The document summarizes Louisiana's 2012 legislative session regarding legacy lawsuits and other oil and gas issues. Key bills addressed legacy lawsuits (HB 618, SB 555), non-consent risk charges (SB 505), ultra-deep drilling (HB 504), landowner protections (HBs 853, 1037, SB 525), and hydraulic fracturing disclosure (HB 957). It also discusses CNG vehicles (HB 1213, SB 139) and EPA's new hydraulic fracturing reporting rule. Industry groups supported bills that allowed responsibility admissions, created fair risk charges, and opposed bills seen as detrimental to business.
The document summarizes LOGA's legislative agenda and other energy-related bills for the 2012 legislative session. Key points include amendments to the ACT 312 statute to clarify liability issues without requiring admission of fault; legislation around non-consent operations and risk charges; proposals to incentivize ultra-deep drilling; and renewal of ACT 955 regarding water use agreements. Other bills aimed to strengthen landowner rights and groundwater management.
Development of Oil and Gas in Pennsylvania Where Subsurface Owners Are Unknow...Lisa McManus
Leasing property for oil and gas development is complicated by the inability to identify or locate heirs who own record title to all or a fraction of the oil and gas. This presentation reviews the current Dormant Oil and Gas Act law in Pennsylvania, as well as pending legislation to address this thorny issue.
Shale Gas Operations: The Evolution of Well Permitting RequirementsDinsmore & Shohl LLP
The document summarizes well permitting requirements for shale gas operations in West Virginia and Ohio. It discusses the well drilling and fracturing process, then covers each state's permitting processes, requirements, and recent legislative changes. Key points covered include expanded permit application requirements in WV, such as detailed casing programs and water management plans, as well as new spacing rules and restrictions in OH, especially for urban areas.
Hydraulic Fracturing: Where are We Now? PowerPoint PresentationRAFI-USA
North Carolina's legislature has authorized hydraulic fracturing but prohibited permits until regulations are in place. A Mining and Energy Commission is drafting these regulations, including rules around water management, chemical disclosure, and well construction. They have also studied compulsory pooling, where unwilling landowners can be forced to participate in drilling units. The Commission's study group recommended landowners get liability protections and fair offers first. The legislature will review these recommendations but there is no timeline for action. Stakeholders can get involved by engaging with the Commission process or contacting the advocacy group RAFI.
This document summarizes a presentation on groundwater conservation districts and legislation in Texas. It discusses the role and history of GCDs, key court cases around groundwater ownership and takings, and recent legislation around joint planning, brackish groundwater production, and other GCD regulations. Key bills in the current legislative session aim to streamline permitting, require seller disclosures, and designate brackish groundwater production zones with limited oversight. Outstanding legal questions remain around what constitutes regulatory takings of groundwater rights.
This case establishes that the demolition of most buildings will now require planning permission. It overturns exemptions that previously allowed demolition of buildings other than dwellings without permission. As a result, developers will need to apply for prior approval from local authorities for demolitions beyond just dwellings. They may also need to conduct environmental impact assessments if demolitions could significantly affect the environment. The Court of Appeal ruling upholds a challenge by heritage group SAVE that argued demolitions should be considered a form of development requiring permission or assessment. This is a significant judgment that will impact how local authorities regulate demolitions going forward.
The document summarizes LOGA's legislative agenda and other energy-related bills for the 2012 legislative session. Key points include amendments to the ACT 312 statute to clarify liability issues without requiring admission of fault; legislation around non-consent operations and risk charges; proposals to incentivize ultra-deep drilling; and renewal of ACT 955 regarding water use agreements. Other bills aimed to strengthen landowner rights and groundwater management.
Development of Oil and Gas in Pennsylvania Where Subsurface Owners Are Unknow...Lisa McManus
Leasing property for oil and gas development is complicated by the inability to identify or locate heirs who own record title to all or a fraction of the oil and gas. This presentation reviews the current Dormant Oil and Gas Act law in Pennsylvania, as well as pending legislation to address this thorny issue.
Shale Gas Operations: The Evolution of Well Permitting RequirementsDinsmore & Shohl LLP
The document summarizes well permitting requirements for shale gas operations in West Virginia and Ohio. It discusses the well drilling and fracturing process, then covers each state's permitting processes, requirements, and recent legislative changes. Key points covered include expanded permit application requirements in WV, such as detailed casing programs and water management plans, as well as new spacing rules and restrictions in OH, especially for urban areas.
Hydraulic Fracturing: Where are We Now? PowerPoint PresentationRAFI-USA
North Carolina's legislature has authorized hydraulic fracturing but prohibited permits until regulations are in place. A Mining and Energy Commission is drafting these regulations, including rules around water management, chemical disclosure, and well construction. They have also studied compulsory pooling, where unwilling landowners can be forced to participate in drilling units. The Commission's study group recommended landowners get liability protections and fair offers first. The legislature will review these recommendations but there is no timeline for action. Stakeholders can get involved by engaging with the Commission process or contacting the advocacy group RAFI.
