GEO-DC Blog
Read about what’s happening in Washington, DC and learn of opportunities to impact legislation and policies.
About the GEO-DC
Recent Events
- AAPG President Paul Weimer submits comments on Access to Digital Research Databases to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
- AAPG President Paul Weimer submits comments on Open Access Publications to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
- Letter opposing proposed licensing changes signed by the Presidents of AAPG and DPA is sent to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
- New Reserves Classification Guidelines available.
- AAPG joins in urging GOM permit speed-up with letter to President Obama
- AAPG President David Rensink submits letter to House and Senate appropriators in support of funding for the Energy Information Administration
- AAPG President David Rensink submits written testimony to House Energy and Water Development Appropriations subcommittee in support of U.S. Department of Energy programs
- AAPG President David Rensink submits written testimony to House Interior and Environment Appropriations subcommittee in support of U.S. Department of Interior programs
- AAPG President David Rensink submits written testimony to Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations subcommittee in support of U.S. Department of Energy programs
- AAPG President David Rensink submits written testimony to Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations subcommittee in support of U.S. Department of Interior programs
- AAPG President Dave Rensink submits comments to BOEMRE on 2012-2017 OCS 5-Year Program.
Action Alerts
- Paul Britt
- Jeff Eppink
- William Gof
- Lee Harvard
- David Hawk
- Jim Hill
- Terry Hollrah
- Peter MacKenzie, Vice Chair
- Deborah Sacrey
- Carl J. Smith
- Dan Smith, Chair
- John Lorenz
- Mike Jacobs (DEG)
- Frank Walles (EMD)
- Scott Tinker (Advisory Council)
- Steve Sonnenberg (HoD)
- Rick Fritz
- Larry Nation
- Pat Gratton
- Pete Rose
- Will Green
- preparing of AAPG Statements on crucial issues (for approval by the Executive Committee)
- working to encourage AAPG members to communicate with Congress,
- preparing and providing testimony to Congress, and
- developing and carrying out informational meetings on critical energy issues for Congressional staff.
The GAC Action Alert email system will allow AAPG members to make comments on issues identified that would benefit from credible AAPG input.
Stay on top of legislation in your area. TrendTrack is a service provided by the Division of Professional Affairs (DPA). It is focused on legislation on the state level and highlights actions that will impact the oil and gas industry.
AAPG Statements
Official statements approved by the DPA President and the AAPG Executive Committee now with links to relevant current legislation.
Washington Watch
Monthly column written by David Curtiss, GEO-DC Director for the AAPG Explorer.
AAPG GEO-DC Governance Board
The GEO-DC Governance Board provides strategic guidance and advice on office activities. It consists of AAPG members with significant experience interacting with policy makers and their staff. The Governance Board meets in person twice per year, with additional conference calls as required.
AAPG GEO-DC Governance Board Roster
Observers:
Advisors:
Governmental Affairs Committee
The Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) is an important and long-term part of the Division of Professional Affairs’ activities. The GAC’s program has been varied and has consisted of: