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INDEX OTHER ORDER NO. 7 1. August 1979 Notice -Amend Regulations 31.05.030(c) 2. July 19, 1985 Notice of Hearing, Affidavit of publication 3. August 26, 1985 Notice of Hearing, Affidavit of publication Other Order No. 7 r ~~ " r ~.,. Ca ORDER AMENDING REGULATIONS OF ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION The attached one page of regulations, dealing with Blowout Prevention Equipment are hereby adopted and certified to be a correct copy of the regulations which the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission amends under authority vested by AS 31.05.030 and after compliance with the Administrative Proce- dure Act {AS 44.62), specifically including notice under AS 44.62.190 and 44.62.200 and opportunity for public comment under AS 44.62.210. This action is not expected to require an increased appropriation. This order takes effect on the 30th day after it has been filed by the lieutenant governor as provided in AS 44.62.180. DATE : ~/`G~~~ An orage, Alaska le Hamilton Chairman/Commissioner `~ C , ~ ;~ t ;~~ ;TZti... ~ ~ ~, ~ Lonnie ~C. Smith Commissioner Harr W. Kugl r Commissioner I, Lieutenant Governor for the State of Alaska, certify that on ,19 , at .M., I filed the attached regulations according to the provisions of AS 44.62.040 -- 44.62.120. Lieutenant Governor Effective .) Register . ) ~ r Register 77, April, 1981 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS 20 AAC 25.035 The following parts of 20 AAC 25.035. BLOWOUT PREVENTION EQUIPMENT are amended to read as follows: (c) Blowout Prevention Equipment: .(1) before drilling below the surface casing, and until completed, a well must have remotely controlled BOP's; the working pressure of the BOP's and associated equipment must exceed the maximum potential surface pressure, except that the annular preventer need not. have a working pressure rating greater than 5000 psig; the BOP stack arrangements must be as follows: (A) API 2M, 3M, and SM stacks must have at least three preventers, including one equipped with pipe rams that fit the size of drill pipe, tubing, or casing. being used, one with blind rams, and one annular type; (B) API lOM and 15M stacks must have. at least .four preventers, including two equipped with pipe rams with at least one fitting each size of drill pipe, tubing, or casing being used, one with. blind rams and one annular type; (2) information submitted with Form 10-401 must in- clude the maximum downhole pressures which may be encountered, the maximum potential surface pressures, the criteria used to determine these pressures, and a well-control procedure which indicates how the preventers will be used for pressure control operations. if the maximum surface pressures should exceed the rated working pressure of the annular preventer; (5) the BOP equipment must include a drilling spool with side outlets (if not on the blowout preventer body), a minimum three-inch choke line and a minimum two-inch choke manifold, a kill line, and a fillup line; the drilling string must .contain full opening valves above and immediately below the ke11y during .all circulating operations using the kelly, with the necessary valve wrenches conveniently located on the rig floor; and (6) two emergency valves with rotary subs for all connections in use and the necessary wrenches must be conveni- ently located on the drilling floor; one. valve must be an inside spring-loaded or flow activated type; the second valve must be a manually operated ball type, or equivalent valve. (Eff. 4/13/80, Reg.. 74; am 2/22/81, Reg. 77) Authority: AS 31.05.030 NOTE: Replaces portions of pages 7 and 8 of the Regulations. i ~ ~ Notice Soliciting Written Comments STATE OF ALASKA Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION Notice is given that the Alaska Oil and Gas Conserva- tion Commission, under AS 31.05.030, is soliciting additional comments on its proposal to amend a regulation in Title 20 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with bonding to implement surety conditions for the performance of duties as follows: 20 AAC 25.025 (b) is proposed to be amended to require either a single well bond of not less than $250,000, or a blanket bond of not less than $500,000, in favor of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. Notice is also given that any person interested may present statements or arguments relevant to the proposed action by writing to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, 3001 Porcupine Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3192, so that they are received no later than ten days after the date of the publication of this notice. This action is not expected to require an increased appropriation. Copies of the proposed amendment to 20 AAC 25.025 (b) may be obtained from the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, 3001 Porcupine Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3192. The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, upon its own motion or at the insistence of any interested person, may, after the deadline stated above, adopt proposals within the scope of this notice without further notice or may decide to take no action on the proposal. DATE: January 22, 1986 GNU . Harry W. ug er, Co issioner :THE ANCHORAGE TIMES P.O. BOX 40 ANCHORAGEr ALASKA 99510-004CJ PROOF OF PUBLICATION AK Oil & Gas Conservation Comm 3001 Porcupine Dr. ANGHORAGEi AK 99501- LANNA SIMMONS r BEING DULY SWORNr ACCORDING TO LAW. DECLARES: THAT SHE IS THE .LEGAL CLERK OF THE ANCHORAGE TIMESr A DAILY NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN THE TOWN-0F ANCHORAGE IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL DIVISION, STATE OF ALASKA, AND THAT THE NOTICE OF....................e. AO-0$-55.57 A COPY OF WHICH IS HERETO'ATTACHEOr WAS PUBLISHED IN .:............. 1 ISSUES' OF THE ANCHORAGE TIME. BEGINNING ON ..............e~... 01IZS/86 ENDING ON ...................... 01/25/8b THE SIZE OF TMI= AO WAS............ $1 LINES SIGNED.......... THE PRICE OF THIS AD IS........... S 25.92 THE AD .NUMBER ISe....•••••••••••••• 2272597 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE.ME THI5 ................. 27 OAY OF Janr19$b ---.,-~,.~ ~, mss= ~` a Notice of Solleiftn!