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From: Kent RashTo: DOH, Air QualitySubject: Davis Refinery projectDate: Friday, January 19, 2018 9:14:48 PM

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North Dakota Department of Health,

I am writing to voice my support for the Davis Refinery. Most of thecomments I see are based on jobs which would be a great thing but in myopinion one of the more important things would be to show other states andthe country the way forward with the use of fossil fuels.

With so much oil being produced in North Dakota it is important to reducerail transportation for safety and cost. By putting in the Davis Refinery it willhelp with that problem as well as other issues.

I believe the success of the Davis Refinery could be very good publicrelations for the State of North Dakota with regard to how it does things inthe oil industry.

Kent [email protected]

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From: Ken VoleskyTo: DOH, Air QualitySubject: Davis RefineryDate: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 7:10:00 PM


I am writing in support of the Davis Refinery. Meridian has shown to everyone how clean this refinery isgoing to be and has met all the requirements the state has asked for. I know it would be a big boost to thetown of Belfield but also a big boost to the surrounding area including Medora and the state park becausewith all the new jobs and people working at the refinery their all going to go either to live or visit there.So please let them build the plant.Ken Volesky


From: Kurt MartinTo: DOH, Air QualitySubject: Davis RefineryDate: Friday, January 26, 2018 3:33:12 PMAttachments: davis refinery.pdf


Kurt Martin

3685 116th Ave SWDickinson, ND 58601 Cell: 701-260-0640Line: 701-456-2511Phone: 701 483-3478Fax: 701 [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

From: Kenda BelardoTo: DOH, Air QualitySubject: DAvis RefineryDate: Thursday, January 18, 2018 8:18:20 PM


Hi, my name is Kenda Belardo and I am in support of the Davis Refinery project. I grew up in WestTexas around a lot of oil wells, refineries, etc. It was awful, always smelled horrible and the pollution. Iam so impressed with the design and concept of the Davis Refinery and would look forward to a saferenvironment for everyone around. Thank you for your time and consideration to this important matter.

Kenda [email protected]


From: Kempenich, Keith A.To: DOH, Air QualitySubject: Davis RefineryDate: Monday, January 22, 2018 10:36:57 AM

I would like to voice my support for this project. I have been watching this and the pros and cons of this project andhave come to the conclusion that the abjection is more of they dont want it period. There is other oil handlingfacilities in the area now. I think that if the current regulations are being met with the permit application and theDept. analysis being met that this project should go forward.Thank you,Keith KempenichDistrict 39


From: Kolstad, GaryTo: DOH, Air QualitySubject: FW: Meridian Energy Group - InvestorsDate: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 2:51:22 PMAttachments: image001.png


NDDH, Please support the approval of the Davis Refinery. The most environmentally safe refinery ever, that brings jobs and economic gains to North Dakota. Regards, Gary Gary KolstadChief Executive Officer

T: +1 281 921 6400 carboceramics.com

From: Meridian Energy Group, Inc. [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 2:48 PMTo: Meridian Energy Group, Inc. Subject: Meridian Energy Group - Investors

Attention: All Meridian Investors and Supporters Time to voice your support for the Davis Refinery to the North DakotaDepartment of Health. Its important for Meridian and its investors (YOU)to be heard. To show your support in favor of the refinery, email:[email protected]


**Comment period closes on January 26th, 2018, so please send youremail as soon as possible!

Draft permit is posted on the ND department of health website:https://deq.nd.gov/AQ/PublicCom.aspx#Meridian

Public Discussion Forum/Hearing

Date: January 17, 2018Time: 5:30 PM Mountain TimeLocation:Dorothy Stickney Auditorium in May Hall at Dickinson State University(Google Map)291 Campus DriveDickinson, ND

Best way to show documented support is through email:[email protected] But you can also mail support to:NDDoH, Division of Air Quality918 E. Divide Ave, 2th FloorBismarck, ND 58501-1947

https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__deq.nd.gov_AQ_PublicCom.aspx-23Meridian&d=DwMFAg&c=ysspGCCqFTpQxiYx76ae1kumKOOruMM_2nqTcuVO0PE&r=d1iTNIp1joQwps5T4EjtyojPaVw9b-4gN73N4OtSfKE&m=skZEVCwPBYtXnJNBg7ajyXth_KMlZxW0M0tgXEvkek8&s=C2-zYiLhpF9wtNdgsoNSbsIMzmLHGqNA46X_WVvW86Q&e=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.google.com_maps_d_u_0_viewer-3Fll-3D46.882035114404616-252C-2D102.7993890684586-26z-3D18-26mid-3D13bLt5xbD3Lq3rUa3gRDd9rd-5F26g&d=DwMFAg&c=ysspGCCqFTpQxiYx76ae1kumKOOruMM_2nqTcuVO0PE&r=d1iTNIp1joQwps5T4EjtyojPaVw9b-4gN73N4OtSfKE&m=skZEVCwPBYtXnJNBg7ajyXth_KMlZxW0M0tgXEvkek8&s=WZpNzmFaf8byreK38ywpyA0_6BT5uLrjbTLoFHedq6E&e=mailto:[email protected]

