Occidental may face additional costs for operating and maintenance due to government actions related to Ghg and air emissions, such as higher rates charged by service providers to purchase, operate, maintain, and maintain emissions control systems to obtain emission allowances, pay carbon taxes, comply with new regulatory or reporting requirements, or prevent Occidental from conducting oil and gas development activities in certain areas, while also promoting the use of alternative energy sources and reducing demand for oil, gas, and other products produced by Occidental's businesses.