At the OCC’s monthly meeting on July 13, 2023, the commission will take public comments — which is our chance to speak out in support of protecting people and ending the oil and gas industry’s free pass to pollute.

Here’s more background and talking points:

The July 13th OCC meeting notice is linked below:

At this meeting, after listening to comments from the public (allowing ~ 1 minute per person), the OCC will decide whether to have a future hearing to consider new oil and gas PFAS rules. This is our chance to express support for a hearing, and to urge the Commission to act without delay!

Working in coalition alongside WildEarth Guardians are:

– Western Environmental Law Center
– Citizens Caring for the Future
– 350 New Mexico
– Physicians for Social Responsibility
– Frack off Greater Chaco
– Citizens Caring for the Future
– New Energy Economy
– Earth Care
– Youth United for Climate Crisis Action (YUCCA)
– Center for Biological Diversity
– Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter
– National Parks Conservation Association
– Tewa Women United
– New Mexico Environmental Law Center
– Pueblo Action Alliance
– Dine Citizens Against Ruining Our Environment

Virtual attendees can join the July 13th OCC meeting at the following link:

Meeting number: 2482 454 2999
Password: JnKmEHqJ388

You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Join by phone: +1‐408‐418‐9388 United States Toll; Access code: 2482 454 2999