California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 2 - Department of Conservation
Chapter 4 - Development, Regulation, and Conservation of Oil and Gas Resources
Subchapter 2 - Environmental Protection
Article 2.5 - Health Protection Zones. [Suspended; See Section 1765.11]
Section 1765.3 - Additional Requirements for a Notice of Intention

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 1765.3

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) If a notice of intention submitted under Public Resources Code section 3203 is for a well with a wellhead that is not within a Health Protection Zone, then the operator shall provide a statement to that effect and all the supporting information and explanation described in Section 1765.9, subdivision (a), upon which the operator based its determination. The Division will not approve the notice of intention unless the Division has verified the wellhead location is not within a Health Protection Zone.

(b) If a notice of intention submitted under Public Resources Code section 3203 is for a well with a wellhead that is within a Health Protection Zone, then the operator shall include the following:

(1) Identification of the sensitive receptor nearest to the wellhead location. Information regarding the sensitive receptor shall be provided in a sensitive receptor inventory in accordance with Section 1765.7 and a sensitive receptor map in accordance with Section 1765.8.

(2) Identification of the type, purpose, and size of production facilities that will be constructed or operated in association with the notice of intention, including any production facilities that are planned to be newly constructed or operated in association with notice of intention.

(3) A statement of the basis for approving the notice of intention under Public Resources Code section 3281, subdivision (a), or Public Resources Code section 3281.5, as applicable.

(c) If a notice of intention submitted under Public Resources Code section 3203 is for a well with a wellhead that is within a Health Protection Zone, and the basis for approving the proposed operations is to prevent or respond to a threat to public health, safety, or the environment, then the operator shall include the following:

(1) A description of the threat to public health, safety, or the environment.

(2) A description and characterization of the magnitude of the risks and harms associated with the threat, including the likely populations or protected resources that may be affected.

(3) Discussion of the timeframe of the threat, including potential short- and long-term impacts of the threat.

(4) Discussion of any potential alternative approaches to address the threat and reasons why the alternatives were not selected by the operator.

(5) Any data or engineering studies demonstrating the existence of the threat and the magnitude of potential harms, including any relevant well test results, pressure test results, mechanical integrity logs, cement bond logs, and any other relevant documentation.

(6) An explanation of how the proposed operations will reduce or eliminate the threat.

(7) Any other information requested by the Division to evaluate the threat to public health, safety, or the environment, and the proposed operations responding to the threat.

(d) The requirements of this section do not apply to a notice of intention to plug and abandon or reabandon a well or to drill an intercept well necessary to plug and abandon or reabandon a well. The requirements of this section are in addition to and do not replace the requirements for a notice of intention under any other statute or regulation.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 3013, 3106 and 3288, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 3011, 3106, 3203, 3281, 3281.5 and 3285, Public Resources Code.

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