1. A. Fees paid to the commissioner pursuant to this part for permits to conduct geophysical exploration on lands in which the surface is held in trust are consideration for access to use the surface for reasonable geophysical activity. State land office surface lessees are not entitled to compensation from permittees for access across trust land.

2. B. Permittees must settle with and compensate state land office surface lessees for actual damage to or loss of livestock, authorized improvements, range, crops, and other valid existing rights recognized by law.

   HISTORY of 19.2.17 NMAC:

   Pre-NMAC History: Material in this part was derived from that previously filed with the State Records Center and Archives:

   SLO Rule 17, Relating to Seismic Exploration on Unleased State Lands, filed 8/3/1988

   History of Repealed Material:

   SLO Rule 17, Relating to Seismic Exploration on Unleased State Lands, 9/14/2000.

[19.2.17.15 NMAC - N, 9/14/2000]