From: Kelly ObrigewitchTo: DOH, Air QualitySubject: MeridianDate: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 7:20:16 PM

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To whom it may concern:We are for the refinery and hope it comes through so it can benefit us and our children for jobs.Thanks Dan and Kelly Obrigewitch

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From: Kathy DavisTo: DOH, Air QualitySubject: Meridian Davis RefineryDate: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 10:19:26 AM


Terry L. O'Clair, P.E.Director, Division of Air Quality

Having traveled many places over my life time, I have always been blessed tocall North Dakota my home and brag about our beautiful Badlands and our TRNational Park. I am also a supporter of local jobs and have said for many yearsthat we should have local refineries to help out our economy, HOWEVER theplacement of the refinery is NOT in the best interest of North Dakota or itscitizens. I travel to the park frequently for drives along the loop and to ride horse withfriends and I often speak to other visitors. Recently I spoke to four visitors whohave been friends for many years, who live in different States and have riddentheir horses in parks and open range areas all over the western United States. Their favorite place to ride is the TR Park as it is in their words unspoiled andthe beautiful views. These men are retired and plan several trips a year butrarely ride in the same area twice but one of the stops EVERY YEAR is ourbeautiful park in the badlands. It is a place where you can imagine being aNative American or an old cowboy ridin the range. The idea of a plant is great, that it is a clean plant is GREAT, but it will be aneye sore for visitors to the park and those traveling along I-94. Please vote NO on this proposal! Kathy Davis951 Franklin Street


Dickinson, ND 58601 "A government that is large enough to supply everything you need is large enough to take everything you have"Thomas JeffersonThere are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword. The other is by debt. - John Adams, 1826

From: Kerry WhippTo: DOH, Air QualitySubject: Meridian Energy"s Davis Refinery site proposal next to TRNPDate: Monday, January 22, 2018 11:26:52 AM


Dear ND Department of Health personnel, I am writing to implore you to deny the permit allowing the construction of the Meridian Davisrefinery in the currently proposed location near Theodore Roosevelt National Park. My wife and Imake regular trips to TRNP for horseback riding and camping. We have already witnessed andendured the impacts of oil development. Why on earth would anyone allow further impacts byallowing a refinery to be built on the front step of TRNP. Im not going to take your time to repeat allof the obvious concerns and impacts this refinery will have. The bottom line is it is simply wrong. Thepeople of North Dakota (and the United States) have only a few treasures remaining in this greatcountry, and they are all being threatened by the Trump Administration and Development. Please donot further advance this threat by allowing Meridian Davis to proceed. Thank you for your time, Kerry Whipp

1368 71st Ave SEPingree, ND 58476 701-320-9042


From: kdfleetservicesTo: DOH, Air QualitySubject: Meridian refinery projectDate: Friday, January 26, 2018 3:38:18 PM


To whom it may concern I am in favor of the new refinery being proposed in Belfield, the Davis Refinery, Ithink it will help jobs in the area, and the economy locally and in the state. Ive beenfollowing the progress for a couple years and the research and info about a new"green" refinery away from gulf coast and hurricanes has to be an improvement forthe U.S. and the North Dakota area and economy. It looks like Meridian has done alot of research about how to build a better refinery, economically, enviromentally andsafely using so much new technology. I was born in South Dakota, now live on eastcoast in Va, and travel back to the area occaisionally. I support the direction the Davisrefinery is going.

Thanks for your timeDavid Shaw


From: Ken RandTo: O"Clair, Terry L.Subject: No air permit for proposed oil refineryDate: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 5:29:02 PM


Terry OClairAdministratorDivision of Air QualityNorth Dakota Department of Health918 E. Divide Ave., 2nd FloorBismarck, N.D. 58501

Dear Mr. OClair,

The Synthetic Minor Source Permit application of Meridian Energy Group, Inc.s Davis Refinery should be denied.A refinery of this size should not be allowed to obtain this permit, let alone an oil refinery of this size proposed soclose to North Dakotas only national park, which has a Class I Airshed designation.

You know that the company has used a variety of numbers for production that they claim will come from thisrefinery, always managing to fall just short of numbers that would require more detailed examinations by the PublicService Commission and you.

