IAGC

IAGC Annual General Meeting

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:27:51 GMT

IAGC Annual General Meeting
Start Date: 19-Feb-09 11:00 AM
End Time: 19-Feb-09 5:30 PM
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IAGC Houston Office Closed

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:00:43 GMT

IAGC Houston Office Closed
Start Date: 24-Dec-08 8:00 AM
End Time: 25-Dec-08 5:30 PM
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IAGC BOD Meeting

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:13:31 GMT

IAGC BOD Meeting
Start Date: 4-Dec-08 8:00 AM
End Time: 4-Dec-08 9:00 AM
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IAGC Executive Committee Meeting

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:08:30 GMT

IAGC Executive Committee Meeting
Start Date: 28-Nov-08 8:00 AM
End Time: 28-Nov-08 9:00 AM
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IAGC Houston Office Closed

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:59:45 GMT

IAGC Houston Office Closed
Start Date: 27-Nov-08 8:00 AM
End Time: 28-Nov-08 5:30 PM
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SEG Conference - Las Vegas

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:07:23 GMT

SEG Conference - Las Vegas
Start Date: 9-Nov-08 8:00 AM
End Time: 14-Nov-08 5:30 PM
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Fall IAGC-OGP Global HSE Forum

Fri, 09 May 2008 21:32:12 GMT

Fall IAGC-OGP Global HSE Forum
Start Date: 23-Sep-08 9:00 AM
End Time: 24-Sep-08 5:00 PM
Location: To Be Determined
Speaker:

Event Details:

The Fall IAGC-OGP Global HSE Forum will held in Houston, Texas USA. A specific location and agenda has not been determined as yet. Please check the IAGC website in July for updated information.

To Be Determined

IAGC BOD Meeting

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:03:51 GMT

IAGC BOD Meeting
Start Date: 4-Sep-08 8:00 AM
End Time: 4-Sep-08 9:00 AM
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IAGC Houston Office Closed

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:55:19 GMT

IAGC Houston Office Closed
Start Date: 1-Sep-08 8:00 AM
End Time: 1-Sep-08 5:30 PM
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IAGC Executive Committee Meeting

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:55:22 GMT

IAGC Executive Committee Meeting
Start Date: 28-Aug-08 8:00 AM
End Time: 28-Aug-08 9:00 AM
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New Report from Joint OGP/IAGC Sound & Marine Life Task Force

noemail@iagc.org — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:45:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the publishing of a new report by OGP and IAGC entitled Fundamentals of Underwater Sound (May, 2008, OGP Report No. 406). This report has been produced by the Joint OGP/IAGC Sound & Marine Life Task Force and is the first in what we intend to be a series of technical monographs on aspects of the issue of how industry sounds (at all stages in the E&P lifecycle) may affect marine life. The report has been written as a primer to assist the reader in understanding the extremely complex topic of underwater acoustics. Inevitably, the report contains a number of physical and mathematical expressions that are essential to explain this intricate subject. We have tried to keep these to a minimum. A copy of this report is available for purchase from OGPs website (http://www.ogp.org.uk/), or the PDF file of the report can be downloaded for free at http://www.ogp.org.uk/pubs/406.pdf and at http://www.iagc.org/en/cms/?1117. If you would like further information on the...

25-Jun-08 4:45 PM

IAGC Submits Comments on Proposed Seismic Rule Change in Arkansas

noemail@iagc.org — Fri, 16 May 2008 22:00:00 GMT

The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission (AOGC), has proposed amendments to Commission Rule B-42 Seismic Rules and Regulations. Most of the current language of Rule B-42 has been retained and re-formatted for ease of use. However, they have proposed changes that are more than just adding clarity and that will have a potential detrimental economic impact to seismic operators. The IAGC submitted comments to the AOGC on behalf of the members on May 1, 2008 challenging the need to increase the application fee for a seismic permit, increasing the time the AOGC requires financial assurance to remain in effect and increasing the number of days a seismic contractor must give notice to a land owner prior to commencing field seismic operations.

IAGC will continue to monitor the progress of this proposed rule change in Arkansas and keep members updated.

