NOTICE:  Seismicity Response Protocol Guidance for UIC Class II Disposal Well with Injection Suspended Greater Than Twelve (12) Months (December 2, 2024)

NOTICE:  Karst Potential Occurrence Zones, Effective 12/1/2024 (October 31, 2024)

NOTICE: OCD Hearing Updates and Clarification of Processes (September 5, 2024)

NOTICE:  Updated Alarm Approved Notice (August 14, 2024)

NOTICE: Modification of Pre-Enforcement Delivery Method (August 1, 2024)

NOTICE:  OCD Clarification of Compulsory Pooling Processes Updates (July 12, 2024)

NOTICE: Mechanical Integrity Test Clarification (July 12, 2024)

NOTICE: Cancellation of Pending Permit Applications for Underground Injection Control Class II Disposal Wells Within the County Line Seismic Response Area (July 11, 2024)

NOTICE:  C-102, C-104, and C-105 Forms (July 9, 2024)

• C-104 Completion Packet Submission Guidance
• Form C-102
• Form C-104
• Form C-105

NOTICE:  OCD Hearing Updates and Clarification of Processes (April 24, 2024)

• Modification of the Compulstory Pooling Checklist
• Requested Exhibit Structure Format: CP and NSP
• Requested Exhibit Structure Format: CP

NOTICE:  OCD’s Guidance for Closed Loop Gas Capture Pilot Projects (March 13, 2024)

NOTICE: 2024 NorthWest Bradenhead Test Schedule (February 26, 2024)

NOTICE:  New Mexico Plug and Abandon Conditions of Approval (Effective January 1, 2024)

NOTICE:  Title 19 – Clarification of State of New Mexico Authority Regarding Federal Minerals

(December 11, 2023)

NOTICE:  Implementation of Digital C-141 and New Incident Statuses (December 1, 2023)

NOTICE: Seismicity Response Protocol, County Line Seismic Response Area, Management Plan Revision No. 1 (December 1, 2023)

NOTICE (Amended): Resumption of Drilling and Completion Activity in Proximity to the Carlsbad Brine Well  (November 13, 2023)

NOTICE:  Well Naming Convention (February 24, 2023)

NOTICE:  Notice C-115 Instructions (January 11, 2023)

NOTICE: 2023 Northwest BradenHead Test Schedule (February 21, 2023)

NOTICE: Approved Alarm Technologies and New Web Link (December 9, 2022)

NOTICE:  Compulsory Pooling Checklist and Request for Additional Information Process                    (November 29, 2022)

• Compulsory Pooling Application Checklist

NOTICE:  RELEASE OF AMENDED APPLICATION FORM C-137 FOR SURFACE WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES (November 29, 2022)

• Application Form C-137

NOTICE:  Emergency Order (November 23, 2022)

NOTICE:  Part 11 H2S Operator Requirements (September 21, 2022)

NOTICE:  New Email Format for EMNRD-OCD (September 19, 2022)

NOTICE:  Invitation to Bid for Plugging, Salvage, Assessment, Remediation, Monitoring, Laboratory, and Restoration Services Associated with Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells and Facilities (September 6, 2022)

NOTICE:  MOU Between New Mexico EMNRD, Oil Conservation Division (OCD) and the Oil and Gas Division, Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) (October 13, 2022)

NOTICE: Order to Rescind Fire Restrictions (August 1, 2022)

NOTICE: Resumption of Certain Drilling and Completion Activity in Proximity to the Carlsbad Brine Well (July 7, 2022)

NOTICE: C-115B-C-115 FAQ Response (May 5, 2022)

NOTICE:  FIRE RESTRICTIONS ORDER (Effective Noon, April 22, 2022)

NOTICE: C-115B – C115 FAQ

NOTICE:  2022 Northwest Bradenhead Test Schedule

NOTICE:  Potential Changes – Informal Comment Period (February 9, 2022)

