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SEC Reserves Disclosure Comments

IPAA's comments on the Security and Exchange Commission concept release regarding possible changes to oil and natural gas reserves disclosure requirements.

IPAA Comments on Pinedale Anticline Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Project

IPAA submitted comments to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) supporting year-round drilling and completion operations in the Pinedale Anticline Project Area.

IPAA Files Comments on EPA Stormwater Construction Regulatory Proposal

These materials were submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency public meeting on stormwater management during oil and gas construction activities. They were submitted by IPAA on its behalf and for a number of national, regional, and state associations. They discuss the IPAA position on EPA's approach to regulating stormwater during oil and gas construction activities, the current management practices, and the consequences of applying EPA's Construction General Permit.

SPCC Plan Comments

IPAA comments on potential future actions by EPA on Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations.

IPAA Submits Comments to EPA Public Meeting on Stormwater

These materials were submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency public meeting on stormwater management during oil and gas construction activities. They were submitted by IPAA on its behalf and for a number of national, regional, and state associations. They discuss the IPAA position on EPA's approach to regulating stormwater during oil and gas construction activities, the current management practices, and the consequences of applying EPA's Construction General Permit.

Stormwater Construction Permit Requirements

These comments were submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) supporting its proposal to delay the effectiveness of new stormwater related construction permit requirements for until March 2005 for Phase II (one to five acre sized) oil and gas exploration and production facilities. The comments also address suspending these permit requirements on larger facilities and other problems with the new proposed permit. The comments were filed by IPAA on its behalf and numerous federal, regional, and state trade associations.

Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan Comments

These comments were submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) supporting its proposal to extend the compliance dates for new Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan regulations. Additionally, they identify a number of specific issues that need to be addressed during the extension period. The comments were filed by IPAA on its behalf and numerous federal, regional, and state trade associations.

Suspension of Operations for Exploration Under Salt Sheets

Written comments submitted by Chuck Davidson, Chairman, IPAA's Offshore Committee

IPAA & National Stripper Well Hydraulic Fracturing Testimony

Written comments submitted for draft EPA design on the environmental risks of hydraulic fracturing.