Wash. Admin. Code § 344-16-025

Current through Register Vol. 25-01, January 1, 2025

Section 344-16-025 - Permit shall require

Each drilling permit for offshore sampling shall require that:

(1) Upon abandonment of any hole, all rigging and material used in drilling that would constitute a hazard to navigation shall be removed and the ocean floor shall be restored to substantially its original condition;

(2) Prompt notification shall be given to the observer or the supervisor upon any show of oil or gas encountered during drilling operations;

(3) Where a substantial amount of oil or gas is encountered during drilling operations, the hole shall be immediately plugged. Prompt notification shall be given to the supervisor of such plugging;

(4) Drilling operations shall be stopped at any time the observer determines that operations are not in accordance with the permit, this resolution, or the Oil and Gas Conservation Act;

(5) Determination by an observer shall be final unless request for review is made to the supervisor.

Wash. Admin. Code § 344-16-025

Resolution No. 3, § 4, filed 6/28/63.