• WrHfen Comments : 5tATE OF ALASKA Alaska OII and Goa Conservation Commission. • NOTICE OF PROPOSED : °;i CHANGES IN THE w ` REGULATIONS OF THE "~. ALASKA OIL AND GAS, : ~a CONSERVATION ~ ~~ COMfy~I5510N ' • Notice is iven that the, Aiasko OII and Cos Conserve-1 Lion Commisskln, under A5 • 91.05.030. is soildtihp additional ' comments on Its proposal f0 amend a revulafion in Title 20 of the Alaska ' Adminlstrotive . Code. dealino with Dondin9 to Implement surety sandltlons for the performance of duf 1eE as }ol- 20 AAC 2i.025tbt Is pro- ,' posed to ba omended to re• b quire either o single well bond of not less than '~ SZg0,000, or o blanket bond" of not less than 5500,000, in favor of ftle Alaska Oil and.::. Cos Conservation Commlr slop. . ~' -' Nnfle! Is also a1Vln that ally age, Alaaxa-nav,v,~a, they are received no later than "ten days after the dote of publi- ? cation of thlsratlee. ~, Thla action Is not expected fo require an increased aapropria- { ~t1on. ; ,, ,t Copies of the Proposed ?amendment to TO AAC 25 OTS(b) ;~ may be obtained from the tiwi kCommissloe, o~1~P cua- pine Drive,',Aneharaoe, Alaska ~y99501-3172. ~ ~"~tl Tfle Alaska OII and Gas Con: ,; servotlon Commission, upon Its i own motion or at the inslatence , of any interested Person. may, ' after tM deadline stated above, scope of ttllsor~rotite witmf Iwut fuse } take rw cieffon on N~e pr~la~al.~ DATE: January 22.19Bb ~: ,~ Barry yV• Kuoler corrlrr~lssroner POy:AO-08.5547. ~i,~, ~ 1 PubSJanuary24 1986:• ~"~ RECEIVED JAN 2 91986 Alaska Cil ~ Gas Cons. Commie°~n Anchorage NOTARY PUBLIC OF THE STATE OF ALASKA -~ l MY COMMISSION EXPIRES.....:......... ~- ~_ ~,~ ~3 * • STATE OF A1.AS~:A Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 3001 Porcupine Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3192 NOTICE~OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE REGULATIONS OF .THE AhASY,A OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION t /~, Notice is given that the Alaska Oil and Gas Conserva- tion Commission, under authority vested by AS 31.05.030, proposes to adopt and amend regulations in Title 20 of the Alaska Adminis- trative Code, dealing with the establishment of an underground injection control program for Class II wells in Alaska. These regulations implement, interpret, and make specific AS 31.05.030, including: 20 AAC 25.260, Illegal Production, is proposed to be amended to ensure pipeline severance as an enforcement option for failure to comply with the regulations or orders of the Commission; 20 AAC 25.420 is proposed to be adopted to require notice of the commencement and discontinuance of injection operations. Notice is also given that any person interested may present written statements or arguments relevant to .the proposed action by writing to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commis- sion, 3001 Porcupine Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3192, so that they are received no later than September 16, 1985. This action is not expected to require an increased appropriation. The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission upon its own motion or at the instance of any interested person, may, after the deadline stated above, adopt proposals within the scope of this notice without further notice or may decide to take no action on them. Date: August 21, 1985 Harry W~ Kugler, Go~mmissioner Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission `rHt: ANCti0~AGC ~~trt~s P.C')e BOX 40 AAICHURAGE, ALASKA 995100040 PFtUC)t* OE' pU9LICATICaN AK C)II, & GAS CUfiIS~RVATIUtI CC1MM 3001 PURCUF'It~C DRe. AidCHUl2AGF:, AK 99501 VAGE:RIt<, EiARTIiv , F3k:ING DUC,Y' S~vUF?~I, ACCURnItaG Tt] LAE? DE:CLAEiESi TtIAT Slits IS TEiE LEGAL CLERK OF TH[~' AtdCHURAGE. `TIt~9E:5, A DAIi.7t taEW5PA4~Ett ~'UC?GISHED 1!~ :fHE TUWf~i C)t' AtvCHUKA:GE Ifi~ 7.'tiF' THIRD JUnI.CIAL t)IVISIU-~, s rA r.t: oF~ ALASKA, AND Ti#AT ~ryt~ t1 C i~U l'I(.F Ut' • • • • w • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ~©i A0-U8 5552 A Ct~E?Y tit' t~JHICH IS HtaRE~'D ATTACHt';U, . ~~AS PUt31aZSHED Ifi+..... • . • . • • • • • • • • •. 1 ISSUES UE" I`HE:i ACJCtIQC~AGE' :CX~iES~ Nr:r,It„Iul;t~~G UN.. a e.. e • •...., • • •...... 08/26/85 E:c~L1I~~C; UN...... •.........,....... •.. 08/26/85 I'F{h. SI2F' QE' THIS AD WAS..... •.•...•. 72 LINES. TFiF; PRICE: [)t~ 1`HIS A.I~ I5.......... a •. 5 21 e6U ~F~r: AD Nt,t-~r~~:tt. Ise........•...••...e• 21130751 SUHSCRIUF...D APl() SvClRcj TO t3Ef Cl[~E: ME I'HI5... • ...... •., • .... e . 2? UAY Ol' AUG,1,985 tdUTARY PUEILIC OF THt±! STATE; Ot!" ALASKA 3001.Porcupine Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3192- .' ,NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE l+R REGULATIONS OF THE ' '.~ALASKAOILANDGAS~ t . ~ •,CONSERVATION ~, r, "' COMMISSION Notice Is given 'that the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservo- lion Commission, under author- ! itv vested by AS 31.05.030, Pro- deroround infection control pro- gram for Class II wells in Alaska. These regulations im- element, Interpret, and make ;specific AS 31.05.030, including:. 30 AAC 25.260, Illegal Produo• }Ion, Is ,Proposed to be `amended to ensure pipeline severance as an enforce- i` menY option for faliure fo rnmplY with the regulations or orders: of ,the, Commis- sion. 20 AAC 25.420 is vropos~d to be adopted to require notice- of the commencement and discontinuance of Infection '> operations. , Notice is also given that onY '. person interested maY present written statements or ' argu- ments relevant. to the proposed This aciton Is not expected ro re- quire atl Increased APPrOpflW Lion. ' The Alaska OIl and Goy Con- servation upon its own motion or of +he InetanC2 of_any infer- ested person, mov, after 'the' kdeadline stated above, adopt '`proposals within the scope of ;. this notice without further no- lice or mov decide to take no go-: tlon on them. - _, . Harry W. Kugler, ,Commissioner, Alaska Oil and Gos Commission t `;Date: August 21,1985. , 'PO: AO-085552' 1 Pub: AUgust 26,1985 ' '-" a ~~` C ~ / ~F~ ~. ~ Alaska iii ~ ~~ ~ 9~7r8~' s ~° AnchOra9ns ~Ommiss jOn ty r'ilfi~t1;[SSIQ!~ EXE'IRF:S ............... /^8~ iiL Notice of Public Hearing STATE OF ALASKA Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ~l' ~ !~ NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN .THE REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION AND OF THE APPLICATION OF THE. STATE OF ALASKA, UNDER SECTION. 