Virginia Administrative Code
Title 4 - CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Agency 25 - DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Chapter 160 - VIRGINIA GAS AND OIL BOARD REGULATIONS
Section 4VAC25-160-60 - Applications for exceptions to minimum well spacing requirements
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024
Applications for an exception to statewide spacing under § 45.2-1616 of the Code of Virginia or under a field rule issued by the board shall contain the following:
1. The name and address of the applicant and the applicant's counsel, if any;
2. In the case of an application for an exception to spacing established in a field rule, identification of the order governing spacing in the field;
3. A statement of the proposed location of the well in relation to wells permitted or for which a permit application is pending before the Division of Gas and Oil at the time of filing within the distances prescribed in § 45.2-1616 of the Code of Virginia;
4. A description of the formation or formations to be produced by the well proposed for alternative spacing and the wells identified in subdivision 3 of this section;
5. A description of the conditions justifying the alternative spacing;
6. An affidavit demonstrating that due diligence was used to locate and serve persons in accordance with 4VAC25-160-40; and
7. When required, proof of notice by publication in accordance with 4VAC25-160-40 C.
Statutory Authority: § 45.2-103 of the Code of Virginia.
