6 CRR-NY 552.2NY-CRR

STATE COMPILATION OF CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
TITLE 6. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
CHAPTER V. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER B. MINERAL RESOURCES
PART 552. PERMITS TO DRILL, DEEPEN, PLUG BACK OR CONVERT WELLS
6 CRR-NY 552.2
6 CRR-NY 552.2
552.2 Issuance of permit.
(a) Upon determination that the application is in order and that the appropriate plugging bond is in force or proof of financial responsibility has been established as provided in section 551.3 of this Title, the department shall issue as expeditiously as possible a permit to the owner or operator utilizing form OG9.
(b) During the period while operations are in progress, the permit must be posted in a prominent place at the well site so as to be clearly visible and legible at all times.
(c) If the operations for which the permit is granted have not commenced and been pursued in a diligent manner within 180 days from the date of issuance of the permit, said permit shall expire.
(d) If prior to the commencement of operations, spacing unit are applied for or are pending, the department may suspend the permit. After a decision relative to spacing units, the suspended permit either will be cancelled by the department and the fee refunded, or will be reinstated with the time while in suspension not charged against the 180-day permit period.
(e) Under unusual or emergency circumstances, or for other good cause, the department may permit the commencement of operations by verbal authority of the director prior to the issuance of a formal permit.
6 CRR-NY 552.2
Current through June 30, 2022
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