This document summarizes a presentation on groundwater conservation districts and legislation in Texas. It discusses the role and history of GCDs, key court cases around groundwater ownership and takings, and recent legislation around joint planning, brackish groundwater production, and other GCD regulations. Key bills in the current legislative session aim to streamline permitting, require seller disclosures, and designate brackish groundwater production zones with limited oversight. Outstanding legal questions remain around what constitutes regulatory takings of groundwater rights.
This case establishes that the demolition of most buildings will now require planning permission. It overturns exemptions that previously allowed demolition of buildings other than dwellings without permission. As a result, developers will need to apply for prior approval from local authorities for demolitions beyond just dwellings. They may also need to conduct environmental impact assessments if demolitions could significantly affect the environment. The Court of Appeal ruling upholds a challenge by heritage group SAVE that argued demolitions should be considered a form of development requiring permission or assessment. This is a significant judgment that will impact how local authorities regulate demolitions going forward.
REAL PROPERTY AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, PART 1
Regulatory Takings After Knick
2020 Virtual Bar Convention | Hawaii State Bar Association
Friday, October 16, 2020 | 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
Jim Lanard, Offshore Wind Development Coalition - Keynote Speaker at the marcus evans Wind Power Summit 20123 held in Dallas, TX February 25-26, 2013, delivered his presentation entitled Offshore Wind – A New Market for Land-Based Wind Developers and Their Supply Chain
This document summarizes information presented by government agencies on the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. It discusses the roles of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), and issues surrounding BP's safety practices. Key points include that the EPA declared it a spill of national significance, monitored dispersant use and environmental impacts, and had previously fined BP $50 million for ignoring safety protocols. The BOEM is responsible for offshore drilling oversight but had faced criticism for its dual regulatory and revenue collection roles. The spill significantly impacted marine life through poisoning, decreased reproduction and habitat damage, and its effects on tourism and wildlife recovery were long-lasting.
Presented by Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI-USA) Research & Policy Associate James Robinson. August 8, 2013.
Contact James Robinson with any questions: james@rafiusa.org
919-542-1396 ext. 209
For more information about forced pooling and landowner rights visit: http://rafiusa.org/issues/landowner-rights-and-fracking/
The document provides a summary of water-related bills passed or considered by the Texas legislature in the 2017 session. Key bills signed into law include HB 501 requiring increased financial disclosure, HB 3047 addressing videoconference participation in open meetings, and SB 625 creating a public information database for special districts. Bills sent to the governor include SB 1511 adding regional water planning requirements. Bills that did not pass include HB 2140 proposing a litter study panel and HB 3987 regarding desalination funding. The document covers topics like open government, finance, operations, purchasing, water planning and more.
85th Session Legislative Wrap Up, Brian Sledge & Hope WellsTWCA
This document summarizes the status and outcomes of several bills related to groundwater management that were considered during the 85th session of the Texas State Legislature. Several bills were signed into law, including some that set deadlines for adopting desired future conditions and allowed for electronic banking by groundwater conservation districts. However, other bills related to permitting, export permits, and regulating brackish groundwater were vetoed by the Governor. Additionally, many groundwater bills failed to pass or did not receive hearings, including several omnibus bills aimed at broader regulatory reforms.
This summarizes a document reviewing environmental law cases from 2009-2010. It discusses three cases:
1) Fresh Meadow Food Serv., LLC v. RB 175Corp. upheld a RICO claim against a defendant who concealed underground storage tanks and contaminated soil when selling a property.
2) Wickens v. Shell Oil Co. addressed recoverable attorney fees under Indiana's Underground Storage Tank Act.
3) Evansville Greenway & Remediation Trust v. S. Ind. Gas & Elec. Co. concerned the common interest privilege and apportionment of liability under CERCLA. The court applied the privilege to communications between parties working to remediate contaminated sites. It also found CERCLA
This document summarizes a meeting about interfacing with homeowners' associations (HOAs) after a total loss of one's home to wildfire. It provides advice on navigating the HOA architectural review process when rebuilding, including educating oneself on the governing documents, submitting plans for review, potential issues that may arise, and dispute resolution options. Examples are given of how one HOA in particular promoted harmonious rebuilding after the fires while maintaining design standards and the interests of all homeowners.
NOIA (National Oceanic Industries Association) President Randall Luthi's presentation to the LOGA Annual Meeting on Tuesday April 5th, 2011 at L'auberge Du Lac in Lake Charles, LA.
www.loga.la
www.twitter/LaOilGasAssoc
www.facebook.com/LouisianaOilGasAssociation
Attorney Ethics: An Update from the 85th Legislative SessionTWCA
The document summarizes several bills presented at the TWCA Mid-Year Conference on June 16, 2017. HB 53 concerns settlements against governmental units over $30,000 that contain non-disclosure clauses. HB 776 requires removing home addresses from financial disclosure statements. HB 1701 adds requirements for investment policies provided to business organizations. HB 3047 addresses participation in meetings by videoconference. HB 3107 establishes conditions for withdrawn public information requests. The document also provides hypothetical ethics scenarios and summarizes SB 79, SB 255, and SB 302, which concern public information requests, procurement training, and Sunset Advisory Commission reviews.
