In October 2006, the IOGCC passed Resolution 08.115, Requesting Funding for the Reclamation of Orphaned Well Sites. The resolution was reauthorized and approved on November 18, 2008. The resolution supports Congressional actions that facilitate the plugging reclamation of orphaned and abandoned orphan well sites and urges Congress to provide necessary funds for the reclamation of orphaned well sites. Key highlights of the resolution 08.115:

The plugging of the nation’s orphan wells is a large financial burden on the states, which have excellent programs to address the problem and there is currently no federal financial support.

The IOGCC supports Congressional actions that facilitate the plugging reclamation of orphaned and abandoned orphan well sites and urge Congress to provide necessary funds for the reclamation of orphaned well sites.

IOGCC Resolutions represent the collective voice of the governors of the member and associate member states of the IOGCC.  IOGCC resolutions reflect the official position of the commission on issues that are deemed critical to conserving domestic oil and natural gas, environmental protection and human health.

The IOGCC Resolutions Committee is an operational committee of the IOGCC authorized by the by-laws of the Commission. The Chairmen and other members of the Resolutions Committee are appointed by the IOGCC Chairman and restricted to official representatives. The Resolutions Committee meets at each Midyear and Annual Meeting and recommends resolutions, action plans for those resolutions and statements of policy. Action plans are often carried out by an IOGCC committee or work group.