PERMIT TO DRILL, RE-COMPLETE, OR RE-ENTER ON REGUL

PERMIT TO DRILL, RE-COMPLETE, OR RE-ENTER ON REGULAR OR ADMINISTRATIVE EXCEPTION LOCATION
Permit expiration. This permit expires two (2) years from the date of issuance shown on the original permit. The permit period
will not be extended.
Rule 37 Exception Permits. This Statewide Rule 37 exception permit is granted under either provision Rule 37 (h)(2)(A) or
37(h)(2)(B). Be advised that a permit granted under Rule 37(h)(2)(A), notice of application, is subject to the General Rules of
Practice and Procedures and if a protest is received under Section 1.3, ????Filing of Documents,
and/or Section 1.4, ????Computation of
Time,
the permit may be deemed invalid.
Before Drilling
Fresh Water Sand Protection. The operator must set and cement sufficient surface casing to protect all usable-quality water, as
defined by the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) Groundwater Advisory Unit (GWAU). Before drilling a well, the operator
must obtain a letter from the Railroad Commission of Texas stating the depth to which water needs protection, Write: Railroad
Commission of Texas, Groundwater Advisory Unit (GWAU), P.O. Box 12967, Austin, TX 78711-3087. File a copy of the letter
with the appropriate district office.
CONDITIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
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Railroad Commission of Texas
*NOTIFICATION
Accessing the Well Site. If an OPERATOR, well equipment TRANSPORTER or WELL service provider must access the well site
from a roadway on the state highway system (Interstate, U.S. Highway, State Highway, Farm-to-Market Road, Ranch-to-Market
Road, etc.), an access permit is required from TxDOT. Permit applications are submitted to the respective TxDOT Area Office
serving the county where the well is located.
Water Transport to Well Site. If an operator intends to transport water to the well site through a temporary pipeline laid above
ground on the states right-of-way, an additional TxDOT permit is required. Permit applications are submitted to the respective
TxDOT Area Office serving the county where the well is located.
During Drilling
Permit at Drilling Site. A copy of the Form W-1 Drilling Permit Application, the location plat, a copy of Statewide Rule 13
alternate surface casing setting depth approval from the district office, if applicable, and this drilling permit must be kept at the
permitted well site throughout drilling operations.
*Notification of Setting Casing. The operator MUST call in notification to the appropriate district office (phone number shown the
on permit) a minimum of eight (8) hours prior to the setting of surface casing, intermediate casing, AND production casing. The
individual giving notification MUST be able to advise the district office of the drilling permit number.
*Notification of Re-completion/Re-entry. The operator MUST call in notification to the appropriate district office (phone number
shown on permit) a minimum of eight (8) hours prior to the initiation of drilling or re-completion operations. The individual giving
notification MUST be able to advise the district office of the drilling permit number.
Drilling Permit Number. The drilling permit number shown on the permit MUST be given as a reference with any notification to
the district (see below), correspondence, or application concerning this permit.
Permit Invalidation. It is the operator's responsibility to make sure that the permitted location complies with Commission density
and spacing rules in effect on the spud date. The permit becomes invalid automatically if, because of a field rule change or the
drilling of another well, the stated location is not in compliance with Commission field rules on the spud date. If this occurs,
application for an exception to Statewide Rules 37 and 38 must be made and a special permit granted prior to spudding. Failure to do
so may result in an allowable not being assigned and/or enforcement procedures being initiated.
The operator is REQUIRED to notify the district office when setting surface casing, intermediate casing, and production casing, or
when plugging a dry hole. The district office MUST also be notified if the operator intends to re-enter a plugged well or
re-complete a well into a different regulatory field. Time requirements are given below. The drilling permit number MUST be
given with such notifications.