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

The Energy Law

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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DOI Promulgates a New Final Rule for Increased Safety Measures on the OCS

The Energy Law

In August 2012, BSEE promulgated a new final rule entitled “Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations on the Outer Continental Shelf–Increased Safety Measures for Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf,” to tighten safety measures on the OCS. Initially, BOEMRE implemented the recommendations through an interim final rule. 50856 (Aug.

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EPA Proposes Significant Changes to NPDES Permit for Oil and Gas Facilities in the GOM OCS

The Energy Law

Moreno On March 7, 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published in the Federal Register a proposed NPDES general permit for discharges from oil and gas facilities in the western and central portion of the Outer Continental Shelf of the Gulf of Mexico (the “proposed permit”). 7, 2012), available at [link]. By Carlos J.

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Environmental Groups File Suit to Compel EPA to Review and Revise Oil and Gas Waste Regulations

The Energy Law

The suit relies on RCRA Sections 2002(b) and 4002(b) (42 U.S.C. §§ 6912(b) and 6942(b)), which require EPA to review and, as necessary, revise RCRA regulations and guidelines for state solid waste management plans at least every three years. The lawsuit is styled as Environmental Integrity Project, et al. McCarthy , Case No. McCarthy , 989 F.

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EPA Denied Extension to Promulgate Boiler MACT Rule

The Energy Law

EPA requested another extension of this deadline through April 13, 2012, but this request was opposed by the plaintiff, the Sierra Club. Thus, the court denied EPA’s request for an extension until April 13, 2012 so that EPA could re-propose the rules before issuing the final rules. 7607(d)(7)(B).

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Energy Transfer’s Executive Chairman Kelcy Warren

Energy Transfer

His $10 million donation in 2012 was instrumental in the creation of Klyde Warren Park , a beloved 5.2-acre “Texas faces a critical need for highly skilled graduates who can manage energy resources, and this innovative REE program will help meet that demand. acre green space that reconnects the citys uptown and downtown areas.

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Petrel Resources Raises £250,000 for Iraq Oil Projects

Iraq Business News: Oil & Gas

Irish-based Petrel Resources Plc (LON: PET) has raised 250,000 through a share placement managed by Novum Securities. Petrel has recently submitted an application to assume an existing contract east of Baghdad 4 th Bid round award in 2012, at a remuneration per barrel of $5.38. By John Lee.

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