The Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee
An Advisory Committee to the Secretary of Energy
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Information on the Draft 2008 Annual Plan and UDAC Recommendations for the 2008 Annual Plan can be found below. |
The Secretary of Energy, in response to provisions of Subtitle J, Sec. 999 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, must carry out a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies for ultra-deepwater and onshore unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resource exploration and production, including addressing the technology challenges for small producers, safe operations, and environmental mitigation (including reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and sequestration of carbon).
The Department's Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee (UDAC) was established to advise on the development and implementation of programs related to ultra-deepwater natural gas and other petroleum resources, and review and comment on the program's annual plan. The Draft 2008 Annual Plan for the Ultra-Deepwater and Unconventional Natural Gas and Other Petroleum Resources Research and Development Program can be found under "Relevant Documents" below.
Committee membership consists of:
- Individuals broadly representative of the affected interests in ultra-deepwater natural gas and other petroleum production, including interests in environmental protection and safe operations; and
- Individuals with extensive research experience or operational knowledge of offshore natural gas and other petroleum exploration and production.
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act [REF: 41 CFR 102-3.30(c)], this committee's membership is balanced in terms of the points of view represented.
Questions regarding the Committee should be directed to Bill Hochheiser or Elena Melchert at 202/586-5600.
Relevant Documents
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