC-01-F: Application by Alcoa USA Corp. for release of Phase I, II and III reclamation obligations for 134.4 acres, Permit No. 1G, Sandow Mine, Milam and Lee Counties, Texas. The Commission unanimously approved the examiner’s recommendation. OIL AND GAS 3. O&G 20-0304847: Application of Jenex Petroleum Corporation (Operator No. 431135) for unrestricted renewal of its P-5 and to contest the staff determination that the P-5 cannot be renewed due to non-compliance with the inactive well requirements of 16 TAC §3.15. The Commission unanimously approved the examiner’s recommendation.

4. O&G 01-0303205: Complaint of Comstock Oil & Gas LP concerning the proper permitting of Atlas Eagle Ford Operating Co., LLC (Operator No. 036554) of the Pancho East Unit, Well No. B2H, Drilling Permit No. 812122; and the Pancho East Unit, Well No. B4H, Drilling Permit No. 812124, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, Atascosa County, Texas. The Commission unanimously approved the examiner’s recommendation.

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5. O&G 01-0303954: Application of Atlas Eagle Ford Operating Co., LLC (Operator No. 036554) to amend its drilling permit to include an off-lease penetration point for the Pancho East Unit, Well No. B2H, Drilling Permit No. 812122, pursuant to Rule 2 of the Field Rules for the Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, Atascosa County, Texas. The Commission unanimously approved the examiner’s recommendation. 6. O&G 01-0304062: Application of Atlas Eagle Ford Operating Co., LLC (Operator No. 036554) to amend its drilling permit to include an off-lease penetration point for the Pancho East Unit, Well No. B4H, Drilling Permit No. 812124, pursuant to Rule 2 of the Field Rules for the Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, Atascosa County, Texas. The Commission unanimously approved the examiner’s recommendation. 7. O&G 20-0303368: Application of ATM Energy Group, LLC (Operator No. 036608) for unrestricted renewal of its P-5 and to contest the staff determination that its

Form P-5 cannot be renewed due to non-compliance with the inactive well requirements of 16 TAC §3.15. The Commission unanimously approved the examiner’s recommendation. 8. O&G 04 0304948: Enforcement action against Lamay Corporation (Operator No. 484025) for violations of Statewide Rules at Various Leases, Various Wells, Various Fields, Nueces County, Texas; Motion for Rehearing. The Commission unanimously approved the examiner’s recommendation. 9. O&G 01-0290024: Application of Ammonite Oil and Gas Corp. pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for the formation of a pooled unit for the Butterfly Dim (16437) Lease, Well No. J 4H, Briscoe Ranch (Eagleford) Field, Dimmit County, Texas; Motion for Rehearing. The Commission unanimously approved the examiner’s recommendation. 10. O&G 01-0290026: Application of Ammonite Oil and Gas Corp. pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for the formation of a pooled unit for the Ivey Ranch Dim (18018) Lease, Well Nos. A 6H, B 1H, and B 5H, Briscoe Ranch (Eagleford) Field, Dimmit County, Texas; Motion for Rehearing. The Commission unanimously approved the examiner’s recommendation. 11. O&G 01-0290029: Application of Ammonite Oil and Gas Corp. pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for the formation of a pooled unit for the Gringita Dim (16908) Lease, Well No. A 3H, Briscoe Ranch (Eagleford) Field, Dimmit County, Texas; Motion for Rehearing. The Commission unanimously approved the examiner’s recommendation.

12. O&G 01-0302640: Application of Ammonite Oil & Gas Corp. pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for the State Lease M-117248 for the Naylor Jones Unit 11, Well No. 1H, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, McMullen County, Texas. The Commission voted (2-1) to deny the examiner’s recommendation and deny the application. Commissioner Christian and Chairman voted yes and Commissioner Sitton voted no.

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13. O&G 01-0302641: Application of Ammonite Oil & Gas Corp. pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for the State Lease M-117248 for the Naylor Jones Unit 11, Well No. 2H, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, McMullen County, Texas. The Commission voted (2-1) to deny the examiner’s recommendation and deny the application. Commissioner Christian and Chairman voted yes and Commissioner Sitton voted no. 14. O&G 01-0302642: Application of Ammonite Oil & Gas Corp. pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for the State Lease M-117248 for the Naylor Jones Unit 13, Well No. 1H, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, McMullen County, Texas. The Commission voted (2-1) to deny the examiner’s recommendation and deny the application. Commissioner Christian and Chairman voted yes and Commissioner Sitton voted no.

15. O&G 01-0302643: Application of Ammonite Oil & Gas Corp. pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for the State Lease M-117248 for the Naylor Jones Unit 13, Well No. 2H, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, McMullen County, Texas. The Commission voted (2-1) to deny the examiner’s recommendation and deny the application. Commissioner Christian and Chairman voted yes and Commissioner Sitton voted no. 16. O&G 01-0302644: Application of Ammonite Oil & Gas Corp. pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for the State Lease M-117248 for the Naylor Jones Unit 26, Well No. 2H, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, McMullen County, Texas. The Commission voted (2-1) to deny the examiner’s recommendation and deny the application. Commissioner Christian and Chairman voted yes and Commissioner Sitton voted no.

17. O&G 01-0302646: Application of Ammonite Oil & Gas Corp. pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for the State Lease M-117248 for the Naylor Jones Unit 28, Well No. 1H, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, McMullen County, Texas. The Commission voted (2-1) to deny the examiner’s recommendation and deny the application. Commissioner Christian and Chairman voted yes and Commissioner Sitton voted no. 18. O&G 01-0302647: Application of Ammonite Oil & Gas Corp. pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for the State Lease M-117248 for the Naylor Jones Unit 28, Well No. 2H, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, McMullen County, Texas. The Commission voted (2-1) to deny the examiner’s recommendation and deny the application. Commissioner Christian and Chairman voted yes and Commissioner Sitton voted no.

19. O&G 01-0302648: Application of Ammonite Oil & Gas Corp. pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for the State Lease M-117248 for the Naylor Jones Unit 31, Well No. 1H, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, McMullen County, Texas. The Commission voted (2-1) to deny the examiner’s recommendation and deny the application. Commissioner Christian and Chairman voted yes and Commissioner Sitton voted no.

