Support for efficient, effective, and predictable permitting procedures in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Permitting Reform - support for efficient, effective, and predictable U.S. permitting processes, NEPA modernization, and judicial review reform. Support for H.R. 7831, the License to Drill Act. The Bureau of Land Management's proposed rule titled, "Requirements for Site Security & Production Handling; Applying for Commingling Allocation Approval," published in the Federal Register on Jan. 30, 2026. Opposition to any bans or restrictions on U.S. oil, natural gas, or refined products exports. Support for S. 722, the Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act. Overview of ConocoPhillips' issue priorities.
Draft legislation regarding state superfunds. Ongoing compliance with Consent Decree in U.S. v. Marathon Oil Company (D.N.D. 2024)(Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-136). ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat programs, long-time support for several U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Joint Ventures, including the Intermountain West Joint Venture, and long-time support for Duck's Unlimited conservation projects in Louisiana. Alaska North Slope 5-year polar bear Incidental Take Regulations.
General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting, and land access/lease sales. General discussions about issues related to the ongoing development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. BLM Proposed Commingling Rule 43 CFR 3170 Document Citation: 91 FR 4045 Document Number: 2026-01926 Carlsbad Resource Management Plan.
EPA's proposed rule, published in the Federal Register on November 20, 2025, to revise the definition of 'waters of the United States' (draft WOTUS Rule) and its application to the North Slope of Alaska. General discussions on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development, including produced water management.
Discussions regarding tariff assessments. Discussions regarding trade agreements including US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) reauthorization, and US- European Union (EU) trade agreement.