Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 24, June 14, 2024
Section 38-18-8 - Objections to Applications; Notice8.1. Objection Filed by Coal Operators, Owners or Lessees - Objections by coal operators, owners, or lessees filed pursuant to W.Va. Code §§ 22B-1-15, 22B-1-16 or 22B-1-17, shall be made on Form OB-13, "Objection under W.Va. Code 22B-1-15, W.Va. Code § 22B-1-16, or W.Va. Code § 22B-1-17 to "Proposed Permitted Work",8.2. Objection by the Office - Objections by the Office to any proposed well work under W.Va. Code §§ 22B-1-15, 22B-1-16, 22B-1-17, shall be made in writing, and in the same detail required of objections by coal operators, owners or lessees.8.3. Notice to Applicant of Objection -8.3.1. If a coal operator, owner, or lessee files or the Office makes objection to proposed work under W.Va. Code § 22B-1-15 or W.Va. Code § 22B-1-16, the Office shall notify the applicant well operator by Form OB-14, "Notice to Well Operator of Objection under W.Va. Code §§ 22B-1-15 or W.Va. Code 22B-1-16," attaching copies of all such objections.8.3.2. If a coal operator, owner or lessee files or the Office makes objection under W.Va. Code § 22B-1-17, the Office shall notify the applicant well operator as provided by Section 8.4.8.4. Notice to Shallow Gas Well Review Board of Objections; Copies to Applicant - If a coal operator, owner or lessee files or the Office makes objection under W.Va. Code § 22B-1-17, the Office shall notify the Chairman of the Shallow Gas Well Review Board by Form OB-15, "Notice to Shallow Gas Well Review Board of Objection under W.Va. Code § 22B-1-17 to a Proposed Drilling Site", attaching copies of all objections made pursuant to Sections 8.1 and 8.2 and all other information required by W.Va. Code § 22B-1-17. Copies of all such documents shall be sent to the applicant well operator as his notice of objection.