97-14937. Notice to Lessees; Non-Producing Wells

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 110 (Monday, June 9, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 31450]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-14937]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[ES-020-1310-02]


Notice to Lessees; Non-Producing Wells

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Public notice.

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SUMMARY: A Notice to Lessees (NTL) has been prepared by the Jackson 
District of the Bureau of Land Management to implement onshore oil and 
gas regulations relating ton non-producing wells.

DATES: The NTL is scheduled to become effective on August 1, 1997. 
Public comments will be received until July 10, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sid Vogelpohl, BLM, Division of Mineral Resources, 411 Briarwood Drive, 
Suite 404, Jackson, Mississippi 39206. Phone [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This NTL, entitled ``Non-Producing Wells'', 
defines ``shut-in'' and ``temporarily abandoned'' wells and specifies 
that tests will be required to ensure well integrity and either well 
productivity or that the well is being properly maintained as shut-in 
for non-production uses. The NTL applies to lessees and operators of 
Federal and Indian oil and gas leases within the Jackson District. The 
Jackson District encompasses the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, 
Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South 
Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
    A copy of the NTL is available by contacting Sid Vogelpohl at the 
address or phone number provided above.
Bruce E. Dawson,
District Manager.
[FR Doc. 97-14937 Filed 6-6-97; 8:45 am]
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