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20. O&G 01-0302649: Application of Ammonite Oil & Gas Corp. pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for the State Lease M-117248 for the Block A Unit, Well No. 1H, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, McMullen County, Texas. The Commission voted (2-1) to deny the examiner’s recommendation and deny the application. Commissioner Christian and Chairman voted yes and Commissioner Sitton voted no. 21. O&G 01-0302650: Application of Ammonite Oil & Gas Corp. pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for the State Lease M-117248 for the Block A Unit, Well No. 2H, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, McMullen County, Texas. The Commission voted (2-1) to deny the examiner’s recommendation and deny the application. Commissioner Christian and Chairman voted yes and Commissioner Sitton voted no.

22. O&G 01-0302651: Application of Ammonite Oil & Gas Corp. pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for the State Lease M-117248 for the Fowlerton Unit B, Well No. 1H, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, McMullen County, Texas. The Commission voted (2-1) to deny the examiner’s recommendation and deny the application. Commissioner Christian and Chairman voted yes and Commissioner Sitton voted no. 23. O&G 01-0302652: Application of Ammonite Oil & Gas Corp. pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for the State Lease M-117248 for the River Lowe Ranch, Well No. 11H, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, McMullen County, Texas. The Commission voted (2-1) to deny the examiner’s recommendation and deny the application. Commissioner Christian and Chairman voted yes and Commissioner Sitton voted no.

24. O&G 01-0302653: Application of Ammonite Oil & Gas Corp. pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for the State Lease M-117248 for the River Lowe Ranch, Well No. 14H, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, McMullen County, Texas. The Commission voted (2-1) to deny the examiner’s recommendation and deny the application. Commissioner Christian and Chairman voted yes and Commissioner Sitton voted no. 25. O&G 01-0302654: Application of Ammonite Oil & Gas Corp. pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for the State Lease M-117248 for the River Lowe Ranch, Well No. 15H, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, McMullen County, Texas. The Commission voted (2-1) to deny the examiner’s recommendation and deny the application. Commissioner Christian and Chairman voted yes and Commissioner Sitton voted no.

26. O&G 01-0302655: Application of Ammonite Oil & Gas Corp. pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for the State Lease M-117248 for the River Lowe Ranch, Well No. 16H, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, McMullen County, Texas. The Commission voted (2-1) to deny the examiner’s recommendation and deny the application. Commissioner Christian and Chairman voted yes and Commissioner Sitton voted no.

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27. O&G 01-0302656: Application of Ammonite Oil & Gas Corp. pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for the State Lease M-117248 for the River Lowe Ranch, Well No. 17H, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, McMullen County, Texas. The Commission voted (2-1) to deny the examiner’s recommendation and deny the application. Commissioner Christian and Chairman voted yes and Commissioner Sitton voted no. OIL AND GAS CONSENT AGENDA (37 items; numbers 28 - 64) The Commission unanimously approved the following applications:

28. O&G 08-0305676: Application of Elevation Resources, LLC to amend field rules for the Emma (Devonian) Field, Andrews County, Texas. 29. O&G 08-0306077: Application of Mammoth Exploration LLC to consider adopting permanent field rules for the Sand Hills (Clear Fork) Field, Crane County, Texas. 30. O&G 01-0306137: Application of Enervest Operating, L.L.C. to consolidate the Labus (Austin) Field into the Sugarkane (Austin Chalk) Field, Atascosa, Dewitt, Karnes, La Salle, and Live Oak Counties, Texas. 31. O&G 08-0305570: Application of Elevation Resources, LLC to consolidate the Andrews, South (Devonian) Field into the Emma (Devonian) Field, to adopt field rules for the Emma (Devonian) Field, and to cancel overproduction for the University Lease, Well No. 1541, Andrews, South (Devonian) Field, Andrews County, Texas. 32. O&G 08-0305636: Application of Meco IV, LLC for an MER allowable and increased net gas-oil ratio authority for each well in the Emperor (Wichita Albany) Field, Winkler County, Texas. 33. O&G 01-0305932: Application of Escondido Resources Oper. Co., LLC to consider a net gas-oil ratio and cancel overproduction for the Storey Unit B Lease (No. 18416), Tres Encanto (Escondido) Field, La Salle County, Texas. 34. O&G 01-0306076: Application of Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation for an exception to 16 TAC §3.10 to downhole commingle in the Briscoe Ranch (Eagleford) Field with the Ammann (Buda) Field and the Lorenzo (Austin Chalk) Field, Atascosa, Dimmit, Frio, La Salle, Maverick, McMullen, Webb, and Zavalla Counties, Texas. 35. O&G 08-0304830: Application of Bopco, LP, for an exception to 16 TAC §3.32 for eight flare points in the Walton Area, in the Keystone (Colby), Keystone (Silurian), Keystone (Ellenburger), Keystone (San Andres) and Keystone, SW (San Andres) Fields, Winkler County, Texas; Order Nunc Pro Tunc. 36. O&G 08-0304898: Application of Bopco, LP, for an exception to 16 TAC §3.32 for seven flare points in the Jenkins Area in the Keystone (Colby, Keystone (Silurian) and Keystone (Yates) Fields, Winkler County, Texas; Order Nunc Pro Tunc.

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37. O&G 01-0306152: Application of Valence Operating Company for an exception to 16 TAC §3.32 to flare casinghead gas from the Mahoney Unit (16728) Lease, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, McMullen County, Texas. 38. O&G 01-0306153: Application of Valence Operating Company for an exception to 16 TAC §3.32 to flare casinghead gas from the Kuykendall Central Facility, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, McMullen County, Texas. 39. O&G 01-0306158: Application of Valence Operating Company for an exception to 16 TAC §3.32 to flare casinghead gas from the Walker (16857) Lease, Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Field, McMullen County, Texas. 40. O&G 03-0306156: Application of Marquee Corporation for an exception to 16 TAC §3.32 to flare casinghead gas from the Seaberg Lease, Well No.1, Martha South,

