IPAA Washington Report (WR-2012-02-02.pdf)

Independent Producers Providing for America’s Energy Future

Letter to EPA on Pavillion Comment Deadline
Letter from IPAA and AXPC requesting the to delay the deadline for its comment period on the draft report investigating ground water contamination near Pavillion, Wyoming.

Letter to Congress on Dodd-Frank Reform Bills
Letter from a coalition of energy trade associations expressing support of Protecting Main Street End-Users from Excessive Regulation (H.R. 3527) and Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (H.R. 2682)

ACTION ALERT: EPA Greenhouse Gas Rules Could Affect All Companies, Large and Small
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its Greenhouse Gas Reporting (GHG) rules for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems (Subpart W) in November 2010. This rule applies to nearly all oil and gas producers. Find out more information here.

Comments: Offshore Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS)
Joint industry association comments on BOEMRE/BSEE’s proposed rule, "Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf—Revisions to Safety and Environmental Management Systems."

Letter to Select Committee on Comprehensive Tax Reform
IPAA CEO Barry Russell writes to members of the select committee and leadership on the implications of proposed comprehensive tax reform plans.

IPAA and Industry Groups Write to EPA About Hydraulic Fracturing Study
A letter expressing concern over EPA's hydraulic fracturing study plan.

Reasonable and Prudent Practices for Stabilization (RAPPS) at Oil and Natural Gas Exploration and Production Sites

Comments on to the Secretary of Energy's Advisory Board Subcommittee on Natural Gas
IPAA submitted comments on the importance and safety of hydraulic fracturing to the nation's energy future.

Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Toolkit
The EPA has completed new Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan requirements that increase the scope of the program at the cost of producers. To benefit our members, IPAA assembled a document that summarizes the current rule and provides information specific to oil and natural gas production.

Letter to Congressional Leaders on Debt Ceiling Negotiations
IPAA President and CEO Barry Russell tells Congress that independent oil and gas producers create jobs and grow the economy while fueling America with domestic energy. Increasing taxes would result in fewer jobs, less investment and further dependence on foreign oil.

IPAA Statement on Tonight’s State of the Union Address

Natural Gas Council Statement on NERC Natural Gas-Electric Interdependency Assessment

IPAA appoints Chairman Virginia “Gigi” Lazenby and Vice Chairman Mike Watford

Matthew Kellogg Joins IPAA as Manager of Government Relations

IPAA Responds to Department of Interior’s Deep-Water Lease Extension