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AESC Chapter Meetings
2008 Efforts
• Proposed CDL changes– Comments posted, monitoring results
• Sealed source issues– Meetings with DOE, NNSA, EPA
• Marginal Well legislation– Support of Inhofe & Boren
2008 Efforts con’t.
• Political Profiles• Political Focus• Database construction• Survey of members: results in WSM• AESC DC trip: visited with 10 offices• National Meeting Programs
Issues for 2009
• State Issues– New Mexico Pit Rule– CARB– Texas Injection Well Legislation
• Cap and Trade• The Administration’s proposed budget• Offshore drilling• E-verify• Oilfield Theft
Challenges of the Industry
• Lack of urgency
• Majority in need of education
• Not enough Governors speaking out
• Renewables not immediately viable
• Activists groups gaining momentum
Websites
• EPA www.epa.gov/
• FMCSA www.fmcsa.dot.gov/
• DOT www.dot.gov/
• DOE www.energy.gov/
• OSHA www.energy.gov/
• Dept. of Interior www.doi.gov/
• Your Congressman and Senators
Future of Industry
• Education
• Marketing
• United Front
• Comment
• Participate
• Vote
Projects Underway
WellServicing Magazine:Political Profile and PoliticalUpdate in each issue in 2009
Meetings ContinuingOn IssuesIssue
Monitoring Both National
And StateLevels
Lobbying Efforts
Governmental representation now accessible to membership to help
with issues and problems related to federal agencies and offices.
Educating Lawmakers
through DC visits
Database being updated withMember Congressional
Information
AttendingChapterMeetings
What can I do?
• Stay abreast of issues
• Contact your Senators & Reps
• Contact your Governor
• Communicate with national office
• Read industry publications & websites
• Attend AESC meetings
• Speak up