New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 19 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND WILDLIFE
Chapter 2 - STATE TRUST LANDS PART 24 CULTURAL PROPERTIES PROTECTION
Part 17 - GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION ON UNLEASED STATE TRUST LANDS
Section 19.2.17.9 - LANDS SUBJECT TO A GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION PERMIT
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
Geophysical exploration permits are required on all trust lands on which there is no valid existing oil and gas lease, specifically:
A. On all trust lands in which both the surface and mineral estate are held in trust, even if other surface leases are in existence.
B. On all trust lands in which only the mineral estate is held in trust. Such permit will allow the permittee to conduct geophysical investigations throughout the mineral estate; however, any access to the surface estate will be coordinated between the permittee and the surface owner.
C. On all trust lands in which only the surface estate is held in trust, even if other surface leases are in existence. Such permit will allow the permittee physical access to the surface for the purpose of conducting geophysical investigations; however, any access to the mineral estate shall be coordinated between the permittee and the mineral estate owner.
