Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission

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Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
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To protect the public interest in oil and gas resources and underground sources of drinking water.

End Result A: Ensure safe, efficient recovery and prevent physical waste of Alaska's oil and gas resources.

	To ensure the safe, efficient recovery of Alaska's oil and gas resources and prevent the waste of those resources the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC) has continued to witness over 40% of oil rig safety valve systems tests. By witnessing the tests the AOGCC can ensure the tests are done correctly and that any problems that may arise are resolved.
	FY2009, 20% of blowout prevention equipment tests were witnessed by AOGCC. The tests are performed over a three year period.

End Result B: Protect Alaska's underground fresh water.

	To ensure Alaska's underground fresh water is protected the AOGCC continues to increase the percentage of mechanical integrity tests performed on existing Class II wells that it witnesses. The percentage of tests witnessed increased from 75% of all tests in FY2007 to 89% of all tests in FY2009. By witnessing the tests the AOGCC can ensure the tests are done correctly and that any problems that may arise are resolved.
	In FY2009 zero incidents occurred consistent with the past three years.

Current as of Nov 5 2009 14:07:55