Monthly Archives: August 2012
Department of Energy releases 2012 Unconventional Resources R&D Plan
Last week, the US Department of Energy submitted the 2012 Annual Unconventional Resources R&D Plan to Congress. Don’t worry if you don’t have time to read the 200+ page document, I’ve provided a few highlights for you here. The … Continue reading
Video demo: Point search vs. boundary search
Have you ever wondered why there are multiple search buffers displayed in ASTM radius maps? Read this post to find out why. When conducting ESAs on large or irregular-shaped properties, it is important that you search the entire target … Continue reading
Three steps to conducting a chain of title in virtually any US county
For county-level title researchers, the “70-year chain of title search” is one of the most complex and labor-intensive searches. Title searches often require a researcher to revisit a time when property ownership laws and practices were much different than … Continue reading
Historical cattle dipping vats in Florida
In early 20th century, Florida farmers were required by law to dip livestock into vats of chemical solution to control or eradicate cattle fever tick. The chemical composition of the vat solutions varied, but arsenic, DDT, and other pesticides … Continue reading
National Flood Insurance Program extended for five years
Last month President Obama signed into law the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012. The new bill reauthorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 2017, and outlines modifications to the program … Continue reading