1. Residents appealed ACTPLA's approval of a development application to ACAT that was clearly not compliant with regulations.
2. The residents, at their own expense, had to identify issues of non-compliance that ACTPLA failed to, while being treated as a nuisance by ACTPLA and the developer.
3. Based on residents' objections, the developer made revisions up until and even after the ACAT hearing, indicating a lack of proper planning from the start.
Wind_Energy_Law_2014_Amanda James _Avoiding Regulatory Missteps for Developer...Amanda James
This document discusses various regulatory considerations for wind energy projects, including:
1) Permitting regulations at the federal, state, and local levels that address environmental impacts, site plans, and other approval requirements.
2) The need to comply with local land use and zoning laws, which can restrict turbine placements. Obtaining local approval is often crucial.
3) Additional requirements like adhering to FAA guidelines on lighting and radar interference, considering impacts to historic and cultural resources, and analyzing effects on federal farm programs and contracted land.
The meeting agenda summarizes an upcoming meeting of the Southwest California Legislative Council on March 18, 2019. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, chair report, approval of minutes, a 2019 legislative report, and a featured speaker on healthcare. Eleven bills will be discussed, including bills on local government finance, an oil and gas severance tax, a renters' credit, and wine growers tasting rooms. The meeting will conclude with speaker and chamber announcements and an adjournment notice for the next meeting on April 15, 2019.
Item # 1b November 8, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutesahcitycouncil
The November 8, 2021 City Council meeting of Alamo Heights, Texas covered the following items in 3 sentences or less:
The council approved the previous meeting's minutes and the designation of the official newspaper. They adopted updated building codes and approved renewing employee health insurance contracts. The council also authorized certain officials for financial transactions, approved applying for a police body camera storage grant, and discussed potentially joining an opioid settlement.
The Colorado General Assembly legislative session concluded in May 2015. Several key bills related to rural electric cooperatives were passed, including bills that provide more flexibility and options for complying with the state's renewable energy standard (SB 15-046, HB 15-1377), streamline permitting for small hydroelectric projects (HB 15-1364), and establish a grant program to remove invasive plants (HB 15-1006). However, other bills that would have reduced the renewable energy standard and expanded the Public Utilities Commission failed to pass. The Office of Consumer Counsel's authority was also adjusted through the passage of SB 15-271.
This document summarizes key aspects of the legal and institutional framework for land use and resource development in the Philippines. It outlines the country's constitution, which establishes state ownership of natural resources, and laws governing energy development, including those allowing for foreign investment. The document also discusses important laws related to energy projects, such as those protecting indigenous peoples' rights and the environment. Overall, the legal framework emphasizes the state's control over natural resources and requirements for engaging communities and obtaining necessary permits.
NorthPoint II - Annual Association Meeting 2014Michael Murphy
The North Point II annual meeting covered the following topics in 3 sentences or less:
The meeting reviewed the previous year's projects, introduced the planned projects for 2014-2015 including pool resurfacing and attic repairs, and approved the budget which included a fee increase to fund the required attic work. The president provided reminders on rules regarding parking, garage doors, the pool, pets and quiet hours. The financial report showed the association had a surplus for 2013 and was on budget with planned capital expenditures coming from reserves and operating funds.
This document provides an overview of environmental law in the United States. It discusses the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970 to protect human health and the environment. It then summarizes several key federal environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. It also discusses the role of state agencies in implementing federal environmental programs and regulating pollution at the state level.
This document summarizes a meeting of the Roadmap to Recovery series that discussed interfacing with a homeowner's association (HOA) after a total home loss. It provided background on the Whispering Ridge HOA and their process of rebuilding after the 2003 Cedar Fire. Key points included understanding the jurisdiction of CC&Rs, architectural committees, and design guidelines. The Whispering Ridge HOA maintained their standard review process but waived fees and expedited approvals to help rebuilding. Examples showed how rebuilt homes maintained neighborhood harmony. Communication and flexibility were important to generally positive outcomes, though some issues remained around landscaping and unique home approvals.
This document summarizes bills presented to the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts quarterly meeting. It outlines committee assignments in the Texas Senate and House for water-related bills. It then summarizes several consensus bills from the Texas Water Conservation Association related to groundwater management districts, aquifer storage and recovery projects, permitting, and brackish groundwater development. It also provides brief summaries of other water-related bills including planning, takings, buffer zones, oil and gas, well confidentiality, and notices.
The document discusses the nature of property estates, including surface, mineral, and groundwater estates, and the relationships between these estates. It notes that mineral estates are considered dominant and carry an implied right to use as much of the surface as is reasonably necessary. It also discusses regulatory takings cases related to groundwater regulation, noting that groundwater conservation districts can effect regulatory takings through rules that deny landowners all economically beneficial use of their groundwater. The document concludes that determining if a regulatory taking has occurred is a fact-specific analysis considering the economic impact, investment-backed expectations, and the nature of the regulation.
