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Interstate Compact to Conserve Oil and Gas

Establishes a commission whose purpose is to conserve oil and gas by the prevention of physical waste thereof from any cause.” All oil and gas producing states are eligible to participate. Provision is also made for associate member status. The compact is unique in that renewal of congressional consent is required quadrennially.”

Congressional Consent: Yes (more information)
Category: Energy
Tags: Conservation, Environmental Protection
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StateYear of Joinder
Alabama1945
Alaska1980
Arizona1955
Arkansas1941
California1974
Colorado1935
Florida1945
Illinois1935
Indiana1947
Kansas1935
Kentucky1942
Louisiana
Maryland1959
Michigan1947
Mississippi1945
Montana1945
Nebraska1953
Nevada1955
New Mexico1935
New York1941
North Dakota1953
Ohio1943
Oklahoma1935
Pennsylvania1941
South Dakota1955
Texas1935
Utah1957
Virginia1982
West Virginia1945
Wyoming1955