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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. 
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

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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.

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Proposed policy amendments for NSPS for Oil and Gas Industry
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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.

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.