1425 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, FOR ENVIRONriENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY APPROVAL OF A STATE UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL PROGRAM FOR CLASS II WELLS. Notice is given that the Alaska 0i1 and Gas Conserva- ~~ion Commission, under authority vested by AS 31.05.030, proposes t"o adopt, amend., and repeal regulations in Title 20 of the Alaska Ardministrative Code, dealing with (1) the establishment of an underground injection control program for Class II wells in Alaska and (2) oil and. gas conservation in general, including well drilling; the abandonment and plugging of wells; production practices; reporting requirements; fire hazards and the conduct of operations in a workmanlike manner, open pit oil storage; tests, surveys, and remedial measures; the submission of geologic data and logs; hearing procedures; subpoenas; and pool plan for. development and integration. These regulations implement, interpret, and make specific AS 31.05.017, AS 31.05.020, AS 31.05.023, AS 31.05.026, AS .31.05.027, AS 31.05..030, AS 31.05.035, AS 31.05.060, AS 31.05.070, AS 31.05.090, AS 31.05.100, and AS 31.05.110, as follows: (1) 20 AAC 25.005, Permit to Drill,. is proposed to be amended to change the requirements for a permit appli- cation. 20 AAC 25.010, Re-entry is proposed to be repealed and readopted to address re-entry requirements. for suspended wells. 20 AAC 25.015, Changes to Drilling Permit, is proposed to be amended to modify the requirements for filing applications for changes in approved well operations. 20 AAC 25.020, Change of Operator, is proposed to be amended to establish requirements for the designation of an operator. 20 AAC 25.022, Change of Ownership, is proposed as a new section. It requires notification of the commis- sion when a change of ownership occurs for property upon which operations subject to 20 AAC 25 are conducted. Notice of Public Hng July 19, 1985 Page 2 20 AAC 25.025, Bonding, is .proposed to be amended to change the requirements for well bonds. 20 AAC 25.030, Casing and Cementing, is proposed to be repealed and readopted. .Although the new section deals with the same subject matter, casing and cementing programs, the requirements are substantially modified. 20 AAC 25.033, Primary Well. Control, is proposed as a new section. It establishes requirements for drilling fluid programs and drilling fluid surface systems. 20 AAC 25.035, Blowout Prevention Equipment,- is proposed to be repealed and readopted. Although the new section deals with the same subject matter, secon- dary well control requirements, these requirements are substantially modified and expanded. 20 AAC 25.040 is proposed to be amended to change the requirements for well signs. 20 AAC 25.047 is proposed as a new section. It will establish standards for reserve pits. 20 AAC 25.050, Deviation,~is proposed to be amended to modify the requirements for well deviation surveys submitted to the commission. 20 AAC 25.055, Well Spacing, is proposed to be amended to define a drilling unit and add new subsections on re-entry of a well and voluntary pooling. 20 AAC 25.061 is proposed to be repealed and readopted to e~:pand the requirements for well site surveys. 20 AAC 25.065 is proposed to be amended to expand the requirements governing hydrogen sulfide gas. 20 AAC 25.070 is proposed to be amended to expand the requirements for records and reports and to delete the definition of suspended wells. 20 AAC 25.072 is proposed as a new section. It pro- vides for the shutting down of well operations for seasonal or .other considerations. 20 AAC 25.105, Abandonment and Plugging Requirements and Notices, is proposed to be repealed and readopted. Although the new section deals with the same subject matter, plugging and abandonment of wells, applicable standards and notice requirements are substantially modif ied. Notice of Public _~ring July 19, 1985 Page 3 20 AAC 25.110 is proposed as a new section. It estab- lishes standards for the. suspension of wells. 20 AAC 25.120 is proposed to be amended to modify the requirements for well abandonment markers.. 20 AAC 25.140 is proposed to be amended to modify slightly the applicable requirements for converting a well drilled for oil and gas to a water well. 20 AAC 25.170, Location Cleanup, is proposed to be amended to limit this section to onshore wells and to modify slightly the applicable requirements. 20 AAC 25.172 is proposed as a new section. It estab- lishes standards for the cleanup of offshore well locations after drilling operations cease. 20 AAC 25.200 is proposed to be amended to modify existing requirements for production equipment. 20 AAC 25.205 is proposed to be amended to clarify the applicability of requirements for reporting accidental losses of oil or gas. 20 AAC 25.210 is proposed to be amended to modify existing requirements regarding evidence of complete separation of flow streams. 20 AAC 25.215 is proposed to be amended to modify existing requirements governing commingling of produc- tion. 20 AAC 25.225 is proposed to be amended to change the time when the potential of gas .wells must be determined. 20 AAC 25.228 is proposed as anew section. It estab- lishes requirements for hydrocarbon measurement equip- ment. 20 AAC 25.230 is proposed to be repealed and readopted to modify existing requirements for the measurement of hydrocarbon production. 20 A.AC 25.235 is proposed to be amended to clarify what is permissible gas utilization. 20 AAC 25.240 is proposed to be amended to change the gas-oil ratio limitation. Notice of Public He~ing July 19, 1985 Page 4 20 AAC 25.245 is proposed to be amended to require that production from each well producing. into a common production facility may be accurately determined at least once each month. 20 AAC 25.252 is proposed as a new section. It regu- lates the underground disposal of water .and other oil field waste fluids and the underground .storage of liquid hydrocarbons. 20 AAC 25.265 is proposed to be amended to modify existing requirements for automatic shut-in equipment. 20 AAC 25.270 is proposed to be amended to change the time when initial reservoir pressure must be deter- mined. 20 AAC 25.275 is proposed as a new section. It estab- lishes requirements for sampling and reporting the properties of reservoir fluids. 20 AAC 25.280 is proposed as a new section. It estab- lishes requirements for approval to enter and conduct operations in a producible or injection well. 20 AAC 25.285 is proposed as a new section. It governs blowout prevention equipment for workover operations. 20 AAC 25.300, Request proposed to be amended sion ma_y request addit commission to protect extends coverage of operations. for Additional Information, is to make clear that the commis- ional information to enable the correlative rights. It also this section to injection 20 AAC 25.310 is proposed to be amended to limit existing requirements for books and records. 