Title 36

PART 9 SUBPART B

Subpart B - Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights 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:81 FR 77992, Nov. 4, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

36:1.0.1.1.9.2.19SUBJGRP 19
Purpose and Scope
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.19.1SECTION 9.30
   9.30 What is the purpose and scope of this subpart
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.19.2SECTION 9.31
   9.31 When does this subpart apply to me
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.19.3SECTION 9.32
   9.32 What authorization do I need to conduct operations
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.19.4SECTION 9.33
   9.33 If I am already operating under an NPS authorization, what do I need to do
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.20SUBJGRP 20
Definitions
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.20.5SECTION 9.40
   9.40 What do the terms used in this subpart mean
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.21SUBJGRP 21
Previously Exempt Operations
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.21.6SECTION 9.50
   9.50 Do I need an operations permit for my previously exempt operations
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.21.7SECTION 9.51
   9.51 How do I apply for my operations permit
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.21.8SECTION 9.52
   9.52 What will the NPS do with my application
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.21.9SECTION 9.53
   9.53 May I continue to operate while the NPS reviews my application
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.22SUBJGRP 22
Temporary Access Permits
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.22.10SECTION 9.60
   9.60 When do I need a temporary access permit
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.22.11SECTION 9.61
   9.61 How do I apply for a temporary access permit
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.22.12SECTION 9.62
   9.62 When will the NPS grant a temporary access permit
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.22.13SECTION 9.63
   9.63 How long will I have to conduct my reconnaissance surveys
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.23SUBJGRP 23
Accessing Oil and Gas Rights From a Surface Location Outside the System Unit Boundary
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.23.14SECTION 9.70
   9.70 Do I need an operations permit for accessing oil and gas rights from outside the System unit boundary
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.23.15SECTION 9.71
   9.71 What information must I submit to the NPS
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.23.16SECTION 9.72
   9.72 How will the NPS act on my submission
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.23.17SECTION 9.73
   9.73 If I don't need an operations permit, are there still requirements that I must meet
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.24SUBJGRP 24
Operations Permit: Application Contents
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.24.18SECTION 9.80
   9.80 Who must apply for an operations permit
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.24.19SECTION 9.81
   9.81 May I use previously submitted information
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.24.20SECTION 9.82
   9.82 What must I include in my application
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.24.21SECTION 9.83
   9.83 What information must be included in all applications
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.24.22SECTION 9.84
   9.84 Existing conditions and proposed area of operations.
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.24.23SECTION 9.85
   9.85 Environmental conditions and mitigation actions.
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.24.24SECTION 9.86
   9.86 Spill control and emergency preparedness plan.
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.24.25SECTION 9.87
   9.87 What additional information must be included if I am proposing geophysical exploration
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.24.26SECTION 9.88
   9.88 What additional information must be included if I am proposing drilling operations
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.24.27SECTION 9.89
   9.89 What additional information must be included if I am proposing well stimulation operations, including hydraulic fracturing
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.24.28SECTION 9.90
   9.90 What additional information must be included if I am proposing production operations
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.25SUBJGRP 25
Operations Permit: Application Review Process
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.25.29SECTION 9.100
   9.100 How will NPS process my application
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.25.30SECTION 9.101
   9.101 How will the NPS conduct initial review
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.25.31SECTION 9.102
   9.102 How will the NPS conduct formal review
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.25.32SECTION 9.103
   9.103 What standards must be met to approve my operations permit
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.25.33SECTION 9.104
   9.104 What final actions may the Regional Director take on my operations permit
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.25.34SECTION 9.105
   9.105 What is the approval process for operations in Big Cypress National Preserve
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.26SUBJGRP 26
Operating Standards
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.26.35SECTION 9.110
   9.110 What are the purposes and functions of NPS operating standards
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.26.36SECTION 9.111
   9.111 What general facility design and management standards must I meet
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.26.37SECTION 9.112
   9.112 What hydrologic standards must I meet
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.26.38SECTION 9.113
   9.113 What safety standards must I meet
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.26.39SECTION 9.114
   9.114 What lighting and visual standards must I meet
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.26.40SECTION 9.115
   9.115 What noise reduction standards must I meet
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.26.41SECTION 9.116
   9.116 What reclamation and protection standards must I meet
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.26.42SECTION 9.117
   9.117 What additional operating standards apply to geophysical operations
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.26.43SECTION 9.118
   9.118 What additional operating standards apply to drilling, stimulation, and production operations
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.27SUBJGRP 27
General Terms and Conditions
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.27.44SECTION 9.120
   9.120 What terms and conditions apply to all operators
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.27.45SECTION 9.121
   9.121 What monitoring and reporting is required for all operators
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.27.46SECTION 9.122
   9.122 What additional reports must I submit if my operation includes hydraulic fracturing
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.28SUBJGRP 28
Access to Oil and Gas Rights
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.28.47SECTION 9.130
   9.130 May I cross Federal property to reach the boundary of my oil and gas right
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.28.48SECTION 9.131
   9.131 Will the NPS charge me a fee for access
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.28.49SECTION 9.132
   9.132 Will I be charged a fee for emergency access to my operations
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.29SUBJGRP 29
Financial Assurance
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.29.50SECTION 9.140
   9.140 Do I have to provide financial assurance to the NPS
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.29.51SECTION 9.141
   9.141 How does the NPS establish the amount of financial assurance
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.29.52SECTION 9.142
   9.142 Will the NPS adjust my financial assurance
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.29.53SECTION 9.143
   9.143 When will the NPS release my financial assurance
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.29.54SECTION 9.144
   9.144 Under what circumstances will the NPS retain my financial assurance
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.30SUBJGRP 30
Modification to an Operation
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.30.55SECTION 9.150
   9.150 How can an approved permit be modified
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.31SUBJGRP 31
Change of Operator
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.31.56SECTION 9.160
   9.160 What are my responsibilities if I transfer my operations
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.31.57SECTION 9.161
   9.161 What must I do if operations are transferred to me
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.32SUBJGRP 32
Well Plugging
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.32.58SECTION 9.170
   9.170 When must I plug my well
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.32.59SECTION 9.171
   9.171 Can I get an extension to the well plugging requirement
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.33SUBJGRP 33
Prohibitions and Penalties
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.33.60SECTION 9.180
   9.180 What acts are prohibited under this subpart
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.33.61SECTION 9.181
   9.181 What enforcement actions can the NPS take
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.33.62SECTION 9.182
   9.182 How do violations affect my ability to obtain a permit
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.34SUBJGRP 34
Reconsideration and Appeals
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.34.63SECTION 9.190
   9.190 Can I, as operator, request reconsideration of NPS decisions
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.34.64SECTION 9.191
   9.191 How does the NPS process my request for reconsideration
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.34.65SECTION 9.192
   9.192 Can I appeal the Regional Director's decision
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.34.66SECTION 9.193
   9.193 Will filing a request for reconsideration or appeal stop the NPS from taking action under this subpart
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.34.67SECTION 9.194
   9.194 What if the original decision was made by the Superintendent
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.35SUBJGRP 35
Public Participation
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.35.68SECTION 9.200
   9.200 How can the public participate in the approval process
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.36SUBJGRP 36
Information Collection
36:1.0.1.1.9.2.36.69SECTION 9.210
   9.210 Has the Office of Management and Budget approved the information collection requirements