MINUTES

Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico
Board of Directors’ Meeting

October 2, 2017
Eldorado, Santa Fe, NM

Elected Board members in attendance wereJohn Alexander, Ryan Davis, Walter Glasgow, Ron Hillman, and Rory McMinn. Officers present wereClaire Chase, John Thomas, Gordon Goodman and Tom Mullins. The past Presidentsin attendance wereBob Armstrong, Richard Gilliland, Dan Girand, Mitch Krakauskas Greg Nibert and Larry Scott. Non-board members attending were Jim Winchester and Pam Garlinger.

Claire Chase called the meeting to order, thanked everyone for attending, and the Board approved the August 3, 2017 minutes as submitted. She also introduced Jim Winchester as the new Executive Director.

Old Business

  • Resource Management Plans – Dan Girand reported that the Carlsbad Plan was back from Washington DC with instructions to make further changes. Claire stated that the Land Commissioner planned no changes. The BLM state director (or interim director) will have the final word and will put the draft out for public comment.
  • Sandoval County – Tom Mullins reported that Jim Manatt had been interested in our Board vote on the ordinance. The IPANM opinion would be to have the least impactful ordinance.
  • Horizontal Rule Update– Tom stated that we are close to having a new horizontal rule with no risk penalty included. Larry Scott added that the OCD wants the word “rectangular” in the rule for wells that are not oblique. They want one rule that fits all, which is not the case. There is a strong to move on without the participation of the OCD.
  • Spill Rule Update – Tom also told the group that there are disagreements with the OCD regarding spill cleanup, adding that half of one percent of cases deal with legacy contamination. Outside research has shown only four or five cases over the last five years, and they tie to larger spills with flow lines. We are close to a rule going to members for comment.
  • Energy Roadmap Discussion – Mitch stated this group is made up of energy professionals and government agencies to implement an energy policy. He reported a contentious first meeting with many participants pushing for wind and solar power. Larry Scott said he and Greg Nibert also attended the meeting and is an effort at coordination between various policies. He believes it will move forward as the state wants it to advance.

New Business

  • Budget Discussion– Claire submitted a budget reflecting a minor dues increase as well as a small increase in the number of members. It was approved unanimously by the Board. There was a lengthy discussion of how the board could support Jim Winchester in recruiting new members. Jim will join with various board members in one-on-one meetings with potential members, emphasizing how IPANM differentiates from the other association.
  • Legislative Session Preview–Claire reported that due to this year being a short, budget session she did not anticipate much that would affect the industry.

Next Meeting______

  • The next IPANM Board Meeting will be the morning of Thursday, February 1, 2018. The location will be the Rio Chama in Santa Fe. The afternoon agenda will include meetings with key legislators and state agency personnel.

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