Once in place, such an electronic system will make technical oil and gas industry data gathered by the RRC accessible via the Internet. The EDMS project will provide an interactive web-based Internet catalog of valuable exploration and production data. Anyone seeking this information from the RRC will be able to order the document on-line anytime of the day or night.
Representative government works best when information is readily and easily accessible.
I believe the entire decision-making process for the industry is improved when critical information is made more readily available. From the Texas taxpayer to those in the oil and gas industry, it works for everyone on every level. Once negotiations with the designated information services company are completed, work on the EDMS project is expected to get underway immediately. In a related move, the Commission unanimously voted today to designate Commissioner Williams to lead the RRC's regulatory reform efforts. In that capacity, Williams will oversee implementation of ECAP as well as other initiatives geared toward reducing the agency's reliance on paper forms and documents.