IOGCC's Council of State Regulatory Officials acts in an advisory capacity to the Commission and is comprised of one representative from each state oil and gas regulatory agency. Members of the council meet biannually to discuss regulatory issues of mutual interest, and often develop best practices for regulatory oversight. For a roster of the CSRO click here.
News & Updates
Earthquake 'swarm' rattles Arkansas town and its residents
December 14, 2010 (CNN). The Arkansas Geological Survey is trying to unravel a mystery: What is causing earthquakes in the town of Guy, Arkansas?
Ausbrooks says the state Geological Survey has no idea whether the current swarm is a natural or man-made event, but his office is seriously exploring the latter. "We see no relation to the drilling in the area, but we haven't ruled out a connection to the salt water disposal wells," he said.
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US Senate Bill to Boost BOEM Inspection Staff
December 14, 2010 (Platts) US Senate Democrats on Tuesday introduced a $1.2 trillion omnibus spending bill that would double the Department of Interior's Outer Continental Shelf drilling inspection staff and significantly boost the Department of Energy's ability to finance nuclear and clean coal projects.
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U.S. Clarifies Rules on Offshore Work
December 14, 2010 (UPI.com) Clarification on the guidelines for oil and gas exploration on the U.S. outer continental shelf supports safety and environmental issues, federal regulators say.
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Confusion Reigns Over Arctic Drilling Moratorium
December 11, 2010 (Alan Bailey - Petroleum News) Court testimony presents contradictory views of whether or not the Department of the Interior imposed and Arctic OCS drilling moratorium after the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
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