Governmental Relations Committee

Action Alert:

On December 10, 2011, West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin issued a proclamation calling for a special session of the Legislature for the purpose of considering and acting upon legislation regarding horizontal natural gas well operations. The bill presented by the governor (SB 4001; HB 401) drew heavily from the draft legislation developed by the Joint Select Committee on Marcellus Shale. Over the next four days, the Legislature convened, considered and amended the bill presented by the Governor and ultimately passed Natural Gas Horizontal Well Control Act (the “Act”). Govenor Tomblin signed the bill into law on December 14, 2011 and it is effective from passage. To view a summary of the Natural Gas Horizontal Well Control Act, click here.



IOGA WV Governmental Relations Services include working with legislative and executive agencies at both the state and federal level to inform them about issues facing the industry and to encourage them to support the oil and natural gas industry with favorable legislative acts and executive decisions which protect our industry. IOGA WV also works closely with the various state and federal regulatory and environmental agencies to ensure fair and equal representation for the industry.

IOGA WV has an active committee structure which utilizes the talents and expertise of its membership to the fullest extent. Committee Chairs are appointed by the President with approval from the Board of Directors. Any member who desires to become more active in the Association is encouraged to contact the Committee Chairs or the President about serving on one of the committees.