20 AAC 25.320 is proposed to be amended to change the titles of existing required forms which are being revised and to add new forms. 20 AAC 25.402 is proposed as a .new section. It regu- lates enhanced recovery operations involving, the introduction of outside energy into an oil or gas pool by injection for certain purposes. 20 AAC 25.412 is proposed as a new section. It estab- lishes standards for the casing, cementing, and tubing of Class II underground injection wells. Notice of Public Hung July 19, 1985 Page 6 a workmanlike manner and to extend the coverage of fire standards. 20 AAC 25.528 is proposed as a new section. It pro- hibits the storage of oil in open pits. 20 AAC 25.5.30 is proposed to be amended to extend the scope of cooperative arrangements to include activities relating to underground fluid injection. 20 AAC 25.534 is proposed a a new section. It requires additional tests, urveys, and remedial measures under certain circumst aces. 20 AAC 25.536, Geologic Data a d Logs, is proposed to be amended to expand and c arify the submission requirements applicable to com leted, suspended, and abandoned wells. 20 AAC 25.537, Public- and Con: tion, is proposed to be AS 31.05.170(13), defining regu that injection data and reports and add a new subsection on the injection well information with Protection Agency. idential Well Informa- 3mended to implement .ar production; specify are public information; sharing of underground the U.S. Environmental 20 AAC 25.540 is proposed to be amended to modify and clarify existing hearing procedu es. 20 AAC 25.557, Subpoenas, is p incorporate minor housekeeping 20 AAC 25.570, Definitions, is ~ and readopted to modify the def: opment well, drilling fluid, dri well, gas-oil ratio, gas well potential,. and stratigraphic to of abandoned well, abandonment geo-pressured strata, actual dr RP, BOPE, completed well, comple freshwater, injection, property, well, suspension operations, well completion data, and well repeal the definition of condensi osed to be amended to in~es . roposed to be xepealed nitions of day, devel- _ling unit, exploratory oil well, operator, ;t; to add definitions operations, abnormally Llling operations, API :ion operations, fluid, spud date, suspended X11 abandonment data, uspension date; and to ~~te. (2) 20 AAC 25.045, Sealing Off Strata, is repealed. 20 AAC 25.250, Disposal of Salt Water and Other Wastes, is repealed. Notice of Public ~iring July 19, 1985 Page 5 20 AAC 25.430, Records and Reports, is proposed to be amended to modify requirements for the keeping of records for enhanced recovery operations. 2,0 AAC 25.432 is proposed as a -new section. It requires the submission of reports of subsurface injection operations. 20 AAC 25. 440. is proposed as a new section. It provides for the exemption of certain acquifers from the standards established by the Alaska underground injection control program. 20 AAC 25.450 is proposed- as a new section. It pro- vides for the issuance of variances from the gener- alized standards established for. underground injection wells. 20 AAC 25.460 is proposed as a new section. It governs the issuance of permits for the underground injection of fluids. on an area basis, rather than on an individual well basis. 20 AAC 25.505 is proposed to be amended to clarify the scope of the commission's regulations. 20 AAC 25.507 is proposed requires notice of proposed approved by the commission. as a new section. It changes in any program 20 AAC 25.510 is proposed to be amended to update the commission's address. 20 AAC 25.515, U.S. Government Leases, is proposed to be amended to clarify the applicability of the regu- lations of the commission to Class II well operations on federal land. 20 AAC 25.517 is proposed as a new section. It pro- vides for the submission of a plan of development and operation to the commission and requires pool interests integration before regular production. 20 AAC 25.520 is proposed to be amended to clarify the procedures for the classification of fields and pools. 20 AAC 25.525 is proposed to be amended to incorporate editorial changes only. 20 AAC 25.526, Fire Hazards, is proposed to be amended 'to require that oil and gas operations be conducted in Notice of Public~aring ,~ July 19, 1985 Page 7 20 AAC 25.255, Equitable Distribution of Production, is repealed. 20 AAC 25.400, Application for Additional Recovery, is repealed. 20 AAC 25.410, Injection Wells, is repealed. 20 AAC 25.538, Naming of Fields and Pools, is repealed. 20 AAC 25.555, Orders, is repealed. .Editorial changes -are made throughout the regulations proposed for amendment. In addition, changes in sections 20, 25, 30, 105, 300, 430, 5.15, 526, 530,537, and 570 and the addition of sections 22, 47, 252, 402, 412, 420, 432, 440, 450, 460, 507, 528 and 534 are proposed to enable the State of Alaska to obtain primary responsibility from the federal government for the regulation of Class II injection wells under § 1425 of the federal .Safe Drinking Water Act. .Class II injection wells 'are associated with oil and gas production and are used for purposes such as salt water disposal, enhanced recovery of crude oil and natural gas, and storage of hydrocarbons which are liquid at standard temperature and pressure. Notice is also given that the commission, under AS 31.05.030(h), is submitting an application to the U.S. EPA to obtain primary enforcement responsibility for the control. of Class II injection wells within the State of Alaska, as described above. Any person interested may 'present oral or written statements or argument relevant to the proposed action at a hearing to be held in the Municipal Assembly Chambers, 3500 Tudor Road, Anchorage, Alaska at 9 o'clock a.m., on August 7,.1985. In addition, written statements or arguments may be sent to the Alaska OiI and Gas Conservation Commission, 30.01 Porcupine Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3192, to be received no later than the close of business on August 7, 1985. The proposed changes in the Commission's regulations are not expected to require an increased appropriation. Copies of the proposed regulations may be obtained from the Alaska Oil and GAs Conservation Commission, 3001 Porcupine Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99501-31.92, phone (907) 279-1433. A copy of the Commission's application for primacy for Class II injection wells may be inspected at the above address. The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, upon its own motion or at the instance of any interested person, may at the hearing or after it adopt proposals within the scope of Notice of Public H~-ing July 19, 1985 Page 8 the notice without further notice or may decide to take no action on them. DATE:.