Kan. Admin. Regs. § 82-3-136

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section 82-3-136 - Transfer of operator responsibility

(a) If operator responsibility is transferred, the past operator shall report this transfer to the conservation division within 30 days of the change upon a form prescribed by the commission.

(b) The past operator shall furnish a list of all active and inactive wellbores on the lease, unit, gas storage facility, or secondary recovery unit with the notice of transfer.

(c) Transfers shall not be made to any individual, partnership, corporation, or municipality not currently licensed as an operator, gas gatherer, or gas storage operator.

(d) Within 90 days of any transfer, the new operator shall change the tank battery identification sign provided for in K.A.R. 82-3-126 to show the new operator information.

(e) Violations of this regulation shall be punishable by a penalty of up to $1,000 for the first violation, $2,000 for a second violation, and $3,000 plus license review for a third violation.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 82-3-136

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 55-164, K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 55-604, and K.S.A. 55-704; effective May 1, 1985; amended Aug. 29, 1997.