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Energy Resources and Policy

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    Mission

    Monitor and analyze energy-related matters and initiatives, report findings and recommendations to the AASG, and assist in development, promotion, and implementation of AASG energy policy and positions.

    Responsibilities
    • Federal and State
      • Track federal legislation, regulations, and initiatives relating to energy resources and in certain instances key state or international legislation, regulations, and initiatives relating to energy resources.
      • Monitor, analyze, and provide information on issues concerning the nation’s energy resources including impacts of energy policy and activities on the states and the state geological surveys.
    • AASG
      • Assist in development, promotion, and implementation of AASG energy policy and positions.
    • Alliances
      • Communicate and interact with organizations and entities involved in national, international and state-level energy issues and with the AASG Executive Committee and membership regarding ongoing and emerging energy issues.
    Goals
    • Federal and State
      • Work with the President-elect, Executive Committee, and Liaison Committee to develop and coordinate the AASG Washington liaison energy-related activities and “message.”
      • Track energy policy developments and draft letters on behalf of the AASG to provide input into the legislative process.
    • AASG
      • Report progress to AASG membership at the mid-year and annual meetings.
      • Update the AASG Energy Statement.
    • Alliances
      • Develop an approach to strengthen AASG alliances and improve communication and collaboration with other energy-related organizations and entities including AAPG, IPAA, IOGCC, and AGI.
      • Develop an approach to strengthen AASG relationships and communication with energy-involved Federal agencies and seek to develop enhanced opportunities for state survey participation in Federal programs and initiatives.
      • Develop an approach to strengthen AASG relationships and communication with key energy-related Congressional committees, members, and staff.
    Membership Rules

    Members are appointed by the AASG President. The Chair will be a sitting State Geologist, appointed by the AASG President. The AASG President may appoint an Honorary Member to co-chair the Committee. The chair may create subcommittees to act on specific tasks.