Alaska Administrative Code

(a) This section applies to through-tubing operations that are not subject to the requirements of 20 AAC 25.036 or 20 AAC 25.285, and that are performed with coiled tubing, small diameter drill pipe, or small diameter tubing. These operations are also subject to the requirements …

(a) This section applies to workover or service operations performed with slickline or conductor line with the tree in place. These operations are also subject to the requirements of 20 AAC 25.527. (b) Well control equipment must include (1) a set of wireline rams suitable or siz…

For downhole service operations not covered by 20 AAC 25.285 - 20 AAC 25.287, the commission will approve alternate well control procedures and equipment, if the commission determines that the alternate procedures and equipment are adequate to ensure well control. Notes 20 AAC 25…

An operator of a well or pool that produces hydrogen sulfide gas shall install, operate, and maintain surface production equipment in conformance with API RP 55, Recommended Practices for Oil and Gas Producing and Gas Processing Plant Operations Involving Hydrogen Sulfide,2d edit…

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if the commission requests that a person provide information or documentation regarding a matter within the commission's jurisdiction, that person must provide that information and documentation within 30 days of the date the r…

Operators of oil and gas properties and units within the state shall make and maintain, for a period of not less than five years, books and records necessary to make and substantiate the reports required by this chapter. Notes 20 AAC 25.310 Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, R…

Notes 20 AAC 25.320 Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed 7/25/2020, Register 235, October 2020 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version…

(a) Enhanced recovery operations involving the introduction of extraneous forms of energy into a pool by injection are prohibited, except as ordered by the commission under this section. In response to an application for injection filed by an operator, and upon the commission's d…

Notes 20 AAC 25.410 Repealed 4/2/86. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

(a) A well used for injection must be cased and cemented in accordance with 20 AAC 25.030 to prevent leakage into oil, gas, or freshwater sources. (b) A well used for injection must be equipped with tubing and a packer, or with other equipment that isolates pressure to the inject…

(a) At least 10 days before beginning an injection operation or program, the operator shall notify the commission of the intended injection date. (b) Within 10 days after discontinuing an injection operation or program, the operator shall notify the commission of the date of disc…

Each operator shall keep accurate records showing volumes of fluids produced, injected volumes, reservoir pressures, and injection pressures, by well and pool. Each operator shall retain these records for five years. The commission will, in its discretion, specify retention of th…

An operator that injects fluids into subsurface strata through a service well for any purpose, other than fracturing, acidizing, or other similar treatment, shall file with the commission (1) monthly reports that show all injected volumes and other data, by well and pool, as requ…

(a) Upon receipt of a letter of application, and in accordance with (b) of this section, the commission will, in its discretion, issue an order designating a freshwater aquifer or portion of it as an exempt freshwater aquifer, if the freshwater aquifer meets the following criteri…

(a) If injection does not occur into, through, or above freshwater, the commission will, authorize requirements for a well or project that are less stringent than the requirements in this chapter for the radius of investigation established under 20 AAC 25.252(h) or 20 AAC 25.402(…

(a) Upon application under this section and subject to the provisions of 20 AAC 25.252 or 20 AAC 25.402, as applicable, the commission will, in its discretion, after notice and opportunity for public hearing in accordance with 20 AAC 25.540, issue an order permitting the undergro…

(a) This chapter generally consists of statewide regulations which apply to all wells, pools, fields, and oil and gas properties, unless the commission, in its discretion, issues an order in conformance with 20 AAC 25.540. (b) An order issued in conformance with 20 AAC 25.540 pre…

(a) Except as otherwise provided by 20 AAC 25.015, if an operator desires to make a substantive change in a program or activity for which commission approval is required and has been obtained under AS 31.05 or this chapter, complete details of the well's current condition and the…

(a) Repealed 11/7/99. (b) Repealed 11/7/99. (c) The official seal of the commission is reproduced below. CLICK TO VIEW SEAL Notes 20 AAC 25.510 Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152 Authority:AS 31.05.017 AS 31.05.030 State regulations are up…

A person, including a federal agency, drilling for or producing oil or gas or conducting underground injection activities related to the recovery and production of oil or gas on federal land subject to the state's police powers shall comply with all applicable regulations and ord…

(a) Before commencement of regular production from an oil or gas pool, the operator shall submit to the commission a plan of reservoir development and operation for the pool or the portion of the pool for which development is contemplated by the operator. (b) Unless otherwise ord…

A voluntary agreement for the purpose of integrating interests under AS 31.05.110(a) must be filed with the commission no later than 30 days after that agreement is executed. Notes 20 AAC 25.518 Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152 Authority:AS 31.05.030 AS 31.05.110 State regulations are …

(a) Upon the motion of the commission, or the request of an affected owner or operator at any time after the discovery of oil or gas in a field or pool, the commission will hold a hearing in accordance with 20 AAC 25.540, and the commission will issue an order, based upon the evi…

Notes 20 AAC 25.525 Repealed 4/2/86. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

An operator shall carry on all operations and maintain the property at all times in a safe and skillful manner in accordance with good oil field engineering practices and having due regard for the preservation and conservation of the property and protection of freshwater. Notes 2…

