Letters and Comments
Comments in Response to the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (Corps) Proposed Rule Titled “Use of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Reservoir Projects for Domestic, Municipal and Industrial Water Supply”
Friday, August 18, 2017
API and the National Association of Home Builders (“NAHB”) submitted joint comments on the Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (Corps) proposed rule titled “Use of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Reservoir Projects for Domestic, Municipal and Industrial Water Supply” (“proposed rule”). We support cooperation among the States and the Corps to facilitate water supply uses of Corps’ reservoirs consistent with the authorized purposes of those reservoirs. However, a number of states and water management authorities have noted that the proposed rule was developed without following key stakeholder processes - including sufficient state coordination to avoid interference with state primacy in determining allocation or management of state water. We therefore request that the Corps withdraw this proposed rule, conduct the appropriate stakeholder engagement and resubmit a new proposed rule for public comment prior to finalization.
Coalition Letter to BOEM regarding the 2019-2024 Five-Year Offshore Leasing Program
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Coalition letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management regarding the preparation of the 2019-2024 Five-Year Offshore Leasing Program. It urges a true all-of-the-above energy policy by allowing for more leasing, exploration and development of potential U.S. offshore oil and natural gas resources. If more areas are opened to offshore exploration and development, the resulting economic activity and energy production could benefit the nation.
Comments on Preparation of 2019-2024 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program
Thursday, August 17, 2017
API submitted its comments to the Department of Interior in response to a request for information on the 2019-2024 Offshore Leasing Program and was joined by the National Ocean Industries Association, Independent Petroleum Association of America, U.S. Oil and Gas Association, American Exploration & Production Council, International Association of Geophysical Contractors, Petroleum Equipment Suppliers Association, and the Alaska Oil and Gas Association.
API Comments on EPA's Proposed New Source Performance Standards (“NSPS”) 40 C.F.R. Part 60 Subpart OOOOa
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
API submitted additional comments to the docket on the proposed rule to stay the compliance dates for certain portions of the New Source Performance Standards (“NSPS”) 40 C.F.R. Part 60 Subpart OOOOa, “Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources: Stay of Certain Requirements” 82 Fed. Reg. 27645 (June 16, 2017).
Coalition Letter regarding ISDS in NAFTA negotiations
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
As associations representing millions of small, medium and large companies across every major sector of the U.S. economy employing tens of millions of U.S. workers, we urge that robust market access commitments and investment protections, enforceable through investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS), be maintained and upgraded in the negotiations to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
American, Canadian, and Mexican oil & natural gas industries commit to energy trade alliance under NAFTA
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
The American Petroleum Institute (API), Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) and the Mexican Association of Hydrocarbon Companies (AMEXHI) today outlined their shared policy positions on further strengthening the competitiveness of the North American energy industry under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). In a joint paper, the three organizations, who collectively represent more than 750 international oil and gas companies in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, highlighted their support for market-oriented policies and opportunities for commercial growth and job creation.
Industry Comments on Expansion of Marine Sanctuaries Pursuant to Executive Order 13795
Thursday, July 27, 2017
The American Petroleum Institute (“API”), National Ocean Industries Association (“NOIA”), Independent Petroleum Association of America (“IPAA”), International Association of Drilling Contractors (“IADC”), the International Association of Geophysical Contractors (“IAGC”), and the Offshore Operators Committee (“OOC”) (“the Associations”) offer comments in response to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”) request for comments on designations and expansion of Nation Marine Sanctuaries and Marine National Monuments over the past 10 years pursuant to Executive Order 13795.
Letter to House Leadership on H.R. 2910
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Jack Gerard's letter to House leadership on the subject of H.R. 2910 which recognizes the importance of building infrastructure efficiently by streamlining the permitting process for consideration and approval of natural gas pipelines.
Industry Coalition Supports Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
The American Petroleum Institute and a coalition of 146 associations and businesses representing a broad cross-section of U.S. industries signed a letter sent today to Congressional leadership affirming strong support for the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017.
API comments on certain National Monuments under the Antiquities Act
Monday, July 10, 2017
API submitted a comment letter to the Department of the Interior on the subject of the Department’s review of certain National Monuments designated under the Act since 1996.