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Governor Lujan Grisham Would Seek Fracking Ban Waiver If Warren or Sanders Elected
IPANM, Reuters & OilPrice.com (Nov. 1, 2019) - While IPANM would have serious concerns if a newly-elected President would seek
Chaco Canyon "Buffer Zone" Bill Passes House Despite Republican Opposition
IPANM, C-SPAN & Associated Press (Oct. 31, 2019) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation (H.R. 2181)
Sharpe: New Video Highlights 'The Role of Fossil Fuels In Our Energy Future'
George Sharpe, IPANM Member (Oct. 30, 2019) - IPANM Member, Columnist, Energy Instructor and Investment Manager at Merrion Oil & Gas
Legal Fund 2020 Information & Hearing Schedule
IPANM (Oct. 29, 2019) - Due to a considerable number of important rulemaking hearings set for 2020, IPANM is asking
CNN: How Elizabeth Warren Could Vaporize America's Oil Boom
CNN (Oct. 20, 2019) - Warren, currently the odds-on favorite to be the Democratic presidential nominee, wants to ban fracking "everywhere." And the
OCD Districts Shuffle Under New State Restructure
(OCD) - The New Mexico Oil Conservation Division has reorganized its districts which has led to some new office locations,
Feds to Hold Hearing on New Federal EPA NSPS for Marginal Wells; Members Encouraged To Testify
Sept. 25, 2019 (EPA & IPANM) - The EPA will be holding a public hearing in Dallas, Texas on October
IPANM Reacts to Governor's Plans for Free Tuition & EVs
IPANM - IPANM continues to closely monitor a series of new plans recently unveiled by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan
IPANM Selecting Two Reps for Penalty Rule Input
Sept. 25, 2019 (IPANM) - IPANM has continued to keep in contact with the new state administration in regards to
Environment Department Hosts Emissions Inventory Sessions
New Mexico Environment Department Air Quality Bureau is hosting several stakeholder outreach events for the 2020 Minor Source Emissions Inventory. 

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IPANM, Reuters & OilPrice.com (Nov. 1, 2019) – While IPANM would have serious concerns if a newly-elected President would seek a nationwide fracking ban, we are encouraged that New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham recognizes the importance of fracking to sustain the state economy. The linked article below contains the following quotes from Gov. Lujan Grisham.

“Without the energy effort in this state, no one gets to make education the top priority,” said New Mexico Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in Santa Fe on October 8. If Trump loses next year’s election, she said in a later interview, she would request the Democratic president provide her state a waiver exempting it from any drilling ban “to allow us to continue to produce in New Mexico.”

Meanwhile, OilPrice.com reports that due to threats of a federal fracking ban with a new president, oil companies are responding by accelerating fracking in SouthEast New Mexico.

Drilling ban proposals divide Democrats in U.S. oil states

Democrats Just Accidentally Sparked A Federal Fracking Boom

IPANM, C-SPAN & Associated Press (Oct. 31, 2019) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation (H.R. 2181) prohibiting drilling on the checkerboard of federal land that borders Chaco Canyon Historic Park in Northwest New Mexico. The measure also calls for terminating existing non-producing leases in the area and suggests more studies and protective measures be taken to address health, safety and environmental effects on communities and tribal interests. The bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Rep. Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.), calls for a 10-mile setback zone that would ban oil and gas drilling over approximately 300,000 acres of federal land, including land that already has been leased by the federal government.

During debate on H.R. 2181 on the U.S. House floor Wednesday, Republicans attempted to stop the bill citing arguments that New Mexico would suffer severe economic harm with the loss of revenue due to a drilling ban buffer zone around Chaco Canyon. Texas Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) also cited the loss of revenue for Navajo allottees, who hold mineral rights in portions of the land that would be blocked from drilling by the legislation. Arrington’s Motion to Recommit H.R. 2181 failed on a mostly partyline vote 199-222.

US House OKs protections near historical park in New Mexico
Republican efforts to stop H.R. 2181 come up short
IPANM has submitted formal comments in opposition of H.R. 2181

Comments from Wednesday’s House Debate:

George Sharpe, IPANM Member (Oct. 30, 2019) – IPANM Member, Columnist, Energy Instructor and Investment Manager at Merrion Oil & Gas in Farmington recently released an educational video entitled Understanding Energy: The Role of Fossil Fuels In Our Energy Future.

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CNN (Oct. 20, 2019) – Warren, currently the odds-on favorite to be the Democratic presidential nominee, wants to ban fracking “everywhere.” And the Massachusetts senator pledged to immediately sign an executive order to stop all new offshore drilling leases. Both steps go further than her main rival, former Vice President Joe Biden.

