Ind. Admin. Code tit. 312, r. 29-4-4 – Surface owner notification of intent to survey

Sec. 4. (a) An application for a well for oil and gas purposes must include the name and address of the owner of the property on which the well is to be located as reflected in the county tax duplicate records or the last known address of the most recent owner shown in the county transfer book.

(b) An applicant shall provide proof that the owner of the property on which the well is to be located has received notice as required by IC 32-23-7-6.5. Any of the following are acceptable for demonstrating proof of surface owner notification:

(1) A certified mail receipt accompanied by a copy of the written notification to the landowner.
(2) A written statement from the surface owner acknowledging receipt of the notification.
(3) A copy of a written agreement with the surface owner establishing different notification terms accompanied by written verification that notice was provided in accordance with the agreed upon terms.

(Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 29-4-4; filed Dec 1, 2017, 10:35 a.m.: 20171227-IR-312160230FRA; readopted filed Jan 17, 2023, 1:53 p.m.: 20230215-IR-312220328RFA)