OK Public Service Commission

OCC Port of Entry Utilized for Special Emphasis by ICE and DPS to Safeguard Oklahoma Highways, Motorists

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) announced that 130 commercial drivers were taken off the road during a three-day joint enforcement operation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and DPS Troop S at the Beckham County Port of Entry. The operation focused on CDL drivers and commercial trucks licensed in California, addressing weight requirements, licensing, and credential violations. In FY2025, more than 5.6 million trucks entered Oklahoma through Ports of Entry, with nearly 1.4 million crossing at the Beckham County POE on eastbound I-40.

OCC Affirms Authority After Tribal Environmental Jurisdiction Claim

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission issued guidance affirming its regulatory authority over oil and gas environmental matters after receiving a letter from the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes asserting tribal jurisdiction. Commissioner Brian Bingman stated the tribes lack the required 'Treatment as State' designation from the EPA needed to claim such authority. The OCC advised oil and gas operators to continue business as usual while the agency reviews the matter.

Jack Damrill Named Communications Director

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission announced the appointment of Jack Damrill as its new Communications Director. Damrill brings over 30 years of experience in marketing, communications, and broadcast media, having held leadership roles at Oklahoma City Community College, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, and Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City. In this role, he will oversee the Commission's communications strategy, media relations, digital platforms, and public outreach efforts.

OGCD Investigates Water Intrusion at Fort Gibson Residence

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission's Oil and Gas Conservation Division (OGCD) has concluded a nine-month investigation into water intrusion at a Fort Gibson residence, conducting 16 site visits, water sampling, and historical record reviews since August 2025. OGCD found no statutory authority under Oklahoma law to purchase the property as requested, and no definitive source for the water intrusion was identified despite extensive testing. The investigation noted potential natural groundwater conditions including an artesian source, and a minor 2.2 magnitude earthquake occurred less than 10 miles away on August 21, 2025.

OCC Fort Gibson Subsurface Intrusion Town Hall, March 25, 2026

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission's Oil and Gas Division announced a public town hall for March 25, 2026 in Muskogee to update residents on the seven-month investigation into subsurface intrusion issues at a Fort Gibson residence. The OCC has conducted 16 on-site visits and coordinated with multiple state and federal agencies but has been unable to identify a definitive source of the intrusion. The agency states it lacks statutory authority to access areas beneath the residence without the homeowner's permission, and is working with state lawmakers to address this legal gap.