Regulatory

Purpose:

The Jicarilla Oil and Gas Administration (JOGA) shall serve its regulatory mandate as outlined by JANC Title 18 - Oil and Gas for the purpose of maximizing the benefit of the Nation's resources while protecting its environmental and cultural resources.

Authority:

Revised Constitition of the Jicarilla Apache Nation (as amended) and JANC Title 18 - Oil and Gas.

Goal:

The JOGA aims to establish legal and administrative capacity for the Jicarilla Apache Nation to exercise its inherent regulatory authority to the fullest extent.

Enforcement: The JOGA's enforcement programs ensure operator compliance when conducting oil and gas activities on the Nation. Information regarding the Nation's Compliance & Enforcement Program can be found in JANC Title 18 - Oil and Gas.

Forms: The JOGA has established official forms that operators and others are required to use when conducting oil and gas activities on the Nation.

Operator Guidance: The JOGA provides detailed and timely guidance to operators with regards to the rules, regulations, policies, and relevant forms currently in effect.

Policies: The JOGA establishes policies that provide detailed guidelines and clarity within the rules and regulatory framework.