(Palmer Sand) Field, Liberty County, Texas. 41. O&G 02-0305624: Application of EOG Resources, Inc. for an exception to 16 TAC §3.32 for the Alton Unit (Lease No. 09910), in the Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Field, and the Matterhorn Unit (Lease No. 11308), in the Sugarkane (Austin Chalk) Field, Karnes County, Texas; Order Nunc Pro Tunc. 42. O&G 03-0303934: Application of Lonestar Operating, LLC, for an exception to 16 TAC §3.32 for the Salud Unit, Well No. 1, Cypress Landing (Eagle Ford) Field, Fayette County, Texas. 43. O&G 08-0305869: Application of Apache Corporation for an exception to 16 TAC §3.32 for the Barrow, Augusta Lease, Spraberry (Trend Area) Field, Ector County, Texas. 44. O&G 08-0305563: Application of Capitan Energy, Incorporated for an exception to 16 TAC §3.32 for Various Leases, Ford, West (Wolfcamp) Field, Culberson County, Texas. 45. O&G 01-0305858: Application of Virtex Operating Company, Inc. pursuant to 16 TAC §3.9 and 16 TAC §3.36 for a permit to inject fluid containing hydrogen sulfide into a reservoir not productive of oil and gas, R K Harlan AGI Lease, Well No. 1, Doering Ranch (Glen Rose H2S Disposal) Field, Frio County, Texas. 46. O&G 08-0306082: Application of StableRock Energy LLC to consider unitization and secondary recovery authority for the Stockton Queen Unit, Well No. 1, U.S.M. (Queen) Field, Pecos County, Texas.

47. O&G 02-0306202: Commission-called hearing to provide Unit Petroleum Company (Operator No. 877099) an opportunity to demonstrate that it has a good faith claim to operate the Keeran (RRC Gas ID No. 202661) Lease, Well No. 6, Agula Creek (Frio 7100) Field, Victoria County, Texas.

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48. O&G 02-0306203: Commission-called hearing to provide Unit Petroleum Company (Operator 877099) an opportunity to demonstrate that it has a good faith claim to operate the Keeran (08509) Lease, All Wells, Agula Creek (Frio 8450) Field, Victoria County, Texas. 49. O&G 06-0306357: Commission-called hearing to provide Texas Enhanced Oil Recovery Co., LLC (Operator No. 875198) an opportunity to demonstrate that it has a good faith claim to operate the Riess (RRC Gas ID No. 276364) Lease, Well No. 1, Wildcat Field, Houston County, Texas. 50. O&G 08-0305888: Good faith claim review and P-4 transfer of record operator for the David Fasken -B1- (26617) Lease, Well No. 1, Fasken, East (Wolf) Field, Andrews County, Texas, from Pronghorn Management Corporation (Operator No. 681368) to Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd. (Operator No. 263696).

51. O&G 01-0306412: Single Signature P-4 filing of Galilee Oil Investments LLC (Operator No. 293117) for the Smith -A- (07041) Lease, Well Nos. 1 and 2, Bebe (Austin Chalk) Field, Gonzales County, Texas, to change the operator from Low-End Oil LLC (Operator No. 510360) to Galilee Oil Investments LLC. 52. O&G 03-0306033: Single Signature P-4 filing of Sawtooth Operating Co., Inc. (Operator No. 749152) for the Dishman-Lucas (20363) Lease, Well Nos. 2 and 3D, Stowell Field, Chambers County, Texas, to change the operator from Bagley, Roy (Operator No. 042685) to Sawtooth Operating Co., Inc. 53. O&G 03-0306812: Single Signature P-4 filing of GSI Oil & Gas, Inc. (Operator No. 337075) for the Frankie J (26384) Lease, Well No. 1H, Giddings (Buda) Field, Brazos County, Texas, to change the operator from 7711 Operating Company, LLC (Operator No. 953860) to GSI Oil & Gas, Inc. 54. O&G 20-0306528: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of Ellsworth, H. P. O&G Properties (Operator No. 249867); Motion for Rehearing. 55. O&G 20-0306535: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of K R Well Technology, LLC (Operator No. 449037); Motion for Rehearing. 56. O&G 20-0306538: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of Milestone Operating, Inc. (Operator No. 567103); Motion for Rehearing. 57. O&G 20-0306543: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of Roger W. McCabe, Inc. (Operator No. 724671); Motion for Rehearing.

58. O&G 08-0306128: COG Operating LLC for the recommendation of a tight gas formation pursuant to 16 TAC §3.101 for the Third Bone Spring Formation, Sandbar (Bone Spring) Field, Culberson County, Texas. 59. O&G 08-0306853: Sheridan Production Company, LLC for authority pursuant to 16 TAC §3.50 to approve or certify an EOR project for the CVX 6b (#40581) Lease, Goldsmith (Clear Fork) (35652 062) Field, Ector County, Texas.

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60. O&G 08-0306852: Sheridan Production Company, LLC for authority pursuant to 16 TAC §3.50 to approve or certify an EOR project for the CVX 6 (#39029) Lease, Goldsmith (Clear Fork) (35652 062) Field, Ector County, Texas. 61. O&G 8A-0306764: Kinder Morgan Production Co LLC for authority pursuant to 16 TAC §3.50 to approve or certify an EOR project for the SACROC UNIT (#03137), Kelly-Snyder (48583 001) Field, Scurry County, Texas. 62. O&G 8A-0306842: Kinder Morgan Production Co LLC for authority pursuant to 16 TAC §3.50 to approve or certify an EOR project for the SACROC Unit (#03137), Kelly-Snyder (48583 001) Field, Scurry County, Texas. 63. O&G 8A-0306794: Kinder Morgan Production Co LLC for authority pursuant to 16 TAC §3.50 to approve or certify an EOR project for the SACROC Unit (#03137),

Kelly-Snyder (48583 001) Field, Scurry County, Texas. 64. O&G 09-0307031: Johnson & Ernst Operating Co. for authority pursuant to 16 TAC §3.50 to approve or certify an EOR project for the Waggoner Dn (#30268) Lease, Wilbarger County Regular (97331 001) Field, Wilbarger County, Texas. RULE 15 INACTIVE WELL ITEMS (19 items; numbers 65 - 83) The Commission unanimously approved the following inactive well items: 65. O&G 20-0307341: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of Acock Operating Limited (Operator No. 003596). 66. O&G 20-0307342: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of Adenryen, Ltd. Co. (Operator No. 007891). 67. O&G 20-0307343: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of Buck Production Co. (Operator No. 105557). 68. O&G 20-0307344: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of Co-Sha Investments (Operator No. 161426). 69. O&G 20-0307345: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of Corlena Oil Company (Operator No. 178450). 70. O&G 20-0307346: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of Covered H Energy, LLC (Operator No. 182812).

