Hearing: “Modernizing Energy Development Laws for the Benefit of Taxpayers, Communities, and the Environment”

Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources (Committee on Natural Resources)

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 (12:00 PM)

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Washington, D.C.
The hearing will be held remotely via the Cisco Webex Virtual Platform. Public access will be available via the Committee's website and social media links.

Witnesses

Panel one

The Honorable Mike Levin
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/08/2021 at 09:46 AM

The Honorable Katie Porter
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/08/2021 at 09:46 AM

The Honorable Diana DeGette
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/08/2021 at 09:46 AM

Panel two

Ms. Tracy Stone-Manning
Associate Vice President, National Wildlife Federation, Missoula, MT

Added 03/08/2021 at 09:46 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 03/10/2021 at 09:27 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 03/08/2021 at 10:06 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 03/08/2021 at 10:06 PM

Ms. Hilary Cooper
Commissioner, District 1, San Miguel County, CO

Added 03/08/2021 at 09:46 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 03/09/2021 at 04:29 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 03/08/2021 at 10:06 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 03/08/2021 at 10:06 PM

Dr. Brian Prest
Fellow, Resources for the Future, Washington, DC

Added 03/08/2021 at 09:46 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 03/09/2021 at 04:29 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 03/08/2021 at 10:06 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 03/08/2021 at 10:06 PM

Mr. Mark Murphy
President, Strata Production Company, Roswell, NM

Added 03/08/2021 at 09:46 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 03/09/2021 at 04:29 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 03/08/2021 at 10:06 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 03/08/2021 at 10:06 PM

Text of Legislation

  • H.R. 1492 (Rep. DeGette) Methane Waste Prevention Act of 2021 [PDF] Added 03/08/2021 at 10:06 PM
  • H.R. 1503 (Rep. Levin) Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 2021 [PDF] Added 03/08/2021 at 10:06 PM
  • H.R. 1505 (Rep. Lowenthal) Bonding Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2021 [PDF] Added 03/08/2021 at 10:06 PM
  • H.R. 1506 (Rep. Lowenthal) Transparency in Energy Production Act of 2021 [PDF] Added 03/08/2021 at 10:06 PM
  • H.R. 1517 (Rep. Porter) Ending Taxpayer Welfare for Oil and Gas Companies Act of 2021 [PDF] Added 03/08/2021 at 10:06 PM

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • FTR - Rep. Herrell - DOE - Fracking Ban Report [PDF] Added 03/10/2021 at 09:36 AM
  • FTR - Rep. Herrell - Letter to Governor Lujan Grisham [PDF] Added 03/10/2021 at 09:36 AM
  • FTR - Rep. Herrell - NM ENMRD Letter [PDF] Added 03/10/2021 at 09:36 AM
  • FTR - Rep. Herrell - Rights of Way Letter [PDF] Added 03/10/2021 at 09:36 AM
  • FTR - Rep. Lowenthal - The Wilderness Society Views [PDF] Added 03/10/2021 at 09:37 AM
  • FTR - Rep. Herrell - Heinrich Lujan E+E Article [PDF] Added 03/10/2021 at 05:21 PM
  • FTR - Rep. Westerman - 02.19.21 Westerman to de la Vega re 02.04.21 Letter Follow-Up [PDF] Added 03/10/2021 at 05:21 PM
  • FTR - Rep. Westerman - 2021-02-04 Westerman HNR to de la Vega re Sec Order 3395 [PDF] Added 03/10/2021 at 05:21 PM
  • FTR - Rep. Westerman - California NOIA Updated 2018 [PDF] Added 03/10/2021 at 05:21 PM
  • FTR - Rep. Stauber - Five State School Superintendents Send Letter to President Biden Concerning Oil and Gas Lease Bans [PDF] Added 03/10/2021 at 05:21 PM
  • FTR - Rep. Gosar - Anticipated Federal Restrictions Would Slow Permian Basin Production [PDF] Added 03/10/2021 at 05:21 PM
  • FTR - Rep. Lowenthal - The Wilderness Society Supplemental Materials [PDF] Added 03/12/2021 at 01:03 PM
  • FTR - Rep. Lowenthal - Center for Biological Diversity Letter [PDF] Added 03/23/2021 at 09:33 AM
  • FTR - Rep. Stauber - Ute Indian Tribe Views [PDF] Added 03/23/2021 at 06:19 PM

Member Statements

  • The Honorable Alan S. Lowenthal [PDF] Added 03/10/2021 at 09:27 AM

Hearing Record

  • Hearing: Witness List [PDF] Added 03/08/2021 at 10:06 PM
  • Member Attendance [PDF] Added 03/10/2021 at 09:27 AM
  • AFR - Dr. Brian Prest [PDF] Added 03/23/2021 at 10:04 AM
  • AFR - Mr. Mark Murphy [PDF] Added 03/23/2021 at 10:04 AM
  • AFR - Ms. Hilary Cooper [PDF] Added 03/23/2021 at 10:04 AM

First Published: March 8, 2021 at 09:31 AM
Last Updated: March 23, 2021 at 06:19 PM


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