Oil and gas: notice of intention.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes the process for oil and gas companies to notify the state of their intention to drill a well. Currently, the supervisor has 10 days to respond, or the notice is considered approved. This bill requires the supervisor to provide a written determination within 30 days stating whether the notice is complete, and if not, a list of deficiencies. If no determination is made within 10 days, the notice is deemed complete, and the supervisor has 30 days to approve or deny the operation, including a rationale for denial if denied. The bill also clarifies that if operations don't begin within 24 months, the notice is canceled.
Key provisions
- Requires the supervisor to provide a written determination within 30 days regarding the completeness of a notice of intention to drill.
- If the supervisor fails to provide a determination within 10 days, the notice is deemed complete.
- If the notice is incomplete, the supervisor must provide a written list of deficiencies.
- The supervisor must provide an approval or denial within 30 days of determining the notice is complete.
- If the supervisor fails to provide an approval or denial within 30 days, the notice is considered approved.
- Requires a rational explanation for denial of a notice.
- Specifies that notices are canceled if drilling operations don't commence within 24 months.
- Allows the supervisor to deny approval if an operator has failed to comply with orders or pay penalties.
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