A geophysical survey permit is required from the Division to explore state-owned land for potential oil and gas resources. A permit may be requested in writing from the Division’s mineral leasing manager and will be issued, if approved, on a form approved by the Director. Each application for a geophysical survey permit shall be accompanied by a $50.00 processing fee:
- (1) The geophysical survey permit allows surface entry to explore the subsurface by techniques acceptable to the Division.
- (2) Permission to conduct surveys across state leased lands must be obtained from state’s lessee prior to surface entry.
- (3) The geophysical survey permit does not grant any rights to extract oil and gas nor grant any preference rights to an oil and gas lease.
- (4) The Director may require the permittee to submit a post-exploration map to the Division identifying the exact location of all tests conducted.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 273
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 273.780 - 273.790
History
LB 3-1988, f. & cert. ef. 9-19-88