Articles From Craig R. Hedin

Illinois Department of Natural Resources/Oil and Gas Resource Management Issues By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, March 2024 Updates about the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Oil and Gas Resource Management.
The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board: 2023 Oil Production By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, March 2024 The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board monitors oil production in the state of Illinois.  The IPRB has recently issued a report for the 2023 production on a monthly and daily basis and the barrels produced by each county. The following sets forth the data with respect to production.
Legislation Affecting Minerals By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, March 2024 Summaries of legislation of interest to mineral law practitioners.
Mineral Tenancy in Common Litigation By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, March 2024 The appellate court recently held that a mineral tenant in common does not have a legal right to take oil and gas from a common property without the permission of the co-tenants who may file a civil action to seek damages to redress the injuries to their respective interests.
USEPA Methane Regulations By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, March 2024 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized new rules expanding methane emissions regulations for the oil and natural gas industry. 
2024 Oil and Gas Assessment Schedule By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2023 The supervisors of assessment for oil and gas producing counties have met to ratify the 2024 Oil and Gas Assessment Schedule.
Fifth District Appellate Court Issues Decision on Mineral Tenancy in Common Question By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2023 In September 2023, the appellate court held that under Illinois law, a mineral tenant in common does not have a legal right to take oil and gas from a common property without the permission of the co-tenants who may file a civil action and seek damages to redress the injuries to their respective interests.
The Oil and Gas Advisory Board By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2023 A summary of the discussion at the November 2023 Oil and Gas Advisory Board meeting.
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Ruling on the Clean Water Act as to Wetlands By Craig R. Hedin Corporate Law Departments, November 2023 On May 25, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision as to the jurisdiction of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency on the Clean Water Act insofar as it pertains to the regulation of wetlands in Sackett v. EPA.
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Ruling on the Clean Water Act as to Wetlands By Craig R. Hedin Environmental and Natural Resources Law, October 2023 On May 25, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision as to the jurisdiction of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency on the Clean Water Act insofar as it pertains to the regulation of wetlands in Sackett v. EPA.
Biden Administration Reacts to Sackett Decision on the Wetlands By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, September 2023 USEPA issued a new “Waters of the United States” rule conforming the federal water regulation with the Sackett v. EPA decision.
Oil and Gas Advisory Board and Status of Regulations By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, September 2023 A summary of the August 2023 Oil and Gas Advisory Board meeting.
Special Warranty Deeds By Craig R. Hedin Trusts and Estates, July 2023 In many instances mineral deeds are executed with limiting language with respect to the warranty of the interest conveyed. These deeds are commonly referred to as special warranty deeds.
Illinois Oil and Gas Board By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, June 2023 A summary of the discussion and actions taken at the May 4, 2023, Illinois Oil and Gas Board meeting.
Status of Legislation Affecting Minerals By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, June 2023 A status update on proposed legislation that affect mineral interests.
U. S. Supreme Court Issues Ruling on the Clean Water Act as to Wetlands By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, June 2023 On May 25, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision as to the jurisdiction of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency on the Clean Water Act insofar as it pertains to the regulation of wetlands in Sackett v. EPA.
Fifth District Appellate Court to Consider Mineral Tenancy in Common Issue By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, March 2023 The appellate court recently considered whether or not Illinois law provides that a tenant in common owning at least half of the mineral interest in land possesses an unfettered right to drill for oil and gas without the permission of the co-tenant.
Proposed Legislation Affecting Minerals By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, March 2023 Summaries of bills that affect mineral interests.
USEPA Proposes Further Rules to Limit Methane Emissions By Craig R. Hedin Environmental and Natural Resources Law, January 2023 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued proposed supplemental rules to update, strengthen, and expand its November 2021 proposals with respect to methane emissions from new and existing sources in the oil and gas industry.
2023 Oil and Gas Assessment Schedule By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2022 In November, the 2023 Oil and Gas Assessment Schedule was approved.
Update of REGROW Act By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2022 An update on the Revive Economic Growth and Reclaim for Orphan Wells Act.
USEPA Proposes Further Rules to Limit Methane Emissions By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2022 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued proposed supplemental rules to update, strengthen, and expand its November 2021 proposals with respect to methane emissions from new and existing sources in the oil and gas industry.
Special Warranty Deeds By Craig R. Hedin Real Estate Law, October 2022 In many instances mineral deeds are executed with limiting language with respect to the warranty of the interest conveyed. These deeds are commonly referred to as special warranty deeds.
Seventh Circuit Addresses Illinois Rule of Capture By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, September 2022 A summary and analysis of Finite Resources, Ltd., et al. v. DTE Methane Resources, LLC, et al.
Special Warranty Deeds By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, September 2022 In many instances mineral deeds are executed with limiting language with respect to the warranty of the interest conveyed. These deeds are commonly referred to as special warranty deeds.
Status of Application Under REGROW Act By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, September 2022 An update on the status of the application of the Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals under the REGROW Act.
Department Proposes New Regulations on Temporary Abandonment of Inactive Production Wells By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, June 2022 An overview of the revisions to the regulations that govern temporary abandonment of inactive production wells.
Department Submits Application Under REGROW Act By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, June 2022 The Department of Interior guidance issued to date indicates that Illinois could be eligible for the initial grant funding of up to $25 million under the REGROW Act.
Legislation Increases Fees By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, June 2022 An overview of Senate Bill 3626, which was signed into law in May and provides for an increase in various operational fees and addresses to a limited extent the status of temporary abandonment wells.
Illinois to Participate in Infrastructure Law to Address Orphaned Wells By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, March 2022 In November of 2021, President Biden signed into law a $1 trillion infrastructure bill that included the REGROW Act, which includes funds to plug and remediate orphan wells in various states.

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