The oil and gas development operations of REPXa are subject to a range of strict federal, regional, and local statutes and regulations, which may include requirements for obtaining a permit, limiting the amount and type of substances that can be released into the environment, sourcing and disposal of water, limiting the number of operating hours, and implementing remedial actions to prevent or reduce pollution resulting from previous operations, including plugging abandoned wells or closing lands, imposing liability for pollution resulting from operations or failure to complying, and imposing liability.