- /~ /9~~ arry W. Kug er, ommYssioner Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission MV I IGE OF f•UUIIG M!'RRiNG ' Alaska OII and Gas Conservofbn Commission NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA OIL AND OAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION AND OF THE APPLICATION OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, THE A t•! C f-i J R A G E T ~ '~ E; S PROTECTION AGENCY APPROVA OF A STATE UNDERGROUND IRNJECTION GO?NlTppl, PROGRAM FOR f.LASS II WELLS Noflee Is given that the Alaska OII and Gas Canservatlon Cemmission, under aufhorliy vested . P • IJ • ki O X 4 0 by AS 31.05.0.70, Proposes fo adopt amend, and repeal roaulatlons In TINe 10 of Me Alaska Admin- .: Isfraflve Code, deolinp~wlth Il) tfle establlshmenf M an undaroramd Inleeflon control program' for Class I I walls In Aaska and (2) all and pas censervatlon In veneral, Ineludlnp well drllllnps the abondonmeM and plUgping M walls; produglan Procylees; reportlno req~stremenh; fire haz- arils and the conduct of operotlona In a workmanlike manner, open Plt oil sMraw; fesh, wrvavs, A `i (. f•f 0 fK A G E , A L [~ S K A 9 g 510 ~ ~ f 14 (] boil remedial measures; fns aWlmisalon M geoloole dot nil PROpF ~JF PUE3E,ICATIOaf AK qTL e~ GAS CO~sSVe CoMra• 3C141 PORCt.EpIiVE UR• ANCHORAGE, AK yg5p1 LA>VfdA SIMM0~i5 , -3fvlt~tG OULY Sf~(1RN, ACCfJk2llIfaG TO LAiti DECLARES: THAT SHE I5 'tHi LEGAL CLERK. OE'+ THE: A~ICHORAC;E TIMES, A DAILY I~EitiSPAPER PUBLISHEaD Inf THE- Tl7ki~y DE' A~dCHDRAGE Ir1 THE THIRD JUDICIAL DivISIU~J, STATf~ OFr,+ALASKA, AiaD. THAT. THE fafJTICE pC • • • • • • • • • e • e • • • s • • • • • • • • • • A COPY OF WHICH IS HERETO ATTACtiEf), WAS PUBLISHED Ifs ..................,. OF THE. AtJCHORAGE TIi~1E;Se EiEGl~itdltVG Ufu••••••••••••••••••••••. ENDIiuG f3 i~.••s•••es••e•••••••••••••• THE; SIZE::. DF TH.IS AO WAS............,. Posnas; and Foot plan for develoPmentand Interorofion. These -eelpopulollhoeroia Im~ple~meM I^k~reb, and make soecifle AS 31.05.017, AS 31.05,010, AS 31 05 013 AS 31 05 . . , . ,016, AS 31.OS.017, AS 31,05,030, AS 31,05,035, AS 31.OS.060, AS 31.05,070, AS 31.05.090,.A5 31.05,100, and AS 31.OS.110, as lollowa: • .: (1110 AAG 15.OOS, Permit fo Drill, Is proposed to De amended Mbh ~ orlge the requlremenh for o Permlf apPllcaflon 10 AAC 15.010, Reentry Is aroPOSet)'M be repealed Clod , retNbpted M address reentry rem . qulnmanfa for suspended walla. ~ . ,. 10 AAC 2S.O1S, Chotroes M Drllllno Permit, Is Proposed M be ametxkd to modify the rs ` quiremsnts for filing applloaflona for changes In approved wall oPerotbM. . . ?0 AAC 15.010, Change tN ODeroMr, b oropoaed to bs amended M esfWNiall requiremenh for the dssignoflon off an Operolor ;- , 10 AAC 15.011, Chdtge M Ownership, Is Proposed to o new section, It requires noflfleafion of the commlasion when a Change of owmrshlP a / , ecgrs or ProoerW upon vdflM oplfa• flans sublact M 10 AAG 15 are conducted , 10 AAC 15.015, EorldIM. Is proposed fo bs amended to ehorroe Cite requlremenis.for'vroll ,bonds. ~ 10 AAC 15.030, Casing and Cemenflnp Is Proposed M be repealed orw readopted. AI- thouph the new section deals with the soma wbk f c molter, rasing and csmenfirq pro- proms the reglriremenh aro subsfanfMlly mallflad. ' 10 AAE 25.013, Primorv Watl Control Is proposed t ~ e , o o new section. If esfabliahes requlro- menfs for drilling fluid prooroma and drllllap fluid wrfaee systems. < 10 AAC 1S.03S, Blowout Prwenfbn Equipment, la proposed M b e repealed arW readopted. AlthouphYhs new section deals with the name wblect matter, secondary welt txintral re. W IrsmeMs these raqulrameMa ors substantbtl y modified and expanded. 10 AAC 15.0 le proposed to W amended M change the requirerrleMs for well lions. 10 AAC 15.047 h PrOp0ae0 da o new section l1 will alobll h f ;• . a a andares for reserve pih. 10 AAC 15.050, Devlaflon la aropossd to be amended to modify Cho requirements for well deviation surveys aubml~fe0 M the commhsion . • .10 AAC 15.OSS, Well Spacing, Is properoed M be ametWed to define a drilling unit and add. new aubaacflona on rsenf of a well and voluntary pooling, 10 AAC 25 061 I ~ . s ProPOesd b~ repealed and readopted M expand the requlremanh for`, ,, '. ; ,.well site surveys. , 10 AAC 25.065 Is proposed M De amended fa expand fhs reoutrsmente ooverninp hvdroaen f ~'. sulfide pos. , A D - 0 fi 5 5 4 9 10 AAC 15.070 h Pr to a amend to exPatM requlromeMS far records and roPOrh. r' and +e deists the eel n° 1~ M wapended weus . , 14 AAC 15.0711s aroposed as a new asctton: If prolrldaa for the shulrlnp down tt1 wan over- ~ , 5 Mlons Mr asasonol or oMer conslderanona . , -: 10 AAC 25.1OS. ANandonmeM and Plupplnp'Re4ulremeMi and Notices; h proposed ks Oe , r repealed and ratxfop/sd: Alfhouph the new section deoh wIM the acme sublact matter, ', r pluoplnp and obandonmeM of walls, oppll~bls standard s anti ttofice ragWrernenfs are{r n ,' wbstanflollymedifled. . >: ,; ,,,,, , ,.,; 10 AAC 15.1101s proposed as o new section IT PstobllaNas standards fM Ills atiapeMlon of ~ ~' ~. vwlls., ... ... :,, ;10 AAC 1s.i1o is niropoaed ro oe amended 1t-"modlry Me requlrornenh for weii'obondon.' u ~ menf markers . ~ I S S f~l E S . , .> , _ ~,k td ~ . ~,"`' ? r 10 AAC 15.1101s Prepoead M ba amended MrmoAlfY slightly Ilf e for converting a wall drilled for all and pas M o wafer well. applicable requlremenh rp t . 1o AAC 15.170. Lowflon cleanup, Is proposed fo be amended to Ilmif we r`'w~~ ` ` 0 "~ / 19 / ~ 5 fhb fton M ar . shore wells and to modltY slightly tM appncable requlretnsnh zo AAC 15.171, la propoaed as o new section. If establlatnes sMtMoMe for the.eiednud w , offshore well Ioeatl ft 7 / 19 / H 5 :., , oM a er drlllltssateratlaM txaae. ~ ~ , , ,, ... 10 AAC 15.1001s Proposed to ~! anNnded M modlW existing euquirements br, Production equtpmsnf. .i~ 6 p + 10 AAC 25.105 Is propoaetl M Oe ariended M clorlW the opPlltbb111tY of requiremenh for m /eporfle~ooeeldenfiollosaesofollorpos .. + 1 .,, t.c;' Ir,i,•r , ,.,.',. W AAC 15.1101s proposed M be amended fo modlW exlsnnp requlremenfa reoardinp ew~','4y~ dance of complete aeporotion tH flow streams. .: ,:. :.,,,,, 10 AAC 15.115 Is pr epose0 fo bo amended M majliy exbfinp requirements oovernh oC -min ll tom."' r k f ~ p p npo Tad ion. , ;; 10 AAC 15.175 la proposed f0 amend t h h - 6 7 2 L I PEE E S d c ange t e time when the potanfMl Of.gaa walla '" mast w determinW. ZO AAC 15.11! h PraPOaed as 0 now secllon.lt establishes requlromenh for hvdorcarben .,. ~. . • msawremenl agUIPrINnf. , - - • ' 10 AAC 15.130 is proposed to be,repealad ond.readoPted to modify existing requiremsnh •~rr for ihs measuromenf of hvdroeorbon ppraeueflon. 