April 2012

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Press Releases Apr 18, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a series of new rules governing emissions controls at oil and natural gas wellsites across the country. Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) president and CEO Barry Russell issued the following ...

Press Releases Apr 13, 2012

Today, President Obama issued an executive order that establishes a working group to coordinate federal efforts on hydraulic fracturing. IPAA President and CEO Barry Russell welcomed this initiative: “The White House executive order has a very good intent – centralizing the many ongoing reviews ...

Letters and Comments Apr 12, 2012

Dear Ms. Jarrett: The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) is currently reviewing a proposed rulemaking document submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with regard to its authority under the Clean Air Act (CAA) to regulate New Source Performance Standards and National ...