The compliance with environmental laws and regulations has resulted in a significant increase in Eog's overall cost of business, but it has not had a significant impact on its operations' financial condition or results of operations. Furthermore, there are no current laws or regulations indicating that Eog will need to expend significant amounts of money in the near future to meet such requirements. However, Eog cannot predict the timing, scope, or effects of any proposed or future laws or regulations on the environment, and the ultimate cost of such laws.