Florida Administrative Code

(1) Before a permit to conduct geophysical operations (see Rule 62C-26.007, F.A.C.), or to construct any oil or gas related well is granted, the owner or operator shall post a bond (Oil & Gas Form 2 or 2A) or other form of approved security (see subsection 62C-26.002(5), F.A.C.),…

The permittee shall notify all carried working interests in accordance with Section 377.2411, F.S., and shall designate and distribute earnings owed unknown or unlocated owners in accordance with Section 377.247, F.S. (1) Except as noted in subsection 62C-26.003(4), F.A.C., no pe…

(1) Field Wells. Wells drilled in existing fields shall be spaced in accordance with the special field rules adopted as orders by the Department. Where no such orders exist, general spacing subsections 62C-26.004(2) through (5), F.A.C., shall apply. (2) Exploratory Wells. Explora…

(1) Intent. This regulation shall govern all geophysical activities utilized in the exploration for hydrocarbons and other minerals. The Department intends to permit these activities provided they are conducted so as to minimize damage to all other resources. (2) State Owned Land…

All required forms are incorporated by reference in Rule 62C-25.008, F.A.C. (1) Before any company may use a well for its intended purpose (produce oil, dispose of saltwater, inject fluids for pressure maintenance, hold for future use, etc.), it must first obtain a permit to oper…

(1) Identification of Wells. Every person drilling or operating an oil or gas well shall keep posted in a conspicuous place near the well a sign legible from 100 feet and displaying the name of the operator, fee owner, well number, Department permit number, county name, section, …

The operator shall case and cement all wells so as to maintain well control and prevent degradation of other natural resources, including water and petroleum. All casing shall be new pipe or reconditioned so as to be equivalent to new pipe. After cementing, drilling shall be disc…

(1) Blowout preventers and related well control equipment shall be installed, used, and tested in a manner necessary to prevent blowouts. Prior to drilling below the surface casing, blowout prevention equipment shall be installed and maintained ready for use until drilling operat…

(1) The operator shall maintain readily accessible for use quantities of mud and mud additives sufficient to insure well control. The testing procedures, characteristics and use of drilling fluid and the conduct of related drilling procedures shall be such as are necessary to pre…

(1) A directional survey or equivalent shall be run to total depth and a certified copy filed with the Department on all Type I and productive Type II wells when the inclination survey is insufficient to demonstrate that the bottom hole location conforms to Rule 62C-26.004, F.A.C…

All completed wells shall be equipped with casingheads, wellhead fittings, valves and connections with a rated working-pressure equal to or greater than the shut-in pressure to which they will normally be subjected. Connections and valves shall be designed and installed to permit…

(1) Production Measurement. All production, prior to sales or commingling with another production, shall be measured in accordance with generally accepted industry standards and practices. Casinghead gas, when produced in quantities insufficient for sale, may be estimated by usin…

(1) Any operator spilling crude petroleum or associated fluids into the environment shall immediately notify the Department and any other agency having jurisdiction and shall immediately confirm in writing all such spills greater than 5 barrels. (2) The operator shall, in the eve…

The operator shall submit a plan of installation for the laying and construction of flowlines and gathering lines and associated structures. This plan shall include a detailed map showing location and complete design specifications of all lines and associated equipment. All such …

(1) All safety and environmental standards applicable to oil and gas wells are equally applicable to injection wells. Well workovers must conform to all applicable safety and environmental protection standards required under Chapters 62C-27 and 62C-28, F.A.C., and, in addition, t…

(1) Permits, as specified in Rules 62C-25.006, 62C-26.003, F.A.C., and subsection (3) below are required prior to both spudding and operating a Class II well. Wells initially constructed for the production of oil or gas may be converted to injection wells but shall not be operate…

(1) Notification. Each operator shall notify the Department's agent prior to commencing a workover operation or, during an emergency, as soon thereafter as possible. (2) Blowout Preventer Requirements. All workover operations for Type I wells shall provide blowout preventer syste…

(1) Type I Wells. The production casing, tubing, and packers in all Type I wells shall be tested to a pressure equivalent to the length of production casing multiplied by .1 psi/ft. This pressure shall be applied at the surface for 30 minutes with no more than a 10% pressure drop…

Operators must obtain Department approval prior to commencing plugging operations. To apply, operators may contact either the Chief or his agent and request authorization to plug and abandon the well and restore the site. Operators must specify exactly how the well will be plugge…

Rulemaking Authority 377.22 FS. Law Implemented 377.21, 377.22, 377.24, 377.241, 377.242, 377.243, 377.371 FS. History-New 11-26-81, Formerly 16C-30.01, Amended 6-4-89, 5-12-93, Formerly 16C-30.001, Amended 3-24-96, Repealed 2-16-12.