A company that changes production numbers so easily cannot be trusted to give honest numbers regardingemissions. In fact, independent researchers have suggested emissions would be worse for this proposed refinery thanthe companys numbers would have you believe.

Meridian claims its refinery will be very clean, but the company is not including all of the sources of emissionslikely to come from this refinery, such as those resulting from flaring.

Do not believe a company that has already bent its numbers to get out of stronger standards that protect our air. Ifthe refinery is not as clean as the company claims, the harm will be immense and long term for North Dakota andNorth Dakotans. Dont put a refinery using untested, unreliable technology ahead of the people of North Dakota andour national treasure, Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

You are charged with protecting the health of the people and air of North Dakota. I ask that you do just that anddeny this permit.

Sincerely,


From: Kevin and Pam WardTo: O"Clair, Terry L.Subject: No air permit for proposed oil refineryDate: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 1:32:23 PM


Kevin and Pam Ward12805 W. Reservation RdPocatello, ID 83202


Dear Mr. OClair,

The Synthetic Minor Source Permit application of Meridian Energy Group, Inc.s Davis Refinery should be denied.A refinery should not be allowed this close to North Dakotas only national park, which has a Class I Airsheddesignation.

We question the companys production data that they claim will come from this refinery, since it always falls shortof numbers that would require more examination by the Public Service Commission and you. We cannot trust theseemission numbers. In fact, independent researchers suggested emissions would be worse for this proposed refinery.

Meridian claims its refinery will be very clean, but the company is not including all of the sources of emissionslikely to come from this refinery, such as those resulting from this refinery. Dont put a refinery using untested,unreliable technology ahead of the people of North Dakota and our national treasure, Theodore Roosevelt NationalPark.

You are charged with protecting our environment. We ask that you do that and deny this permit.

Sincerely,


From: kevin ormeTo: O"Clair, Terry L.Subject: No air permit for proposed oil refineryDate: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 11:42:42 PM


kevin orme502 N 80thseattle, WA 98103


Dear Mr. OClair,







Sincerely,


From: Kelly McConnellTo: O"Clair, Terry L.Subject: No air permit for proposed oil refineryDate: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 2:08:50 PM



Dear Mr. OClair,

As beautiful as North Dakota is, I will NOT be visiting ANY National Park that is allowed to be fouled by nearbyfossil fuel extraction or mining enterprises. You have a choice, you can have a robust tourism industry or you canhave your filthy oil, coal, gas, or mining operations. They are MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE.







Sincerely,


From: National Parks Conservation AssociationTo: DOH, Air QualitySubject: Please Deny Minor Source Air Permit for Davis RefineryDate: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 8:27:30 PM


Jan 24, 2018

Director Terry O'Clair

North Dakota Division of Air Quality, Environmental Health Section, 918E. Divide Ave, 2nd FloorBismarck, ND 58501

Dear Director O'Clair,

As one of the 1.3 million supporters of the National Parks ConservationAssociation, I am deeply concerned about the impact of air pollutionfrom the proposed Davis Oil Refinery on Theodore Roosevelt NationalPark and ask that the North Dakota Department of Health not issue aMinor Source Air Permit to Meridian Energy Group.

Based on independent industry expert review, it appears that the draftair permit is a "bait and switch." It relies on companyclaims about unusually low emissions, but doesn't prove low limits canbe met or require adequate monitoring to make sure they are. Theproposal also fails to protect against peak impacts from the highestlevels of pollution -- what occurs during flaring as well as startups,shutdowns, and malfunctions. All of this means that the proposedrefinery could emit pollution well beyond the levels permitted.

Due to the close proximity of the refinery to Theodore RooseveltNational Park and the flawed draft permit, I urge the North DakotaDepartment of Health to deny Meridian's request. If the agency is tomove forward, I request it conduct a more rigorous assessment of theDavis Oil Refinery and require the refinery go through a major sourceof air pollution permit review, including requirements for the bestavailable controls.

Thank you for the opportunity to comment.

Sincerely,

Mrs. K Gelhard3901 Buffalo RdNew Windsor, MD 21776-8226(555) [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Mr. K HornickSumnit AvenuePoughkeepsie, NY [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Ms. K Jackson408 N Pinon StOlathe, KS 66061-5909(913) [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Ms. K Krupinski29420 75th StSalem, WI 53168-9533(213) [email protected]


From: National Parks Conservation AssociationTo: DOH, Air QualitySubject: Please Deny Minor Source Air Permit for Davis RefineryDate: Friday, January 26, 2018 12:30:02 PM


Jan 26, 2018








Sincerely,

Dr. K R Garland, Phd Dd411 S Arizona StSilver City, NM 88061-4877(987) [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Mrs. K Robertshaw6284 Grand Vista AveCincinnati, OH 45213-1412(513) [email protected]


