Part 9 — Minerals Management
Current through Oct 16, 2026
Sections
- § 9.1 Purpose and scope.
- § 9.2 Definitions.
- § 9.3 Access permits.
- § 9.4 Surface disturbance moratorium.
- § 9.5 Recordation.
- § 9.6 Transfers of interest.
- § 9.7 Assessment work.
- § 9.8 Use of water.
- § 9.9 Plan of operations.
- § 9.10 Plan of operations approval.
- § 9.11 Reclamation requirements.
- § 9.12 Supplementation or revision of plan of operations.
- § 9.13 Performance bond.
- § 9.14 Appeals.
- § 9.15 Use of roads by commercial vehicles.
- § 9.16 Penalties.
- § 9.17 Public inspection of documents.
- § 9.18 Surface use and patent restrictions.
- § 9.30 What is the purpose and scope of this subpart?
- § 9.31 When does this subpart apply to me?
- § 9.32 What authorization do I need to conduct operations?
- § 9.33 If I am already operating under an NPS authorization, what do I need to do?
- § 9.40 What do the terms used in this subpart mean?
- § 9.50 Do I need an operations permit for my previously exempt operations?
- § 9.51 How do I apply for my operations permit?
- § 9.52 What will the NPS do with my application?
- § 9.53 May I continue to operate while the NPS reviews my application?
- § 9.60 When do I need a temporary access permit?
- § 9.61 How do I apply for a temporary access permit?
- § 9.62 When will the NPS grant a temporary access permit?
- § 9.63 How long will I have to conduct my reconnaissance surveys?
- § 9.70 Do I need an operations permit for accessing oil and gas rights from outside the System unit boundary?
- § 9.71 What information must I submit to the NPS?
- § 9.72 How will the NPS act on my submission?
- § 9.73 If I don't need an operations permit, are there still requirements that I must meet?
- § 9.80 Who must apply for an operations permit?
- § 9.81 May I use previously submitted information?
- § 9.82 What must I include in my application?
- § 9.83 What information must be included in all applications?
- § 9.84 Existing conditions and proposed area of operations.
- § 9.85 Environmental conditions and mitigation actions.
- § 9.86 Spill control and emergency preparedness plan.
- § 9.87 What additional information must be included if I am proposing geophysical exploration?
- § 9.88 What additional information must be included if I am proposing drilling operations?
- § 9.89 What additional information must be included if I am proposing well stimulation operations, including hydraulic fracturing?
- § 9.90 What additional information must be included if I am proposing production operations?
- § 9.100 How will NPS process my application?
- § 9.101 How will the NPS conduct initial review?
- § 9.102 How will the NPS conduct formal review?
- § 9.103 What standards must be met to approve my operations permit?
- § 9.104 What final actions may the Regional Director take on my operations permit?
- § 9.105 What is the approval process for operations in Big Cypress National Preserve?
- § 9.110 What are the purposes and functions of NPS operating standards?
- § 9.111 What general facility design and management standards must I meet?
- § 9.112 What hydrologic standards must I meet?
- § 9.113 What safety standards must I meet?
- § 9.114 What lighting and visual standards must I meet?
- § 9.115 What noise reduction standards must I meet?
- § 9.116 What reclamation and protection standards must I meet?
- § 9.117 What additional operating standards apply to geophysical operations?
- § 9.118 What additional operating standards apply to drilling, stimulation, and production operations?
- § 9.120 What terms and conditions apply to all operators?
- § 9.121 What monitoring and reporting is required for all operators?
- § 9.122 What additional reports must I submit if my operation includes hydraulic fracturing?
- § 9.130 May I cross Federal property to reach the boundary of my oil and gas right?
- § 9.131 Will the NPS charge me a fee for access?
- § 9.132 Will I be charged a fee for emergency access to my operations?
- § 9.140 Do I have to provide financial assurance to the NPS?
- § 9.141 How does the NPS establish the amount of financial assurance?
- § 9.142 Will the NPS adjust my financial assurance?
- § 9.143 When will the NPS release my financial assurance?
- § 9.144 Under what circumstances will the NPS retain my financial assurance?
- § 9.150 How can an approved permit be modified?
- § 9.160 What are my responsibilities if I transfer my operations?
- § 9.161 What must I do if operations are transferred to me?
- § 9.170 When must I plug my well?
- § 9.171 Can I get an extension to the well plugging requirement?
- § 9.180 What acts are prohibited under this subpart?
- § 9.181 What enforcement actions can the NPS take?
- § 9.182 How do violations affect my ability to obtain a permit?
- § 9.190 Can I, as operator, request reconsideration of NPS decisions?
- § 9.191 How does the NPS process my request for reconsideration?
- § 9.192 Can I appeal the Regional Director's decision?
- § 9.193 Will filing a request for reconsideration or appeal stop the NPS from taking action under this subpart?
- § 9.194 What if the original decision was made by the Superintendent?
- § 9.200 How can the public participate in the approval process?
- § 9.210 Has the Office of Management and Budget approved the information collection requirements?
- § 9.300 Purpose.
- § 9.301 Scope and applicability.
- § 9.302 Definitions.
- § 9.303 Coordination of AMRAP activities in National Park System units.
- § 9.304 Application requirements.
- § 9.305 Environmental compliance.
- § 9.306 Application review process and approval standards.
- § 9.307 Permitting requirements and standards.
- § 9.308 Permit modification, suspension, and cancellation.
- § 9.309 Appeals.