71. O&G 20-0307347: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of EPI Operating, Inc. (Operator No. 253108). 72. O&G 20-0307348: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of Forbes Producing, LLC (Operator No. 275604). 73. O&G 20-0307349: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of Herod, Bill (Operator No. 379925).

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74. O&G 20-0307350: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of Hulen Operating Company (Operator No. 412402). 75. O&G 20-0307351: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of J.A.M. Production (Operator No. 427284). 76. O&G 20-0307352: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of Kinder & Petty (Operator No. 463325). 77. O&G 20-0307353: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of Loudel, Inc. (Operator No. 509368). 78. O&G 20-0307354: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of M3 Oil Company, LLC (Operator No. 519497).

79. O&G 20-0307356: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of P&F Operations, LLC (Operator No. 630651). 80. O&G 20-0307357: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of Postpeak, LLC (Operator No. 671885). 81. O&G 20-0307358: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of Prickly Pair Production (Operator No. 677108). 82. O&G 20-0307359: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of Roca Production, Inc. (Operator No. 722193). 83. O&G 20-0307360: In Re: P-5 Organization Report of Wright Operating, Inc. (Operator No. 942837). MASTER DEFAULT ITEMS (1 item; number 84) The Commission unanimously approved the following default orders: 84. O&G 08-0302192: Enforcement action against Satanta Oil Company (Operator No. 748744) for violations of Statewide Rules on the Erwin (22478) Lease, Well No. 1, Westbrook Field, Mitchell County, Texas; Violation of 16 TAC §§3.8(b), 3.8(d)(1) and 3.20(a)(1). OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL AGREED ENFORCEMENT ORDERS (16 items; numbers 85 - 100)

The Commission unanimously approved the following agreed orders: 85. O&G 7B-0303783: Tamarron Resources, Inc. (Operator No. 835681) enforcement action regarding Meng (28901) Lease, Well No. 2, SLR (Congl) Field, Throckmorton County, Texas; Meng (28915) Lease, Well No. 1084, KD (Congl) Field, and the Meng "B" (29705) Lease, Well No. 7, KD (Congl) Field, Throckmorton County, Texas. Violation of 16 TAC §3.14(b)(2).

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86. O&G 03-0304801: Finley Oil Company, LLC (Operator No. 268606) enforcement action regarding Kelly Christian (24665) Lease, Well No. 1, Chenango (8100) Frio Field, Brazoria County, Texas. Violation of 16 TAC §3.46(a). 87. O&G 03-0304804: SV Energy Company, LLC (Operator No. 831396) enforcement action regarding R.W. Thompson Lease, Well No. 2 (Drilling Permit No. 796699), Raccoon Bend (Sparta) Field, Austin County, Texas. Violation of 16 TAC §3.16(b). 88. O&G 04-0305239: Matthew Garvin DBA Vaquero Operating (Operator No. 882776) enforcement action regarding Briscoe, TRT, 30, Block 2 Lease, Well No. 2 (RRC ID. No. 078715), Gold River, North (Olmos) Field, Webb County, Texas. Violation of 16 TAC §§3.3(1) and 3.3(2). 89. O&G 06-0304882: Giant NRG Co., LP (Operator No. 302592) enforcement action

regarding Giant Gas Unit Lease, Well No. 1 (RRC No. 264503), Garrison (Travis Peak) Field, Nacogdoches County, Texas. Violation of 16 TAC §3.20(a). 90. O&G 6E-0294941: Acirema Corporation (Operator No. 003577) enforcement action regarding Various Leases, East Texas Field, Various Counties, Texas. Violation of Tex. Nat. Res. Code §91.143. 91. O&G 6E-0294952: Togs Energy, Inc. (Operator No. 861181) enforcement action regarding Various Leases, East Texas Field, Various Counties, Texas. Violation of Tex. Nat. Res. Code §91.143. 92. O&G 6E-0294956: Dilligaf Oil, Inc. (Operator No. 220580) enforcement action regarding Various Leases, East Texas Field, Various Counties, Texas. Violation of Tex. Nat. Res. Code §91.143. 93. O&G 6E-0294959: M-C Production & Drilling Co., Inc. (Operator No. 518063) enforcement action regarding Various Leases, East Texas Field, Various Counties, Texas. Violation of Tex. Nat. Res. Code §91.143. 94. O&G 7B- 0303320: Tamarron Resources, Inc. (Operator No. 835681) enforcement action regarding Daws (29078) Lease, Well Nos. 21 and 23, KD (Congl) Field, Throckmorton County, Texas. Violation of 16 TAC §§3.3(1), 3.3(2), 3.3(3) and 3.14(b)(2). 95. O&G 7B-0306964: Mudslinger Oil, L.L.C. (Operator No. 592478) enforcement action regarding Jackson Lease, Well No. 2 (Drilling Permit No. 820890), Wildcat Field, Taylor County, Texas. Violation of 16 TAC §3.16(b).

96. O&G 08-0301521: Cobalt Operating, LLC (Operator No. 162726) enforcement action regarding Maria (36083) Lease, Well Nos. 1X, 2 and 7, Glasco (Devonian) Field, Gaines County, Texas. Violation of 16 TAC §§3.8(d)(4)(H)(i)(I), 3.8(d)(4)(H)(i)(II), 3.16(b) and 3.46(j)(1).

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97. O&G 08-0306133: Dakota Resources, Inc. (I) (Operator No. 197416) enforcement action regarding University Emilies (42120) Lease, Well No. 4, Saint Wilma (Strawn) Field, Andrews County, Texas. Violation of 16 TAC §3.8(d)(2). 98. GUD 10653: Centerpoint Energy Entex (CO ID No. 6263) enforcement action regarding Richmond Loop, 6", 8" System (ID# 512859). Violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b). 99. Damage Prevention 038798: Bullseye Utility Construction enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.10(b) and 18.11(b), at 2303 Booneville (Austins Colony Pkwy.), Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. 100. Damage Prevention 039412: Gardner Telecommunications enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.10(b) and 18.11(b), at 1717 Elizabeth (Devon Dr.), Carrollton, Dallas County, Texas.

