The oil and gas inspection and enforcement program, no

L24AS00267, FY24 II JA IRA bureau ofland management new mexico, cooperative inspection agreements with states and tribes. Period ofperformance is from october 1, 2024, to september 30, 2029, with an estimated cost of $3,229,758.27.the funding from this program will be used by the jicarilla oil gas administration (joga) to employfour (4) inspection enforcement (i e) inspectors to ensure protection of both the surface andsubsurface environments, ensure that production is properly handled, accurately measured, and correctlyreported, ensure that the health and safety of the pubic, and conserve resources regarding oil and gasactivities on the jicarilla apache reservation. This project will further current administration and DOI priorities by strengthening the government-to governmentrelationship with tribal nations, specifically the jicarilla apache nation (nation). Through acooperative agreement between the nation and the bureau of land management, the nation desires toenhance its self-determination and protection of its resources through meaningful consultation with thefederal government. This project will further current administration and the DOI priorities through the documentation of i eactivities and incorporating them into the official BLM files. This information is often used inmanagement control reviews, technical procedural reviews, office of inspector general and governmentaccountability office reviews, as well as congressional committee inquiries, state director reviews, AND2 court cases. The official BLM files are reviewed by these groups to verify if the operators, the BLM, and inspection personnel are meeting the requirements established by law, regulations, and orders.specific BLM management actions the project could help inform. Specific BLM management actions could help inform the office of inspector general, government accountability office reviews, congressional committee inquiries, state director reviews and court cases.expected outcomes and how the outcomes will benefit the public. Ensure regulatory compliance and that all companies are performing in accordance with all regulations imposed by the nation, the BLM, the state, and the BIA. Ensure all companies maintain operational integrity as inspections are critical in monitoring and assessing the integrity of assets such as drilling rigs, pipelines, storage tanks, and meter equipment. Timely inspections enable proactive maintenance and repair, reliability, longevity, and safety of assets. Enhance operational integrity as inspections identify defects, corrosion, and other integrity concerns. Inspections allow operators to proactively address issues, reduce the risk of equipment failure, and ensure the longevity of infrastructure and assets. Manage health, safety, and environmental risks. Inspections will help identify and assess potential risks and risk levels. Inspections will ensure compliance with environmental standards for air emissions, water quality, and waste management. Prevent costly equipment failures, which can lead to significant financial losses, environmental damage, and potential harm to personnel and the public. Inspections will reduce the likelihood of sudden breakdown, unplanned shutdowns, and costly production interruptions. In terms of environmental protection, a main priority is to restore any natural vegetation, hydrology, and wildlife habitats affected by the surface disturbances from construction and operation of oil and gas activities back to its natural state, which will then again be safe for public use.