Committee engagement is one of the most valuable benefits of COGA membership.
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COGA utilizes its committees to provide critical member input and direction on COGA strategies and activities. They allow for member companies to contribute their perspectives and expertise to the organization’s efforts and for COGA to maintain a unified and thoughtful strategy on regulatory, legal, legislative, outreach, programming, and other issues.
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Member participation and engagement is strongly encouraged in committees. Serving on a COGA committee is a great way to grow your network, deepen your expertise and develop leadership skills. Volunteering for COGA is also a meaningful way to contribute to the collective success of the oil and gas industry and the communities we serve.
Not sure what committee is right for you? Check out these committee descriptions to learn more about each committee’s focus area. Consider your current expertise and skills – volunteering provides an opportunity to apply those skills in a new way, as well as develop and deepen your own knowledge and experience. Consider how much time you can commit as well – some committees meet more frequently than others, and most enable members to participate via conference call.
Committee participation is an exclusive, COGA member benefit. Some committees require specific qualifications and participation may require approval to join. These qualifying criteria are noted where applicable below
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Ready to learn more? Simply click on the committee contact to reach the staff lead and let them know you are interested. Staff can answer your questions and share more information on committee work plans, guidelines, and comprehensive overviews including committee chairs and tentative meeting dates, where applicable.
In addition to the following standing committees for 2021, COGA also establishes working groups throughout the year to address specific concerns. Several committees host annual strategy sessions, including the legislative committee, EHSR, and LRC. |
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EnGen Program Committees
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EnGen & the Alumni Network are supported by two subcommittees. The Program Advisory Committee (PAC) selects the annual EnGen class and creates inspiring, relevant, thought-provoking content for the current year's program. The Alumni Program Advisory Committee (APAC) continues to empower Alumni Network by keeping Alumni engaged in the community and with industry peers. They coordinate Alumni professional development, networking, and volunteer opportunities.
Open to EnGen Alumni only |
Meets monthly
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Environmental, Health, Safety, & Regulatory (EHSR) Committees
COGA is restructuring its EHSR and EHSR Air Committees for 2022
EHSR air will focus on COGCC permitting and compliance issues with a few minor updates on other matters. EHSR Air will focus on APCD and AQCC matters. EHSR is the second Thursday morning of each month and EHSR Air is the fourth Thursday of each month. We have conducted a lot of rulemakings in the past few years and the purposes of these two committees has changed slightly. We will continue to have small one-off group discussions on rulemaking for both agencies, TENORM and other matters as they arise.
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COGA’s EHSR Committee reviews practical and technical details on regulatory development and implementation. Environmental and regulatory subcommittees meet regularly, and ad hoc working groups are created periodically for rulemakings and to address other specific issues requiring response.
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Meets monthly
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* Please make sure that you have the correct personnel from your company attending these meetings and that all come prepared to discuss agenda topics, engage and be prepared to participate.
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Legal, Legislative, and Regulatory (LL&R) Committee
Legislative Committee
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Committee members discuss legislative developments, advise and direct COGA on bills introduced in the General Assembly.
Committee membership is limited to one designated representative from participating COGA producers, oil and gas field service providers, midstream companies, and utility members. |
Meets weekly during session (Jan – May), As needed in the interim
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Local Regulatory Committee (LRC)
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COGA’s LRC updates stakeholders on local regulatory efforts and develops strategies for emerging and existing local processes.
Committee membership is limited to one designated representative from participating COGA producers, oil and gas field service providers, midstream companies, and utility members. |
Meets bi-weekly
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Operational Safety Committee
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This committee ensures effective communication and strategic development between member companies regarding operations and safety.
Committee membership is limited to one designated representative from participating COGA producers, oil and gas field service providers, midstream companies, and utility members. |
Meets twice monthly
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