47-306. PRESERVATION AND USE OF SAMPLES AND RECORDS — REPORTS OF DETERMINATIONS AND IDENTIFICATIONS. The Idaho geological survey shall preserve any samples or records deposited with it pertaining to mineral, oil or gas resources, exploration or production on lands within the state. The Idaho geological survey may use such samples or records to assist with […]
47-307. USE OF INFORMATION. The Idaho geological survey is hereby authorized to utilize in its study of regional geology, mineral deposits, industrial minerals and aggregates, oil and gas resources, and groundwater resources, in its dissemination of geological and mineral data, and in its publication of reports and maps on the geology and mineral resources of […]
47-309. TITLE. This act may be cited as the Oil and Gas Conservation Act. History: [(47-309) 47-329, added 1963, ch. 148, sec. 16, p. 433; am. and redesig. 2017, ch. 271, sec. 1, p. 678.]
47-310. DEFINITIONS. Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms defined in this section shall have the following meaning when used in this act. The use of the plural includes the singular, and the use of the singular includes the plural. (1) "Commission" means the oil and gas conservation commission. (2) "Confidential well status" refers to […]
47-311. PUBLIC INTEREST. It is declared to be in the public interest to foster, encourage and promote the development, production and utilization of natural resources of oil and gas in the state of Idaho in such a manner as will prevent waste; to provide for uniformity and consistency in the regulation of the production of […]
47-312. ACT NOT CONSTRUED TO RESTRICT PRODUCTION — WASTE PROHIBITED. It is not the intent or purpose of this law to require the proration or distribution or the production of oil and gas among the fields of Idaho on the basis of market demand. This act shall never be construed to require, permit, or authorize […]
47-313. LANDS SUBJECT TO THIS ACT. This act shall apply to all lands located in the state, however owned, including any lands owned or administered by any government or any agency or political subdivision thereof, including lands of the United States, or lands subject to the jurisdiction of the United States over which the state […]
47-314. OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION CREATED — POWERS — LIMIT ON LOCAL RESTRICTIONS — ATTORNEY GENERAL. (1) There is hereby created an oil and gas conservation commission of the state of Idaho within the department of lands. The commission shall consist of the director of the department of lands, a county commissioner as described […]
47-315. AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION. (1) The commission is authorized and it is its duty to regulate the exploration for and production of oil and gas, prevent waste of oil and gas and to protect correlative rights, and otherwise to administer and enforce this act. It has jurisdiction over all persons and property necessary for such […]
47-316. PERMIT TO DRILL OR TREAT A WELL — FEES. (1) It shall be unlawful to commence operations for the drilling or treating of a well for oil and gas without first giving notice to the commission of intention to drill or treat and without first obtaining a permit from the commission under such rules […]
47-317. DRILLING LOCATIONS. (1) To prevent or assist in preventing the waste of oil and gas, to avoid drilling unnecessary wells or to protect correlative rights, the department may, on its own motion or on the application of an interested person, and after notice and opportunity for hearing, issue an order establishing drilling units on […]
47-318. WELL SPACING. (1) The department shall promptly establish spacing units for each pool except in those pools that have been developed to such an extent that it would be impracticable or unreasonable to establish spacing units at the existing stage of development. (2) An order establishing spacing units shall specify the size, shape and […]
47-319. SETBACKS. (1) Except as provided in this section, oil and gas wells, tank batteries and gas processing facilities shall not be constructed within three hundred (300) feet of an existing occupied structure, domestic water well, canal, ditch or the natural or ordinary high-water mark of surface waters or within fifty (50) feet of a […]
47-320. INTEGRATION OF TRACTS — ORDERS OF DEPARTMENT. (1) When two (2) or more separately owned tracts are embraced within a spacing unit, or when there are separately owned interests in all or a part of a spacing unit, the interested persons may integrate their tracts or interests for the development and operation of the […]
47-321. UNIT OPERATIONS. (1) An agreement for the unit or cooperative development or operation of a field, pool, or part thereof, may be submitted to the department for approval as being in the public interest or reasonably necessary to prevent waste or protect correlative rights. Such approval shall constitute a complete defense to any suit […]
47-322. OIL AND GAS METERING SYSTEMS. (1) Each meter shall be properly constructed, maintained, repaired and operated to continually and accurately register the quantity of oil and gas produced from the well. (2) The meter shall be installed, used and operated according to industry standards and guidelines promulgated by the American petroleum institute, American gas […]
47-323. COMMINGLING OF PRODUCTION. A producer shall not, prior to metering, commingle production from two (2) or more oil and gas wells without prior approval from the department after notice and opportunity for hearing. History: [47-323, added 2017, ch. 271, sec. 16, p. 696.]
47-324. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (1) All reporting parties shall file the applicable reports described in this section to the department within the time frames provided. Each report shall be completed on forms prescribed by the department. (a) Monthly production report. Operators shall file monthly production reports to properly account for all oil, gas and water production […]
47-325. FALSIFICATION OF RECORDS — LIMITATION OF ACTIONS. (1) Any person who, for the purpose of evading this act or any rule, regulation or order of the commission shall make or cause to be made any false entry in any report, record, account, or memorandum required by this act, or by any such rule, regulation […]
47-326. PUBLIC DATA. (1) Subject only to any applicable provisions of section 47-327, Idaho Code, the following data is public information that shall not be considered trade secret information under chapter 8, title 48, Idaho Code, nor be exempt from public records disclosure under chapter 1, title 74, Idaho Code. Except as provided in section […]
