AESC Chapter Meetings

2008 Efforts

• Proposed CDL changes– Comments posted, monitoring results

• Sealed source issues– Meetings with DOE, NNSA, EPA

• Marginal Well legislation– Support of Inhofe & Boren

2008 Efforts con’t.

• Political Profiles• Political Focus• Database construction• Survey of members: results in WSM• AESC DC trip: visited with 10 offices• National Meeting Programs

Issues for 2009

• State Issues– New Mexico Pit Rule– CARB– Texas Injection Well Legislation

• Cap and Trade• The Administration’s proposed budget• Offshore drilling• E-verify• Oilfield Theft

Challenges of the Industry

• Lack of urgency

• Majority in need of education

• Not enough Governors speaking out

• Renewables not immediately viable

• Activists groups gaining momentum

Websites

• EPA www.epa.gov/

• FMCSA www.fmcsa.dot.gov/

• DOT www.dot.gov/

• DOE www.energy.gov/

• OSHA www.energy.gov/

• Dept. of Interior www.doi.gov/

• Your Congressman and Senators

Future of Industry

• Education

• Marketing

• United Front

• Comment

• Participate

• Vote

Projects Underway

WellServicing Magazine:Political Profile and PoliticalUpdate in each issue in 2009

Meetings ContinuingOn IssuesIssue

Monitoring Both National

And StateLevels

Lobbying Efforts

Governmental representation now accessible to membership to help

with issues and problems related to federal agencies and offices.

Educating Lawmakers

through DC visits

Database being updated withMember Congressional

Information

AttendingChapterMeetings

What can I do?

• Stay abreast of issues

• Contact your Senators & Reps

• Contact your Governor

• Communicate with national office

• Read industry publications & websites

• Attend AESC meetings

• Speak up