Federal Oil and Gas Management

Federal Oil and Gas Management PDF

Author: United States Accounting Office (GAO)

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-05-19

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9781719367523

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

Federal Oil And Gas Management: Opportunities Exist to Improve Oversight

Federal Oil and Gas Management: Opportunities Exist to Improve Oversight

Federal Oil and Gas Management: Opportunities Exist to Improve Oversight PDF

Author: Frank Rusco

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2010-06

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13: 1437922392

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

In FY 2008, the Dept. of the Interior collected over $22 billion in royalties and other fees related to oil and gas. Within Interior, the Bureau of Land Mgmt. manages onshore fed. oil and gas leases, and the Minerals Mgmt. Service¿s (MMS) manages offshore leases. A fed. lease gives the lessee rights to explore for and develop the lease¿s oil and gas resources. MMS is responsible for collecting royalties for oil and gas produced from both onshore and offshore leases. This report focus on Interior¿s: (1) policies for oil and gas leasing; (2) oversight of oil and gas production; (3) royalty regime and policies to boost oil and gas development; (4) oil and gas information technology systems; and (5) royalty-in-kind program. Charts and tables.

Oil and Gas Management: Key Elements to Consider for Providing Assurance of Effective Independent Oversight

Oil and Gas Management: Key Elements to Consider for Providing Assurance of Effective Independent Oversight PDF

Author: Frank Rusco

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2010-10

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13: 143793515X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

The catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has drawn national attention to the exploration and production of oil and gas from leases on federal lands and waters. Several bureaus of the Dept. of the Interior oversee onshore and offshore oil and gas activities, and collects revenues from oil and gas produced. In response to the recent oil spill, the Sec. of the Interior has proposed reorg. several bureaus. This testimony explains how the auditor¿s recommend. can provide guidance on how to achieve effective oversight of federal oil and gas management by improving: (1) technical expertise in the agency; (2) performance of analyses and reviews; (3) enforcement of laws and reg¿s.; (4) public access to info.; and (5) the degree of independence in the agency. Illus.

Oil and Gas

Oil and Gas PDF

Author: United States. Government Accountability Office

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 47

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

Federal and state regulatory agencies manage and oversee the development of federal and Indian oil and gas resources by issuing rules and guidance, reviewing drilling applications, and inspecting wells to ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and other regulations. In fiscal year 2013, federal and Indian energy production, including oil and gas, generated almost $15 billion in revenue. Recent advances in drilling technologies have greatly expanded the ability to develop oil and gas resources, particularly from shale and tight sandstone rock formations. GAO was asked to review oversight of federal and Indian oil and gas resources. This report (1) discusses the changes to federal and selected state agencies' rules over the past 5 years and (2) examines the effectiveness of BLM's management and oversight of federal and Indian resources. GAO reviewed federal and selected state agencies' rules and guidance, data from federal agencies, and other documentation. GAO selected a sample of 14 states based, in part, on their involvement with oil and gas development. This information cannot be generalized to all states. GAO recommends that, among other things, BLM ensure that its rules governing oil and gas development are consistent with technological advances, improve coordination of inspections with states, and improve the timeliness of revenue sharing agreement reviews.

Oil and Gas Management: Past Work Offers Insights to Consider in Restructuring Interior's Oversight

Oil and Gas Management: Past Work Offers Insights to Consider in Restructuring Interior's Oversight PDF

Author: Frank Rusco

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2010-11

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1437936601

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

The catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has drawn attention to the exploration and production of oil and gas from leases on federal lands and waters. The Dept. of the Interior oversees oil and gas activities on federal lands and waters. Onshore, the Bureau of Land Mgmt. has oversight responsibilities. Offshore, the newly created Bureau of Ocean Energy Mgmt., Regulation, and Enforcement(BOEMRE), has oversight responsibilities. Prior to BOEMRE, the Minerals Mgmt. Service¿s Offshore Energy and Minerals Mgmt. oversaw offshore oil and gas activities. This testimony presents the auditor¿s findings in accordance with Interior¿s organizational structure prior to establishing BOEMRE. Charts and tables.

Oil and Gas Management

Oil and Gas Management PDF

Author: Frank Rusco

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2010-08

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1437932258

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

Oil and natural gas produced from federal leases generated over $6.5 billion in royalties in 2009. To verify that royalties are paid on the correct volumes of oil and gas, the Department of the Interior (Interior) verifies the quantity and quality of oil and gas, both onshore and offshore. This report assesses: (1) the extent to which Interior's production verification regulations and policies provide reasonable assurance that oil and gas are accurately measured; (2) the extent to which Interior's offshore and onshore production accountability inspection programs consistently set and meet program goals and address key factors affecting measurement accuracy; and (3) Interior's management of its production verification programs. Charts and tables.

Offshore Drilling

Offshore Drilling PDF

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →