Subpart B. Subpart B—Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights

• Purpose and Scope

  • SECTION § 9.30 - What is the purpose and scope of this subpart?
  • SECTION § 9.31 - When does this subpart apply to me?
  • SECTION § 9.32 - What authorization do I need to conduct operations?
  • SECTION § 9.33 - If I am already operating under an NPS authorization, what do I need to do?

• Definitions

  • SECTION § 9.40 - What do the terms used in this subpart mean?

• Previously Exempt Operations

  • SECTION § 9.50 - Do I need an operations permit for my previously exempt operations?
  • SECTION § 9.51 - How do I apply for my operations permit?
  • SECTION § 9.52 - What will the NPS do with my application?
  • SECTION § 9.53 - May I continue to operate while the NPS reviews my application?

• Temporary Access Permits

  • SECTION § 9.60 - When do I need a temporary access permit?
  • SECTION § 9.61 - How do I apply for a temporary access permit?
  • SECTION § 9.62 - When will the NPS grant a temporary access permit?
  • SECTION § 9.63 - How long will I have to conduct my reconnaissance surveys?

• Accessing Oil and Gas Rights From a Surface Location Outside the System Unit Boundary

  • SECTION § 9.70 - Do I need an operations permit for accessing oil and gas rights from outside the System unit boundary?
  • SECTION § 9.71 - What information must I submit to the NPS?
  • SECTION § 9.72 - How will the NPS act on my submission?
  • SECTION § 9.73 - If I don't need an operations permit, are there still requirements that I must meet?

• Operations Permit: Application Contents

  • SECTION § 9.80 - Who must apply for an operations permit?
  • SECTION § 9.81 - May I use previously submitted information?
  • SECTION § 9.82 - What must I include in my application?
  • SECTION § 9.83 - What information must be included in all applications?
  • SECTION § 9.84 - Existing conditions and proposed area of operations.
  • SECTION § 9.85 - Environmental conditions and mitigation actions.
  • SECTION § 9.86 - Spill control and emergency preparedness plan.
  • SECTION § 9.87 - What additional information must be included if I am proposing geophysical exploration?
  • SECTION § 9.88 - What additional information must be included if I am proposing drilling operations?
  • SECTION § 9.89 - What additional information must be included if I am proposing well stimulation operations, including hydraulic fracturing?
  • SECTION § 9.90 - What additional information must be included if I am proposing production operations?

• Operations Permit: Application Review Process

  • SECTION § 9.100 - How will NPS process my application?
  • SECTION § 9.101 - How will the NPS conduct initial review?
  • SECTION § 9.102 - How will the NPS conduct formal review?
  • SECTION § 9.103 - What standards must be met to approve my operations permit?
  • SECTION § 9.104 - What final actions may the Regional Director take on my operations permit?
  • SECTION § 9.105 - What is the approval process for operations in Big Cypress National Preserve?

• Operating Standards

  • SECTION § 9.110 - What are the purposes and functions of NPS operating standards?
  • SECTION § 9.111 - What general facility design and management standards must I meet?
  • SECTION § 9.112 - What hydrologic standards must I meet?
  • SECTION § 9.113 - What safety standards must I meet?
  • SECTION § 9.114 - What lighting and visual standards must I meet?
  • SECTION § 9.115 - What noise reduction standards must I meet?
  • SECTION § 9.116 - What reclamation and protection standards must I meet?
  • SECTION § 9.117 - What additional operating standards apply to geophysical operations?
  • SECTION § 9.118 - What additional operating standards apply to drilling, stimulation, and production operations?

• General Terms and Conditions

  • SECTION § 9.120 - What terms and conditions apply to all operators?
  • SECTION § 9.121 - What monitoring and reporting is required for all operators?
  • SECTION § 9.122 - What additional reports must I submit if my operation includes hydraulic fracturing?

• Access to Oil and Gas Rights

  • SECTION § 9.130 - May I cross Federal property to reach the boundary of my oil and gas right?
  • SECTION § 9.131 - Will the NPS charge me a fee for access?
  • SECTION § 9.132 - Will I be charged a fee for emergency access to my operations?

• Financial Assurance

  • SECTION § 9.140 - Do I have to provide financial assurance to the NPS?
  • SECTION § 9.141 - How does the NPS establish the amount of financial assurance?
  • SECTION § 9.142 - Will the NPS adjust my financial assurance?
  • SECTION § 9.143 - When will the NPS release my financial assurance?
  • SECTION § 9.144 - Under what circumstances will the NPS retain my financial assurance?

• Modification to an Operation

  • SECTION § 9.150 - How can an approved permit be modified?

• Change of Operator

  • SECTION § 9.160 - What are my responsibilities if I transfer my operations?
  • SECTION § 9.161 - What must I do if operations are transferred to me?

• Well Plugging

  • SECTION § 9.170 - When must I plug my well?
  • SECTION § 9.171 - Can I get an extension to the well plugging requirement?

• Prohibitions and Penalties

  • SECTION § 9.180 - What acts are prohibited under this subpart?
  • SECTION § 9.181 - What enforcement actions can the NPS take?
  • SECTION § 9.182 - How do violations affect my ability to obtain a permit?

• Reconsideration and Appeals

  • SECTION § 9.190 - Can I, as operator, request reconsideration of NPS decisions?
  • SECTION § 9.191 - How does the NPS process my request for reconsideration?
  • SECTION § 9.192 - Can I appeal the Regional Director's decision?
  • SECTION § 9.193 - Will filing a request for reconsideration or appeal stop the NPS from taking action under this subpart?
  • SECTION § 9.194 - What if the original decision was made by the Superintendent?

• Public Participation

  • SECTION § 9.200 - How can the public participate in the approval process?

• Information Collection

  • SECTION § 9.210 - Has the Office of Management and Budget approved the information collection requirements?