16-May-08 5:00 PM

CNSOPB Decides to Suspend Discussions with IAGC and CAGC

noemail@iagc.org — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:00:00 GMT

As reported in the IAGC March 2008 Newsletter on March 5, 2008 IAGC and CAGC sent a letter to CNSOPB expressing our displeasure with their latest proposal. On April 18, 2008 the CNSOPB responded stating that the Board had decided to defer its policy decision on non-exclusive seismic data until the end of 2008 and instructed the staff to suspend discussions with the IAGC and CAGC so as to allow the provincial government to pursue a broader initiative regarding offshore geoscience research designed to address the geoscience gaps that have been identified. In a follow-up conversation with CNSOPB staff it was learned that the provincial government would be contacting IAGC and CAGC to discuss this broader initiative and explore how its members could participate. Also it was learned that the CNSOPB would not be offering to the public non-exclusive seismic data at their Data Management Center until such time the Board has made a final determination regarding viewing of 2-D and 3-D non-exclusive data.

IAGC will continue to monitor this issue and will keep all members apprised of any meetings and discussions with the CNSOPB staff and the Provincial Government of Nova Scotia regarding their geoscience initiative. If you have any questions, please contact the IAGC staff lead on this issue, Walt Rosenbusch.

16-May-08 4:00 PM

MMS issues Information Requirements for EPs and DOCDs NTL 2008-G04

noemail@iagc.org — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:15:00 GMT

Effective 1 May 2008, the Minerals Management Service (MMS) Gulf of Mexico Region (GOMR) issued NTL 2008-G04 Information Requirements for Exploration Plans and Development Operations Coordination Documents. This NTL provides guidance on the information requirements for OCS plans required by 30 CFR 250, subpart B. Specifically, the NTL provides additional guidance on the information requirements regarding compliance with the provisions of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), provides guidance on replacing high-resolution survey lines with 3-D survey data and information for shallow hazards analyses, and makes minor technical amendments. This NTL requires lessees and operations to provide information to accompany OCS plans to describe how the proposed activities will be conducted in a manner consistent with the ESA and the MMPA, including monitoring and mitigation measures. During the week of 12 May 2008, IAGC staff will meet with MMS headquarters staff to discuss the implications of this NTL. More information will follow after this meeting.

Background documents:

13 April 2007 Federal Register Notice Final Rule regarding revisions to 30 CFR 250, subpart B

30 August 2005 Federal Register Notice regarding Final Regulations amending 30 CFR 250, subpart B

12-May-08 11:15 AM

EarthJustice files lawsuit to stop seismic surveys offshore Alaska

noemail@iagc.org — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT

On 5 May 2008, the non-governmental organization EarthJustice filed a lawsuit and motion for a preliminary injuction against Minerals Management Service (MMS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in an effort to stop marine seismic surveys from occuring in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas in the summer and fall 2008. The plaintiffs include the Native Village of Point Hope, Resisting Environmental Destruction on Indigenous Lands (REDOIL), the Alaska Wilderness League, the Center for Biological Diversity, the Natural Resources Defense Council, and Pacific Environment. The Secretary of the Interior, Dirk Kempthorne, and the Secretary of Commerce, Carlos Gutierrez, were named as defendants in addition to MMS and NMFS. The lawsuit alleges that MMS has violated the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) by issuing multiple permits for marine seismic surveys in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas for 2008 prior to the completion of a programmatic EIS. Also, the complaint alleges NMFS has violated NEPA by issuing Incidental Harassment Authorizations (IHA) for the 'take' of marine mammals incidental to seismic operations in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas.

9-May-08 11:00 AM

UK JNCC Consultation includes revised seismic guidelines - Call for comments

noemail@iagc.org — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:45:00 GMT

As part of a larger consultation to avoid deliberate disturbance of marine European protected species, the United Kingdom’s Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) revised their Guidelines for Minimising Acoustic Disturbance to Marine Mammals from Seismic Survey and the latest draft is now available for review by the public. The entire consultation document, The deliberate disturbance of marine European Protected Species: Guidance for English and Welsh territorial waters and the UK offshore marine area, is available at http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-4227. The deadline to submit comments on the consultation document, including the revised guidelines, is 4 June 2008. David Hedgeland, PGS, is coordinating the Joint OGP/IAGC Sound & Marine Life Task Force’s effort to review the consultation document and prepare comments. Please contact David at David.Hedgeland@pgs.com or Sarah Tsoflias at sarah.tsoflias@iagc.org if you would like to participate in the review process or have comments to...

10-Apr-08 10:45 AM

Canada DFO convenes Workshop to review scientific information

noemail@iagc.org — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:15:00 GMT

On 26-28 March 2008, Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) convened the Review of Scientific Information on the Impacts of Seismic Sound on Fish, Invertebrates, and Marine Mammals Workshop II, 2008. In preparation for the Workshop, LGL, Ltd. prepared a summary report for DFO, Updated Review of Scientific Information on Impacts of Seismic Survey Sound on Marine Mammals, 2004-present. According to the DFO website, the workshop focused on the review of research studies and science publications from 2004 to present. The review addressed the following two questions: 1. Does the information contained in the published papers and reports released since 2004 warrant additions and/or changes to be made to the conclusions of the Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat (CSAS) Habitat Status Report 2004/002 – Review of the Scientific Information on the Impacts of Seismic Sound on Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Turtles and Marine Mammals? If yes: a) What would be the revised...

