Occidental's operations may be subject to new or amended laws and regulations, as well as different interpretations of existing laws and regulations, such as those pertaining to drilling, flaring, and production techniques, such as hydraulic fracturing and acidization, with respect to royalty rates, import, export, and use of raw materials, equipment, and resources, as well as increased use of land water, air emissions, water recycling, and safety measures, which may result in increased costs or demand for Occidental's products. Furthermore, violating other governmental laws and regulations may result