Warren’s aggressive plan for fighting the climate crisis could have profound consequences for the oil and gas industry. Although an outright fracking ban seems unlikely to get through Congress and the courts, such a move would halt America’s historic shale oil boom in its tracks, drive up gasoline prices, threaten good-paying jobs and make the nation more dependent on foreign oil.

CNN: How Elizabeth Warren Could Vaporize America’s Oil Boom

 

(OCD) – The New Mexico Oil Conservation Division has reorganized its districts which has led to some new office locations, depending on where you operate.  This biggest change is the opening of new district office in Hobbs.  Please see the following links for more information.  Also, please see the various office home pages to learn who your new inspectors are for your area.

 

 

OCD Reorganization Announcement

New OCD Org Chart — Updated Dec. 9, 2019

District 1 – Hobbs

District 2 – Artesia

District 3 – Aztec

District 4 – Santa Fe

Sept. 25, 2019 (EPA & IPANM) – The EPA will be holding a public hearing in Dallas, Texas on October 17 to discuss the proposed policy amendments to the 2012 and 2016 NSPS for the oil and natural gas industry. The changes will eliminate some of the duplicative regulatory burden currently placed on low production wells.

IPANM encourages members who are based in the Dallas area to consider testifying. Oral testimony will be limited to five minutes, and those who wish to testify need to sign up by October 14, 2019.

For more information, please refer the official federal register notice. You may sign up to offer oral testimony through that link or by contacting Virginia Hunt by email at hunt.virginia@epa.gov (preferred) or by phone at 919-541-0832.

It is likely that environmentalists will flood the hearing with their opposition message. Therefore, you may want to consider testifying on the positive implications of the changes, particularly with respect to the overregulation of low production wells. If IPANM members need assistance with comments, IPAA’s Lee Fuller has offered his assistance to frame up arguments in support of the proposed changes. Please contact him at lfuller@ipaa.org.

Subject:
Proposed policy amendments for NSPS for Oil and Gas Industry
Date:
Thursday, October 17
Time:
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Dallas Time
Location:
Earle Cabell Federal Courthouse
1100 Commerce St.
Dallas, TX

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Sept. 25, 2019 (IPANM) – IPANM has continued to keep in contact with the new state administration in regards to the new Oil Conservation Division Administrative Penalty Authority, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2020. To implement the new authority, the OCD is required to present a new schedule of fees for approval in front of the Oil Conservation Commission before the end of the year.

At the urging of IPANM’s Executive Board to the new administration, IPANM has been asked to select two independents to attend stakeholder discussions with the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department regarding appropriate penalty levels. IPANM’s Executive Board is currently reviewing potential member candidates to represent the association during these discussions. If you have particular interest to work in the stakeholder group, please reach out to Board President Kyle Armstrong at kaa@armstrongenergycorp.com.

IPANM’s representatives will work to ensure that minor site violations receive minor penalties vs. significant fines that threaten the financial solvency of smaller operators. However, IPANM does strong suggest that all operators make sure all wellsites are in good standing and up to standards to avoid any potential penalties beginning in 2020.

The new statutory authority allows OCD the ability to fine operators up to $5,000/day for major violations beginning in 2020. IPANM stood in strong opposition to this new authority during the 2019 Legislative Session, but since it is now passed and signed into law, we will work with our operators to ensure the new authority is abused, or leads to undue, punitive hardship on our members.

New Mexico Environment Department Air Quality Bureau is hosting several stakeholder outreach events for the 2020 Minor Source Emissions Inventory.  Staff will discuss the pollutants that will need to be reported and what facility and equipment information will need to be tracked and reported. The same material will be presented as in Farmington and Santa Fe.

Las Cruces, September 25, 2019, 1:30 – 3:30 PM, Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, Roadrunner Room, 200 E Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM  88001

Carlsbad, September 26, 2019, 1:30-3:30 PM, Carlsbad Museum & Art Center, 418 W Fox St., Carlsbad, NM  88220

Albuquerque, September 30, 2019, 1:30 – 3:30 PM, 6135 Edith Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM

Please note that seating may be limited at some of these locations, and NMED may find an alternative venue, if necessary.  Notification of the new locations will be provided in advance of the meeting.  If you plan to attend, please notify Roslyn Higgin at Roslyn.Higgin@state.nm.us.  This will assist in NMED’s efforts to ensure sufficient meeting space.