(a) This section applies to all well drilling, completion, workover, and service operations. The requirements of this section are in addition to the applicable requirements of 20 AAC 25.033 - 20 AAC 25.036 and 20 AAC 25.285 - 20 AAC 25.288. (b) Equipment must be in good operating…

Notes 20 AAC 25.528 Eff. 4/2/86, Register 97; repealed 7/25/2020, Register 235, October 2020 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison f…

The commission will, in its discretion, from time to time enter into agreements with state and federal agencies, industry committees, or individuals, with respect to special projects, services, and studies relating to underground fluid injection and the conservation of oil and ga…

(a) As the commission considers necessary or advisable to carry out the purposes of AS 31.05 (Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Act) and this chapter, the commission will require that tests or surveys be made to determine the (1) quality of oil and gas produced; (2) formation, casi…

(a) If the commission, as the result of an investigation or otherwise, considers that a person may have violated or failed to comply with a provision of AS 31.05, this chapter, or a commission order, permit, or other approval, the commission will, in its discretion, take enforcem…

Notes 20 AAC 25.536 Repealed 4/2/86. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

(a) The commission will routinely make available to the public, by means of records or reports, in its offices or elsewhere, or by means of regular publication, the following information:(1) surface and proposed bottom-hole locations of each well after approval of the Permit to D…

Notes 20 AAC 25.538 Repealed 4/2/86. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

(a) The commission will, in its discretion, issue a temporary emergency order without a hearing if necessary to protect against immediate harm to public health or safety. Before issuing a temporary emergency order, the commission will attempt to communicate with the operator abou…

(a) On its own motion or if a written request is received to issue an order affecting a single well or a single field, the commission will publish notice in an appropriate newspaper as provided in AS 31.05.050(b). In the notice, the commission will set out the essential details o…

Public mailing lists will be maintained by the commission for the purpose of sending appropriate notices, orders, and publications to persons who request to be put on these lists. Notes 20 AAC 25.545 Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74 Authority:AS 31.05.030 AS 31.05.035 AS 31.05.050 AS 31…

Each member of the commission has the power to administer oaths to witnesses in any hearing, investigation, or proceeding conducted under AS 31.05 and this chapter. Notes 20 AAC 25.550 Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74 Authority:AS 31.05.030 AS 31.05.070 State regulations are updated qua…

Notes 20 AAC 25.555 Repealed 4/2/86. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

(a) Orders of the commission require approval of at least two commissioners. (b) Unless otherwise indicated in the order, each conservation order issued .by the commission expires two years after activities authorized in that order cease. (c) Unless otherwise indicated in the ord…

(a) The commission will, in its discretion, issue subpoenas. (b) Upon a written request, the commission will, in the commission's discretion, issue a subpoena for the production of books, records, papers, or other documents of any sort. The applicant must establish a proper relat…

If AS 31.05 or this chapter requires or permits a person to file or submit a document with the commission, the document is considered filed or submitted when it is received in the commission's office. Notes 20 AAC 25.560 Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152 Authority:AS 31.05.030 AS 31.05.…

(a) A written plan submitted under AS 31.05.030(i) must include an original and three copies of the following material: (1) the identification of the lessee submitting the plan; (2) the identification of the field covered by the plan; (3) a general timetable and description of pl…

Notes 20 AAC 25.570 Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 1/1/95, Register 132; repealed 11/7/99, Register 152 As of 11/7/99, Register 152, the substance of 20 AAC 25.570 was moved to 20 AAC 25.990. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two ve…

(a) The formula for determining a person's regulatory cost charge under AS 31.05.093 is RCC =VOP/VTOT*(A-L) where RCC = the regulatory cost charge; Vop = the total volume of oil and gas produced from, and oil, gas, water, and other fluids injected into, during the most recently c…

(a) Before determining regulatory cost charges for a fiscal year under 20 AAC 25.615, the commission will, in its discretion, establish estimated regulatory cost charges to be paid during the first quarter of the fiscal year. The amount of an estimated regulatory cost charge is o…

(a) After the later of the beginning of a fiscal year or the date of enactment of an appropriation for the operating costs of the commission for that fiscal year, the commission will provide to persons subject to a regulatory cost charge under AS 31.05.093 written notice of the p…

(a) If the commission orders payment of estimated regulatory cost charges under 20 AAC 25.610, the commission will establish payment dates for regulatory cost charges during the second, third, and fourth quarters of the fiscal year. No later than each payment date, a person subje…

In the case of regulatory cost charges based on a supplemental appropriation for a fiscal year, (1) the commission will determine regulatory cost charges using the commission's determinations of fluid volumes and well operatorship previously made in connection with the regular ap…

In addition to any other available remedy for nonpayment, a person's failure timely to pay a regulatory cost charge or estimated regulatory cost charge of which the person has been provided written notice by the commission subjects the person to enforcement action under 20 AAC 25…

All wells drilled in search of or in support of the recovery or production of geothermal resources must comply with the regulations contained in 20 AAC 25.705 - 20 AAC 25.740. Notes 20 AAC 25.705 Eff. 9/30/2010, Register 195 Authority:AS 41.06.005 AS 41.06.035 AS 41.06.040 State …