101. Damage Prevention 044391: M.J. Sheridan of Texas, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 1240 Greencanyon, Houston, Harris County, Texas. 102. Damage Prevention 049754: Martinez Excavation enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b), 18.11(b) and 18.3(a), at 18 Dapple Gray St., The Woodlands, Montgomery County, Texas. 103. Damage Prevention 051772: Montgomery County Pct. 3 enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at 30611 E. Geneva Dr. (Woodhue Dr.), Spring, Montgomery County, Texas. 104. Damage Prevention 051799: Sprinkler Express enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 3403 Celebration Way (Hollybrook Dr.), Longview, Gregg County, Texas. 105. Damage Prevention 051955: Alpha Integrated Construction, LLC enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 4949 W. Davis St., Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas. 106. Damage Prevention 051993: Azar Utilities Contractors enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 5528 Conroe St., Laredo, Webb County, Texas. 107. Damage Prevention 052104: Mogonye Land Tech, LLC enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 5743 Balcones Ridge Ln., Houston, Harris County, Texas. 108. Damage Prevention 052112: CPS Energy enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 8079 Village Oak Dr. (Pat Booker Rd.), Live Oak, Bexar County, Texas.

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109. Damage Prevention 052197: Plur Plumbing enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at 969 Willow River (Kings River), El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. 110. Damage Prevention 052212: Brookstone Construction enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 1422 Eugene Heimann Cir., Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas. 111. Damage Prevention 052264: Coastal Bend Plumbing & Utilities enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 419 W. Pierce (Taft), Houston, Harris County, Texas. 112. Damage Prevention 052325: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1845 N. Jupiter Rd. (Buckingham),

Garland, Dallas County, Texas. 113. Damage Prevention 052409: Centerpoint Energy (Electric) enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 10800 Kippway Dr., Houston, Harris County, Texas. 114. Damage Prevention 052432: Starr County Gas System enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Santa Rosa Rd. (Hwy. 83), Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas. 115. Damage Prevention 052453: Vaca Underground Utilities, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.4(b), at 2906 Holmes Rd. (288 S. Fwy.), Houston, Harris County, Texas. 116. Damage Prevention 052460: T&D Solutions enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at 102 Waits Ln. (Azalea), Garland, Dallas County, Texas. 117. Damage Prevention 052495: Simple Sitework, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 1800 N. Alexander Dr., Baytown, Harris County, Texas. 118. Damage Prevention 052507: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 2315 Old Alvin Rd., Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. 119. Damage Prevention 052525: PGS Landscaping enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 5231 Pointe Spring Crossing (Glenfield Spring Ln.), Spring, Harris County, Texas.

120. Damage Prevention 052529: MDM Landscapes enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 1029 Driscoll Pl. (Manchester Ct.), Keller, Tarrant County, Texas. 121. Damage Prevention 052589: D&D Underground Utilities, LLC enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.3(a), at 3300 S. Rice Ave. (Beverly Hill St.), Houston, Harris County, Texas.

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122. Damage Prevention 052630: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Piney Point Rd. (Shady Glen Ln.), Piney Point Village, Harris County, Texas. 123. Damage Prevention 052646: M-Pac Construction enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 1005 E. Central Ave. (IH-35), Belton, Bell County, Texas. 124. Damage Prevention 052647: Pavement Services Corporation enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 7500 Summitview Dr. (Clearspring N. Dr.), Irving, Dallas County, Texas. 125. Damage Prevention 052665: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 7326 Masquerade (Green Valley), Conroe, Montgomery

County, Texas. 126. Damage Prevention 052679: Avco Construction & Foundation Co. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.3(a), at 109 Arvin Dr. (Vandiver), Terrell Hills, Bexar County, Texas. 127. Damage Prevention 052681: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 940 Columbia St., Houston, Harris County, Texas. 128. Damage Prevention 052694: Bandera Utility Contractors enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 5000 White Settlement Rd. (Merritt), Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. 129. Damage Prevention 052764: SiEnergy, LP enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 3 Crowntrail (Crown Bend), Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas. 130. Damage Prevention 052795: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.5(a), at 3 Hedwig Shadows Ln. (Hedwig Rd.), Houston, Harris County, Texas. 131. Damage Prevention 052801: Centerpoint Energy (Electric) enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.4(b) and 18.11(b), at Biscayne Bay Dr., Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. 132. Damage Prevention 052802: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 8791 Hammerly Blvd., Houston, Harris County, Texas.

133. Damage Prevention 052803: H & M Construction enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(e), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at Harwin Dr., Houston, Harris County, Texas. 134. Damage Prevention 052804: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 4712 Ironwood Dr., Baytown, Harris County, Texas.

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135. Damage Prevention 052817: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 2918 Napoleon (S. New York), Laredo, Webb County, Texas. 136. Damage Prevention 052822: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 15607 Camden Hill Rd. (Wickview Ln.), Houston, Harris County, Texas. 137. Damage Prevention 052823: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 22400 Lieren Ct., Spring, Harris County, Texas. 138. Damage Prevention 052827: C C Carlton Industries, Ltd. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 3400 Blk. El Salido Pkwy. (Mimosa Dr.), Austin, Williamson County, Texas.

139. Damage Prevention 052832: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 4203 Littleberry Rd., Houston, Harris County, Texas. 140. Damage Prevention 052834: K&K Construction enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 10400 E. Pecan St., Willis, Montgomery County, Texas. 141. Damage Prevention 052835: Legends Fence Co. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 4810 Ladona Ct., League City, Galveston County, Texas. 142. Damage Prevention 052838: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 16011 Saddle Briar Ln., Cypress, Harris County, Texas. 143. Damage Prevention 052844: H & M Construction enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.4(b), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 11123 Bellerive Dr., Houston, Harris County, Texas. 144. Damage Prevention 052849: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 25608 Remington Cove Ct., Porter, Montgomery County, Texas. 145. Damage Prevention 052859: Allbrite Electric enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 8500 Mtn. Laurel (Mtn. View), El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

146. Damage Prevention 052864: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 7414 W. Fuqua Dr., Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Texas. 147. Damage Prevention 052875: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 22906 Sherioaks (Red Leo), Spring, Harris County, Texas.

