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IPAA and TIPRO Support FERC Financial Forms Rulemaking; Suggest Limited Changes

Final Task Force Report

The Oil & Gas Producing Industry In Your State

IPAA Comments on Gas Gathering/Pipeline Safety

IPAA Comments on DOE Natural Gas Shortage Study

Windfall Profits Tax Information Page
These materials provide information explaining the adverse consequences of a windfall profits tax and the nature of profits in the oil and natural gas industry. Recent editorials opposing the proposals to pass a new windfall profits tax are collected and made available.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
IPAA is a strong advocate of the federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This webpage provides information on LIHEAP and how IPAA members can contribute to energy assistance programs for low income and elderly people.

FERC Gathering Comments
IPAA submits comments to FERC, reiterating concerns with oversight of gathering facilities (November 22, 2005).

IPAA Response to Senator Charles Grassley's Letter on Industry Investments
Michael Linn, IPAA Chairman, explains that industry is investing earnings into new energy supplies, re-building after the Hurricanes and supporting full funding of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

Congressional Testimony on Winter Fuels Outlook
IPAA Offshore Committee Chairman Charles Davidson, president and CEO of Noble Energy, testifies before the House of Representatives on "Natural Gas and Heating Oil for American Homes." (Nov. 2, 2005)

IPAA Selects New Leadership: Mike Linn of Linn Energy, Pittsburgh and Buddy Kleemeier of Kaiser-Francis Oil Company, Tulsa selected chairman and vice chairman respectively.

Turning the Page on Energy Policy: A brief summary of the producer issues in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and a review of the challenges facing producers in the coming year.

Winter Natural Gas Markets

IPAA Comments on MMS 5-Year Plan Scoping Notice

The Facts about Prices
Data, news and links on the true costs of oil and natural gas.

Reasonable And Prudent Practices for Stabilization (RAPPS) for Oil and Natural Gas Exploration and Production Sites
The RAPPS described in this guidance were compiled by the Independent Petroleum Association of America and several other oil and gas trade associations and their members. The RAPPS guidance lists various operating practices and control measures used by oil and gas operators to effectively control erosion and sedimentation in storm water runoff from clearing, grading, and excavation operations at oil and gas exploration and production sites under various conditions of location, climate, and slope.

IPAA International Webpage
IPAA is pleased to announce the posting of its "International Webpage." This is an on-going effort by IPAA to provide members with information about pursuing international venues, tracking pertinent international developments, and participating in the NAPE ® International Forum.