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Implications of NTL 2012-N06 on OSRP Preparation and Review

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2012-N06 (2012), [hereinafter NTL 2012-N06]. NTL 2012 N-06, 3. To demonstrate that a qualified individual listed in the OSRP can adequately respond to a Worst Case Discharge (“WCD”) scenario, the OSRP now must identify the response resources available, including personnel, materials, equipment, and support vessels.

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Louisiana Legislature to Consider Amendments to Forced Pooling Regime Requiring Operators to Pay Lessors of Nonparticipating Working Interest Owners Directly

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The bill, HB 590 , extends a prior substantive change in the law that was affected by the 2012 amendments to La. As was the case in 2012, this proposed amendment would also extend this direct payment requirement to any overriding royalty interests burdening the nonparticipating owner’s lease.

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Texas case holds seller bound to terms of forged document

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11-09-00348-CV, 2012 Tex. 12, 2012). Raven Resources (“Raven”) was interested in selling certain oil and gas related-properties to Legacy Reserves Operating LP, (“Legacy”). Raven employed Michael Lee as its primary contact in negotiations with Legacy over the sale of the property involved in the case. Eastland, Jan.

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Supreme Court of Texas Revises Opinion in Pipeline Common-Carrier Case

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09-0901, 2012 Tex. 2, 2012), the Court was asked if a landowner can challenge in court the eminent domain power of a CO 2 pipeline owner with a common carrier permit from the Railroad Commission of Texas (“RRC”). In Texas Rice Land Partners, LTD v. Denbury Green Pipeline-Texas, LLC , No. LEXIS 187 (Tex.

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Offshore Companies Face Surge in BSEE Enforcement Actions and Penalties

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Together, these developments will undoubtedly lead to more litigation and a higher cost of doing business on the Outer Continental Shelf. The number of civil penalty cases has risen gradually since 2009, with a sharp increase over 2013-2015. The average civil penalty amount per case has also grown, especially in the last two years.

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New Air Standards for Oil & Gas Industry May Force HAP Area Sources into Major Source Status

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Moreno On August 16, 2012, EPA published a new rule that revises the NESHAP Subpart HH standards for the oil and gas industry. The Final Rule wassigned on April 17, 2012, but publication in the Federal Register did not occur until August 16, 2012, making the rule effective on October 15, 2012. 16, 2012.

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Fifth Circuit holds purchase and sales agreement complies with Statute of Frauds

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10-20599, 2012 U.S. 1, 2012) The Fifth Circuit recently vacated a judgment in the U.S. 10-20599, 2012 U.S. By Joanna Nelson : Preston Exploration Co., GSF , L.L.C., LEXIS 1873 (5th Cir. Preston Exploration Co., GSF, L.L.C., LEXIS 1873, *12 (5th Cir. at *15-16.

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