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148. Damage Prevention 052880: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 500 S. Kealy St. Ste. 107 (E. Purnell St.), Lewisville, Denton County, Texas. 149. Damage Prevention 052881: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1209 Tammy Ave. (Bowie Dr.), Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas. 150. Damage Prevention 052883: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Fox View (Brookchase Dr.), Spring, Harris County, Texas. 151. Damage Prevention 052884: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 5406 Sycamore Ct. (Poplar), Colleyville,

Tarrant County, Texas. 152. Damage Prevention 052887: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 503 Longview Dr., Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas. 153. Damage Prevention 052892: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1125 Beach Airport Rd., Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas. 154. Damage Prevention 052895: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Clay (Winter), Marlin, Falls County, Texas. 155. Damage Prevention 052898: Guerrero Excavation enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 5814 Vineyard Creek Ln., Porter, Montgomery County, Texas. 156. Damage Prevention 052901: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 4811 S.W. Green Oaks (Kee Bee Dr.), Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas. 157. Damage Prevention 052906: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1300 Spring Creek Dr., Spring, Montgomery County, Texas. 158. Damage Prevention 052910: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 410 Victorian Dr. (Carriage Dr.),

Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas. 159. Damage Prevention 052911: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 24019 Goodfellow Dr. (Edgegate Dr.), Spring, Harris County, Texas.

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160. Damage Prevention 052912: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.5(a), at 1400 Hollyhurst (Post Oak), Houston, Harris County, Texas. 161. Damage Prevention 052914: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1700 New York Ave. (Kimberley Dr.), Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas. 162. Damage Prevention 052921: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 370 W. Lincoln (Comal Ave.), New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas. 163. Damage Prevention 052922: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 3191 N. IH 35 (FM 306), New Braunfels, Comal

County, Texas. 164. Damage Prevention 052924: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1603 Tower Dr. (Arbor Ln.), Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas. 165. Damage Prevention 052925: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1637 Huff St. (Clark St.), Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas. 166. Damage Prevention 052931: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 845 S. Buckner Blvd. (Rosemont Rd.), Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. 167. Damage Prevention 052932: Sal Esparza, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 25500 Fairbrook Ln., Spring, Harris County, Texas. 168. Damage Prevention 052933: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1915 Magnolia (Lowrie Ave.), San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas. 169. Damage Prevention 052934: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 105 Ester Dr., Aransas Pass, San Patricio County, Texas. 170. Damage Prevention 052937: Dickson Underground Utility Co. enforcement

action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b), 18.10(b) and 18.11(b), at 1700 E. Harris Ave. (N. Marie St.), San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas. 171. Damage Prevention 052946: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 606 W. Commerce (Spring St.), Honey Grove, Fannin County, Texas.

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172. Damage Prevention 052952: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 4203 Forest Rain Ln., Humble, Harris County, Texas. 173. Damage Prevention 052954: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 333 Devon Dr. (Blackburn Dr.), Coppell, Dallas County, Texas. 174. Damage Prevention 052956: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 604 W. Commerce (1st), Honey Grove, Fannin County, Texas. 175. Damage Prevention 052959: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 3602 Corpus Christi (Diaz Ave.), Laredo, Webb County, Texas.

176. Damage Prevention 052960: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Napoleon (S. Canada), Laredo, Webb County, Texas. 177. Damage Prevention 052961: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 935 S. Buckner Blvd. (Rosemont Rd.), Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. 178. Damage Prevention 052962: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Aviation Place (Tom Braniff), Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. 179. Damage Prevention 052965: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1350 E. Arapaho Rd. (N. Plano Rd.), Richardson, Dallas County, Texas. 180. Damage Prevention 052967: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 13558 Rock Prairie Rd. (Williams Creek), College Station, Brazos County, Texas. 181. Damage Prevention 052973: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 756 CR 1605 (Silver Springs Trail), Mount Pleasant, Titus County, Texas. 182. Damage Prevention 052974: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 604 W. Hull (Mirick), Denison, Grayson County, Texas.

183. Damage Prevention 052977: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 3855 IH 10 S. (Walden Rd.), Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. 184. Damage Prevention 052978: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 7602 Wisteria Ridge (Forest Heights Dr.), Houston, Harris County, Texas.

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185. Damage Prevention 052981: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1713 Drake Dr. (Yale Blvd.), Richardson, Dallas County, Texas. 186. Damage Prevention 052982: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at W. Lake Houston Pkwy. (Water Works Blvd.), Houston, Harris County, Texas. 187. Damage Prevention 052984: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1620 Holly Vista St. (Bagby Ave.), Waco, McLennan County, Texas. 188. Damage Prevention 052985: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 622 Deloache St. (Trinity Oaks Rd.),

Westworth Village, Tarrant County, Texas. 189. Damage Prevention 052986: Northwood Concrete enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at Center Dr. (15th), Plano, Collin County, Texas. 190. Damage Prevention 052987: B Comm Constructors enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b), at Fanwick Dr. (Stablewood Ct.), Boerne, Kendall County, Texas. 191. Damage Prevention 052988: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 400 McDermott Dr. (Hwy. 75), Richardson, Collin County, Texas. 192. Damage Prevention 052991: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 6615 Stonechase, Houston, Harris County, Texas. 193. Damage Prevention 052992: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 5814 Over Downs Dr. (Preston Rd.), Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. 194. Damage Prevention 052996: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 18903 Triana Valley Court (Bailey Oaks Ln.), Houston, Fort Bend County, Texas. 195. Damage Prevention 052997: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Webb Chapel (Royal Ln.), Dallas,

Dallas County, Texas. 196. Damage Prevention 052999: Texas Gas Service Company enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 3604 Cheyenne Dr. (Santawan Dr.), Mercedes, Hidalgo County, Texas.

