North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission

Commission Details

Board Website Board Website
Long Name North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission
Department Environmental Quality
Governor Appointments 5
Total Board Positions 9
Cite Name N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number § 143B-293.2
Ethics 1
Term Length four years - 2 consecutive
Purpose Power and duty to adopt rules necessary to administer the Oil and Gas Conservation Act pursuant to G.S.113-391 and the development of the oil and gas resources of the state

Current Members

Member Name Term Start Date Term End Date Term Type Position Requirements
Rebecca Wyhof Salmon January 1, 2025 December 31, 2028 Limited Member Elected official of a municipal government located in a region of NC that has oil and gas potential
Karen A. Howard January 1, 2025 December 31, 2028 Limited Member Member of a county board of commissioners of a county located in a region of NC that has oil and gas potential
Vacant January 1, 2024 December 31, 2027 Limited Member Licensed attorney with experience in legal matters assoc. with oil and gas exploration
John D. White II January 1, 2025 December 31, 2028 Limited Member Representative of a publicly traded natural gas company
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