10 AAC 1S.13S la proposed fo be ametldad M elarlW what is per i lb z ' ; . m ss le ppaos uflll aflon 10 AAC 2S.2t0 Is proposed M be amended M ehatroe the paaell ratio Ilmltatlon ~, ;'~, 10 AAC 251151 s Proposed M bs amended M require that P-oductlon IrOm each well Pro- ' ducltio info a twmmon production foellify Cody bs decufafely defermined of least once r `~ veadl month. :+ ,,,v r., i} ., ,era S I G iY E D so AAC 1s.151 Is prapoeed as a 'new section 7f reoulores the underoroutw disposal of 1 • • • • • • • • • .• wohr and other all field waste fluids and the~undaroround storage of liquid hYerocar- r ' ~ r', •. baM, C'. .•r i ~ .. ~.. MutAn ~.~ la Proposal hl be omenJdad M modiM exisfirp raqulremenh for aWOmat{t ".` ~ equipment , .,.e, THE PE7ICE fat: THIS- Af) IS... • ......... S 201.60 ~rE,E Aa ~iu;~ffsirr~ Is .................... af3~~C E I V E D JUL291985 S U N S C R Z f3 E D A iU D S 4v p R N> Alaska Ofl & Gas Cons. Commission TO f~EE'C)k2E ME THIS • ......... • ... • .... 29 DAY ANdfioraggL, 1985 tapTARY PUBLIC. qF{ THE. STATE ilF At,ASKA [~/ t~CY COMMTSSIQfa EXP3RES ............. . . (G~/ ~ _~ AAC 15.170 b Proposed M be dmanded M dnawe the funs when Ini fMl reservoir pros- " / ,ours must be determined. r ~ .- . ; ,. , L ~'. ; - ` 10 AAC 15,1751a Proposed ds o new section If esMDllahss reoWremenh for samalltq and ~: i ; reporting the propstYlss of reservoir fluids. t ~ :r - 10 AAC 15,150 la Proposed oa a new section. tt esfablhhes requlretnenh for uPprd~val to " rr~-. enter and conduct opsratlons In a producible or Mleeflon well. ' ,,10 AAC 25.1SS h Proposed Oa a new slcflorn. IfgaWrna blowout Prevantlon emdpment 10- ;~ . ' :,i '~ AACC 25.300,aRequasf loi Adelttonal Infor`maflab Is Proposed M'be amended fo make ;~~,~, clear that the comml»lan may request addltlaroF Mfarmotlon M atnobh the eommisllon . ,' . ~., M profect'txrrslatlW rlohh. If also extends coverage of this aeeflon.M tnleeflan aparo ; `'' 10 AAC 25.310. Is Proposed to be amended fo Ilmif exisfiM requiremenh for books and re- ~- -= cords. 10 AAC 15.310 Is proposed to be amended M change the flues of existing required forms '- which are befog revised and M add new farms. 10 AAC 15.101 is Proposed as a new section. If repulofes enhanced reeoverv operoflons In- volvlnp the Introduction of outside aneroY Info on all or gas Pool by Iniectbn for certain Purposes. 10 AAC 25,111 Is proposed as a new section.. If esMbllahes standards for the casing, ce-'" menflnp, and Mbinp of Class 11 underground Inlectlon wells, 10' AAC 15.130, Rernrds arld relwrfs, is proposed fo be amended to modify requlromenh Mr the keeping M records for enhanced recovery operotlons. ,. 10 AAG 15.131 la proposed os o Mw section, If requires the submission of rofwrta of sWr surface Iniectlon operMlons. , 10 AAC 15.410 Is proposed os os a new section. If provides for the exemaflon of eerlaln . aevuifers from the atandords esfabllshed Cllr the Alaska underground Inieeflon rbrtMol ' .Program. 10 AAC 15.150 h Proposed ds a new section. It provides for the Issuance of variances from ' the oenerollzed sMnddrds esMbllshed Mrynderoround inibcfiwl wails, 10 AAC 25.160 is Proposed as o new seefleM. If governs the Issuance of Permlh for the un• " dsroround Inlsetlon of fluids on on area bolls, rather than on an Indlviduol well balls. 10 AAC 25.505 Is wopoaed fo be amended M cloriW the scope of the commission's reoula- lions. .7b AAC 25.5071e proposed as a paw section. If requlrea Mfleeof proposed t3nanges In any .Program approved by the COMmlaSlon. 10 AAC 25.510 Is proposed M be amended to update the tommlssbn'a address 10 AAC 25.S1S, U.S. Government Leases, is Proposed to be amended to elarlfv the oppllea- bllifv of the repulaflons of the commisslan M Class 11 well operaflona on fetlerol land. 10 AAC 25.S171s proposed os o new see}Ion, If provides for the submission of a plan of do-.::.. velopmMf and operotlon M the commisslon and requlrea pool Interests Inferprotlon be- fore regular production. , 10 AAC 15.5101s Proposed fo be ometided M clarify Ms procedures for the dasslfieotlon of fields slut pools, - . 10 AAC 15.525 IS Proposed f0 be amended fo Ineerporoh edlMrWl eharwesolnlY.' 10 AAC 25.516, Firs Hazards, Is proposed M be ametldld M require that oil and Ot» opera , , , dons be conducted in a wrorkarmonllke manner otM to extend the coverage of fire afand• arils. , 10 AAC 15.53011 PrMOpOaed M be aT! IndedlloPra~lbl~ts~ atop! ntofol~rm eParranpo- ''~ menfs M include acflvlfisa reloflnp fo underground fluid Infection. 1b AAC 15.534 Is proposed as 0 new section. It'regWres additlonol fesh, aurYeYS„and re- .~ medial meawres under certain elrcumsfances. . 10 AAC 15.536, Geologic DaM and Logs, la proposed to be amended to expand ad clarify ;',; the wbmlsslon requirements applleable to comPlefed, swwndad, and abandoned wells _, 10 AAC 15.537, Pubtle and Con/idenflal Well tMOrmaflan, Is aroposed M be amended fo Implement AS 31.05.170(13), deflninp regular p-aductlon; speelh that Inlecflon data and reports are aublle Informoflon; and Odd a new subsection on the sharing of underground ; ' Inlsctlon well Informodlon with the U.S. Envlronmenfal Protection Apencv. ZO AAC ?5.510 is proposed M bs amended Po modlW oral cbr1lY exlstitro haorino Prove- ' dures. 10 AAC 1S.5S7, Subpoenas, Is proposed to be amended M Intaraorate minor housekeeplnp ehonosa. 10 AAC 25.570, Definnlons, Is proposed fo be repealed and readopted M modlly the deflnt- tlons of dov devalopmanfwel6 drillino fluid, driltlnp unit exPlorofory well, voaell ratio, gas well, olf well, operator, Pofentlol, bpd streflgrophle feat: to add deflnlflona of abon- doped well, abondonmanf operoflons, abhormollr geo-pressured scrota, actual drilling ,• ' egarafloM, API RP, EOPE, Wmpktld well, extmpleflon operoflons, nuld, /reshwofer, In- '• ~" lectlon, properfv, spud date, suspended well, wspenslon ~eratlons, well obandonmenf data, wall compleflon data, and well suspension dote; and M repeal the dsfinitlon of eon- r' ` densah. I ~ , ~.~. ~: ~ r .__ 11)10 AAC ?5.00.5, Seallno Off StraM, is repealed, i 10 AAC ZS.15p, Disposal of Sett Water and Ofhar Wastes, is repealed. + '~ 10 AAC 1S.?SS. Equitable Dlsfrlbutlon o} production, is repealed. ~ 10 AAC 15.100, Applleoflon for Atlettlotwl Reeoverv, Is repealed. ` 10 AAC 15110, Inlactlon Wells, b repealed. i 10 AAC 15 53B Noming of Fields aid Pools, Is repealed. AAC 15 555 Orders b rweolad•. ~ r d , Editorial ehanoes ors made throuahout the reaulett.,....,,........ ~_ _ { S• e"" "~'---- - -- - !on, under AS 31.05.030(h), to wbmittinp an dppllcotlon menf responslb111fY for the Control e1 C1o3s I I In{action ed above: - , Any person Interested mar present oral or written atafemenh or aroumenf Telly ~nf~lo tlr rr Anel~ioraeaectAl~oaka e~o a ock o m e1odnt Auou Mf 7~19e~S.ItrAi oddiflon Cw~ritmfa~nrsafate~meitt~s o e p'y~ >`.~ menh l»qY bs sent M the Alaska Oil and Gas Conoervaflon Commission, 3001 Porevalne Drive, > Anchorgpe, Alaska 99501-3191, fo bs received no later than the close of business on August 7, ISMS, - ~ _~;' The proposed changes In the Commission's repulaflona are not expected to require an hr_ ~. creased opproprtatlon. Ceplss of the proposed reguloflons may be abtplned from the Alaska Oil and Oas Conserve- ' .flan Commissfon, 3001 Porcupine Drive, Anchora0e, Alosko 99501-3191, phone (907) 17q.1~ A ooPV of the COTmlaSlon'S application Mr Primary fpr Class 11 inlettlon walla may be Inspected of the above address. - am 1^f!rllled pers0^~1r~wY of iM h~eolrlnp or aHei I adopt piropoo alsmwifh ofjle ~~a ~ e ~ "' lice wlffauf furMSr notice or mov decide fo fake no action on Mem. \ Almko Oli wM Gas Co r' COmmisslonar i r, - nservaflon Commission . Pub: Julr 19. 19a5 n=~~. ~, k .$~ ~ ~ ~ ?s~ V, ~~ ,~ .. ~.. Notice of Public Hearing STATE OF ALASKA Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation .Commission Conservation File No. 158 Re: The adoption of new and amended regulations as provided for in the Alaska Statutes, Title 31, Chapter 05, Article 1, Section 31.05.030(c). Notice is hereby given that the Alaska Oil and Gas Conserva- tion Commission has found it necessary to add to, delete from and amend the regulations contained in Title 11, Alaska Adminis- trative Code, Chapter 22. A brief' summary of the proposed regulations is as follows:. 1. 11 AAC 2.2.005 - Permit to drill or deepen. Provides for. application for a permit to .drill under specific circumstances and the procedures an operator must follow in order to.obtain the. permit to drill. 2. 11 AAC 22.010 - Re-entry. Provides for procedures an operator must follow when re-entering a previously drilled hole. 3. 11 AAC 22.015 -Changes to drilling. permit. Sets out the procedures an operator must follow when requesting a change in a drilling .permit. 4. 11 AAC 22.020 - Change of operator. Sets out the procedures an operator must follow when he wishes to relinquish his role as an operator and when a substitute operator wishes to be designated. 5. 11 AAC 22.025 - Bonding Sets out the procedures one must follow in obtaining a bond to cover operations and the amount of coverage required. 6. 11 AAC 22.026 - Claims Sets out a presumption of proper abandonment when the commission approves the abandonment of a well and the release of a bond, but does not relieve an operator of further claim by the commission. 7. 11 AAC 22.030 - Casing and cementing. Requires a complete casing and cementing program to be submitted on the permit to drill or deepen form anal the design criteria which must be utilized. 8. 11 AAC 22.035 - Blowout prevention equipment. Provides for general procedures to be followed when designing and installing blowout prevention equipment. 9. 11 AAC 22.040 - Well identification. Sets out the procedures in identifying individual wells, leases or units. 10. 11 AAC 22.045 - Sealing off strata. Sets out the requirements imposed upon operators to seal off strata. 11. 11 AAC 22.0.50 - Deviation. Sets out the procedures to be followed when a well is not to be intentionally deviated and those procedures which must be followed when the well is intentionally deviated. - Y 12. 11 AAC 22-.055 - Well spacing. Sets out the spacing requirements. in the absence of a conservation order. 13. 11 AAC 22..060 - Wellsite surveys. Requires operators in offshore areas to file wellsite surveys under certain circumstances where the geologic hazards so justify. 14. 11 AAC 22.065 - Hydrogen sulfide. Sets out the procedures which operators must meet during exploratory drilling operations. 15. 11 AAC 22.070 - Records and reports. Sets out those reports and records which an operator must keep for each drilling well. 16. 11 AAC 22.075 - Other wells in designated areas. Sets out the circumstances and the procedures which the commission will follow when designating areas where oil, gas or other hazardous sub _ ces might be expected at shallow depths. 17. 11 AAC 2 .015 Plugging and abandonment requirements ,1c~ and notices. Sets out the .procedures which must be followed with regard to plugging and abandoning wells. 18. 11 AAC 22.120 - Well abandonment marker. Sets out the procedures to be followed and requirements to be met with regard to abandoned well markers. 19. 11 AAC 22.140 - Water wells. Provides an exception for abandoning wells which are drilled for oil or gas and are to be plugged and abandoned but which may safely be used as a fresh water well. 20. 11 AAC 22.170 - Location cleanup. Sets out the requirements to be followed within one year of suspension or abandonment of an onshore well insofar as cleanup is concerned. 21. 11 AAC 22.2.00 - Surface equipment. Sets out the requirements for surface equipment utilized in producing operations. 22. 11 AAC 22..205 - Notification of accidental loss of oil or gas. Sets out the requirements to be met and the procedures to be followed when there is an accidental loss of oil or gas from drilling and producing operations in the state. 23. 11 AAC 22.210 - Multiple completions of wells. Requires an operator to obtain approval from the commission in order to allow a well to be completed in more than one pool. 24. 11 AAC 22.215 - Commingling of production. Sets out the-rules to be followed with regard to commingling of production. 25. 11 AAC 22.225 - Capacity of gas wells. Requires all gas wells to be tested by the multipoint back. pressure method-upon completion or at a time requested by the operator. 26. 11 AAC 22.230 - Production measurement. Requires all production from wells to be measured and sets out the standards to be utilized. -2- ~ ~ 27. 11 AAC 22.235 - Gas utilization. Sets out those instances when gas .from a-well may be used in a lease or unit operation and those circumstances where gas may not be-used or allowed to escape without prior commission approeal. 28. 11 AAC 22.240 - Gas-Oil ratios. Sets out the limitation for all oil wells in the state with regard to the gas-oil ratio and those instances when the commission may grant exceptions. 