10-Apr-08 10:15 AM

Industry dialogue with Irish regulators

noemail@iagc.org — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT

IAGC, in coordination with the Irish Offshore Operators Association (IOOA) and the Joint OGP/IAGC Sound & Marine Life Task Force, continues to participate in discussions regarding the July 2007 implementation of Code of Practice for the Protection of Marine Mammals during Acoustic Seafloor Surveys in Irish Waters. The IOOA sent additional letters to the Irish National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the Petroleum Affairs Division (PAD) outlining Industry’s concerns regarding mitigation measures stipulated in the Code of Practice. IAGC has requested its members to provide information regarding “typical” marine seismic surveys conducted in Irish waters. This information will be used to quantitatively demonstrate the increase in survey time and cost due to operating under the Irish guidelines as opposed to the existing JNCC guidelines. Finally, in an effort to more proactively engage in activities related to marine seismic operations in Ireland, IAGC has requested a seat on the Irish Offshore Strategic Environmental Assessment (IOSEA) Steering Group.

9-Apr-08 10:00 AM

Implications for Industry resulting from Canada NSERC’s decision regarding BATHOLITHS project

noemail@iagc.org — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:30:00 GMT

A joint team of Canadian and American researchers proposed a project, BATHOLITHS, to geologically map the Coast Mountain region in an attempt to better understand the complex structure of the earth’s crust (please refer to earlier IAGC newsletter article on this topic). However, the use of seismic sources in the project raised concerns for conservation groups, scientists, First Nations, and fishermen in the region. The Living Oceans Society (LOS) successfully convinced the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to terminate the proposed BATHOLITHS project. A statement in the June 2007 West Coast Environmental Law newsletter emphasizes the magnitude of NSERC’s decision and potential implications for offshore oil and gas exploration, “The NSERC decision is significant in that it establishes a precedent that seismic modeling using the blasting technique poses serious and unacceptable threats to marine life. Thus, the impact of the NSERC decision on the Batholiths Project has far reaching implications for the oil and gas industry.”

6-Apr-08 12:30 PM

New MMS study will investigate methods to reduce noise from seismic vessels

noemail@iagc.org — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The Technology Assessment & Research (TAR) Program of Offshore Minerals Management has awarded Stress Engineering Services Inc. a contract to research methods to reduce noise from seismic vessels. The technical effort will focus on discovering and validating by proof-of-concept testing a method and equipment for affecting lateral noise reduction in the marine environment due to seismic operations. For more information, please visit http://www.mms.gov/tarprojects/608.htm.

6-Apr-08 10:00 AM

Educational CDs

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:29:28 GMT

To Place An Order

Low Impact Seismic Exploration: In search of New Oil and Gas Supplies

Year: 2004

Menu-driven and when activated, plays a series of narrated video clips, animations, and photographs, all produced to educate a broad audience on the true nature of our onshore operations.

**It is available FREE of charge.
3Mb Sample File - (QuickTime software version 5 or higher required). 13Mb Sample File

Echoes in the Wilderness - An in-depth look at the impact of oil exploration on the land we share

Year: 2004, 30 mins

Chronicles some of the struggles of the geophysical industry as we try to conduct our near zero impact operations on federal lands in the Western US.

WesternGeco generously produced this in (mostly) generic form and have given it to IAGC.

**It is available FREE of charge.

Effect of Seismic Operations on Marine Mammals

Ref: CD-MMP Year: 2000

Price: US: $40 (Member) $60 (Non-member)

Conference proceedings held in The Woodlands, Texas on March 14, 2000. Featuring experts form government agencies, the geophysical industrym and consulting firms in the environmental and underwater acoustics industries (Sponsored by IAGC, the Energy Research Clearing House (ERCH), Fairfield Industries, Schlumberger RES, Veritas DGC and Western Geophysical).

"Spec" Data Issues in the New Millennium on CD ROM

Ref: CD-SDP Year: 2000

Price US: $40.00 (Member) $60.00 (Non-Member)

Conference proceedings held in Houston, Texas on October 31, 2000 (sponsored by IAGC and IPAA), CD also includes presentations at November 16-17, 1999 IAGC conference on "Current Issues in Non-Exclusive Geophysical Data.... The Exploration Tool of Choice".

