§ 6134. Joint exploration.
§ 6134. Joint exploration. For the purpose of properly conserving the natural resources of any single oil, gas or other mineral, pool or field lessees under this chapter and their representatives may unite with each other jointly or separately, or jointly or separately with others owning or operating lands not belonging to the State, in […]
§ 6135. Sulphur.
§ 6135. Sulphur. This chapter applies equally to the exploration and leasing of tide and submerged lands for the production of sulphur, save and except that the royalty for sulphur produced under this chapter shall not be less than $1.00 per long ton. 7 Del. C. 1953, § 6435; 55 Del. Laws, c. 442, § […]
§ 6136. Jurisdiction over matters affecting health and safety.
§ 6136. Jurisdiction over matters affecting health and safety. This chapter does not deprive this State or any agency or instrumentality thereof of its jurisdiction over matters affecting the public health and safety, including but not limited to the control of air and water pollution. 7 Del. C. 1953, § 6436; 55 Del. Laws, c. […]
§ 6137. No permit or lease to violators of this chapter.
§ 6137. No permit or lease to violators of this chapter. No permit or lease shall be granted to any person then in violation of any law or regulation applicable to this chapter. 7 Del. C. 1953, § 6437; 55 Del. Laws, c. 442, § 1; 59 Del. Laws, c. 212, § 1; 65 Del. […]
§ 6138. Rules, regulations, orders.
§ 6138. Rules, regulations, orders. In addition to and not in lieu of any other powers granted under this chapter, the Secretary may promulgate reasonable rules, regulations and orders necessary to regulate geological, geophysical and seismic surveys on, and operations to remove oil, gas, sulphur and other minerals from the tide and submerged lands of […]
§ 6123. Assignability of lease.
§ 6123. Assignability of lease. No permit, easement or lease, or any portion thereof shall be assignable without the prior written consent of the Secretary. 7 Del. C. 1953, § 6423; 55 Del. Laws, c. 442, § 1; 59 Del. Laws, c. 212, § 1;
§ 6139. Federal approval.
§ 6139. Federal approval. All leases and permits granted pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to prior approval by the Department of Defense of the United States and shall be subject to any restriction or limitation imposed by the Department of Defense. 7 Del. C. 1953, § 6439; 55 Del. Laws, c. 442, § […]
§ 6124. Protection against drainage.
§ 6124. Protection against drainage. The lessee shall at all times proceed with due diligence to protect the leasehold from drainage by wells on land not owned by the State. 7 Del. C. 1953, § 6424; 55 Del. Laws, c. 442, § 1; 59 Del. Laws, c. 212, § 1;
§ 6140. Delegation of authority.
§ 6140. Delegation of authority. The Secretary may, from time to time, delegate the State Geologist, with his or her consent, to act in the Secretary’s behalf under this chapter. When so designated, the State Geologist shall have all the duties and powers of the Secretary under this chapter. 7 Del. C. 1953, § 6440; […]
§ 6125. Surrender by lessee.
§ 6125. Surrender by lessee. The lessee may at any time file with the Secretary a written surrender of all rights under the lease or any portion thereof or any separate or distinct zone or geological horizon or any portion thereof. Such surrender shall be effective as of the date of its filing subject to […]