REAL PROPERTY AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, PART 1
Regulatory Takings After Knick
2020 Virtual Bar Convention | Hawaii State Bar Association
Friday, October 16, 2020 | 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
Jim Lanard, Offshore Wind Development Coalition - Keynote Speaker at the marcus evans Wind Power Summit 20123 held in Dallas, TX February 25-26, 2013, delivered his presentation entitled Offshore Wind – A New Market for Land-Based Wind Developers and Their Supply Chain
This document summarizes information presented by government agencies on the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. It discusses the roles of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), and issues surrounding BP's safety practices. Key points include that the EPA declared it a spill of national significance, monitored dispersant use and environmental impacts, and had previously fined BP $50 million for ignoring safety protocols. The BOEM is responsible for offshore drilling oversight but had faced criticism for its dual regulatory and revenue collection roles. The spill significantly impacted marine life through poisoning, decreased reproduction and habitat damage, and its effects on tourism and wildlife recovery were long-lasting.
Presented by Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI-USA) Research & Policy Associate James Robinson. August 8, 2013.
Contact James Robinson with any questions: james@rafiusa.org
919-542-1396 ext. 209
For more information about forced pooling and landowner rights visit: http://rafiusa.org/issues/landowner-rights-and-fracking/
The document provides a summary of water-related bills passed or considered by the Texas legislature in the 2017 session. Key bills signed into law include HB 501 requiring increased financial disclosure, HB 3047 addressing videoconference participation in open meetings, and SB 625 creating a public information database for special districts. Bills sent to the governor include SB 1511 adding regional water planning requirements. Bills that did not pass include HB 2140 proposing a litter study panel and HB 3987 regarding desalination funding. The document covers topics like open government, finance, operations, purchasing, water planning and more.
85th Session Legislative Wrap Up, Brian Sledge & Hope WellsTWCA
This document summarizes the status and outcomes of several bills related to groundwater management that were considered during the 85th session of the Texas State Legislature. Several bills were signed into law, including some that set deadlines for adopting desired future conditions and allowed for electronic banking by groundwater conservation districts. However, other bills related to permitting, export permits, and regulating brackish groundwater were vetoed by the Governor. Additionally, many groundwater bills failed to pass or did not receive hearings, including several omnibus bills aimed at broader regulatory reforms.
This summarizes a document reviewing environmental law cases from 2009-2010. It discusses three cases:
1) Fresh Meadow Food Serv., LLC v. RB 175Corp. upheld a RICO claim against a defendant who concealed underground storage tanks and contaminated soil when selling a property.
2) Wickens v. Shell Oil Co. addressed recoverable attorney fees under Indiana's Underground Storage Tank Act.
3) Evansville Greenway & Remediation Trust v. S. Ind. Gas & Elec. Co. concerned the common interest privilege and apportionment of liability under CERCLA. The court applied the privilege to communications between parties working to remediate contaminated sites. It also found CERCLA
This document summarizes a meeting about interfacing with homeowners' associations (HOAs) after a total loss of one's home to wildfire. It provides advice on navigating the HOA architectural review process when rebuilding, including educating oneself on the governing documents, submitting plans for review, potential issues that may arise, and dispute resolution options. Examples are given of how one HOA in particular promoted harmonious rebuilding after the fires while maintaining design standards and the interests of all homeowners.
NOIA (National Oceanic Industries Association) President Randall Luthi's presentation to the LOGA Annual Meeting on Tuesday April 5th, 2011 at L'auberge Du Lac in Lake Charles, LA.
www.loga.la
www.twitter/LaOilGasAssoc
www.facebook.com/LouisianaOilGasAssociation
Attorney Ethics: An Update from the 85th Legislative SessionTWCA
The document summarizes several bills presented at the TWCA Mid-Year Conference on June 16, 2017. HB 53 concerns settlements against governmental units over $30,000 that contain non-disclosure clauses. HB 776 requires removing home addresses from financial disclosure statements. HB 1701 adds requirements for investment policies provided to business organizations. HB 3047 addresses participation in meetings by videoconference. HB 3107 establishes conditions for withdrawn public information requests. The document also provides hypothetical ethics scenarios and summarizes SB 79, SB 255, and SB 302, which concern public information requests, procurement training, and Sunset Advisory Commission reviews.
1. Residents appealed ACTPLA's approval of a development application to ACAT that was clearly not compliant with regulations.
2. The residents, at their own expense, had to identify issues of non-compliance that ACTPLA failed to, while being treated as a nuisance by ACTPLA and the developer.
3. Based on residents' objections, the developer made revisions up until and even after the ACAT hearing, indicating a lack of proper planning from the start.
Wind_Energy_Law_2014_Amanda James _Avoiding Regulatory Missteps for Developer...Amanda James
This document discusses various regulatory considerations for wind energy projects, including:
1) Permitting regulations at the federal, state, and local levels that address environmental impacts, site plans, and other approval requirements.
