U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025

All TitlesTitle 36Chapter IPart 9Subpart B - Subpart B—Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights

PURPOSE AND SCOPE
§ 9.30 - What is the purpose and scope of this subpart?
§ 9.31 - When does this subpart apply to me?
§ 9.32 - What authorization do I need to conduct operations?
§ 9.33 - If I am already operating under an NPS authorization, what do I need to do?

DEFINITIONS
§ 9.40 - What do the terms used in this subpart mean?

PREVIOUSLY EXEMPT OPERATIONS
§ 9.50 - Do I need an operations permit for my previously exempt operations?
§ 9.51 - How do I apply for my operations permit?
§ 9.52 - What will the NPS do with my application?
§ 9.53 - May I continue to operate while the NPS reviews my application?

TEMPORARY ACCESS PERMITS
§ 9.60 - When do I need a temporary access permit?
§ 9.61 - How do I apply for a temporary access permit?
§ 9.62 - When will the NPS grant a temporary access permit?
§ 9.63 - How long will I have to conduct my reconnaissance surveys?

ACCESSING OIL AND GAS RIGHTS FROM A SURFACE LOCATION OUTSIDE THE SYSTEM UNIT BOUNDARY
§ 9.70 - Do I need an operations permit for accessing oil and gas rights from outside the System unit boundary?
§ 9.71 - What information must I submit to the NPS?
§ 9.72 - How will the NPS act on my submission?
§ 9.73 - If I don't need an operations permit, are there still requirements that I must meet?

OPERATIONS PERMIT: APPLICATION CONTENTS
§ 9.80 - Who must apply for an operations permit?
§ 9.81 - May I use previously submitted information?
§ 9.82 - What must I include in my application?
§ 9.83 - What information must be included in all applications?
§ 9.84 - Existing conditions and proposed area of operations.
§ 9.85 - Environmental conditions and mitigation actions.
§ 9.86 - Spill control and emergency preparedness plan.
§ 9.87 - What additional information must be included if I am proposing geophysical exploration?
§ 9.88 - What additional information must be included if I am proposing drilling operations?
§ 9.89 - What additional information must be included if I am proposing well stimulation operations, including hydraulic fracturing?
§ 9.90 - What additional information must be included if I am proposing production operations?

OPERATIONS PERMIT: APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS
§ 9.100 - How will NPS process my application?
§ 9.101 - How will the NPS conduct initial review?
§ 9.102 - How will the NPS conduct formal review?
§ 9.103 - What standards must be met to approve my operations permit?
§ 9.104 - What final actions may the Regional Director take on my operations permit?
§ 9.105 - What is the approval process for operations in Big Cypress National Preserve?

OPERATING STANDARDS
§ 9.110 - What are the purposes and functions of NPS operating standards?
§ 9.111 - What general facility design and management standards must I meet?
§ 9.112 - What hydrologic standards must I meet?
§ 9.113 - What safety standards must I meet?
§ 9.114 - What lighting and visual standards must I meet?
§ 9.115 - What noise reduction standards must I meet?
§ 9.116 - What reclamation and protection standards must I meet?
§ 9.117 - What additional operating standards apply to geophysical operations?
§ 9.118 - What additional operating standards apply to drilling, stimulation, and production operations?

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
§ 9.120 - What terms and conditions apply to all operators?
§ 9.121 - What monitoring and reporting is required for all operators?
§ 9.122 - What additional reports must I submit if my operation includes hydraulic fracturing?

ACCESS TO OIL AND GAS RIGHTS
§ 9.130 - May I cross Federal property to reach the boundary of my oil and gas right?
§ 9.131 - Will the NPS charge me a fee for access?
§ 9.132 - Will I be charged a fee for emergency access to my operations?

FINANCIAL ASSURANCE
§ 9.140 - Do I have to provide financial assurance to the NPS?
§ 9.141 - How does the NPS establish the amount of financial assurance?
§ 9.142 - Will the NPS adjust my financial assurance?
§ 9.143 - When will the NPS release my financial assurance?
§ 9.144 - Under what circumstances will the NPS retain my financial assurance?

MODIFICATION TO AN OPERATION
§ 9.150 - How can an approved permit be modified?

CHANGE OF OPERATOR
§ 9.160 - What are my responsibilities if I transfer my operations?
§ 9.161 - What must I do if operations are transferred to me?

WELL PLUGGING
§ 9.170 - When must I plug my well?
§ 9.171 - Can I get an extension to the well plugging requirement?

PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES
§ 9.180 - What acts are prohibited under this subpart?
§ 9.181 - What enforcement actions can the NPS take?
§ 9.182 - How do violations affect my ability to obtain a permit?

RECONSIDERATION AND APPEALS
§ 9.190 - Can I, as operator, request reconsideration of NPS decisions?
§ 9.191 - How does the NPS process my request for reconsideration?
§ 9.192 - Can I appeal the Regional Director's decision?
§ 9.193 - Will filing a request for reconsideration or appeal stop the NPS from taking action under this subpart?
§ 9.194 - What if the original decision was made by the Superintendent?

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
§ 9.200 - How can the public participate in the approval process?

INFORMATION COLLECTION
§ 9.210 - Has the Office of Management and Budget approved the information collection requirements?
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