• Rule 19.15.2 and 19.15.7 NMAC Potential Changes (February 9, 2022)

NOTICE:  C-115B Quarterly Final Submittal Environment (February 7, 2022)

NOTICE: C-115B Test Environment – December 22, 2021

NOTICE:  Update to Seismic Event Mitigation Plan Contracts – December 20, 2021

• NMOCD Seismic Mitigation Protocol Table – Rev. 12/20/2021 (002)

NOTICE: Seismic Forms and GIS Layers – December 20, 2021

NOTICE:  C-129 Updated Electronic Submission & Guidance – December 7, 2021

NOTICE: C-115B Monthly Natural Gas Waste Reporting Format – November 29, 2021

NOTICE:  Final Guidance for Alarm Technology Approval and Alarm Credit Application – November 29, 2021)

• Final Alarm Technology Application
• Final Alarm Credit Application

NOTICE: Induced Seismicity Pending Permits  – November 23, 2021

NOTICE:  Induced-Seismicity-Immediate-Response-Plan  – November 23, 2021

• NMOCD Seismic Mitigation Protocol Table
• FINAL Seismic Form

NOTICE:  Waste Rule ALARM Stakeholder Review – October 14, 2021

• DRAFT ALARM Program Credit Application – October 14, 2021
• DRAFT ALARM Program Technology Application – October 14, 2021

NOTICE: Updated Civil Penalty Calculation Method – October 4, 2021

• Civil Penalty Calculation Method: Version 2021-02  – October 4, 2021

NOTICE: Waste Rule, FAQ #3.pdf (9/23/2021)

NOTICE: FINAL WASTE RULE QUATERLY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, September 14, 2021

• Part 27 Quarterly Venting and Flaring Report
• Part 28 Quarterly Venting and Flaring Report

NOTICE: WEBSITE CORRECTION FOR C-129 MIDSTREAM OPERATOR, September 14, 2021

NOTICE: UPDATED CIVIL PENALTY CALCULATION METHOD, August 24, 2021

• Civil Penalty Calculation Method – Version 2021-01

NOTICE:  WASTE RULE MIDSTREAM OPERATIONS PLAN GUIDANCE AND GIS DATA SYSTEMS, August 13, 2021

• Midstream Operations Plan Guideline Final
• OCD GIS Pipeline Submission Final (PDF)
• OCD GIS Pipeline Submission Final (Excel)

NOTICE:  WASTE RULE QUARTERLY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR STAKEHOLDER REVIEW – August 13, 2021

• Part 27 Quarterly Venting and Flaring Report
• Part 28 Quarterly Venting and Flaring Report

NOTICE:  Upstream Operators from Midstream Operators.pdf (6/23/2021)

NOTICE:  Waste Rule FAQ #2. pdf – June 23, 2021

NOTICE: Filing of Documents in OCD and OCC Cases – May 28, 2021 / Non-Fee Hearings Document Filing Procedure – May 28, 2021

NOTICE: Notification to Affected Upstream Operators  – May 21, 2021

NOTICE: Waste Rule C129 NGMP Final Forms – May 21, 2021

NOTICE: Waste Rule FAQs – May 17, 2021

NOTICE: Venting and Flaring from a facility not connected to a gathering system – May 14, 2021

