OCD Announcements and Notifications
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2024 OCD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTIFICATIONS
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)
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)
2023 OCD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTIFICATIONS
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)
2022 OCD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTIFICATIONS
NOTICE: Approved Alarm Technologies and New Web Link (December 9, 2022)
NOTICE: Compulsory Pooling Checklist and Request for Additional Information Process (November 29, 2022)
NOTICE: RELEASE OF AMENDED APPLICATION FORM C-137 FOR SURFACE WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES (November 29, 2022)
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)
NOTICE: C-115B Quarterly Final Submittal Environment (February 7, 2022)
2021 OCD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTIFICATIONS
NOTICE: C-115B Test Environment – December 22, 2021
NOTICE: Update to Seismic Event Mitigation Plan Contracts – December 20, 2021
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: Induced Seismicity Pending Permits – November 23, 2021
NOTICE: Induced-Seismicity-Immediate-Response-Plan – November 23, 2021
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
NOTICE: WEBSITE CORRECTION FOR C-129 MIDSTREAM OPERATOR, September 14, 2021
NOTICE: UPDATED CIVIL PENALTY CALCULATION METHOD, August 24, 2021
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
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
2020 OCD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTIFICATIONS
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: 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: 2020 District III Bradenhead Test Schedule – February 20, 2020
NOTICE: Legal Notice for RFP: Natural Gas Venting and Flaring
2019 OCD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTIFICATIONS
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