§ 9.51. How do I apply for my operations permit?
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/us/cfr/t36/s§ 9.51·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
Within 90 days after December 5, 2016 or within 90 days after the effective date of a boundary change, or establishment of a new System unit, as applicable, you must submit the following to the Superintendent of the System unit in which you propose to continue to conduct operations:
(a)The names and contact information of the operator, the owner, and the individuals responsible for overall management, field supervision, and emergency response of the proposed operations;
(b)Documentation demonstrating that you hold a right, and the extent of such right, to operate within the System unit;
(c)A brief description of the current operations and any anticipated changes to the current operations;
(d)The American Petroleum Institute
(API)well number or State well-identification permit number;
(e)Maps to scale that clearly delineate your current area of operations as of December 5, 2016 or the effective date of a boundary change, or establishment of a new System unit, as applicable, and that identify the area of surface disturbance and equipment layout within your proposed area of operations;
(f)The results of any reconnaissance surveys you have conducted to be used by the Superintendent to identify resource protection measures in your operations permit.
(g)A spill control and emergency preparedness plan as required by § 9.86;
(h)Documentation of the current operating methods, surface equipment, downhole well construction and completion, materials produced or used, and monitoring methods;
(i)A description of how your proposed operation will meet each applicable operating standard at §§ 9.110 through 9.116 and 9.118; and
(j)A description of the procedures to be used and cost estimates for well plugging and surface reclamation.
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