AGENCY: Department of Natural Resources. Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining. Oil and Gas Conservation

SERIES: 8620
TITLE: Inspection and enforcement seismic exploration records
DATES: 1984-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by oil and gas exploration number

DESCRIPTION: The agency has oversight responsibility for the spacing and location of oil and gas wells. Seismic contractors conduct seismic explorations in order to identify the best location for the drilling of wells. Contractors apply to the division for an exploration permit and submit final reports after the operation so the division can ensure that the exploration operations comply with all appropriate state regulations (R649-3-26(2016)). Records include approval documentation, inspection and completion reports, maps and plats, as well as an index.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 10 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 10/2016

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 4 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 6 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

Computer data files: Retain in Office permanently.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

Seismic surveys document the various rock types and their locations beneath the Earth's surface, which is used to determine the location and size of oil and gas reservoirs. The location of previous seismic surveys can be a factor in the approval of later surveys. These records also provide a valuable resource in understanding our environment and the natural resources of which the state is a guardian.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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