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J.J. Smith

J.J. Smith is a contributing editor and DC Correspondent for The Driller. He can be reached at josephjsmith749@gmail.com.

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Fed Money Likely To Help Communities With PFAS Rules

EPA Official says Bipartisan Infrastructure Law authorizes allocating such funds.
J.J. Smith
March 20, 2024
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Discover how upcoming EPA funding aims to support municipalities and water utilities in their crucial efforts to remove PFAS from drinking water.


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Meeting Set on Pipeline Gas Leaks Proposed Rule

Feds have already met with environmental industry groups on the rule.
J.J. Smith
March 15, 2024
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The EDF said their recommendations on the proposed rule are based on methane emissions’ research on gas collection, transmission and distribution systems. 


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FY2024 Funding for Federal Clean Water Programs Mostly Flat

About half of federal spending for water programs are congressional earmarks.
J.J. Smith
March 15, 2024
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Biden signed  six appropriations bills two days before sending his FY2025 budget request to Congress. Learn more about how FY2024 was allocated. 


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Bills Impacting the Drilling Industry Languish in Congress

Staffer says House Speaker to schedule vote on at least one bill.
J.J. Smith
March 14, 2024
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The House of Representatives are currently waiting to move to either the House Rules Committee or House floor for at least five bills that impact the drilling industry.


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New Comments Deadline on Waste Emissions Rule

The extension was requested by organizations representing oil, gas producers.
J.J. Smith
March 14, 2024
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The EPA extended the deadline to file comments on a proposed rule to impose a charge on petroleum and natural gas facilities for methane emissions.


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Fines Increased for Operators Who Trespass on Federal Land

BLM has increased fines in its rule, titled 'Onshore Oil and Gas Operations and Coal Trespass—Annual Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustments.'
J.J. Smith
March 11, 2024
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BLM made public the increased fines in its rule, titled, 'Onshore Oil and Gas Operations and Coal Trespass—Annual Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustments.'


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The Supreme Court and the Good Neighbor Case

Supreme Court Hears Arguments in ‘Good Neighbor’ Case

Justices skeptical about request to issue an ‘emergency stay’ of EPA plan
J.J. Smith
February 26, 2024
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States argued their case before the Supreme Court on Feb. 21, 2024, regarding the EPA’s “Good Neighbor Plan.”


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BLM wants comments on O&G Land Leases

Let Your Voice be Heard. Comments Needed by Feb 26th for March 26, 2024 Sale
J.J. Smith
February 20, 2024
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Public comment open until Feb 26th regarding the sale of leases to develop oil and gas resources on parcels of land in Mississippi.


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Grant Proposals for Drilling Demonstration Projects

Mandatory letters of intent due March 1
J.J. Smith
February 15, 2024
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The DOE’s Geothermal Technologies Office is accepting grant proposals for geothermal drilling demonstration projects.


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