The NDIC approved new administrative oil and gas rules with some modifications on June 29th.Notably for the public, the proposed new definition of"Interested Party" was struck, removed, dropped from consideration. Persistent hard work and raising our voices does make a difference. Congratulations All!
Read MoreFor those of you interested, audio from the Oil and Gas hearings on proposed new rules for 2016 may be found here: https://www.dmr.nd.gov/oilgas/audio/audio.asp
Yesterday's Dickinson hearing coverage in the Dickinson Press: Proposed public input rule catches more ire
The Dickinson Press' coverage of the Williston hearing: Oil regulators visit spill site amid hearing on tougher regulations
Read MoreA goodly number of people attended the second Oil and Gas hearing in Dickinson on proposed new rules. The majority testified in opposition to defining "interested party" and supported keeping the process open to all.
Bismarck Tribune: Message: Don't mess with public's right
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Great turn-out at the first of four hearings. Thanks to all who came out - both testifiers and witnesses.
Bismarck Tribune: Public lashes out at proposed input restrictions
Fargo Forum: ‘Interested party’ definition draws fire at ND oil and gas rules hearing
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