Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 391-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Subject 391-3-13 - OIL AND GAS AND DEEP DRILLING
Rule 391-3-13-.14 - Production Well
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) Before any mineral well can be initially tested for production the operator must notify the Director. The test may be witnessed by a representative of the Director and the results filed with the Director within forty-five (45) days such test.
(2) As described in rule 391-3-13-.11 wells shall not be shot, perforated, chemically treated, or fractured until the Director is notified.
(3) Before any oil or gas well can be brought into production, the operator must apply to the Director for permission to produce. Such application shall include, but not be limited to, a description of the geologic characteristics of the reservoir and safety precautions. The operator also shall describe whether the proposed production will be oil or gas, how waste brines and gases will be disposed, how the oil or gas will be transported from the wellhead, the nature and timing of proposed production, and any additional information so that the Director may investigate and hold hearings for the establishment of drilling and operations units.
O.C.G.A. §12-4-2, et seq., as amended.
