In this Issue

	Stepping Lightly: Balancing Energy & the Environment
	Adverse Impact Reduction Handbook
	What's the Risk?
	Briefs

In Other News

North American Coalbed Methane Forum Inc.

Stepping Lightly: Balancing Energy & the Environment

2009 Midyear Issues Summit
Hotel Captain Cook
Anchorage, Alaska
May 11-13, 2009

Join us at the IOGCC Midyear Issues Summit, May 11 - 13, 2009, as we analyze technology and regulatory strategies that will further reduce the footprint of oil and natural gas production.

Be sure to register by April 8 to receive a discounted rate. A hotel room block, also expiring April 8, has been established with the Hotel Captain Cook. Mention the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission to receive the group rate.

For more information about registration, agenda, special events and sponsorship opportunities, log on to www.iogcc.state.ok.us/anchorage.

*Please note, meeting dates will take place Monday through Wednesday, which differs from our usual meeting schedule. 

Adverse Impact Reduction Handbook

"Adverse Impact Reduction Handbook: Reducing Onshore Natural Gas and Oil Exploration and Production Impacts Using a Broad-Based Stakeholder Approach," has just been released to IOGCC governors, representatives and committee members.

The publication, available on IOGCC's Web site, is aimed at providing information that can be utilized nationwide to increase access to federal lands through the development of consistent environmental impact avoidance, minimization, and mitigation specific to onshore oil and gas development.

What's the Risk?

Unfortunately, we've all heard about serious injuries and deaths suffered by curious people who wander too close to a tanker, pumping unit or pipeline. Recently, one 17-year-old Oklahoma boy was forced to have his left arm amputated to free him from the pump jack that he and a friend decided to take for a ride.

The IOGCC would like to encourage everyone to continue the efforts of educating your area about the risk of well sites.

A few years ago, the IOGCC teamed up with the Louisiana Office of Conservation, U.S. Department of Energy and the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB) to provide the states with educational material on the risk of well sites to young children. We urge you to check OERB’s Web site for educational information or contact the staff of the IOGCC for additional information.

Briefs

• IOGCC welcomes new official representative Bob King, Wyoming state oil and gas supervisor. King was appointed by Gov. Dave Freudenthal.
   
• IOGCC welcomes new associate representative, C. Brad Williams, Oklahoma deputy secretary of energy. Williams was appointed by Gov. Brad Henry.
   
• The North American Coalbed Methane Forum, Inc. will hold its Spring Session April 20-21, 2009, at the Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe near Canonsburg, PA. For additional information contact: Ihor Havryluk at 412-445-5803 or havryluk@zoominternet.net.