-- PROPOSED APD RULE UPDATES --


Final Version of APD Rule:  In accordance with the Wyoming’s rule-making guidelines, the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission released the final version of the APD rule with final changes based on comments received during the comment period to the Commission for a vote at the November 12, 2019 hearings. The final version was approved and the process will continue for final adoption. It is anticipated the rule will be effective first quarter of 2020.  To review the final version of the rule, please click here.

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Response to Comments:  The Commission received 228 pages of written comments.  All comments received during that period have been reviewed. For the summary of the comments received and the Staff’s responses to those comments, please click here.

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WOGCC Explains Draft APD Rule at Public Meeting and Makes PPT Available:  The Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission held an informational meeting on July 30 to explain the proposed rule  to address the operatorship issue related to the volume of drilling permits. The presentation's power point can be found under the News and Notices  tab on the homepage.

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Notice of Public Comment Period:  The public comment period to adopt, update, and amend procedural rules found in Chapters 1 and 3 began July 25 and ended on September 14, 2019.  To read the Notice of Intent, please click here.

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WOGCC Proposes Rule to Address Volume of Drilling Permits:  In accordance with Wyoming’s rule-making guidelines, the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC) released a proposed rule at its July 9, 2019 hearings initiating the rule-making process to deal with the increased volume of drilling permits.

To review the proposed rule in its entirety, please click here.  

Latest Updates

  • Produced water may provide relief for declining water supplies in areas of the US State collaboration explores possibilities and research needs...The Ground Water Protection Council (GWPC) released a report that examines current regulations, practices, and research needed to expand the use of produced water, a byproduct of oil and gas production, as a resource.Led by its member states, the GWPC brought together a collaboration of scientists, regulatory officials, members of academia, the oil and gas industry, and environmental groups to explore roles produced water might play in developing greater water certainty. The report consists of three focused modules which include:·        Module 1: Current Legal, Regulatory & Operational Frameworks·        Module 2: Produced Water Reuse in Unconventional Oil & Gas Operations·        Module 3: Produced Water Reuse & Research Needs Outside Oil & Gas OperationsAccording to the report ...
    Posted Sep 5, 2019, 2:15 PM by Kimberly Mazza
  • WOGCC Proposes Rule to Address Volume of Drilling Permits In accordance with Wyoming’s rule-making guidelines, the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC) released a proposed rule at its July 9, 2019 hearings initiating the rule-making process to deal with the increased volume of drilling permits.Written public comments will be collected and reviewed during a 45-day comment period that will be announced at a later date along with how to properly submit comments. It is recommended to reference the WOGCC website homepage periodically for updates regarding the rule as well as subscribing for email notifications by clicking on the GovDelivery icon to the left of this notice.To review the proposed rule in its entirety click here.   
    Posted Jul 9, 2019, 8:19 AM by Kimberly Mazza
  • Criteria for Filing A Protest There are three (3) factors to consider in filing a protest to an application that has been filed at the Oil & Gas Conservation Commission: 1. In order to have a right to protest under WOGCC Rules and Regulations, a protestant must prove two things:  -  First, the protestant must show that he or she is entitled to notice or relief under the Wyoming Conservation Act (WYO. STAT. ANN. §§ 30-5-101 through 30-5- 128). "Are you a mineral interest owner anywhere within a ½ mile of the area where the drilling of a well is requested?"  -  Second, the protestant must show that he or she is seeking a remedy that is within the jurisdiction and authority ...
    Posted Aug 7, 2019, 10:17 AM by Kimberly Mazza
  • 2nd Protest Policy for Applications for Permit to Drill (APD) The WOGCC continues to experience an increasing number of protested APD's. The majority of these applications are continued month to month because of the large volume of cases before the Commission.  In order to manage this efficiently and reduce costs for applicants, a new policy was implemented with the May 2019 hearings.  Please find the new policy under the Policy Memos under the News and Notices tab on the agency's website or by opening this page and clicking here.     
    Posted May 15, 2019, 1:25 PM by Kimberly Mazza
  • Prehearing Disclosure Attention Attorneys: A Prehearing Disclosure template is now available on the website. Over the past several months numerous attorneys have requested an opportunity to further clarify the issues to the Commission prior to hearing. Additionally, many attorneys have requested opposing parties further clarify the grounds for their protests and objections. Attorneys should file prehearing disclosure statements with the Commission on the first Tuesday of the month (7 days prior to hearing). This deadline allows staff enough time to process and file disclosures and provides appropriate time for the Commission to review them. As the Commission docket continues to expand, it is has been helpful for the Commission to begin a hearing with as much information as possible. You can find ...
    Posted May 9, 2019, 3:29 PM by Kimberly Mazza
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