The oil industry is subject to a wide array of federal and local laws and regulations that address environmental protection, including generation, storage, transportation, transportation, and safety and health issues. In recent times, these laws and regulations have generally shifted towards stricter standards, including the requirement for permits and other authorizations before construction or drilling, limitations on access to seismic acquisition, drilling, and other activities on lands within wilderness and other protected areas, which can lead to significant liabilities for pollution and reclamation of certain lands.