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RAISING
THE VISIBILITY
OF THE INDUSTRY
IAGC STAFF & MEMBERS DISCUSS G&G
WITH ADMINISTRATION AND CONGRESS IAGC CONDUCTS
CONGRESSIONAL
MMPA BRIEFING IN
IAGC staff and members met Bishop, and Senator Sullivan and
with new U.S. Administration the Senate Energy Committee WASHINGTON, DC
appointees in July to educate staff.
them on the invaluable role of On 25 October 2016, the IAGC
the geophysical industry and to The IAGC also met with provided a briefing to congressional
build on the positive movement Congressman Mike Johnson, the staff in Washington, D.C. on the
and visibility of the seismic sponsor of the SEA Act sponsor. challenges of the Marine Mammal
surveys in recent Executive The SEA Act was introduced to Protection Act (MMPA) to industry
Orders. address flaws in the Marine activities. This briefing opened
Mammal Protection Act of the the door for further congressional
The IAGC held meetings with 1970s. engagement to influence positive
DOI Bureau of Safety and regulatory changes for G&G
Environmental Enforcement Meetings like these are essential permitting activities and other
Director Scott Angelle, DOI in maintaining industry industry activities.
Counselor to the Secretary on awareness among U.S. decision-
Energy Vincent DeVito, BOEM makers and have proven The briefing was well attended
Chief Environmental Officer Bill successful in influencing positive and supported by partner trade
Brown, Chair of House Natural steps for U.S. oil and natural gas associations API, NOIA, and IADC.
Resources Congressman Rob exploration.
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