2) The need to comply with local land use and zoning laws, which can restrict turbine placements. Obtaining local approval is often crucial.
3) Additional requirements like adhering to FAA guidelines on lighting and radar interference, considering impacts to historic and cultural resources, and analyzing effects on federal farm programs and contracted land.
The meeting agenda summarizes an upcoming meeting of the Southwest California Legislative Council on March 18, 2019. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, chair report, approval of minutes, a 2019 legislative report, and a featured speaker on healthcare. Eleven bills will be discussed, including bills on local government finance, an oil and gas severance tax, a renters' credit, and wine growers tasting rooms. The meeting will conclude with speaker and chamber announcements and an adjournment notice for the next meeting on April 15, 2019.
Item # 1b November 8, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutesahcitycouncil
The November 8, 2021 City Council meeting of Alamo Heights, Texas covered the following items in 3 sentences or less:
The council approved the previous meeting's minutes and the designation of the official newspaper. They adopted updated building codes and approved renewing employee health insurance contracts. The council also authorized certain officials for financial transactions, approved applying for a police body camera storage grant, and discussed potentially joining an opioid settlement.
The Colorado General Assembly legislative session concluded in May 2015. Several key bills related to rural electric cooperatives were passed, including bills that provide more flexibility and options for complying with the state's renewable energy standard (SB 15-046, HB 15-1377), streamline permitting for small hydroelectric projects (HB 15-1364), and establish a grant program to remove invasive plants (HB 15-1006). However, other bills that would have reduced the renewable energy standard and expanded the Public Utilities Commission failed to pass. The Office of Consumer Counsel's authority was also adjusted through the passage of SB 15-271.
This document summarizes key aspects of the legal and institutional framework for land use and resource development in the Philippines. It outlines the country's constitution, which establishes state ownership of natural resources, and laws governing energy development, including those allowing for foreign investment. The document also discusses important laws related to energy projects, such as those protecting indigenous peoples' rights and the environment. Overall, the legal framework emphasizes the state's control over natural resources and requirements for engaging communities and obtaining necessary permits.
NorthPoint II - Annual Association Meeting 2014Michael Murphy
The North Point II annual meeting covered the following topics in 3 sentences or less:
The meeting reviewed the previous year's projects, introduced the planned projects for 2014-2015 including pool resurfacing and attic repairs, and approved the budget which included a fee increase to fund the required attic work. The president provided reminders on rules regarding parking, garage doors, the pool, pets and quiet hours. The financial report showed the association had a surplus for 2013 and was on budget with planned capital expenditures coming from reserves and operating funds.
This document provides an overview of environmental law in the United States. It discusses the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970 to protect human health and the environment. It then summarizes several key federal environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. It also discusses the role of state agencies in implementing federal environmental programs and regulating pollution at the state level.
This document summarizes a meeting of the Roadmap to Recovery series that discussed interfacing with a homeowner's association (HOA) after a total home loss. It provided background on the Whispering Ridge HOA and their process of rebuilding after the 2003 Cedar Fire. Key points included understanding the jurisdiction of CC&Rs, architectural committees, and design guidelines. The Whispering Ridge HOA maintained their standard review process but waived fees and expedited approvals to help rebuilding. Examples showed how rebuilt homes maintained neighborhood harmony. Communication and flexibility were important to generally positive outcomes, though some issues remained around landscaping and unique home approvals.
This document summarizes bills presented to the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts quarterly meeting. It outlines committee assignments in the Texas Senate and House for water-related bills. It then summarizes several consensus bills from the Texas Water Conservation Association related to groundwater management districts, aquifer storage and recovery projects, permitting, and brackish groundwater development. It also provides brief summaries of other water-related bills including planning, takings, buffer zones, oil and gas, well confidentiality, and notices.
The document discusses the nature of property estates, including surface, mineral, and groundwater estates, and the relationships between these estates. It notes that mineral estates are considered dominant and carry an implied right to use as much of the surface as is reasonably necessary. It also discusses regulatory takings cases related to groundwater regulation, noting that groundwater conservation districts can effect regulatory takings through rules that deny landowners all economically beneficial use of their groundwater. The document concludes that determining if a regulatory taking has occurred is a fact-specific analysis considering the economic impact, investment-backed expectations, and the nature of the regulation.
The document summarizes six key issues regarding energy litigation in British Columbia: 1) Procedural differences from Alberta courts, 2) Changes to limitation periods, 3) Details of the Environmental Management Act, 4) Regulation of fracking, 5) Similarities and differences in surface rights processes compared to Alberta, and 6) Recent developments in Aboriginal law such as the First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act. It provides an overview of each topic in 1-2 paragraphs with details on relevant acts, regulations, cases, and considerations for litigation in British Columbia.
This document summarizes legislative updates related to major groundwater issues in Texas. Bills were filed to address long-term groundwater permitting, desalination and aquifer storage and recovery, and oil and gas groundwater exemptions. Some relevant bills that survived include those codifying groundwater conservation district enabling legislation, approving state water plan funding, and promoting water conservation. Looking ahead, continued education on groundwater issues and developing consensus on permitting reforms will be important.
Robby Cook, Eichler & Cook
Ty Embrey, Lloyd Gosselink
Sarah Kirkle, Texas Water Conservation Association
Shauna Sledge, Sledge Law
January 2021 TAGD Virtual Business Meeting
Oil and Gas Case Law Update: Recent Decisions Impacting Oil and Gas PracticeLisa McManus
Pennsylvania oil and gas jurisprudence continues to evolve. On April 2, 2015, PBI's panel of energy law practitioners provided a webinar update on the latest appellate decisions that are shaping energy law practice. Included is an overview of Sabella v. Appalachian Dev. Corp.; Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future v. Ultra Resources, Inc.; Sisson v. Stanley; Harrison v. Cabot Oil & Gas; Pennsylvania Environmental Defense Foundation v. Commonwealth.
This document summarizes key Texas groundwater case law and legislative issues. It discusses landmark cases that established the rule of capture doctrine for groundwater ownership and its subsequent evolution. Notable cases addressed limits to the rule of capture, recognition of landowner property interests in groundwater, and takings claims against groundwater districts. Emerging issues for future legislatures may include long-term permitting, brackish groundwater use, and the relationship between groundwater and oil/gas development.
This document summarizes water policy issues in Texas relating to landowners and easement holders. It begins with an overview of the historical "rule of capture" doctrine and the more recent establishment of groundwater conservation districts (GCDs). It then discusses how GCDs manage and regulate groundwater use, important court cases that shaped groundwater rights, and emerging issues like how conservation easements and brackish water extraction may affect policy. While landowners have a constitutional right to groundwater, regulation by GCDs is allowed; however, under some circumstances extensive limitations could constitute a compensable taking according to the courts. Many questions remain unanswered about how far regulation can go without compensation.
Compulsory Purchase Update - Ludlow, 5 February 2015Charles Cowap
Slides to accompany a local RICS meeting held at The Feathers Hotel, Ludlow, on 5 February 2015. Includes the latest on HS2 hardship and other purchase schemes.
The Pennsylvania Dormant Oil & Gas Act of 2006 (58 P.S. § 701.1 et seq.) provides a mechanism for developing oil and gas interests when the owners are unknown or unlocatable. The Act establishes a process for petitioning a court to create a trust, appoint a trustee, and allow leasing of the interests to protect the rights of missing owners. Specifically, it requires petitioners to perform due diligence searching for missing owners, provide notice by publication, obtain court approval to establish a trust managed by a financial institution, and have any leases approved by the trustee and court. The Act facilitates oil and gas development while protecting the property rights of owners who cannot be located.
The document discusses the benefits of approving the Flathead Water Use Agreement and Flathead Indian Reservation Compact versus the costs of litigation. It argues that the settlement provides certainty, more water allocation, funding for irrigation project rehabilitation, and cooperative management, while litigation would result in uncertainty, less water, no rehabilitation funds, and tens of millions in costs. It asserts that change is inevitable and the status quo cannot be maintained, so negotiation is preferable to adjudication through the courts. The choice presented is between an upgraded, sustainable irrigation project or one that may cease to exist.
The document summarizes legislative priorities and bills related to groundwater and water for the upcoming legislative session. Key issues discussed include large groundwater transfers, desired future conditions, orphan oil and gas wells, and conservation. Several bills are highlighted that relate to groundwater district regulations, fees, joint planning, and funding for produced water research. Water infrastructure funding and other general topics of interest are also briefly mentioned.
East Boulder County United hosted an emergency community meeting to update, inform, discuss, and organize a community response to prohibit drilling within Lafayette and Boulder County.
The meeting was attended by local organizers and Lafayette City Councilor Merrily Mazza. We brought available information on drilling plans, the city's response (or lack thereof), and details about the various ways community members can connect, build, and protect our incredible town.
This document provides an outline for a course on eminent domain and condemnation law. It covers topics such as the eminent domain process, calculating just compensation, trial practice and strategy, and legal resources. Key points include the constitutional and legislative authority for eminent domain, the requirement that takings be for public use and with just compensation, methods for determining property value, and defenses to the government's right to take property.
Final project fracking example power point only fall 2013 1Altman Heddens
The document discusses hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and its implications for a rural landowner in Ohio. It provides background on the fracking process and its controversy, noting debates around economic benefits versus environmental and health risks. The landowner's neighbor signed a gas lease for $4,000 per acre, and the document explores factors for the landowner to consider, like revenue, jobs, and uncertainty around long term impacts. It summarizes different stakeholder perspectives and the complex, uncertain research landscape around fracking.
Presented by Co-Chairs: Brian L. Sledge, Attorney at Law, Sledge Fancher, PLLC Hope Wells, General Counsel, San Antonio Water System at TWCA Annual Conference
04062024_First India Newspaper Jaipur.pdfFIRST INDIA
Find Latest India News and Breaking News these days from India on Politics, Business, Entertainment, Technology, Sports, Lifestyle and Coronavirus News in India and the world over that you can't miss. For real time update Visit our social media handle. Read First India NewsPaper in your morning replace. Visit First India.
