{"id":282186,"date":"2023-10-06T13:24:11","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T11:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=282186"},"modified":"2023-10-06T13:24:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T11:24:17","slug":"government-over-u-s-oil-and-gas-a-summary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=282186","title":{"rendered":"Government over U.S. Oil and Gas: A Summary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"362\" data-attachment-id=\"282188\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?attachment_id=282188\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/0oil-shutterstock_418611529-copy-scaled-1.jpg?fit=2560%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1462924800&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"0oil-shutterstock_418611529-copy-scaled-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/0oil-shutterstock_418611529-copy-scaled-1.jpg?fit=723%2C362&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/0oil-shutterstock_418611529-copy-scaled-1.jpg?resize=723%2C362&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-282188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/0oil-shutterstock_418611529-copy-scaled-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/0oil-shutterstock_418611529-copy-scaled-1.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/0oil-shutterstock_418611529-copy-scaled-1.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/0oil-shutterstock_418611529-copy-scaled-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/0oil-shutterstock_418611529-copy-scaled-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/0oil-shutterstock_418611529-copy-scaled-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C600&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/0oil-shutterstock_418611529-copy-scaled-1.jpg?w=1446&amp;ssl=1 1446w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/0oil-shutterstock_418611529-copy-scaled-1.jpg?w=2169&amp;ssl=1 2169w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterresource.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master Resource<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>By Robert Bradley Jr.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Library of Congress\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/guides.loc.gov\/oil-and-gas-industry\/laws\/agencies#:~:text=Formally%20the%20Minerals%20Management%20Service%20along%20with%20BOEM%2C%20BSEE%20is,offshore%20oil%20and%20gas%20resources.\">Oil and Gas Industry: A Research Guide<\/a>&nbsp;lists<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Federal agencies pertaining to oil and gas in addition to the U.S. Department of Energy, which back in 1977 consolidated dozens of energy functions spread throughout Washington, DC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major state regulatory agencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. Congressional Committees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is reprinted below as a quick look at&nbsp;<strong><em>Energy Leviathan<\/em><\/strong>. Needless to say, in a free market, with the separation of government and energy, with the military functions transferred to the U.S. Department of Defense, this alphabet soup would not exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>U.S. Regulatory Agencies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is the primary body that regulates oil and gas companies, although a number of other federal offices oversee specific components of the oil and gas industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blm.gov\/programs\/energy-and-minerals\/oil-and-gas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oil and Gas page<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BLM regulates federal onshore lands. Their website on the government\u2019s oil and gas program contain lease sale information, forms, statistics, and enforcement guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boem.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formally the Minerals Management Service along with BSEE, BOEM is responsible for providing leases for exploring federal offshore lands. It is divided into four regions: Alaska, Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Pacific. Its official website contains regulations, governing statutes, and GIS data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsee.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formally the Minerals Management Service along with BOEM, BSEE is responsible for enforcing safety and environmental regulations of offshore oil and gas resources. In addition to their safety bulletin, their website has a data center, planning and preparedness information, and incident statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EPA is responsible for emission regulations, including sulfur standards. Use the search to find reports, FAQs, and other information on oil and gas topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ferc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official website of FERC, which regulates pipeline rates to encourage maximum use and regulates interstate transportation practices of oil and gas companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phmsa.dot.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Much like the name implies, PHMSA assesses the safety and performance of pipelines. Their website includes data on incidents, information on regulations and permits, and research on pipeline safety. The office is organizationally a part of the Department of Transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SEC ensures financial and organizational compliance of interstate public utility holdings, as well as publicly traded companies in the oil and gas industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Department of Energy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Department of Energy manages the United States\u2019 nuclear infrastructure and administers the country\u2019s energy policy. The Department of Energy also funds scientific research in the field. It is the parent agency for the Energy Information Agency, and the Office of Fossil Energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscg.mil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United States Coast Guard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While not a regulatory agency, the U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for responding to oil spills offshore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>State Agencies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. states have government agencies and commissions that are responsible for regulating the oil and gas industries in their states, which can often have a wider impact. States have authority over pipeline transportation that occurs wholly within one state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some states have additional regulations to the refined oil product: For example, states in colder climates require additives to gasoline during winter months and California has more stringent standards for gasoline than the EPA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Listed below are select government agencies from top oil producing U.S. states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/doa.alaska.gov\/ogc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission&nbsp;External<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservation.ca.gov\/dog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR)&nbsp;External<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.louisiana.gov\/index.cfm\/page\/301\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Oil and Gas&nbsp;External<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmr.nd.gov\/oilgas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Dakota Industrial Commission Oil and Gas Division&nbsp;External<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoma.gov\/occ\/divisions\/oil-gas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma Corporation Commission Oil and Gas Division&nbsp;External<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rrc.state.tx.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas Railroad Commission&nbsp;External<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>U.S. Congressional Committees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the United States, standing committees are permanent committees made up by either members of the Senate or the House. They decide which bills to move forward for discussion and vote in the Senate and House. Knowing who is chairing and serving on each committee is important because they shape the agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/energycommerce.house.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House Committee on Energy and Commerce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalresources.house.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House Committee on Natural Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.senate.gov\/public\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From \u00a0Master Resource By Robert Bradley Jr. The Library of Congress\u2019s&nbsp;Oil and Gas Industry: A Research Guide&nbsp;lists It is reprinted below as a quick look at&nbsp;Energy Leviathan. Needless to say, in a free market, with the separation of government and energy, with the military functions transferred to the U.S. Department of Defense, this alphabet soup [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":121246920,"featured_media":282188,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"It is reprinted below as a quick look at\u00a0Energy Leviathan. 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