News from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has issued a notice of inquiry that invites comment on rules and procedures for settling disputes between gas producers and gas gatherers.

Senate Bill 235, passed earlier this year by the Oklahoma Legislature, establishes requirements and prohibitions for both producers and gas gatherers. The commission must develop rules for implementing provisions of the new law.

The notice of inquiry seeks comment from all interested individuals and organizations concerning factors the commission should consider in developing the rules and strongly encourages those parties with similar interests to join together to file joint statements where applicable.

Technical conferences for informal discussion of issues will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 and Aug. 24 in Room 301, Jim Thorpe Bldg., 2101 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City.

Written comments may be filed with the Corporation Commission's court clerk through the close of business on Sept. 9. The commissioners will conduct a hearing at 9:30 a.m. on

Sept. 9 to consider future actions concerning a rulemaking procedure.

Further information concerning the notice of inquiry is available by calling Michael Decker, deputy general counsel at (405) 521-4258 or Susan Conrad, assistant general counsel, at (405) 521-3939.

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