From: National Parks Conservation AssociationTo: DOH, Air QualitySubject: Please Deny Minor Source Air Permit for Davis RefineryDate: Thursday, January 25, 2018 12:28:13 PM


Jan 25, 2018








Sincerely,

Ms. K SLakeshore aveOakland, CA 94606(000) [email protected]




Jan 25, 2018








Sincerely,

K T3528 Jessie CtWoodbury, MN [email protected]


From: National Parks Conservation AssociationTo: DOH, Air QualitySubject: Please Deny Minor Source Air Permit for Davis RefineryDate: Thursday, January 25, 2018 10:59:35 AM


Jan 25, 2018








Sincerely,

Mr. K. Kimball Holland9 Stoneybrook DrMillis, MA 02054-1637(508) [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Ms. K. Nilsen150 Racoon LnBen Lomond, CA 95005-9311(111) [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Ms. K. YoumansPO Box 291Roslyn, WA 98941-0291(555) [email protected]




Jan 25, 2018




Stop the proposed Davis Oil refinery now. It is a threat to humanhealth and our public lands.


The proposal does not protect against peak impacts from the highestlevels of pollution nor prove that they can meet the low limitsoutlined. All of this means that the proposed refinery could emitpollution well beyond the levels permitted.


Sincerely,

Ms. K.A. Dixon3375 Skyline DrPenn Yan, NY [email protected]




Jan 25, 2018








Sincerely,

Dr. Kaaren Zvonik2735 S Fade DrGreen Valley, AZ 85614-1152(520) [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Mrs. Kaatje AdamsBrabant laan 10Brabant, None 5555ab(060) [email protected]




Jan 25, 2018








Sincerely,

Ms. Kacey Donston6140 Canary RdWestlake, OR 97493-9705(541) [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Ms. Kaci Caldwell2525 S 42nd StOmaha, NE 68105-3305(402) [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Mrs. Kacie Huson881 Sunshine RdRoseburg, OR 97470-8322(217) [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018




Our National Parks must be preserved and protected for posterity. Airpollution not only damages the pristine beauty but also deters tourism-- people like me and my granddaughter, who suffer from asthma, willrethink our travel plans to visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park ifthe air is unclean.





Sincerely,

Ms. Kae Bender42955 Cherbourg LnLancaster, CA 93536-4827(661) 524-6155


[email protected]



Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Mr. Kai SchleifBrucksteigstrae 14Ebrach, None 96157(025) [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Miss Kaitlyn Kittell1201 Trailside TerSeymour, WI 54165-1258(920) [email protected]




Jan 25, 2018








Sincerely,

Miss Kalen Mickey9654 Winterview DrNaples, FL 34109-1516(239) [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018







Please do the right thing. The quality of the planet and its mostvulnerable inhabitants, endangered wildlife and plant species are atrisk. I implore you to consider the potential and vast loss of earth'sgreatest and pristine assets that hinge on the Davis Refinery proposal.

Sincerely,

Kameron Leon806 E Pedregosa StSanta Barbara, CA 93103-1835(800) [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Ms. Kara Harms728 Grimes RdBothell, WA 98012-9635(206) [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Ms. Karan Hoffman164 Summit LnBala Cynwyd, PA 19004-2931(555) [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Ms. Karen Ahn8650 Bodega HwySebastopol, CA 95472-3054(323) [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Mrs. Karen Alexander-Brown6111 SW 33rd PlPortland, OR 97239-6801(503) [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Mrs. Karen and Will Lozow Cleary4145 W Gifford RdBloomington, IN 47403-2600(812) [email protected]




Jan 25, 2018








Sincerely,

Mrs. Karen Andermills6142 Applegate LnColumbus, OH [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Ms. Karen Babin900 S Peters StNew Orleans, LA 70130-1789(504) [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Mrs. Karen Bartholomay24 Inlet Point RdRaymond, ME 04071-6022(207) [email protected]




Jan 25, 2018








Sincerely,

Ms. Karen Beck24851 Newton StDearborn, MI 48124-1557(313) [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Ms. Karen Berg2000 Post RdWarwick, RI [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018




Industrial pollution of air, soil and especially of water, especiallyin natural environment animal and plant biological "refuges",is now understood to be far too complicated and expensive to repair.The business model "do the crime quickly and very thoroughly, thenpay some sort of token fine" won't fly anymore.





Sincerely,

Ms. Karen BeyersPO Box 4215Pahrump, NV [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Mrs. Karen Blasche7215 E Main StHillsboro, OR 97123-6877(000) [email protected]




Jan 24, 2018








Sincerely,

Mrs. Karen Bowser17106 Howling Wolf RunParrish, FL 34219-5001(941) [email protected]


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