CLICK:- https://firstindia.co.in/
#First_India_NewsPaper
El Puerto de Algeciras continúa un año más como el más eficiente del continente europeo y vuelve a situarse en el “top ten” mundial, según el informe The Container Port Performance Index 2023 (CPPI), elaborado por el Banco Mundial y la consultora S&P Global.
El informe CPPI utiliza dos enfoques metodológicos diferentes para calcular la clasificación del índice: uno administrativo o técnico y otro estadístico, basado en análisis factorial (FA). Según los autores, esta dualidad pretende asegurar una clasificación que refleje con precisión el rendimiento real del puerto, a la vez que sea estadísticamente sólida. En esta edición del informe CPPI 2023, se han empleado los mismos enfoques metodológicos y se ha aplicado un método de agregación de clasificaciones para combinar los resultados de ambos enfoques y obtener una clasificación agregada.
Here is Gabe Whitley's response to my defamation lawsuit for him calling me a rapist and perjurer in court documents.
You have to read it to believe it, but after you read it, you won't believe it. And I included eight examples of defamatory statements/
An astonishing, first-of-its-kind, report by the NYT assessing damage in Ukraine. Even if the war ends tomorrow, in many places there will be nothing to go back to.
Essential Tools for Modern PR Business .pptxPragencyuk
Discover the essential tools and strategies for modern PR business success. Learn how to craft compelling news releases, leverage press release sites and news wires, stay updated with PR news, and integrate effective PR practices to enhance your brand's visibility and credibility. Elevate your PR efforts with our comprehensive guide.
Acolyte Episodes review (TV series) The Acolyte. Learn about the influence of the program on the Star Wars world, as well as new characters and story twists.
5. and still some claim this isn’t about
trial lawyers hitting it rich
6.
7. Legacy Facts
• DNR report given to House and Senate Natural Resource
Committees
• 271 Legacy Lawsuits Filed
• 61 have data submitted to DNR as required by the ACT
• 2 have been identified to have long term risk
• 64 Notices of Settlement
• 35 required no further action
• 3 have been remediated
• 26 various stages of assessment, evaluation and remediation
8. Legacy Legislation
• Over 20 bills were pre-filed
• Industry coalition (LOGA, LABI, LMOGA)
• Industry wanted 3 things
1. Ability to admit responsibility for regulatory damages
2. Have a pre-trial public hearing at DNR
3. Have the plan developed be admissible in trial
• Final compromise accomplished all three goals that
industry laid out
10. Legacy Legislation
HB 618 - Abramson
• Allows parties to limit admission
• Allows pre-trial public hearing at DNR following an
admission
• Parties pre-pay DNR for hearing costs
• Allows for a party to request Environmental Management
Order from the Court
11. Legacy Legislation
SB 555 - Adley
• Allows parties to subpoena Department officials involved in development of the plan
• Allows a party to request preliminary hearing requiring plaintiff to provide some
evidentiary proof of contamination
• Allows for Notice of Intent to Investigate to suspend prescription for one year
• Prohibits Ex-Parte communication during the Departments development of the plan
• Allows for the Secretaries of DNR and DEQ and the Commissioner of Agriculture to
review and comment on any plan with an exception to 29B standards
• Any party admitting responsibility cannot enforce any indemnity agreements relative to
punitive damages
12. 2012 Legislative Issues
• Legacy Lawsuits • Oysters
• Non-consent & Risk
Charge
• Motor Truck Carrier
Indemnity
• Ultra Deep Units • Transportation
• Landowner/Leasing • Licensing
• Hydraulic Fracturing • Mineral Lease Offers
• Water
• Alternative Fuels
• Coastal Issues
14. Non-Consent Risk Charge
SB 505 - Sen. Robert Adley
• Current Situation
• Risk Charge is 200% on Unit Well
• No-Risk Charge on additional wells in a unit
(debated by some)
• Non-Consenting party has contractual
obligation to pay royalty, not the operator
(Recent Case Law)
15. Non-Consent Risk Charge
SB 505 - Sen. Robert Adley
• 2011 Legislative Session
• Bill was introduced by Senator Buddy Shaw to address who
pays royalty when a party goes non-consent
• LOGA opposed bill in committee as it was presented
• LOGA made a commitment to the Senate Natural
Resource Committee that we would work on a solution,
and bring that solution back to the legislature
16. Non-Consent Risk Charge
SB 505 - Sen. Robert Adley
• Starting in August a team began meeting to
consider revisions to section 30:10
• Focus was first to ensure that royalties get paid
• Secondly, to address the question of risk charge
on additional wells in a unit
17. Non-Consent Risk Charge
SB 505 - Sen. Robert Adley
• Legislation that was approved by the committee
accomplished both of the goals
• Legislation was presented to Senator Adley for
consideration
• All parties and Senator Adley ultimately agreed to
a compromise
18. Non-Consent Risk Charge
SB 505 - Sen. Robert Adley
• Legislation as considered by the committee
• Operator will pay to the non-consenting party an amount on behalf
of the royalty owners
• Amount determined as follows
• All original royalty owed to mineral owner will be paid
• Overrides are limited by the average total burdens of the
operator
• Operator is not liable for non-payment to royalty owners by the
non-consenting party
• Risk charge is 100% for additional wells drilled in a unit
19. Non-Consent Risk Charge
SB 505 - Sen. Robert Adley
• The language in SB 505 was added as an
amendment to HB 504 in the Senate Natural
Resource Committee
• This was done with the full support of both authors
• HB 504 passed the Senate with the Non-Consent
amendment
21. Ultra Deep
HB 504 by Rep. Dove
• Current statutes exist to incentivize deep drilling
• Adds an additional process for creating a units at depths in excess
of 22,000 Feet
• Allows large units to be formed based on geologic structures
• Commissioner may define unit based on data submitted to the
Office of Conservation
• Data submitted to the OOC for the formation of the unit will be
public information
• Unit may be formed prior to the drilling of a unit well
23. Subsequent Purchaser Doctrine
HB 862 - Rep. Lambert
• Overturns Eagle Pipe decision
• This bill allows a current owner to sue an oil and
gas company environmental damage that already
existed on the property when they bought it.
