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ID S1339
Bill
Status
3/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Environment Committee
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AI Summary
S1339 Summary
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Transfers primary authority for oil and gas permitting decisions from the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to the Department of Lands, with appeals available to the Commission within 14 days.
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Establishes streamlined application procedures for drilling permits, spacing units, integration orders, and unit operations with specific timelines (5-30 business days for various stages) and fee schedules ranging from $500 to $2,500.
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Creates five participation options for non-consenting owners in integration orders: working interest owner, nonconsenting working interest owner, leased, objector, and deemed leased status.
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Requires notice to uncommitted owners through certified mail and newspaper publication, with a 55% mineral interest threshold required before integration or unit operation orders become effective.
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Declares an emergency provision making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law 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
Signed by Governor on 03/16/16 Session Law Chapter 48 Effective: 03/16/2016
3/16/2016