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IPANM Statement on New Mexico Ozone Precursor Methane Rule
- Category: Editorials Editorials
- Published: 15 April 2022 15 April 2022
IPANM (April 15, 2021) -- In response to final deliberations and passage of a New Mexico Ozone Precursor Methane Rule, IPANM releases the following statement:
"The Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico believes the goal of the New Mexico ozone precursor methane rule should have been to reduce emissions while preserving well economics and minimizing potential job losses. An initial draft of the rule allowed for a reasonable regulatory framework for low-volume production, however, the state removed that provision in the 11th hour after pressure from out-of-state environmental groups who subverted a good-faith collaborative stakeholder effort. IPANM is disappointed by provisions in the final rule that disproportionately target low volume producers, which will lead to premature plugging of still-productive wells that are already environmentally safe and contribute significantly to state revenues.
Link to a Rational and Balanced Approach to Climate Change
- Category: Editorials Editorials
- Published: 14 April 2022 14 April 2022
LInk to website article:
Link to PDF:
https://www.thegwpf.org/content/uploads/2022/04/Humlum-State-of-Climate-2021-.pdf
Senator Manchin: "What FERC did was a total overreach."
- Category: Editorials Editorials
- Published: 12 April 2022 12 April 2022
West Virginia Democrat notes FERC "doesn't want to be" done yet
Washington, D.C. – During an interview with Power The Future Alaska State Director Rick Whitbeck, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) addressed the latest green move by the Federal Energy Regulation Committee (FERC.) Manchin recently called FERC to testify before Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources after finding they went too far in prioritizing a political agenda instead of protecting American energy.
In the interview for Whitbeck's weekly "Energy Hour" radio show, Senator Manchin said the following, "What FERC did was a total overreach and I pulled them back into the committee and let them know it. They reversed it to a certain extent…I'm watching it very carefully."
PTF Launches Full-Scale Campaign Against FERC
- Category: Editorials Editorials
- Published: 07 April 2022 07 April 2022
In an effort to shine a light on President Biden's back door energy bureaucracy, Power The Future (PTF) today launched a full-scale public affairs campaign against the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
House Oil Hearing Latest Attempt to Escape Responsibility
- Category: Editorials Editorials
- Published: 06 April 2022 06 April 2022
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Committee Would Be Better Served Calling on Biden Administration Officials to Testify Washington, D.C. – Today’s hearing of the subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations is just the latest chapter in blame deflection brought on by House leaders. Less than a month after one poll found 70 percent of Americans blame President Biden for high gasoline prices, these House leaders are not calling anyone within the Biden Administration to testify and be held accountable. In fact, just yesterday, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) could not defend his position to raise taxes on oil companies or even name a single instance of proof for price gouging allegations. NM Special Session: Governor Lujan Grisham Should Stand For Energy Workers
Lujan Grisham to Respond to Biden Energy Failure with Rebates Albuquerque – Larry Behrens, Communications Director for Power The Future, issued the following statement about the 2022 New Mexico Special Legislative session: "As she prepares to spend millions in oil and natural gas revenue, now is the time for Governor Lujan Grisham to stand up to the Biden Administration's failed energy policies. While President Biden blames energy workers for his failures, it's those same energy workers who generate billions in revenue that allow for Governor Lujan Grisham's spending. It's past time the Governor stand up for her state." A recent study of New Mexicans found just how much skyrocketing energy prices are hurting families: Third Time is the Charm? Biden's Latest Strategic Oil Release Continues Bad Policy
Band-Aid "Solutions" Designed to Help Poll Numbers, Not Families Washington, D.C. – For the third time in less than six months, President Biden is tapping America's Strategic Oil Reserve to cover for his failed energy policies. The President is now aiming to shatter his own record for the largest drain on the reserve by releasing 180 million barrels of emergency supply, one third of the 550 million barrels available. This latest action comes during an election year and after President Biden issued numerous executive orders surrendering American energy independence. March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Tuesday is National Vietnam War Veterans Day—the day our nation observes every year on March 29 to thank and honor our nation's Vietnam War veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. According to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the Vietnam War occurred from November 1, 1955, to April 30, 1975. America initially served as military advisors to South Vietnam in its defense against communist-backed North Vietnam but began its military involvement in the Vietnam War in February 1961. More than nine million Americans served in the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War. Of this total, 2.7 million served in Southeast Asia, where more than 300,000 American service members were injured, and 58,318 killed in action—including 399 from New Mexico. More than 1,500 Americans are still listed as missing in action—including 12 from New Mexico. There are about six million Vietnam War-era veterans alive in America. About 600,000 are those that served in-theater. Content on the BeatWARNING: All articles and photos with a byline or photo credit are copyrighted to the author or photographer. You may not use any information found within the articles without asking permission AND giving attribution to the source. Photos can be requested and may incur a nominal fee for use personally or commercially. Disclaimer: If you find errors in articles not written by the Beat team but sent to us from other content providers, please contact the writer, not the Beat. For example, obituaries are always provided by the funeral home or a family member. We can fix errors, but please give details on where the error is so we can find it. News releases from government and non-profit entities are posted generally without change, except for legal notices, which incur a small charge. NOTE: If an article does not have a byline, it was written by someone not affiliated with the Beat and then sent to the Beat for posting. Images: We have received complaints about large images blocking parts of other articles. If you encounter this problem, click on the title of the article you want to read and it will take you to that article's page, which shows only that article without any intruders. New Columnists: The Beat continues to bring you new columnists. And check out the old faithfuls who continue to provide content. Newsletter: If you opt in to the Join GCB Three Times Weekly Updates option above this to the right, you will be subscribed to email notifications with links to recently posted articles. Submitting to the BeatThose new to providing news releases to the Beat are asked to please check out submission guidelines at https://www.grantcountybeat.com/about/submissions. They are for your information to make life easier on the readers, as well as for the editor. Advertising: Don't forget to tell advertisers that you saw their ads on the Beat. Classifieds: We have changed Classifieds to a cheaper and shorter option. Check periodically to see if any new ones have popped up. The former software failed us, so it's just a category now, with prices posted. Send your information to editor@grantcountybeat.com and we will post it as soon as we can. Instructions and prices are on the page. Editor's NotesIt has come to this editor's attention that people are sending information to the Grant County Beat Facebook page. Please be aware that the editor does not regularly monitor the page. If you have items you want to send to the editor, please send them to editor@grantcountybeat.com. Thanks! Here for YOU: Consider the Beat your DAILY newspaper for up-to-date information about Grant County. It's at your fingertips! One Click to Local News. Thanks for your support for and your readership of Grant County's online news source—www.grantcountybeat.com Feel free to notify editor@grantcountybeat.com if you notice any technical problems on the site. Your convenience is my desire for the Beat. The Beat totally appreciates its readers and subscribers! Compliance: Because you are an esteemed member of The Grant County Beat readership, be assured that we at the Beat continue to do everything we can to be in full compliance with GDPR and pertinent US law, so that the information you have chosen to give to us cannot be compromised. |