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 5 - Disclosure and Inspection of Public Records
Article 2 - Definitions
Section 1996.9 - Extenuating Circumstances

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 1996.9

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

"Extenuating circumstances" mean conditions, beyond the control of the owner or operator, which have prevented the owner or operator from utilizing the competitive advantage from the information obtained from a well. "Extenuating circumstances" include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Active competitive leasing or mineral rights sales in the immediate vicinity of the well;

(b) Governmental or judicial action delaying oil, gas, or geothermal development;

(c) Natural disasters; or

(d) Scarcity of materials and equipment.

1. New NOTE filed 1-18-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 4).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 3013 and 3712, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 3234(a) and 3752(a), Public Resources Code.

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