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Excerpt from the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce 2009 legislative Agenda.
State Issues
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Alternative energy sources will not replace oil and gas as the nation's primary energy resources in the foreseeable future. The State Chamber supports the protection of Oklahoma's exploration and production incentives which help create an environment that encourages economic development through investment in Oklahoma's oil and gas industry.
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The State Chamber also believes that the state and the nation must develop alternative energy resources to complement the use of oil and gas and to help lessen our dependence on foreign oil and extend oil and gas reserves. The State Chamber therefore supports the exploration and development of nuclear, wind, solar, geothermal, biofuels and clean coal technologies as well as greater energy efficiency and conservation.
The State Chamber Opposes:
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Any mandated use of alternative fuels;
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Any efforts, federal or state, to impose a "windfall profits" tax on the energy sector or any other sector of our economy;
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Any additional unnecessary regulatory intrusion into energy industry operations.
Federal Issues
Energy Policy: Alternative energy sources will not replace oil and gas as the nation's primary energy resources in the foreseeable future. Therefore, The State Chamber will oppose any efforts, federal or state, to impose a "windfall profits" tax on the energy sector, or any other sector of our economy.
The State Chamber supports a National Energy Policy that includes at least the following:
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Support for the exploration and development of nuclear of nuclear, wind, solar, geothermal, biofuels and clean coal technologies.
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Promotion of new domestic production of oil through exploration and development of additional petroleum reserves and refining capacity;
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Promotion of enhanced oil recovery techniques;
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Reduction of impediments that limit production of natural gas;
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Increased production of domestic energy in an environmentally sound manner;
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Recognition of the unique and complementary roles of federal, state, local and tribal governments;
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Promotion and prudent and efficient use of the country's resources through conservation and efficiency efforts;
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Providing Americans with access to information they need to make sound energy choices; and
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Opposition to environmental justice legislation based on the theory of "disproportionate impact."
For more information about the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce, visit their website at www.okstatechamber.com. |
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