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197. Damage Prevention 053001: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 5151 Dorman St. (E. Seminary Dr.), Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. 198. Damage Prevention 053006: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 6767 Cedar Ridge Dr. (Center Ridge Dr.), Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. 199. Damage Prevention 053019: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 17989 Marsh Ln. (Frankford), Camp Dallas, Denton County, Texas. 200. Damage Prevention 053024: Texas Gas Service Company enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 4020 Airport Blvd. #3 (Zach Scott St.), Austin, Travis

County, Texas. 201. Damage Prevention 053026: P & S Construction enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.10(b) and 18.11(b), at 102 Aldrin (S. Hutto Rd.), Donna, Hidalgo County, Texas. 202. Damage Prevention 053037: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 606 Yaupon Creek Lake (Mesquite Hills), Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas. 203. Damage Prevention 053039: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.5(a), 18.8(a) and 18.5(a), at 11410 Sagecanyon (Sagerock), Houston, Harris County, Texas. 204. Damage Prevention 053041: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Emilee Point Ln. (Spring Trail Bend), Spring, Montgomery County, Texas. 205. Damage Prevention 053042: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at N. Edward Gary (E. Hutchison St.), San Marcos, Hays County, Texas. 206. Damage Prevention 053044: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 2110 Hidden Woods Ct. (Stadium Place), Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas. 207. Damage Prevention 053046: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for

violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 105 Tillman Rd. (FM 2021), Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas. 208. Damage Prevention 053047: Centerpoint Energy (Electric) enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.10(b), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 3300 Westheimer Rd., Houston, Harris County, Texas.

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209. Damage Prevention 053048: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at S. Cooper St. (Arbrook Blvd.), Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas. 210. Damage Prevention 053049: To-Mex Construction, LLC enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.4(b), at 11102 Hedwig Ln. (Hedwig Rd.), Houston, Harris County, Texas. 211. Damage Prevention 053050: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 6406 Walston Bend Dr. (Crisfield Dr.), Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas. 212. Damage Prevention 053051: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 4400 Glenn Curtiss Dr. (Addison Rd.),

Addison, Dallas County, Texas. 213. Damage Prevention 053055: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 2000 S. Texas Ave. (Holleman), College Station, Brazos County, Texas. 214. Damage Prevention 053056: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 120 W. 5th (FM 156), Justin, Denton County, Texas. 215. Damage Prevention 053057: Pro Electrical Services enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 5441 Lipes (S. Staples), Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. 216. Damage Prevention 053061: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 507 Lindsay St., Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas. 217. Damage Prevention 053063: Texas Gas Service Company enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 100 Hidden Valley (Old Annetta Rd.), Aledo, Parker County, Texas. 218. Damage Prevention 053064: Stephenson Dirt Contracting, LLC enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.10(b) and 18.11(b), at 1500 Dobbins Rd. (Bowie Dr.), Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas. 219. Damage Prevention 053065: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for

violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Tuam (Hamilton), Houston, Harris County, Texas. 220. Damage Prevention 053067: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1420 South Park (Lynnwood), Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas.

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221. Damage Prevention 053069: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 4235 Bordeaux Ave. (Preston Rd.), Highland Park, Dallas County, Texas. 222. Damage Prevention 053070: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 105 Ash St. (Ennis St.), Bardwell, Ellis County, Texas. 223. Damage Prevention 053078: T&D Solutions enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 1504 Jo Ann Dr. (Elizabeth Dr.), Garland, Dallas County, Texas. 224. Damage Prevention 053084: Ecko Construction enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 1932 FM 725, New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas.

225. Damage Prevention 053085: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 312 Elbert Ln. (Amy Ln.), Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas. 226. Damage Prevention 053089: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 207 Elbert Ln. (Amy Ln.), Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas. 227. Damage Prevention 053090: Excel 4 Construction enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at Towneast Blvd. (Executive), Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas. 228. Damage Prevention 053091: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 14th St. (Austin Ave.), Waco, McLennan County, Texas. 229. Damage Prevention 053093: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 540 W. Oak (Paddock), Stephenville, Erath County, Texas. 230. Damage Prevention 053094: Will Bros T & D Services enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b), at W. South Ave. (S. Cedar St.), Holliday, Archer County, Texas. 231. Damage Prevention 053098: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at N. Texas Blvd. (Hickory), Denton, Denton

County, Texas. 232. Damage Prevention 053099: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at E. Continental (S. Hallow), Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas.

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233. Damage Prevention 053100: Canfer enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.4(g), at 8410 Bluebonnet Rd. (Wildwood Rd.), Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. 234. Damage Prevention 053101: Aspen Utility Company enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.4(a), at 20307 Hampshire Rocks Dr. (Rennie Dr.), Katy, Harris County, Texas. 235. Damage Prevention 053102: Aspen Utility Company enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.4(a), at 20303 Hampshire Rocks Dr. (Rennie Dr.), Katy, Harris County, Texas. 236. Damage Prevention 053103: Atmos Energy, West Texas Division enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1805 E. MLK (E. 19th), Lubbock, Lubbock

County, Texas. 237. Damage Prevention 053104: City of Fort Worth / Water Dept enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.4(a), at 1112 Harvey St. (Mississippi Ave.), Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. 238. Damage Prevention 053108: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 908 Ave. B (Durham Ave.), Brownwood, Brown County, Texas. 239. Damage Prevention 053109: Will Bros T & D Services enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 4621 Cascades (Southwest Pkwy.), Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas. 240. Damage Prevention 053110: Centerpoint Energy (Electric) enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.3(a), at 12900 Royal Dr., Stafford, Fort Bend County, Texas. 241. Damage Prevention 053111: Jam Construction enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b), 18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at 264 Trillium Park Loop (Trillium Park Dr.), Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas. 242. Damage Prevention 053113: CoServ Gas, Ltd. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.5(a) and 18.8(a), at 620 Lake Sierra Way (Lake Vista Dr.), Little Elm, Denton County, Texas. 243. Damage Prevention 053115: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 1626 Terrace St. (Fielder Rd.), Arlington,

Tarrant County, Texas. 244. Damage Prevention 053117: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 2053 S. 5th St. (Miller Rd.), Garland, Dallas County, Texas.

