§ 3179.43 - Data submission and notification requirements.  


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  • § 3179.43 Data submission and notification requirements.

    (a) Table 1 is a summary of the Sundry Notice requirements in this subpart.

    Table 1 to Paragraph (a)—Notification Via Sundry Notice Requirements

    Sundry notice requirements Reference
    Flaring of gas following removal of ≥50 percent of the natural gas liquids from the gas stream on-lease § 3179.41(b)(12).
    Other gas sample location for flare approved by the AO § 3179.71(d)(3) and (e)(2).
    Unavoidable/avoidable determination of loss of oil and/or gas while drilling for loss of well control event § 3179.80.
    Extension of time limit or volumetric limit for well completion or recompletion flaring, or exploratory coalbed methane dewatering flaring § 3179.81(e).
    Extension of time limit for well testing subsequent to initial completion § 3179.82.
    Within 45 days of start of an emergency, estimate the volume flared or vented beyond the first 48 hours of the emergency § 3179.83(c).
    Delay of leak repair beyond 30 calendar days with good cause § 3179.101(b).

    (b) Table 2 summarizes the locations in this subpart that require an operator to provide information to the authorized officer upon request.

    Table 2 to Paragraph (b)—Information Required at the Request of the AO

    Information required at the request of the AO Reference
    Ultrasonic meter flare gas testing report § 3179.71(c)(2)(i).
    Ultrasonic meter manufacturer's specifications including installation and operation specifications § 3179.71(c)(2)(ii).
    Recordkeeping for vented or flared gas events § 3179.72(c).
    Recordkeeping for leak detection and repair § 3179.102(a).

    (c) Table 3 summarizes the initial LDAR program submission and subsequent annual reporting.

    Table 3 to Paragraph (c)—LDAR Program

    Information required to be sent to the BLM State Office Reference
    First submission of a leak detection and repair program to the BLM for review § 3179.100(b) and (d).
    Annual review and update of the leak detection and repair program to the BLM § 3179.100(e).