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36 C.F.R. §§ 9.50–9.53

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§9.50. Do I need an operations permit for my previously exempt operations?

36 C.F.R. § 9.50

Yes. You must obtain an NPS operations permit.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 230a(a)(4), 459d-3, 460cc-2(i), 460ee(c)(4), 698c(b)(2), 698i(b)(2), and 698m-4; 18 U.S.C. 3571 and 3581; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 54 U.S.C. 100101, 100751, and 103104.

Source

Source: 81 FR 77992, Nov. 4, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

§9.51. How do I apply for my operations permit?

36 C.F.R. § 9.51

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.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 230a(a)(4), 459d-3, 460cc-2(i), 460ee(c)(4), 698c(b)(2), 698i(b)(2), and 698m-4; 18 U.S.C. 3571 and 3581; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 54 U.S.C. 100101, 100751, and 103104.

Source

Source: 81 FR 77992, Nov. 4, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

§9.52. What will the NPS do with my application?

36 C.F.R. § 9.52

The NPS will review your application and take action under §§ 9.100 through 9.104.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 230a(a)(4), 459d-3, 460cc-2(i), 460ee(c)(4), 698c(b)(2), 698i(b)(2), and 698m-4; 18 U.S.C. 3571 and 3581; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 54 U.S.C. 100101, 100751, and 103104.

Source

Source: 81 FR 77992, Nov. 4, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

§9.53. May I continue to operate while the NPS reviews my application?

36 C.F.R. § 9.53

During this interim period, you may continue to conduct operations subject to the following conditions:
(a)
Continuation of operations is limited to those methods and the area of disturbance that existed on December 5, 2016 or the effective date of a boundary change, or establishment of a new System unit, as applicable.
(b)
Your operation is subject to the general terms and conditions in §§ 9.120 through 9.122 and the prohibitions and penalties in §§ 9.180 through 9.182.
(c)
Except in an emergency, we will not take any steps to directly regulate your operation before 90 days after December 5, 2016 or 90 days after the effective date of a boundary change, or establishment of a new System unit, as applicable.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 230a(a)(4), 459d-3, 460cc-2(i), 460ee(c)(4), 698c(b)(2), 698i(b)(2), and 698m-4; 18 U.S.C. 3571 and 3581; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 54 U.S.C. 100101, 100751, and 103104.

Source

Source: 81 FR 77992, Nov. 4, 2016, unless otherwise noted.