20160615-IR-312160230NIA OVERVIEW: Adds 312 IAC 29 governing wells for oil and gas purposes. Adds 312 IAC 29-1 addressing application and administration and 312 IAC 29-2 providing definitions. Adds 312 IAC 29-3 offering gene...

TITLE 312 NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Rule LSA Document #16-230

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the Natural Resources Commission intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Adds 312 IAC 29 governing wells for oil and gas purposes. Adds 312 IAC 29-1 addressing application and administration and 312 IAC 29-2 providing definitions. Adds 312 IAC 29-3 offering general provisions and 312 IAC 29-4 providing regulations applicable to all wells for oil and gas purposes. Adds 312 IAC 29-5 establishing additional permit requirements for Class II wells, 312 IAC 29-6 establishing additional permit requirements for coal bed methane wells, and 312 IAC 29-7 establishing additional permit requirements for noncommercial wells. Adds 312 IAC 29-10 establishing requirements associated with geologic and structure test well applications and 312 IAC 29-11 establishing criteria for drilling in karst prone areas. Adds 312 IAC 29-12 governing annual well fees. Adds 312 IAC 29-13 establishing requirements associated with the location of wells, drilling units, and well spacing, 312 IAC 29-14 governing drilling units and well spacing for directional wells, and 312 IAC 29-15 establishing criteria for drilling units and well spacing for horizontal wells. Adds 312 IAC 29-16 governing underground sources of drinking water and establishing criteria for exempting an aquifer. Adds 312 IAC 29- 17 establishing criteria for identifying commercially mineable coal resources. Adds 312 IAC 29-18 governing proof of notification to owners of underground storage reservoirs. Adds 312 IAC 29-19 governing the integration of interests. Adds 312 IAC 29-20 establishing well drilling, construction, and completion requirements and 312 IAC 29-21 governing well drilling pits and completion pits. Adds 312 IAC 29-22 governing well stimulation treatments. Adds 312 IAC 29-23 establishing well workover requirements. Adds 312 IAC 29-24 governing tank battery facilities and 312 IAC 29-25 establishing requirements for facility operation. Adds 312 IAC 29-26 governing petroleum production reporting. Adds 312 IAC 29-27 addressing the operation of wells in areas of hydrogen sulfide and 312 IAC 29-28 governing operations and reporting requirements for Class II wells. Adds 312 IAC 29-31 governing the management of wastes and on-site remediation and 312 IAC 29-32 governing the management of naturally occurring radioactive material. Adds 312 IAC 29-33 establishing requirements for temporary abandonment of wells and well plugging. Adds 312 IAC 29-34 governing inspections and enforcement. Repeals 312 IAC 16. Questions may be directed to the Division of Hearings, Natural Resources Commission, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N501, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2200, at [e-mail], or by telephone at [phone]. Comments may be sent by regular mail to the address above or through http://www.in.gov/nrc/2377.htm. Statutory authority: IC 14-10-2-4; IC 14-37-3-15.

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule is:

Herschel McDivitt

Division Director

Division of Oil and Gas

Department of Natural Resources

Indiana Government Center South

402 West Washington Street, Room W293

Indianapolis, IN 46204

[phone]

[e-mail]

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 4-4-35-8 is:

Robert Warner

Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship

One North Capitol, Suite 600

Indianapolis, IN 46204

[phone]

[e-mail]

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 4-4-35-8, specifically IC 4-4-35-8(9), investigating and attempting to resolve any matter regarding compliance by a small business with a law, rule, or policy administered by a state agency, either as a party to a proceeding or as a mediator.

Posted: 06/15/2016 by Legislative Services Agency

DIN: 20160615-IR-312160230NIA

Composed: Nov 01,2016 2:14:40AM EDT

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