50 C.F.R. § 29.97 — What additional information must be included if I am proposing production operations?
§ 29.97 What additional information must be included if I am proposing production operations? If you are proposing to produce a well, you must submit the information requested on FWS Form 3–2469, including, but not limited to: (a) The dimensions and the to-scale layout of the well pad, clearly identifying well locations, noting partial reclamation areas; gathering, separation, metering, and storage equipment; electrical lines; fences; spill control equipment or structures, including lined areas, artificial lift equipment, tank batteries, treating and separating vessels, secondary or enhanced recovery facilities, water disposal facilities, gas compression and/or injection facilities; metering points; sales point (if on lease); tanker pickup points; gas compressor, including size and type (if applicable); and any other well site equipment. (b) A general description of anticipated stimulations, servicing, and workovers. (c) A description of the procedures and equipment used to maintain well control. (d) A description of the method and means used to transport produced oil and gas, including vehicular transport; flowline and gathering line construction and operation, pipe size, and operating pressure; cathodic protection methods; surface equipment use; surface equipment location; maintenance procedures; maintenance schedules; pressure detection methods; and shutdown procedures. (e) A road and well pad maintenance plan, including equipment and materials to maintain the road surface and control erosion. (f) A vegetation management plan on well sites, roads, pipeline corridors, and other disturbed surface areas, including control of noxious and invasive species. (g) A stormwater management plan on the well site. (h) A produced water storage and disposal plan. (i) A description of the equipment, materials, and procedures proposed for well plugging. Operations Permit: Application Review and Approval