This spring, operators had to report their emissions from storage tanks and various other facilities to the EPA under SubPart OOOO. The BLM is asking for comments to their venting and flaring proposed policy. The EPA released five white papers on reducing methane emissions from various facilities in the oil patch with comments due in June. The NMED has also asked for comment on their voluntary disclosure policy, and they finalized the GCP-6.

Are you confused and frustrated with the reporting requirements for operators when it comes to air quality issues?

On June 2 – 3rd, IPANM will be holding an educational workshop on federal and state air quality regulations, policies and proposals affecting oil and gas producers in New Mexico. The event will be held at Sandia Resort & Casino from 1pm June 2 to 4pm June 3.

On June 2, Trinity Consulting will present and educate members on quantifying and reporting air emissions under SubPart OOOO, Part W (greenhouse gases) and Indian lands. There will be discussion on the proposed venting policies from both EPA and BLM. June 2nd will be an industry-only day to openly learn, discuss and question the industry experts about the air issues.

On June 3rd, the government representatives have been invited to speak on their respective agency proposals. There will be opportunity for questions and discussions. NMED will discuss the development and use of the GCP-6 permit, the requirements for an NOI permit and the use of the current voluntary disclosure policy. The BLM will speak about their proposed venting policy, which they are currently shopping around the country in stakeholder meetings. Finally, the EPA (invited) representative will speak to the development and implementation of the policies in the recently released white papers on reduction of methane emissions pursuant to the President’s newest Climate Change policy.

We will also be sending all meeting registrants the seminar materials digitally prior to the event to print out. After the event, IPANM will have a link on our website much like we have for the ONRR issues.

In discussions with our Board members, this issue has been one of the most frustrating for operators. Don’t miss this workshop and find out that you later missed a deadline with the NMED or the EPA.

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