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Monthly Archives: January 2011

Review of Regulations a Welcome Development

President Obama this week ordered federal agencies to review existing regulations and to streamline or eliminate those regulations that are not smart, unnecessary, unreasonably costly or no longer needed. This was a welcome and long-overdue acknowledgment that, as the President … Continue reading

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Workplace Safety, Environmental Protection Is Our Highest Priority

It was a difficult summer for industry in general and the petroleum industry specifically.  Between the Gulf oil spill and the natural gas pipeline explosion in San Bruno in September, citizens are understandably questioning the industry’s commitment to safety. Those … Continue reading

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Cap and Trade Program is a Big Leap for California

By Catherine Reheis-Boyd The California Air Resources Board’s decision to adopt a cap and trade regulation for California was not a surprise.  WSPA and other stakeholder groups have been working with CARB for many months in an effort to ensure … Continue reading

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