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IAGC Current Members

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:28:03 GMT

Membership Level Company Name Contact Web URL Supporting Allstate Permit Services, L.P. Mark Fischbuch www.allstatepermit.com ...

IAGC Staff

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:11:10 GMT

IAGC is the international trade association, headquartered in Houston, USA, and a Secretariat in London, England, which represents the industry that provides geophysical services (geophysical data acquisition, seismic data ownership and licensing, geophysical data processing and interpretation, and associated services and product providers) to the oil and gas industry. Houston Staff IAGC President Chip Gill Chip Gill joined IAGC as its President in September 2001. Gill came to IAGC from IPAA, International Petroleum Association of America, where he served as Vice-President, Membership and Strategic Planning, from the fall of 2000 until September 2001. In that position he managed all membership activities, staff responsibility for IPAA’s NAPE relationship and involvement, including the development of an international exposition. Before joining either association, Gill served for seven years with Vastar...

Frequently Asked Questions

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:03:52 GMT

Why cant I log in? How do I request a login? Password questions Why cant I access a particular page? How do I know if Im a member? Membership questions Advertising questions Registration Contact Us Having trouble logging into the website? Your username is set as your email address. You may have changed this to something else that is easier to remember in which case just email Christina and she will assist you with your questions. How do I request a login for the website? Simply Click Here to submit a form and we will contact you shortly. Has my password changed? No, We do not change passwords unless asked to do so. Forgot password? If you have forgotten your password please click the link on the login screen that says forgot your password? or you can email Christina and she will reset/change your password as well as confirm the username. Why cant I access a particular page? Certain pages on our website are for IAGC view only. Other pages are for committee...

Global HSE & Security Steering Committee Overview

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:40:44 GMT

HSE is a cornerstone of IAGC, a reality which is reflected in IAGC’s Mission and Vision, both of which are institutionalized in IAGCs Bylaws. IAGCs Global HSE & Security Steering Committee manages IAGCs HSE agenda, initiatives, communications, etc. High Potential Incidences / Safety Alerts Safety Manuals Link here for Version 9 Manuals Issues and Activities Aide Memoir IAGC/OGP Joint Global HSE Forums Safety Manuals Safety Manuals Updates Land Step Change in Safety Initiative Marine Step Change in Safety Initiative Helicopter Audits Malaria Statistics Sub-Committees Security Electromagnetic Workgroups Detonators Minimum Offset Distances Aviation - Land Seismic (w/OGP) Security SOP ...

IAGC Overview

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:48:40 GMT

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Organization & Structure

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:43:54 GMT

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Membership

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:34:58 GMT

Current IAGC Members Membership Classes: IAGC membership has two classes of active membership: core members and supporting members, which are defined below. Certain individuals may also be granted honorary membership status. CORE: Geophysical companies who are members in good standing at the formula dues level for core members, who are not owned by a government or an oil and gas exploration and production company (E & P company), and whose primary business is one or more of the following: Geophysical data acquisition contractor; Geophysical data processing contractor; or Owner and supplier of multi-client geophysical data for license. SUPPORTING: Companies who are members in good standing at the formula dues level for supporting members and who either: Meet the core member definition but elect not to participate at the dues level for Core Members; or Provide geophysical industry products and services to other IAGC members or to E & P companies. ...

IAGC Membership Dues

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:01:12 GMT

Supporting Dues Schedule: Supporting Members’ dues structure will be based upon annual revenues and will be scaled as follows: Annual Revenue US Dollars Self Employed USD 300 Less than $2 million USD 850 Less than $5 million USD 1,375 Less than $10 million USD 2,050 Less than $25 million USD 4,550 Less than $50 million USD 8,300 Less than $75 million USD 16,650 Less than $200 million USD 23,450 Over $200 million USD 30,250 For purposes of determining a member company’s dues level (either core or supporting), their most recent 12 months of revenue will be used. For these purposes, the revenues will be based upon revenues generated from geophysical products and services over the four quarters (or twelve months, if more applicable) most...

Global HSE Alerts and HiPos Templates

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:19:48 GMT

The following Templates should be used for reporting all ;

High Potential Incidents

Safety Alerts

Catastrophic Events

The Marine Forms are patterned after the Marine Step Change in Safety Initiative

Model ppt for Catastrophic Events [ PPT ]
Step Change Alert Template [ WORD ]

The Land Forms were designed for/by IAGC members

Model ppt for Catastrophic Events [ PPT ]
Step Change Alert Template [ WORD ]

The Land Forms were designed for IAGC members.

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