Venting and Flaring ACO Spreadsheet – May 14, 2021

NOTICE: Request for Feedback on OCD Waste Rule Templates – May 6, 2021

NOTICE: Waste Rule Upcoming Deadlines and Deliverables – April 29, 2021

NOTICE: OCD Closed Loop Gas Capture Pilot Project Guidance – March 9, 2021

NOTICE: 2021 District 3 Bradenhead Test Schedule – March 4, 2021

NOTICE: Revision for Completions Process – January 25, 2021

NOTICE: New UIC Permit with Example – December 18, 2020

NOTICE: OCD Paperless Initiative – December 9, 2020

NOTICE: Guidance on Submittal of Water Use Report – November 20, 2020

NOTICE: New Financial Assurance Forms – November 20, 2020

NOTICE: Electronic Submittal of OCD and OCC Correspondence – November 20, 2020

NOTICE: New OCD Online Submission System Updates – November 20, 2020

NOTICE: Compliance with OCD Production Reporting Requirements – October 14, 2020

NOTICE: Extensions of Completion Reports – September 29, 2020

NOTICE: Surface Commingling Orders – September 2, 2020

NOTICE: OCD Hearings Scheduled for August 6, 2020 and After – July 22, 2020

NOTICE:  Natural Gas Waste Draft Rules – July 20, 2020

NOTICE:  Final Professional Services Agreement for development of methane rule

NOTICE:  Material Changes or Deficiencies in Applications – June 11, 2020

NOTICE:   Public Comment on Draft UIC Permit Template – June 3, 2020

NOTICE:  Civil Penalty Calculation Method – Version 2020-01 – May 6, 2020 / Civil Penalty Calculator – May 6, 2020

NOTICE: Regarding April 30, 2020, Docket – April 22, 2020

NOTICE:  Public Comment on Draft Policy Regarding Material Changes to Applications – April 15, 2020

NOTICE: Amendment to Compulsory Pooling Checklist – April 9, 2020 / Amended Excel Checklist – April 9, 2020

NOTICE:  OCD’S Second Response to Questions Regarding RFP for Natural Gas Venting and Flaring

NOTICE: OCD Hearings Scheduled for April 16, 2020 and After

NOTICE: Professional Services to Develop Rules for New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, Oil Conservation Division

NOTICE:  Request for Proposals Professional Services to Develop Rules for New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, Oil Conversation Division, Amendment No. 2

NOTICE:  OCD Hearings Scheduled for April 2 and April 16, 2020

NOTICE:  Full Recording of Community Impacts Meeting Webcast – March 19, 2020

NOTICE:  Public Notice for RFP Amendment No. 1 – March 10, 2020

NOTICE:  RFP Amendment No. 1  –  March 10, 2020

NOTICE:  Change of Location for OCC and OCD Meetings and Hearings – March 5 2020

NOTICE:  Response to Questions on Venting and Flaring RFP – March 2, 2020

NOTICE:  Rule authorizing Oil Conservation Division to assess civil penalties for Oil and Gas Act violations is now in effect – February 25, 2020

• Read the rule in the New Mexico Register

NOTICE:  2020 District III Bradenhead Test Schedule –  February 20, 2020

NOTICE:  Legal Notice for RFP: Natural Gas Venting and Flaring

NOTICE:  RFP: Natural Gas Venting and Flaring

NOTICE:  Clarification of Notices for OCD Hearing Guidelines and Compulsory Pooling Applications – January 23, 2020

NOTICE:  Oil Conservation Commission adopts rule authorizing civil penalties for Oil and Gas Act violations – January 16, 2020

NOTICE:  Ground Water Protection Council Analyzes Oil Conservation Division UIC Program – January 14, 2020

NOTICE:  Office visitation and appointment policy update, December 20, 2019

NOTICE:  Request for submittal of electronic logs

NOTICE:  Operator Notice Regarding C-104 Denial and Request for Information

NOTICE:  Operator Notice: Update to Change of Operator (C-145) Process

NOTICE:  Rollout of Oil Conservation Division reorganization – see the draft organizational chart

NOTICE:  Continuances of Cases Set for Hearing Before the OCD, July 26, 2019

NOTICE:  Senate Bill 553, Establishing a Fees Schedule, Goes Into Effect July 1, 2019

NOTICE: Senate Fees Application FAQ, Updated July 1, 2019

NOTICE:  Oil Conservation Division Application Fees Familiarization Process Announced: June 26, 2019

NOTICE:  Oil Conservation Division Application Fee Announcement: May 23, 2019