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245. Damage Prevention 053119: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 3200 Oates Dr. (Gus Thomasson), Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas. 246. Damage Prevention 053122: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 606 Griffith Ave. (Grace Ln.), Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas. 247. Damage Prevention 053124: CoServ Gas, Ltd. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Brayton St. (Trowbridge Ln.), Hackberry, Denton County, Texas. 248. Damage Prevention 053125: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 3417 Hilltop Rd. (Stadium Dr.), Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

249. Damage Prevention 053127: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 825 Prestwick St. (Pipeline Rd.), Bedford, Tarrant County, Texas. 250. Damage Prevention 053157: Atmos Energy, West Texas Division enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at E. Loop 335 (S.E. 3rd), Amarillo, Potter County, Texas. 251. Damage Prevention 053163: Tri-State Electric, Ltd. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 300 E. California (Stanton), El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. 252. Damage Prevention 053164: Gambrell Electric enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at 5111 E. 42nd St. (John Ben Shepperd Pkwy.), Odessa, Ector County, Texas. 253. Damage Prevention 053167: Atmos Energy, West Texas Division enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 7052 King Ranch Rd. (Spade Ranch Rd.), Odessa, Ector County, Texas. 254. Damage Prevention 053173: Oakwood Custom Homes enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 3001 Nobel Ct. (Embers Loop), Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. 255. Damage Prevention 053176: American Contract Excavation Services, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(e) and 18.11(b), at 11911 Chimney

Rock Rd. (Dryad Dr.), Houston, Harris County, Texas. 256. Damage Prevention 053177: CoServ Gas, Ltd. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Eureka Way (Deshutes), Lewisville, Denton County, Texas. 257. Damage Prevention 053178: Texas State Utilities enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b), at Roadrunner (Dove Creek Rd.), Bartonville, Denton County, Texas.

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258. Damage Prevention 053179: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 14027 Fairwood Breeze (Fairwood Springs), Cypress, Harris County, Texas. 259. Damage Prevention 053188: Collier Services, LLC enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 3614 Bill Price Rd. (Charles Lacy Ln.), Austin, Travis County, Texas. 260. Damage Prevention 053190: T & L Irrigation Co. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a), 18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at US 287 (FM 297), Stratford, Sherman County, Texas. 261. Damage Prevention 053199: Cash Construction Company enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.4(g), at 115 W. Main St. (S. Blair), Old Round Rock

(historical), Williamson County, Texas. 262. Damage Prevention 053200: D.L. Elliott Enterprises, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 6206 Oak Pass (Holly View), Houston, Harris County, Texas. 263. Damage Prevention 053221: Si Environmental, LLC enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.4(c), at 18038 Garden Manor Dr., Houston, Harris County, Texas. 264. Damage Prevention 053225: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 18642 US 59, New Caney, Montgomery County, Texas. 265. Damage Prevention 053228: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at Tipton (Devine), Tyler, Smith County, Texas. 266. Damage Prevention 053235: Driver Pipeline enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 7340 Baker Blvd. (Handley Edderville), North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas. 267. Damage Prevention 053236: Jaco Utility Construction, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at 5816 Creekway Dr. (John Paine Rd.), Denton, Denton County, Texas. 268. Damage Prevention 053238: Superior Pipeline Services enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.3(a), at 501 E. Tarrant St. (Pecan), Bowie, Montague County,

Texas. 269. Damage Prevention 053242: E&M Plumbing, Ltd. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §§18.4(b) and 18.11(b), at 24000 Blk. Via Viale Dr., Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas.

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270. Damage Prevention 053254: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 9502 Almond Glen Ct., Houston, Harris County, Texas. 271. Damage Prevention 053256: Texas Gas Service Company enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at E. Bankhead (Vernon Rd.), Aledo, Parker County, Texas. 272. Damage Prevention 053260: The Holbrook Company, Inc. enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 7202 W. Northwest Hwy. (Durham St.), Highland Park, Dallas County, Texas. 273. Damage Prevention 053262: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of 16 TAC §18.8(a), at 4905 Laura Koppe (Lockwood), Houston, Harris

County, Texas. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS EXECUTIVE OFFICE 274. Interim Executive Director Report. The Commission received an update from the Commission’s Interim Executive Director Wei Wang. 275. Appointment of Deputy Commission Secretaries. The Commission unanimously approved staff’s recommendation. 276. Approval of certain agency contracts pursuant to the Commission's Delegation of Authority. The Commission unanimously approved staff’s recommendation. FINANCIAL SERVICES 277. Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Financial Report. The Commission unanimously approved staff’s recommendation. OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL 278. Pending and/or contemplated litigation, rulemakings, and other actions initiated by or involving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Department of Transportation, and other federal agencies that may

impact the State of Texas, including, but not limited to, the energy, pipeline, and natural resource industries. The Commission received an update from the Railroad Commissions General Counsel Alex Schoch.

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RULE PROPOSAL 279. Proposed amendments to 16 Texas Administrative Code §18.1, relating to Scope, Applicability, and General Provisions; §18.4, relating to Excavator Obligation to Avoid Damage to Underground Pipelines; and §18.11, relating to Reporting Requirements. The Commission unanimously approved staff’s recommendation. OIL AND GAS DIVISION 280. Oilfield Cleanup Program Quarterly Status Report, Fiscal Year 2017, 4th quarter. The Commission received an update from Field Operations and Site Remediation.

281. Approval of Fiscal Year 2018 Site Remediation Workplan. The Commission unanimously approved staff’s recommendation. 282. Approval of Fiscal Year 2018 and Fiscal Year 2019 Well Plugging Workplan. The Commission unanimously approved staff’s recommendation. COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Sitton 283. Discussion of Attorney General Opinion Request response regarding Open Meetings Act requirements and possible vote. Motion by Commissioner Sitton. Motion fails for lack of a second. Chairman Craddick abstains from the vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION 284. Discuss personnel matters related to the position of Executive Director. 285. The Commission may enter in to closed Executive Session for discussion and consideration of items posted on this agenda notice which involve: (a) pending or contemplated litigation matters or settlement offers requiring consultation with or advice from the Commission's attorney, pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071(1); (b) a matter in which the duty of the Commission's attorney to the Commission under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071(2); (c) a negotiated contract for a

prospective gift or donation to the State or to the Commission, pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.073; (d) personnel matters, including the appointment, employment, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074; (e) security matters related to the deployment of, or specific occasions for the implementation of, security personnel or devices, pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.076; or (f) other matters as permitted pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. The Commission may reconvene following Executive Session for discussion of items considered in closed session and

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to take any final actions or vote on such matters in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.102. The Commission recessed @ 10:40 a.m. to go to the Willa Mae Palmer Conference Room (12-100). Executive Session began @ 10:50 a.m. and was concluded @ 11:30 a.m. PUBLIC INPUT 286. The Commission will provide an opportunity for general public input on any matter under the jurisdiction of the Commission, in accordance with the policy adopted on September 7, 2005.

The Commission adjourned @ 11:31 a.m.