March 9 — We could also deny drilling permits when gas from a startup well is destined to be flared for more than an initial 10 days. Standard practice should not be to grant 45-day permits with additional 180-plus-day extensions, prolonging exposure of harmful emissions to nearby communities. In the third quarter of 2018, the Permian flared an average of 407 million cubic feet per day, equivalent to the daily exhaust of 2.7 million cars. Last year, flaring hit a new record on your watch, Mr. Sitton.

— Denton Record Chronicle