Rule 391-3-13-.09. Change of Operator

1. (1) Any person or persons wishing to become the new operator of a well or wells must submit to the Director for his or her approval a request for a change of operator accompanied by the following if not previously filed:

   1. (a) A properly completed and notarized "Affidavit of Ownership or Control" of said well or wells.
   2. (b) A properly completed "Organization Report," on form obtained from the Division.
   3. (c) A bond, or undertaking, in full and complete compliance with subparagraph 391-3-13-.04(1)(h) of these Rules, if such requirement has not been fulfilled previously.
   4. (d) A notarized letter from the present operator requesting the Director to approve the applicant as the new operator of such well.
2. (2) The request for Change of Operator will be reviewed by the Director, who shall approve or deny the change within thirty (30) days of receipt of the above items. If a change of operator is denied, the application may request a hearing, if such request is in writing and made within thirty (30) days of the denial of the permit.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §12-4-2, et seq., as amended.

History. Original Rule entitled "Change of Operator" was filed on December 23, 1981; effective January 12, 1982.

Amended: F. July 15, 2019; eff. August 4, 2019.