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States Challenge Attempted Federal Power Grab in Hydraulic Fracturing Issue

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:01:00 GMT

The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) reaffirmed its strong stance today that the states remain the best positioned to regulate the use of hydraulic fracturing for the production of oil and natural gas. The response comes on the heels of two bills introduced in the House and Senate yesterday calling for the repeal of the exemption of hydraulic fracturing from the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), which would ultimately give the federal government jurisdiction over the regulation of the technology.

(PRWeb June 10, 2009)

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Spotlight on Environmental Balance at IOGCC Summit

Thu, 14 May 2009 11:37:47 GMT

Representatives from the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission's (IOGCC) 38-member states wrapped up their three-day Midyear Issues Summit in Anchorage, Alaska, today, which focused on balancing the production of domestic oil and natural gas with environmental protection. Governors Brad Henry of Oklahoma and Sarah Palin of Alaska addressed participants.

(PRWeb May 14, 2009)

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Gov. Henry: IOGCC An Important Voice in Domestic Energy Policy Debate

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:34:18 GMT

In remarks to the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, Gov. Brad Henry, the organization's chairman, discussed his top priorities for 2009 which include the utilization of underdeveloped domestic oil and natural gas resources, energy education, carbon sequestration policy development, and water issues.

(PRWeb November 18, 2008)

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Governor Henry Named IOGCC Chairman

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:45:28 GMT

Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry will assume chairmanship of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission at the organization's annual meeting, Nov. 16 - 18, 2008, in Santa Fe, NM.

(PRWeb November 11, 2008)

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States to Tackle Domestic Energy Challenges at IOGCC Meeting: Unconventional Oil and Natural Gas Production Key to American Energy Supply

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:01:00 GMT

The 38-state Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC), chaired by Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, will engage in extensive dialogue with government and industry experts regarding unconventional oil and natural gas during a Governors' Roundtable at its Annual Meeting in Santa Fe, NM, Nov. 16 - 18, 2008.

(PRWeb October 06, 2008)

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