Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Public Lands and Resources and Global Oil and Gas Committees
Present a “Quick Teleconference” program
New and Upcoming Developments in Offshore Oil and Gas Policy and Law
Program Information
Thursday, January 25, 2007
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Central Time
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Mountain Time / 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Program Overview:
Panel will describe new agency actions and legislation affecting offshore oil and gas policy, including the new legislation that passed in the final days of the 109th Congress’ lame duck session that opened up over 8 million acres of new lands to oil and gas leasing, lifted leasing moratoria, and set up a system to share royalties with the adjacent states. The panel will also discuss proposed new legislation for the 110th Congress, and the new proposed leasing program for the entire Outer Continental Shelf.
Educational Objectives:
- Educate participants on the new law affecting offshore leasing.
- Educate participants on proposed legislation affecting offshore leasing and developments.
- Educate participants on the MMS 5 Year Proposed Leasing Program for 2007-2012.
Faculty:
Moderator and Panelist:
Kim Harb, National Ocean Industries Association, Washington, DC
Panelists:
Jane Roberts, Team Leader, 5-Year Program, Herndon, VA
Peter Schaumberg, Beveridge & Diamond, P.C., Washington, DC
This program will not offer CLE credit.
Host Site Location
Participation at the host site location is free of charge, however, reservations are required. Space is limited to 20 people.
Washington, DC: National Oceal Industries Association
1120 G Street, NW, Suite 900
RSVP: Kim Harb, (202) 737-0926 or kim@noia.org
ConferTel Teleconference (Individual dial-in)
If you wish to participate by telephone please register online.
Online registration is encouraged for immediate confirmation and billing receipt. You may also complete this form and fax it to (760) 931-0079. Once your registration and payment have been processed, you will receive a confirmation with the toll-free telephone number and security PIN number.
The registration fee covers the cost of the phone connection; you are encouraged to have others listen to the program with you. Registration cannot be confirmed until ConferTel receives check or Purchase Order.
*The Section has secured ConferTel to provide conferencing services, including registration, conferencing and payment. Please make checks payable to ConferTel. Questions regarding the teleconference can be directed to ConferTel at (866) 930-4500.
Cancellation Policy:
Paid registrants who are unable to call in to the conference may request a refund less a $30 administrative fee. Substitutions are acceptable.
Late Registration Notice: Please register early, we cannot guarantee late registrations (day of event).
Offshore Oil and Gas Policy Navigation
Questions?
Do you have a question that you would like the panel to address? Please email your question to Kim Harb at kim@noia.org by January 24, 2007 at noon Eastern Time and the panel will make every effort to address your inquiry. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions of the panel live at the conclusion of the program.
