SECTION 800:30-3-3. Site development

(a)   Roads. Existing management area roads will be used for mineral exploration and production whenever possible and desirable to the Department. If additional roads must be constructed by the operator, they shall:

(1)   Follow the natural land contour if reasonable and possible.

(2)   Be a maximum of 40' in width; dimensions and location MUST be approved by the Department prior to construction. Operator will be charged only for width of road that is actually constructed.

(3)   Possess a base sufficient to support vehicles and equipment using it. "Base" guidelines will be predetermined by the Department. In addition, road maintenance materials at the rate of 2,000 cubic yards or ton equivalent per mile, will be provided to the Department, on site, prior to road construction and will be used for annual road maintenance. Size and location of material shall be determined by the Department.

(4)   Be sufficiently ditched with culverts, water bars, and turnoffs that will provide adequate drainage and prevent erosion.

(5)   After completion of drilling, all roads not a part of the management area system will be gated, locked and, if necessary, bermed to exclude all unauthorized personnel. Locks and nonreproducible keys may be provided by the Department at cost. Such measures shall not be necessary when the operator's roads are secured by existing Department gates.

(6)   Have cattleguards installed as determined by the Department. Include a 16 ft. pipe gate placed adjacent to each cattleguard to allow passage of livestock as determined necessary by the Department.

(b)   Drilling pads.

(1)   Drilling pad shall not exceed 300 feet x 300 feet. Deviations are negotiable when justified by special conditions such as well depth and necessary equipment.

(2)   When directed by the Department, drilling pad must be enclosed within a berm to prevent escape of any deleterious substance from the drilling operation. Also a diversion ditch upslope of the well site shall be constructed prior to the commencement of drilling and shall be adequate to divert surface drainage water from the location if so directed by the Department.

(c)   No soil farming of any type will be allowed on Department owned lands.

[Source: Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1591, eff 7-1-06; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 2128, eff 7-1-08; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 2656, eff 7-11-09; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1131, eff 8-25-16]