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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
If you are proposing to produce a well, you must submit the information requested on FWS Form 3–2469, including, but not limited to:
(a) The dimensions and the to-scale layout of the well pad, clearly identifying well locations, noting partial reclamation areas; gathering, separation, metering, and storage equipment; electrical lines; fences; spill control equipment or structures, including lined areas, artificial lift equipment, tank batteries, treating and separating vessels, secondary or enhanced recovery facilities, water disposal facilities, gas compression and/or injection facilities; metering points; sales point (if on lease); tanker pickup points; gas compressor, including size and type (if applicable); and any other well site equipment.
(b) A general description of anticipated stimulations, servicing, and workovers.
(c) A description of the procedures and equipment used to maintain well control.
(d) A description of the method and means used to transport produced oil and gas, including vehicular transport; flowline and gathering line construction and operation, pipe size, and operating pressure; cathodic protection methods; surface equipment use; surface equipment location; maintenance procedures; maintenance schedules; pressure detection methods; and shutdown procedures.
(e) A road and well pad maintenance plan, including equipment and materials to maintain the road surface and control erosion.
(f) A vegetation management plan on well sites, roads, pipeline corridors, and other disturbed surface areas, including control of noxious and invasive species.
(g) A stormwater management plan on the well site.
(h) A produced water storage and disposal plan.
(i) A description of the equipment, materials, and procedures proposed for well plugging.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 50. Wildlife and Fisheries § 50.29.97 What additional information must be included if I am proposing production operations? - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-50-wildlife-and-fisheries/cfr-sect-50-29-97/
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