§ 113-396 – Wells to be kept under control.
113-396. Wells to be kept under control. In order to protect further the natural gas fields and oil fields in this State, it is hereby declared to be unlawful for any person to permit negligently any gas or oil well to go wild or to get out of control. The owner of any such well […]
§ 113-397 – Hearing in emergency.
113-397. Hearing in emergency. If an emergency situation, as defined by the Department, arises under this Article, the Department may conduct a hearing to determine the appropriate course of action after giving any notice it considers practicable. Chapter 150B of the General Statutes does not apply to a hearing under this section. The rules of […]
§ 113-398 – Procedure and powers in hearings by Department.
113-398. Procedure and powers in hearings by Department. In the exercise and enforcement of its jurisdiction, the said Department is authorized to summon witnesses, administer oaths, make ancillary orders and require the production of records and books for the purpose of examination at any hearing or investigation conducted by it. In connection with the exercise […]
§ 113-399 – Suits by Department.
113-399. Suits by Department. The Department may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the State to enforce, by injunction or another remedy, an order issued or rule adopted by the Department under this Article. The court may enter any judgment or order necessary to enforce an order issued or rule adopted […]
§ 113-400 – Assessing costs of hearings.
113-400. Assessing costs of hearings. The said Department is hereby authorized and directed to tax and assess against the parties involved in any hearing the costs incurred therein. (1945, c. 702, s. 20; 1973, c. 1262, s. 86.)
§ 113-401 – Party to hearings; review.
113-401. Party to hearings; review. The term "party" as used in this Article shall include any person, firm, corporation or association. In proceedings for review of an order or decision of said Department, the Department shall have all rights and privileges granted by this Article to any other party to such proceedings. (1945, c. 702, […]
§ 113-402 – Administrative review.
113-402. Administrative review. A party who is dissatisfied with a decision or order of the Department under this Article may obtain administrative review of the decision by filing a petition for a contested case hearing under G.S. 150B-23 within 10 days after the decision or order is made. (1945, c. 702, s. 22; 1973, c. […]
§ 113-403 – Judicial review.
113-403. Judicial review. Article 4 of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes governs judicial review of a decision or order made under this Article. (1945, c. 702, s. 23; 1973, c. 1262, s. 86; 1987, c. 827, s. 118.)
§ 113-395.1 – Miscellaneous permit requirements.
113-395.1. Miscellaneous permit requirements. The Department shall require that all natural gas compressor stations associated with an oil and gas drilling operation be located inside a baffled building. (2014-4, s. 15(a).)
§ 113-395.2 – Subsurface injection of waste prohibited.
113-395.2. Subsurface injection of waste prohibited. (a) Disposal of wastes produced in connection with oil and gas exploration, development, and production, and use of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing treatments for that purpose by injection to subsurface or groundwaters of the State by means of wells is prohibited in accordance with G.S. 143-214.2. (b) Notwithstanding […]