29. 11 AAC 22.245.-.Common production facilities. Provides for the use of common facilities to receive the production from any number of wells under certain circumstances. 30. 11 AAC 22.250 - Disposal of salt water and other wastes. Sets-out the procedures and the circumstances when disposal of salt water and other wastes will be allowed by injection into a producible formation. 31. 11 AAC 22.255 - Equitable distribution of production. Sets out the procedures which will be utilized when the commission limits the quantity or rate of production of oil or gas that may be produced from a pool. and allows for production tests of wells to be witnessed by operators when correlative rights are involved. 32,. 11 AAC 22.260 - Illegal production. Prohibits the production or transportation of any crude .oil or natural gas except when same has been produced in accordance with the rules, regulations and orders of the Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission. 33. 11 AAC. 22.265. - Automatic shut-in equipment. Sets out the requirements for automatic surface and subsurface safety valves for wells with an ,offshore surface location which are capable of unassisted flow. Allows the commission to require these valves on other wells in other areas. 34. 11 AAC 22.270 - Bottomhole pressures.. Requires the operator to make a test to determine the bottomhole pressure in a discovery well in any field or pool. 35. 11 AAC 22,300 - Request for additional information. Allows the Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission to request additional information it deems necessary in order to pre- vent waste and the conservation of the natural resources of Alaska. 36. 11 AAC 22.310 -Books and records. Requires all operators, producers, transporters, storers and handlers of crude oil and natural gas within Alaska to make and keep in Alaska books and records covering. their operations. 37. 11 AAC 22.320- Forms to be used. Sets out the names, numbers and frequency of utilization for all forms handled by the Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission. 38. 11 AAC 22.400 -.Application for additional recovery. Provides for procedures whereby any operator may propose to gain additional recovery by utilizing methods other than those used for primary recovery. -3- r • 39, 11 AAC 22.410 - Injection wells. Sets out the requirements for wells used for injection. of gas, .air, water. or other extraneous fluids into the producing reservoir. 40. 11 AAC 22.430 - Records and reports. Requires each operator to file and keep accurate. reports showing volume of fluids produced., injected volumes, reservoir pressure and injection pressures. 41. 11 AAC 22.5-05 -.Scope of regulations. Notifies the public that the regulations adopted by the commission are general rules of statewide application and state s that the .commission may, however, adopt special rules applicable to particular areas. 42. 11 AAC 22.510 - Commission office, hours and. seal. Sets out the address, hours and seal of the commission. 43. 11 AAC 22.515 - U.S. Government leases. Requires all persons drilling on United States Government leases to comply with all applicable state regulations which are not in conflict with the United States regulations. 44. 11 AAC 22.520 - Field and pool regulations and classification. Sets out the procedures whereby an operator may obtain from the commission an order classifying.a pool as an oil or gas pool in,a field and prescribing rules for the development of the- pool. 45. 11 AAC 22.525 - Forms upon request. States that the commission shall furnish all forms upon request. 46. 11 AAC 22.526 - Fire hazard. Sets out the requirement that each well location. be maintained in such a manner so as to prevent fires. 47. 11 AAC 22.530 - Cooperation with other parties. Allows the commission to enter into agreements with .Alaska and Federal Government agencies, industry committees and individuals with respect to special projects, services and studies relating to the conservation of oil and gas.. 48. 11 AAC 22.536 - Geologic data and logs. Sets out the requirements for operators to log portions of hole below the conductor pipe and the material. which is required to be filed with the commission. 49. 11 AAC- 22.537 - Public and confidential well information. Sets out the information which will be made available to the public on a routine basis, allows for information to be filed and receive a confidential status and sets out the procedures whereby the commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources can keep certain information confidential beyond the mandatory twenty-four {24) month confidential period. 50. 11 AAC 22.53.8 - Naming of fields and pools. Sets out the procedures which must be followed-for the naming of a new field or pool. 51. 11 AAC 22.540 - Hearings. Sets out the procedures-the commission will utilize when conducting a hearing. -4- 52. 11 AAC 22.545 - Public mailing list. Requires the commission to maintain a mailing list for sending appropriate notices, orders and publications to persons. who request to be placed on said list. 53. 11 AAC 22.550 -.Oaths. Gives any member of the commission the power to administer oaths. 54. 11 AAC 22.555 - Orders. Sets out the procedure for. issuing orders and emergency orders. 55. 11 AAC 22.557 - Subpoenas. Sets .out the procedures to be followed when the commission determines it is necessary to issue a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum. 56. 11 AAC 22.570 - Definitions. Sets out the definitions to be utilized (unless the context clearly requires otherwise) with regard to barrel, blowout preventer, bottom hole-pressure, commission, condensate, correlative rights, cubic foot of natural gas,. day, development well, drilling fluid, drilling unit, exploratory well, field, gas, gas-oil ratio, gas well, multiple completion, oil, oil well, operator, owner, person, pool, potential, producer, reservoir,. service well, standard conditions, stratigraphic test, and waste. A draft copy of the proposed regulations can be obtained at the. office of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, 3001 Porcupine Drive, Anchorage, ,Alaska. 99501. A public hearing will take place at 9:.00 AM, August 24, 1979 in Room 402, Bonney Court Building,- Anchorage, Alaska.. Oral and written testimony will be taken and, the record of the hearing will be kept open until 4:30 PM, August, 31, 1979. ~~. ,~ ~~ Harry Kugler Commissioner Alas}:a Oil and Gas Conservation Commission -5-
