Natural Gas Act (NGA): Federal legislation governing the transportation and sale of natural gas in interstate commerce, including provisions for rate regulation and facility certification.
Natural Gas Policy Act (NGPA): Federal law that created a single national natural gas market, establishing pricing mechanisms and regulatory framework for natural gas sales.
Interstate Commerce Act: Federal law regulating interstate transportation and commerce, including provisions affecting oil and gas transportation across state lines.
Energy Policy Act: Comprehensive energy legislation addressing energy production, efficiency, and security, including provisions for oil and gas development.
Federal Power Act: Legislation governing the transmission and sale of electric power, including provisions affecting power generation from natural gas.
Mineral Leasing Act: Federal law governing leasing of public lands for mineral extraction, including oil and gas development on federal lands.
Clean Air Act: Environmental legislation regulating air emissions from industrial sources, including oil and gas operations.
Clean Water Act: Federal law governing water pollution and quality standards, affecting oil and gas operations' water management.
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): Environmental law requiring federal agencies to assess environmental impacts of their actions, including oil and gas permits.
Pipeline Safety Act: Federal legislation establishing safety standards for pipeline transportation of oil and gas.
State Oil and Gas Conservation Laws: State-specific regulations governing oil and gas production, conservation, and waste prevention.
State Environmental Protection Laws: State-level environmental regulations affecting oil and gas operations within state boundaries.
State Mineral Rights Laws: State legislation governing ownership and transfer of mineral rights, including oil and gas rights.
State Pipeline Regulations: State-specific rules governing intrastate pipeline operations and safety requirements.
State Severance Tax Laws: State taxation provisions specifically applicable to oil and gas extraction and production.
FERC Regulations: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rules governing interstate energy markets and infrastructure.
EPA Regulations: Environmental Protection Agency rules affecting environmental aspects of oil and gas operations.
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions, particularly Article 2 (Sale of Goods) and Article 9 (Secured Transactions).
Antitrust Laws: Federal competition laws including Sherman Act and Clayton Act, governing market behavior and business combinations.
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws affecting oil and gas transactions, including specific provisions for energy sector.
Securities Laws: Federal and state regulations governing securities transactions, relevant for publicly traded companies.
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Federal law prohibiting bribery of foreign officials, relevant for international aspects of oil and gas transactions.
Export/Import Regulations: Federal rules governing international trade in oil and gas products.
Native American Rights: Federal and tribal laws governing oil and gas development on Native American lands.
Maritime Law: Legal framework governing offshore operations and marine transportation of oil and gas.
