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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.

State Rolls Out Plan for Produced Water

New Mexico Environment Department - The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has announced a process to implement House Bill 546,

OCD Issues New Clarifications for Spill Rule enforcement

(IPANM)- The New Mexico Environment Department has issued new clarifications over how they will enforce the new Spill Rule that

IPANM Supports EPA's Updates for Federal Methane Regulations

August 29, 2019 (EPA & IPANM) - Today, the EPA proposed updates to the prior administration’s national standards for the

Oil & Gas Pushes New Mexico to Record Revenue Levels

ABQ Journal — For the second straight year, New Mexico lawmakers will likely have a mountain of money available for

EPA Appoints Ken McQueen as Region 6 Administrator

EPA - DALLAS (August 5, 2019) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the appointment of Ken McQueen

Increasing Natural Gas Trade Between the U.S and Mexico

The Heritage Foundation (July 30, 2019) - Increased energy trade has important economic and strategic significance for the United States

Chaco Canyon Setback Drilling Moratorium Passes U.S. House

IPANM (Setbacks) - July 17, 2019 - The Democrat-controlled U.S. House Natural Resources Committee passed Resolution 2181 today following a

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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.

New Mexico Environment Department – The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has announced a process to implement House Bill 546, the Produced Water Act, which went into effect on July 1, 2019. The Produced Water Act responds to state policy interests in encouraging the oil and natural gas industry to favor reuse, recycling and treatment options over reliance on New Mexico’s limited fresh water resources. It also directs the Water Quality Control Commission to adopt regulations for implementation by NMED for use outside the oilfield of treated produced water, treated product or any byproduct of the produced water in order to protect water quality.

Before developing regulations, NMED is embarking on public outreach and a new partnership with New Mexico State University (NMSU). IPANM is linking two announcements to this update, directly from the NMED, that summarize efforts and an outreach/stakeholder meeting process.

September 12, 2019 – Consortium formed by New Mexico State University, Environment Department to lead nation in filling scientific gaps in produced water treatment | Memorandum of Understanding

September 12, 2019 – State launching statewide produced water outreach efforts

(IPANM)- The New Mexico Environment Department has issued new clarifications over how they will enforce the new Spill Rule that was adopted by the Oil Conservation Commission in 2018. Please see the linked document below for this important information for operators.

OCD Issues New Clarifications for Spill Rule Enforcement

August 29, 2019 (EPA & IPANM) – Today, the EPA proposed updates to the prior administration’s national standards for the oil and natural gas industry. The proposal would remove regulatory duplication and save the industry millions of dollars in compliance costs each year – while maintaining health and environmental regulations on oil and gas sources that the agency considers appropriate.

Today’s proposal is the result of EPA’s review of the 2016 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for the oil and natural gas industry, which was conducted in response to President Trump’s Executive Order 13783 – Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth. That order directs agencies to review existing regulations that potentially “burden the development or use of domestically produced energy resources,” including oil and natural gas.

IPANM has previously submitted federal comments encouraging a reduction on the regulatory burden on independent operators due to duplicative regulations on Federal Lands. Today’s move by the EPA is strongly supported by IPANM.

For more information, see today’s NEWS RELEASE from the EPA.

The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) has also since released an excellent synopsis of the what the changes mean for independent producers.

ABQ Journal — For the second straight year, New Mexico lawmakers will likely have a mountain of money available for spending on public schools, roads, health care and other programs.

The state will have an estimated $907 million in “new” money available in the coming budget year due primarily to unprecedented oil production levels and related economic growth in southeast New Mexico, according to new revenue figures released Wednesday by legislative and executive economists.

NM Revenue Levels Booming to All-Time High

EPA – DALLAS (August 5, 2019) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the appointment of Ken McQueen of New Mexico to become regional administrator for Region 6. Mr. McQueen will oversee environmental protection efforts in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas and in 66 Tribal Nations.

Ken McQueen has extensive experience in public service and industry working in the south central region of the United States on water, natural resource and energy issues. Mr. McQueen will join the agency having most recently worked as the state of New Mexico Cabinet Secretary for the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Depart (EMNRD) from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure as cabinet secretary, he worked to streamline rules and regulations.

EPA Appoints Ken McQueen as Region 6 Administrator

Western Wire: New EPA Region 6 Administrator Talks Priorities

The Heritage Foundation (July 30, 2019) – Increased energy trade has important economic and strategic significance for the United States and Mexico. Mexico’s energy-market reforms that opened access and improved natural gas trade between American producers and Mexican consumers have been beneficial for citizens in both countries. President López Obrador’s desire to return to energy nationalism threatens those gains. Both the U.S. and Mexico should commit to policies and regulations that continue to open access to markets, improve transparency, and expand opportunities for investment. Doing so will benefit both Americans and Mexicans.

Increasing Natural Gas Trade Between the U.S and Mexico

IPANM (Setbacks) – July 17, 2019 – The Democrat-controlled U.S. House Natural Resources Committee passed Resolution 2181 today following a visit in June to Chaco Canyon. The resolution, introduced and 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. Democrats proclaimed the move is in response to support from within the community, despite not including tribal allottee mineral rights owners in the conversation during their site tour in June.

Independent producers, who were also shut out the “collaborative” conversations with federal legislators during their tour, have surveys and technical data that already show drilling within the proposed zone has no environmental impact on the historical sites. The resolution also fails to point out that Chaco Canyon Historical Park already has protections in place that already do not allow drilling on sensitive archeological and cultural sites. Finally, the resolution also does not offer any technical data on the economic impact of the millions of dollars that will be lost in revenue that will negatively impact surrounding communities and the entire state.

IPANM has submitted formal comments in opposition of H.R. 2181.

Chaco Canyon Setback Drilling Moratorium Passes House

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