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Title 36

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  1. Title 36 —Parks, Forests, and Public Property
  2. Chapter I —National Park Service, Department of the Interior
  3. Part 9 —Minerals Management
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Title 36Parks, Forests, and Public PropertyPart / Section
Chapter INational Park Service, Department of the Interior1 – 199
Part 9Minerals Management9.1 – 9.309
Subpart BNon-Federal Oil and Gas Rights9.30 – 9.210
Purpose and Scope9.30 – 9.33
§ 9.30What is the purpose and scope of this subpart?
§ 9.31When does this subpart apply to me?
§ 9.32What authorization do I need to conduct operations?
§ 9.33If I am already operating under an NPS authorization, what do I need to do?
Definitions9.40
§ 9.40What do the terms used in this subpart mean?
Previously Exempt Operations9.50 – 9.53
§ 9.50Do I need an operations permit for my previously exempt operations?
§ 9.51How do I apply for my operations permit?
§ 9.52What will the NPS do with my application?
§ 9.53May I continue to operate while the NPS reviews my application?
Temporary Access Permits9.60 – 9.63
§ 9.60When do I need a temporary access permit?
§ 9.61How do I apply for a temporary access permit?
§ 9.62When will the NPS grant a temporary access permit?
§ 9.63How long will I have to conduct my reconnaissance surveys?
Accessing Oil and Gas Rights From a Surface Location Outside the System Unit Boundary9.70 – 9.73
§ 9.70Do I need an operations permit for accessing oil and gas rights from outside the System unit boundary?
§ 9.71What information must I submit to the NPS?
§ 9.72How will the NPS act on my submission?
§ 9.73If I don't need an operations permit, are there still requirements that I must meet?
Operations Permit: Application Contents9.80 – 9.90
§ 9.80Who must apply for an operations permit?
§ 9.81May I use previously submitted information?
§ 9.82What must I include in my application?
§ 9.83What information must be included in all applications?
§ 9.84Existing conditions and proposed area of operations.
§ 9.85Environmental conditions and mitigation actions.
§ 9.86Spill control and emergency preparedness plan.
§ 9.87What additional information must be included if I am proposing geophysical exploration?
§ 9.88What additional information must be included if I am proposing drilling operations?
§ 9.89What additional information must be included if I am proposing well stimulation operations, including hydraulic fracturing?
§ 9.90What additional information must be included if I am proposing production operations?
Operations Permit: Application Review Process9.100 – 9.105
§ 9.100How will NPS process my application?
§ 9.101How will the NPS conduct initial review?
§ 9.102How will the NPS conduct formal review?
§ 9.103What standards must be met to approve my operations permit?
§ 9.104What final actions may the Regional Director take on my operations permit?
§ 9.105What is the approval process for operations in Big Cypress National Preserve?
Operating Standards9.110 – 9.118
§ 9.110What are the purposes and functions of NPS operating standards?
§ 9.111What general facility design and management standards must I meet?
§ 9.112What hydrologic standards must I meet?
§ 9.113What safety standards must I meet?
§ 9.114What lighting and visual standards must I meet?
§ 9.115What noise reduction standards must I meet?
§ 9.116What reclamation and protection standards must I meet?
§ 9.117What additional operating standards apply to geophysical operations?
§ 9.118What additional operating standards apply to drilling, stimulation, and production operations?
General Terms and Conditions9.120 – 9.122
§ 9.120What terms and conditions apply to all operators?
§ 9.121What monitoring and reporting is required for all operators?
§ 9.122What additional reports must I submit if my operation includes hydraulic fracturing?
Access to Oil and Gas Rights9.130 – 9.132
§ 9.130May I cross Federal property to reach the boundary of my oil and gas right?
§ 9.131Will the NPS charge me a fee for access?
§ 9.132Will I be charged a fee for emergency access to my operations?
Financial Assurance9.140 – 9.144
§ 9.140Do I have to provide financial assurance to the NPS?
§ 9.141How does the NPS establish the amount of financial assurance?
§ 9.142Will the NPS adjust my financial assurance?
§ 9.143When will the NPS release my financial assurance?
§ 9.144Under what circumstances will the NPS retain my financial assurance?
Modification to an Operation9.150
§ 9.150How can an approved permit be modified?
Change of Operator9.160 – 9.161
§ 9.160What are my responsibilities if I transfer my operations?
§ 9.161What must I do if operations are transferred to me?
Well Plugging9.170 – 9.171
§ 9.170When must I plug my well?
§ 9.171Can I get an extension to the well plugging requirement?
Prohibitions and Penalties9.180 – 9.182
§ 9.180What acts are prohibited under this subpart?
§ 9.181What enforcement actions can the NPS take?
§ 9.182How do violations affect my ability to obtain a permit?
Reconsideration and Appeals9.190 – 9.194
§ 9.190Can I, as operator, request reconsideration of NPS decisions?
§ 9.191How does the NPS process my request for reconsideration?
§ 9.192Can I appeal the Regional Director's decision?
§ 9.193Will filing a request for reconsideration or appeal stop the NPS from taking action under this subpart?
§ 9.194What if the original decision was made by the Superintendent?
Public Participation9.200
§ 9.200How can the public participate in the approval process?
Information Collection9.210
§ 9.210Has the Office of Management and Budget approved the information collection requirements?
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