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ID S1306
Bill
Status
2/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Environment Committee
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AI Summary
S1306 Summary
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Transfers authority for oil and gas permits and applications from the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to the Department of Lands, with commission retaining only appeals and specific duties.
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Establishes streamlined procedures for applications to drill, treat wells, establish spacing units, integrate tracts, and conduct unit operations, with 15-30 day decision timelines and specific notice requirements.
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Creates five participation options for owners in integrated units: working interest owner, nonconsenting working interest owner, leased owner, objector, or deemed leased status, with specified royalty rates and cost-recovery provisions.
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Requires department to notify water resources officials within 10 business days of permit applications and establishes website posting requirements for public comment periods on applications.
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Provides appeal procedure allowing applicants or affected owners to appeal director's decisions to the commission within 14 days, with commission decision within 30 days, and allows judicial review under chapter 52, title 67 Idaho Code.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide a procedure regarding applications for permits or certain authorizations to drill or treat wells; to provide that the Department of Lands shall have specified responsibilities associated with spacing units and unit operations, to revise provisions regarding the integration of tracts and integration orders and to provide for the confidentiality of certain information; and to revise and to set forth provisions and procedures associated with rulemaking, complaints, application for orders, petitions, orders and appeals.
OIL AND GAS
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to Resources & Environment
2/12/2016