Our humble little blog is so focused on the onshore shale plays, we sometimes need to be reminded that offshore crude oil production is increasing as well. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, “U.S....more
The internal memorandum from Administrator Pruitt to his senior staff at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) was recently released to the press. The memo provides the road map for implementing Executive Order...more
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on efforts to protect U.S. energy delivery systems from cybersecurity threats.
Date: Tuesday, April 4, 10 a.m....more
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, ““Despite increasing crude oil prices throughout most of 2016, total U.S. crude oil production in 2016 was below its 2015 level. However, monthly production began...more
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) “In fiscal year (FY) 2016, the U.S. government collected almost $6 billion in revenues from royalties, rental costs, and other fees from activities related to...more
OSHA announced it will take comments on leading safety and health indicators in the workplace. In early 2017, the agency will release a preliminary version of its annual leading indicators guide and allow the public to...more
“In 2015 nearly 77% of the most prolific U.S. oil wells, or those producing more than 400 barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) per day, were horizontally drilled wells. For about 85,000 moderate rate wells producing in 2015,...more
On October 7th, the Associated Builders and Contractors sued OSHA in the Eastern District of Texas over the Agency’s Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces rules. These rules require federal contractors to disclose health and safety...more
“On Tuesday, the Cleveland Indians are set to host the Chicago Cubs in game six of the 2016 Major League Baseball World Series. In the 68 years since the last title for the Cleveland Indians, and the 108 years since the last...more
Did you catch the wordplay there? This is type of sophisticated humor we hope will make NSFW your go-to environmental safety and health blog. On to the details . . .
On October 4th, the White House Office of...more
OSHA has long bemoaned that the Occupational Safety and Health Act (“OSH Act”) does not allow OSHA to issue penalties sufficiently high enough to deter noncompliance. While reasonable minds can disagree about the sufficiency...more
Fracking Insider Readers: Below, please find this week’s Congressional activity on oil and gas issues: -
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“Examining the Local Impacts of EPA’s Climate Regulations.” Committee on Environment and Public...more
Fracking Insider Readers: Below, please find this week’s Congressional activity on oil and gas issues: -
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“Impacts of the Obama Council on Environmental Quality Final Guidance for GHG Emissions and the...more
Fracking Insider Readers: Below, please find this week’s Congressional activity on oil and gas issues: -
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“H.R. 5780, the Utah Public Lands Initiative Act.” Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on...more
Fracking Insider Readers: Below, please find this week’s Congressional activity on oil and gas issues: -
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“Eastern Mediterranean Energy: Challenges and Opportunities for U.S. Regional Priorities.” Committee...more
Two anti-fracking ballot initiatives that were pushed by a group calling itself “Coloradans Resisting Extreme Energy Development” have failed to make the November ballot, the only two initiatives that failed to qualify of the...more
The Center for Biological Diversity (“CBD”) filed on August 23, 2016 a Notice of Intent to sue the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (“FWS” or “the Service”) over missed Endangered Species Act (“ESA”) 12-month finding deadlines...more
Fracking Insider Readers: We are pleased to bring you Volume 48 of our State Regulatory Roundup, including updates in California, Colorado, and Kansas. As we explained in earlier volumes, we designed the Roundup to provide...more
“Since the removal of restrictions on exporting U.S. crude oil in December 2015, the number of countries receiving exported U.S. crude has risen sharply. These exports have occurred despite a sustained narrow price premium of...more
Fracking Insider Readers: We are pleased to bring you Volume 47 of our State Regulatory Roundup, including updates in Maryland, New Jersey, and Texas. As we explained in earlier volumes, we designed the Roundup to provide...more
Fracking Insider Readers: Below, please find this week’s Congressional activity on oil and gas issues: -
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“S. 3018, the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act.” Committee on Energy and Natural Resources,...more
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“H.R. 5577, the Innovation in Offshore Leasing Act.” Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. July 6, 2016. 10:00 AM EST....more
In an energy policy debate that is far too often dominated by ideological purists, here is a statistic for those who support renewable energy growth and continued reliance on fossil fuels: According to the Energy Information...more
“Status of BLM and Forest Service’s Efforts to Implement Amendments to Plans Regarding Sage Grouse Conservation and Coordination Activities with Affected States.” Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Subcommittee on...more
Fracking Insider Readers: Below, please find this week’s Congressional activity on oil and gas issues: -
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“Certainty for States and Tribes Act.” Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Energy and...more