Efford Appoints Spracklin to Petroleum Board

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OTTAWA - The Honourable R. John Efford, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, announced the appointment of E. Lorne Spracklin as a member of the Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NOPB). "Mr. Spracklin has a wealth of experience and expertise in the oil and gas industry," said Minister Efford. "With his experience both inside and outside of government, he will add value to the work of the C-NOPB." From 1998 to 2002, Mr. Spracklin served as an independent economic consultant, completing projects for several companies in the petroleum industry, as well as the former Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Mines and Energy. Prior to that, he held two Assistant Deputy Minister positions in the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, with the former Department of Industry, Trade and Technology (1994-1997) and the Department of Mines and Energy (1986-1994). A native of Newfoundland and Labrador, Mr. Spracklin holds a master's degree in economics from Queen's University and a bachelor's degree in economics from Memorial University of Newfoundland. The C-NOPB manages the petroleum resources in the Newfoundland offshore area on behalf of the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Board's authority is derived from the legislation implementing the 1985 Atlantic Accord between the two governments. For more information, media may contact: Tom Ormsby Director of Communications Office of the Minister Natural Resources Canada Ottawa (613) 996-2007 Ghyslain Charron Media Relations Natural Resources Canada Ottawa (613) 992-4447

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