Movers and Shakers May 4, 2013

Applications sought for Oil and Gas Commission

Gov. Butch Otter is accepting applications to fill all five positions of the Idaho Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.

The Idaho Oil and Gas Conservation Commission regulates the exploration, drilling and production of oil and gas resources on private, state and federal land in Idaho.

The Idaho Department of Lands is the administrative arm of the commission.

The commission members will include:

* One member knowledgeable in oil and gas;

* One member knowledgeable in geology;

* One member knowledgeable in water;

* One private land or mineral owner in an area with oil and gas activity; and

* One private land owner without mineral rights

The new commission will be in place by July 1.

Applications may be mailed to the governor's office or emailed to [email protected]. Applications sent via email must be received by June 3 or postmarked by June 3 if sent by U.S. mail.

For more information, call IDL at (208) 334-0236 or email [email protected].

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