Securities Acts: Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 - Fundamental legislation for public company registration and securities regulations
Clean Air Act: Federal environmental legislation regulating air emissions from stationary and mobile sources in oil and gas operations
Clean Water Act: Federal law governing water pollution and quality standards affecting oil and gas operations
Safe Drinking Water Act: Federal law protecting public drinking water supplies, particularly relevant for drilling and fracking operations
RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act - Governs the proper management of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste
CERCLA: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (Superfund) - Addresses cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills
Natural Gas Act: Federal legislation regulating interstate natural gas sales and transportation
Federal Power Act: Regulates the transmission and wholesale sales of electricity in interstate commerce
Energy Policy Act: Comprehensive energy legislation addressing energy production, efficiency, and security
Mineral Leasing Act: Governs leasing of public lands for developing deposits of coal, petroleum, natural gas, and other minerals
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate formation, operation, and governance (e.g., Delaware General Corporation Law)
Blue Sky Laws: State-level securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities
API Standards: American Petroleum Institute technical standards and recommended practices for the oil and gas industry
OSHA Regulations: Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements for workplace safety in oil and gas operations
DOT Regulations: Department of Transportation regulations governing pipeline safety and hazardous materials transportation
