CPL Energy Law & Regulatory Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the Natural Gas Act, which federal agency has primary jurisdiction over interstate natural gas pipeline rates and services?

Accepted Answer

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Answer

FERC has primary jurisdiction over interstate natural gas pipeline rates, terms, and conditions of service under the Natural Gas Act of 1938.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a 'pooling order' issued by a state oil and gas commission?

Accepted Answer

To force integration of unleased or uncommitted mineral interests into a drilling unit

Answer

A pooling order compels unwilling or unleased mineral interest owners to participate in a drilling unit, protecting correlative rights and preventing waste.

Question 3

The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) grants the federal government jurisdiction over offshore areas beyond how many nautical miles from shore?

Accepted Answer

3 nautical miles

Answer

OCSLA applies beyond 3 nautical miles from state coastlines (9 miles for Texas and Florida in the Gulf), where federal jurisdiction over the OCS begins.

Question 4

Which doctrine holds that a surface owner cannot unreasonably interfere with a mineral owner's right to use the surface for mineral development?

Accepted Answer

Accommodation doctrine

Answer

The accommodation doctrine requires mineral owners to use reasonable alternative methods of development when a surface owner has existing, established uses.

Question 5

A landman discovers a federal lease on public lands has a 'Notice of Non-Compliance' issued by the BLM. What is the most immediate concern?

Accepted Answer

The lease may be subject to cancellation if violations are not corrected

Answer

A BLM Notice of Non-Compliance can lead to lease cancellation if the operator fails to cure specified violations within the required timeframe.

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CPL Energy Law & Regulatory Compliance 2