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

New Post Public Reply Private Reply Replies (0) Message Board

Dec 6, 2012 at 6:25 AM

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
Page 1 of 3
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.

Treaty Energy Corporation (TECO) Stock Research Links

TECO Board Company Profile Buy Rating Time & Sales News Filings Financials

Newer

Older

Scroll down for more posts ▼

Top 10 Most Recent News Articles

NIDS Aims Global with CES 2027, Boosts Sensor Supply

Pushing Boundaries at CES 2027 Kicking into high gear, NIDS Co., Ltd. is eyeing the CES 2027 stage like it's their personal gold rush. Already a heavyweight in environmental sensors, the company is all set to seize fresh international opportunities and expand their B2B supply footprint worldwide. Already Turning Heads Founded back in 2000, NIDS ain't new to the sensor...

Context Labs Unveils AI Distillery for Enterprises

Rethinking AI with Sovereignty in Mind A bouquet of tech buzzwords lands on every investor's doorstep with the unveiling of Context Labs' latest contraption. We’re talking about the AI Distillery™, which promises enterprises a way to run sovereign AI systems by keeping data in-house. Now, if you’re nodding along to the buzz, let's cut through the clutter....

Fluence Energy Faces Class Action: Investors Beware

Storm Clouds Over Fluence Energy I'll tell you, I ain't surprised when companies face the music for dressing up their books. Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNC)—those wallopers are now caught in a legal maelstrom with a securities fraud class action lawsuit hanging over their heads. It's hard to feel sorry for 'em when the writing's on the wall. Allegations and...

Yangtze River Culture Festival Spotlights Integration, Tradition

A Celebration of Culture and Integration Here's an event that flips the script on the typical festival circuit: the 2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival. It's as much about heritage as it is about economics, dovetailing culture with tourism in a way that makes wallets a little fatter and souls a little richer. Kicking off in Yonglian Village, Zhangjiagang, this festival...

China-Malaysia Youth Dialogue: Tackling Ocean Challenges

Building Bridges Across Waters These aren't the afternoons of trading stocks, folks—this one dives into the depths of the ocean and the tumultuous waters between China and Malaysia. October 30 saw the China-Malaysia Youth Ocean Dialogue take place at the China Media Group Sanya Studio, bringing together some sharp minds from both nations, tackling something that goes...

Rural AI Skills Gap Uncovered: Challenges and Solutions

Rural Workers Face Distinct AI Challenges Ah, life in the countryside might sound serene, but when it comes to keeping up with AI, rural folks aren't sipping lemonade and waiting on a windfall. The newly unveiled paper from the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies shines a floodlight on some hefty challenges facing rural communities—particularly around...

Voting for Future Urban Icons Begins Globally

New Era for Urban Innovations Takes Center Stage Here's a twist folks didn't see coming: Future cities aren't just the stuff of sci-fi flicks anymore. We've got a global stage now—real, live, and buzzing with excitement from New Clark City in the Philippines. On October 31, 2026, they pulled back the curtain on 7wondersfc.com, flipping the switch on a worldwide voting...

Langford Chosen for Navy Mutual's 2026 Bolles Award

Awarding a Military Financial Educator There's something profoundly rewarding when hard work and dedication get their due recognition. That's precisely what's happened for Lacey Langford, who’s just been awarded the Lieutenant Timothy Dix Bolles Excellency in Education Award by the Navy Mutual Aid Association, or simply Navy Mutual. This isn’t just some...

XPeng Hits New Monthly Delivery Record in October

XPeng Smashes Delivery Records Yet Again Ah, the green light’s on for XPeng, and it's a bright one! This October, we learned that XPeng hit the throttle hard with a new record of 50,237 vehicles delivered. Now, that's a sizable rally—a 22% climb month-over-month and shooting 20% higher than last October. For a company like XPeng, which resembles a bulldog with its...

BAIC FOTON Eyes Africa for Bold Expansion Moves

Pushing the Pedal to the Metal in Africa So here's the thing. When a company like BAIC FOTON sets its sights on Africa, you best believe they're not just twiddling their thumbs. Coming off a strong streak in the commercial vehicle game—topping China's sales for 21 years and exports for 15—their ambitions are now married to a keen interest in Africa's burgeoning...