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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 165. Corporation Commission |
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Chapter 10. Oil & Gas Conservation |
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Subchapter 11. Plugging and Abandonment |
SECTION 165:10-11-1. License for pulling pipe and plugging wells
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- (a) No person shall contract to pull casing or plug oil, gas, injection, disposal, or other service wells, or contract to salvage casing therefrom, or purchase wells for the purpose of salvaging casing therefrom until a license has been secured from the Commission.(1) The application for such license shall state:(A) The name of the applicant.(B) The names and addresses of all partners, chief officers, and directors.(C) The experience of applicant.(D) Evidence of financial responsibility of the applicant.(E) The counties in which the applicant will operate.(2) Notice that an application has been filed shall be published by the applicant in a newspaper of general circulation in Oklahoma County and in the county where the applicant's principal place of business is located. The applicant shall file proof of publication prior to the hearing or administrative approval. The notice shall include:(A) The name of the applicant.(B) Generally what operations the applicant intends to conduct for which applicant is financially responsible.(C) The counties in which applicant will operate.(3) If a written objection to the application is filed within 15 days after the application is published or if a hearing is required by the Commission, the application shall be set for hearing and notice thereof shall be given as the Commission shall direct. If no objection is filed and the Commission does not require a hearing, the matter shall be presented administratively to the Manager of Field Operations who shall file a report and make recommendations to the Commission.(b) The license shall not be transferable and may at any time be revoked by the Commission upon complaint, notice, and hearing.(c) Any person violating this Section may be fined up to $2,500.00. Any operation in violation of this Section shall be shut down pending compliance with this Section.