Regulations have been put in place to ensure that REPXa's oil and gas development activities comply with federal, regional, and local laws and regulations, which may include requirements for obtaining a permit, securing permits, sourcing water for regulated activities, and implementing remedial actions to prevent or mitigate pollution from previous operations, including plugging abandoned wells or closing lands, implementing costly emission monitoring and management plans, and imposing liability for pollution resulting from operations or failure to comply with regulations, including penalties for violations.