• Applies retroactive and prospective overturning 2
Supreme Court decisions
24. Landowner Protection Act
HB 853 - Rep. Montoucet
• “Should be called the Louisiana Oilfield Job Killing
Act”
• Surface Rights
• right to 1/8th royalty or $250,000 bond
• notification - including seismic data
• This bill is a deprivation of Mineral Owners rights
25. Landowner Protection Act, II
HB 1037 - Rep. Montoucet
• Requires operators to bring the property to original condition
with in 90 days from the time operations cease
• Requires operators to give onerous notifications to the landowner
which include copies of the proposed cleanup plan, the mineral
code, a proposed surface use and compensation agreement to the
landowner and many other previsions.
• The bill also requires an operator to enter into a surface use and
compensation agreement or provide excessive bonds
26. Landowner Notice
SB 525 - Senator Allain
• 30 days notice to a Landowner affected by drilling
operation
• Does not apply to any landowner that has a
contractual relationship of any kind with the operator
• Commissioner to promulgate rules
• Was a reasonable alternative to HB 853
• LOGA supported this legislation
27. Mineral Lease Offer
SB 530 - Senator Peacock
• Refers to unsolicited offers only
• Requires specific information in the offer
• Discourages payments with the offer
• Does not apply to actual lease
• Addressing in the 2013 Legislative Session
28. Hydraulic Fracturing
HB 957 Rep. Edwards
• Directs the Commissioner to promulgate rules
regarding the disclosure of HF fluids
• Most is already in place as a rule
• Require reporting of non-MSDS chemicals
• Changes trade secret protection to higher
standard
29. Water Bills
• ACT 955 Renewal
• Natural Gas Storage
• Ground Water Resource Commission
30. Natural Gas Storage
SB 532 - Sen. Fred Mills
• Prohibits the creation of a natural gas storage
cavern that uses 2 million+ gallons/day of water
• AGL Resource project that has been in the
works for years
• Lake Peigneur
31. Act 955 Renewal
HB 532 by Rep. Morris
• ACT 955
• Allows businesses to enter into CEAs with the state in
order to gain access to the running waters of the state
• Expires in June of 2012
• Response to AGs opinions in 1st Qtr 2010
• Agriculture and Aquaculture exempted themselves
from requirement to purchase water in 2010
• Only a 2 year extension
32. Groundwater Resources
Commission
• Draft Statewide Groundwater Management Plan
• Originally intended to be focused on groundwater
• Includes surface water
• Concerns because of singling out industry and
• Haynesville Shale water use
• “Innovative Funding Mechanisms”
• Legislation to follow
33. CNG
HB 1213 by Rep. Stephen Ortego
SB 139 by Sen. Gerald Long
34. CNG
HB 1213 Rep. Stephen Ortego
• Amends law requiring the state to purchase
alternative fuel vehicles
• Flex fuel currently satisfies the state
requirement
• Removed flex fuel qualification as an
alternative fuel
• Must be dedicated or bi fuel and use either
natural gas, LPG or non-ethanol based
advanced bio-fuel
35. CNG
SB 139 by Sen. Gerald Long
• Amends insurance law to allow a company-
owned leasing program to utilize captive
insurance for natural gas vehicles
• Would cover personal use of the vehicles
• Covers both Dual-Fuel and Dedicated
• LNG, CNG or Combination
36. EPA New Rule
Hydraulic Fracturing Reporting
• Company name and contact
• Reporting begins October 15
• r6wellcompletion@epa.gov
• Well location information - site name, API #,
longitude and latitude
• Estimated date of the well completion