Okla. Admin. Code § 165:5-13-3.1
Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024
Section 165:5-13-3.1 - Optional procedure for spacing related applications(a) If no protest to a spacing related application is filed prior to the docket call or is announced at docket call, an applicant for spacing, despacing, increased well density, or location exception may elect for consideration of the merits of the cause without a full evidentiary hearing. Such review of the cause shall be referred to as the optional procedure. (b) After electing the optional procedure, the applicant shall provide the Administrative Law Judge with a proposed order and documentation supporting the application. With respect to documentation, any written testimony shall be presented in the form of a sworn, notarized affidavit which shall be marked as exhibits and entered into the record. (c) The Administrative Law Judge shall prescribe the time period for completing the record and may request additional evidence as deemed appropriate. (d) After closing the record, the Administrative Law Judge shall have seven (7) business days in which to make a recommendation to the Commission concerning disposition of the application. (e) If the Administrative Law Judge's recommendation is unfavorable, the matter will be automatically set for a full evidentiary hearing before the same Administrative Law Judge. Any exceptions from the report issuing after the full evidentiary hearing will proceed pursuant to OAC 165:5-13-5. Okla. Admin. Code § 165:5-13-3.1
Added at 10 Ok Reg 2591, eff 6-25-93; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2098, eff 7-11-10Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 34, Issue 24, September 1, 2017, eff. 9/11/2017Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 36, Issue 21, July 15, 2019, eff. 8/1/2019