Mineral Leasing Act 1920: Federal law governing mineral rights and leasing on public lands in the United States, establishing the framework for oil and gas leasing on federal lands.
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): Federal law requiring environmental impact assessments for projects affecting federal lands or receiving federal funding.
Clean Air Act: Federal legislation regulating air emissions and pollution standards that must be considered in oil and gas operations.
Clean Water Act: Federal law governing water pollution and quality standards that impact oil and gas operations.
Safe Drinking Water Act: Federal legislation protecting public drinking water supplies, particularly relevant for hydraulic fracturing operations.
Energy Policy Act: Federal legislation addressing energy production, including provisions affecting oil and gas development.
UCC Article 9: Uniform Commercial Code provisions governing secured transactions, crucial for subordination agreements.
U.S. Bankruptcy Code Section 510: Federal bankruptcy provisions specifically addressing subordination agreements and their enforcement in bankruptcy proceedings.
State Oil and Gas Regulations: State-specific laws governing oil and gas operations, including conservation statutes and environmental protection requirements.
State Property Laws: Local regulations governing property rights, recording requirements, and priority rules for interests in real property.
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and Statute of Frauds provisions.
Securities Laws: Federal and state regulations governing securities transactions, relevant if public companies are involved.
BLM Regulations: Bureau of Land Management rules governing oil and gas operations on federal lands.
EPA Regulations: Environmental Protection Agency requirements for environmental compliance in oil and gas operations.
