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-- PROPOSED APD RULE UPDATES --

Explanation of Draft APD Rule Public Meeting

 The Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission will hold an informational meeting to explain the proposed rule that was recently released to address the operatorship issue related to the volume of drilling permits. 

Supervisor Mark Watson and staff will review the rule in its entirety and provide insight into potential scenarios that may arise and how the rule will address them.  There will be a question and answer period at the end of the meeting. 

The meeting will be held July 30 at 10 a.m. to noon at the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission’s hearing room, 2211 King Blvd, Casper, WY.  For those unable to attend in person, you may participate on-line and/or by telephone. Since the meeting will include a short power point presentation, it is strongly encouraged for those unable to attend in person to join the meeting on-line if possible.   

 -       To join the on-line meeting by computer, tablet or Smartphone, please use the link below:

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/993344253

 -       Please note, if viewing on-line, you must also dial in for audio using your phone.

-       If you are unable to join on-line, you may dial in by phone to hear the audio only. 

-       Please use the call-in information below:

United States: +1 (872) 240-3311

Access Code: 993-344-253

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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.

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, please click here.   

Latest Updates

  • 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 In order to file a protest to an application that has been filed at the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, there are three factors to consider:- The Wyoming Conservation Act states that the protestant must show that they are entitled to notice or relief and that they are seeking a remedy that is within the jurisdiction and authority of the Commission.  - A valid protest must include a filing fee to initiate commencement of a hearing.- The protestant must be present at the assigned hearing to provide testimony and/or evidence to support their claim.  Please read the WOGCC document that outlines the protest process in greater detail.  This will help determine your ability to file a protest. You can ...
    Posted Jun 21, 2019, 7:08 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
  • Policy Memo Regarding Preliminary Matters In an attempt to streamline the hearing process, the WOGCC requests that all attorneys provide a written document regarding preliminary matters (10 copies) thirty minutes prior to the start of the monthly hearings.  The document will identify the applicant, protested party (if applicable), docket number and request to the Commission (i.e. continue, withdrawal, etc.) for each matter. This policy, which will be effective starting with the March 2019 WOGCC hearings, will hopefully reduce the time for preliminary matters and provide for a more efficient use of the Commissioner’s time.To access a copy of the policy, go to Policy Memos under the News and Notices tab on the homepage of the agency's website.  
    Posted Mar 8, 2019, 3:22 PM by Kimberly Mazza
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