BOB ANTHONY JEFF CLOUD DENISE A. BODE

Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner

OKLAHOMA

CORPORATION COMMISSION Office of Public Information 310 Jim Thorpe Building

P.O. BOX 52000-2000 Telephone: (405) 521-4180

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73152-2000 FAX: (405) 521-6945

07-09-03

JUMP IN ENERGY EXPLORATION PROMPTS MEETING WITH LANDOWNERS

Oklahoma Corporation Commission officials to answer questions from area residents

Staffers from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s Oil and Gas Division and the Office of Public Information will be in Marlow on Tuesday, July 15 to meet with landowners who have questions regarding the rules and regulations surrounding oil and gas exploration.

“Energy exploration in Oklahoma has jumped in the past few months, especially in the south-west portion of Oklahoma,” explained Division Director Larry Fiddler. “There are many landowners who have never had to deal with the issue until now. Many people are only finding out now the difference between owning the surface land and owning the mineral rights.

“Our field inspectors not only work in the area, they live in the impacted communities,” added Fiddler. “They want to make sure their neighbors have the information they need, and do their best to clear up any concerns those who live in the area may have.”

Southwest Oklahoma is served by the Division’s District 3 Field Office in Duncan. Office Manager Wayne Wright will be among those attending the meeting, as well as Division Director Fiddler.

The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 15th at the Lions Den on Main Street in Marlow.

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