(1) The Department shall evaluate each application to drill and visit each proposed access route and drilling site in the Big Cypress Watershed to insure that the exploration and production activities will cause no permanent adverse impact on the water resources and sheet flow of…

(1) A local government may petition the secretary to receive notices of intent to mine and other documents required to carry out Chapters 62C-36 and 62C-39, F.A.C.; to review such notices and documents; and to conduct compliance inspections. (2) The petition shall be in writing, …

(1) After becoming certified, the certified agency shall carry out its responsibilities under Chapter 62C-35, F.A.C., and the regulatory responsibilities of Chapters 62C-36 and 62C-39, F.A.C., as granted by the Department. (2) Certification shall not preempt the right of the Depa…

(1) The certified agency may suspend its involvement in certification at any time with 60 days notice in writing to the Department. (2) If the Department determines that the certified agency has failed to perform its responsibilities, as certified, the Department shall revoke the…

(1) Each certified agency shall submit an annual report to the Department that summarizes the reclamation regulation activities for which it has been certified. The report shall cover all activities for the preceding calendar year and shall be submitted no later than May 1 of eac…

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the definitions and meanings ascribed to them in this section: (1) "Agency" means an official, committee, department, commission, officer, division, authority, bureau, council, board, section, or unit of go…

(1) New Mines. Operators of new mines shall notify the secretary of their intent to mine or their commencement of mining operations, as follows: (a) Subsequent to the effective date of this rule, no operator may begin the process of extraction at a new mine without notifying the …

(1) All notices, conceptual plans, conceptual plan changes, and reports shall be submitted using the forms incorporated by reference in Rule 62C-36.014, F.A.C. Standardized forms are needed to assure that all requests that require agency action are handled in an efficient and exp…

(1) All operators are encouraged to take part in meetings with the appropriate agencies before doing substantial work on required notices or plans. (2) All operators shall inform the Department before submitting a notice of intent to mine or conceptual plan for mining and reclama…

All agency reviews shall be conducted as follows: (1) Within 30 days after receipt of an operator's notice of intent to mine, conceptual plan, or other notice, the Department shall review the plan or notice and shall request the submittal of all additional information the agency …

Rulemaking Authority 378.404 FS. Law Implemented 378.406 FS. History-New 7-16-87, Formerly 16C-36.007, Repealed 2-16-12.

The following standards shall apply to each entire new mine after October 1, 1986, and to any new surface area disturbed after January 1, 1989, at existing mines. (1) All reclamation activities shall be initiated at the earliest practicable time. (a) Where overburden is used to e…

Rulemaking Authority 378.404 FS. Law Implemented 378.407, 378.411 FS. History-New 7-16-87, Formerly 16C-36.009, Repealed 11-26-15.

(1) Upon completion of reclamation requirements in an area, the operator shall notify the Department and provide a map which specifically delineates the completed area. (2) Within 60 days after receipt of the notification, the Department shall notify the operator in writing wheth…

(1) On or before April 1 of each year, each operator shall submit to the Department a report for the previous calendar year for each mine under his control. No report shall be required in calendar year 1987; however, any report submitted in calendar year 1988 shall cover the peri…

Rulemaking Authority 378.404 FS. Law Implemented 120.69, 378.404, 378.408, 378.409 FS. History-New 7-16-87, Formerly 16C-36.012, Repealed 2-16-12.

The following forms are available from the Department and are incorporated by reference: (1) Notice of Intent to Mine Limestone, Limestone Form 1, DEP 53-025(16), effective 7/87. (2) Limestone Mine General Information and Conceptual Plan for Mining and Reclamation, Limestone Form…

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the definitions and meanings ascribed to them in this section: (1) "Agency" means an official, committee, department, commission, officer, division, authority, bureau, council, board, section, or unit of go…

(1) Conceptual Plan. Prior to July 1, 1987, no operator may begin the process of heavy mineral extraction at a new mine without filing an application for a conceptual plan with the Department at least six months prior to the beginning of mining operations. After July 1, 1987, no …

(1) All applications shall be submitted in accordance with the document format and standards in this section. (2) All copies of documents shall be of good quality and clearly legible. (3) At least one copy of all documents that are to be signed shall bear an original signature. (…

(1) Preapplication meetings. In order to reduce the time required for processing applications, preapplication meetings are encouraged and should be arranged in accordance with the following: (a) Prior to submitting an application to the Department, the applicant should notify the…

All applications shall be reviewed in accordance with the following procedures: (1) Within 30 days after receipt of an operator's application the Department shall review the application and shall request the submittal of all additional information the agency is permitted by law t…

Rulemaking Authority 378.404, 378.406, 378.601 FS. Law Implemented 378.404, 378.406, 378.601 FS. History-New 2-22-87, Formerly 16C-37.007, Repealed 2-16-12.

The following standards shall apply to areas mined or disturbed by mining operations, unless otherwise specified: (1) Safety. (a) Site cleanup. All lands reclaimed shall be completed in a neat, clean manner by removing or adequately burying all visible debris, litter, junk, worn-…

(1) Upon completion of reclamation requirements in an area, the operator shall notify the Department. (2) Within 60 days after receipt of the notification, the Department shall notify the operator in writing whether or not an inspection will be made within one year after receipt …

(1) On or before March 1 of each year, each operator shall submit to the Department a detailed report for the previous calendar year for each mine under its control. The report shall be submitted in accordance with the document format and standards in Rule 62C-37.004, F.A.C., and…

Rulemaking Authority 378.404, 378.601 FS. Law Implemented 120.69, 378.404, 378.408, 378.409, 378.601 FS. History-New 2-22-87, Formerly 16C-37.012, Repealed 2-16-12.