Category Archives: Government

Study Reveals the Gulf of Mexico Permitting Mess

In a rational world, the Federal government would act as a motivated lease owner who was interested in promoting the safe and environmentally responsible development of his mineral resource, consistent with sound conservation practice. That’s why there’s a permit process … Continue reading

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Tax Code Tweak Might Make CNG for Vehicles More Available

Rep. William Cassidy (R-LA) common-sense approach to increasing the role of natural gas as a vehicle fuel, without the grandiose involvement of the Federal government. Unlike the Pickens Plan, this plan does not rely on massive government subsidies or direct … Continue reading

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Post-Mortem for the Ethanol Tax Credit

A couple of weeks back, my boss asked a question that I could not immediately answer: The ethanol tax credit expired on December 31. The price of ethanol should have gone up afterward. Did it? How much has that affected … Continue reading

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Apologies? We Don’t Need Your Stinkin’ Apologies!

The way things are going They’re gonna crucify me. Lyrics by John Lennon. Concept by Al Armendariz, Administrator of EPA Region VI. No apology is necessary, Mr. Armendariz. In a perverse way, your comments reveal the tactics of your agency, … Continue reading

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Preschooler’s homemade lunch declared doubleplus ungood. #rsrh

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