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Docket 20-0702-2401
Purpose of Rule
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The Idaho Department of Lands administers IDAPA 20.07.02, Rules Governing Conservation of Oil and Natural Gas in the State of Idaho under the authority of Title 47, Chapter 3, Idaho Code.
IDAPA 20.07.02 defines and clarifies the procedures for regulating oil and gas exploration and development activities on public and private lands in the state. These rules are required for the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to fulfill their duty to prevent waste, protect correlative rights, and prevent pollution of fresh water supplies during the exploration and production of oil and gas resources.
Following Executive Order 2020-01, Zero-Based Regulation, this rule chapter is scheduled for a comprehensive review in 2024 with the goal of simplifying the rules for increased clarity and ease of use.
Current Status
The public was invited to submit written comments on the proposed rule from August 7 – August 28, 2024. A public hearing was held on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 1:00pm (MT). The public was invited to attend in person, by phone, or by Zoom to provide oral comment on the proposed rule. No comments were received on the proposed rule.
Please put IDAPA 20.07.02 in your subject line.
How to send your comments during the open comment periods:
Through the Idaho Department of Lands website: Submit a Comment (online comment form)
By mail to:
Idaho Department of Lands
Attn: James Thum – Rulemaking
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0050
By fax to: (208) 334-3698
By email to: rulemaking@idl.idaho.gov
Please put IDAPA 20.07.02 in your subject line.
Proposed Rulemaking
A proposed rule is a formal, written proposal by an agency to amend or repeal an existing rule or adopt a new rule.
The public is invited to submit written comments to the agency during this stage of rulemaking. A public hearing will be held for the public to submit oral comments on August 15, 2024, and the agency gives written and oral comments the same consideration. Written comment will be accepted from August 7-28, 2024.
Notice of Rulemaking – Proposed Rule – Idaho Administrative Bulletin, Volume 24-8, August 7, 2024, pages 47-87
Cost Benefit Analysis – posted 08/07/2024
Zero Based Prospective Analysis Form (complete) – posted 08/07/2024
Incorporation by Reference Synopsis – posted 08/07/2024
Idaho Department of Lands Boise Staff Office
Garnet Conference Room
300 N. 6th St., Suite 103
Boise, Idaho 83702
To attend by Zoom: https://idl.zoom.us/j/86152132781?pwd=WDrRduOB9bGyrdIUkLK4heYzXAI5Ad.1
Meeting ID: 861 5213 2781
Passcode: 158510
To attend by telephone: 1-669-219-2599
Negotiated Rulemaking
Negotiated rulemaking is a process in which all interested parties and the agency seek consensus on the content of a rule. Public meetings are an opportunity for all interested persons to discuss possible changes to the rule, and the public may also submit written comments.
Notice of Intent to Promulgate Rules – Negotiated Rulemaking, Idaho Administrative Bulletin Volume 24-4, April 3, 2024, pages 32-34
Zero Based Prospective Analysis Form (partial)- 02/22/2024
Draft Rulemaking Timeline – revised 09/10/2024
Negotiated Rulemaking Summary – posted 07/08/2024
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 1:00pm (MT) on Draft Text #1
Idaho Department of Lands Boise Staff Office
Garnet Conference Room
300 N. 6th St., Suite 103
Boise, Idaho 83702
To attend by Zoom: https://idl.zoom.us/j/89113664775?pwd=R1JZYUZQUk5hNWVWT1AyTTdVUTV1UT09
To attend by telephone call: 1 (253) 215 8782
Meeting ID: 891 1366 4775
Passcode: 736013
Monday, April 15, 2024, 1:00pm (MT) on Draft Text #1
Fruitland City Hall
Council Chambers
200 S. Whitley
Fruitland, ID 83619
To attend by Zoom: https://idl.zoom.us/j/89113664775?pwd=R1JZYUZQUk5hNWVWT1AyTTdVUTV1UT09
To attend by telephone call: 1 (253) 215 8782
Meeting ID: 891 1366 4775
Passcode: 736013
- Agenda
- Presentation
- Participants
- Independent Enterprise: IDL seeks changes to Administrative Rules
- Meeting Notes
Monday, April 29, 2024, 1:00pm (MT) on Draft Text #2
Idaho Department of Lands Boise Staff Office
Garnet Conference Room
300 N. 6th St., Suite 103
Boise, Idaho 83702
To attend by Zoom: https://idl.zoom.us/j/89113664775?pwd=R1JZYUZQUk5hNWVWT1AyTTdVUTV1UT09
To attend by telephone call: 1 (253) 215 8782
Meeting ID: 891 1366 4775
Passcode: 736013
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Oil and Gas Conservation Commission regular meeting, 1:30pm (MT) on Draft Text #3
- The Commission will accept public comment on the rules at the regular meeting.
- Posted on 04/05/2024
- Meeting discussion – 04/11/2024 and 04/15/2024
- Written comment deadline – 04/19/2024
- Posted on 04/26/2024
- Meeting discussion – 04/29/2024
- Written comment deadline – 05/03/2024
Draft Text #3 – redline
Draft Text #3 – clean copy
- Posted on 05/16/2024
- OGCC regular meeting, presentation to the OGCC and opportunity for public comment – 05/21/2024
- Written comment deadline – 05/31/2024
Draft Text #1
Written Comments
- Sherry Gordon, dated 04/14/2024
Response to written and verbal comments on draft text #1
Draft Text #2
Written Comments
- JoAnn Higby, dated 05/03/2024
Response to written and verbal comments on draft text #1 & 2
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Contact
James Thum, Oil and Gas Program Manager
jthum@idl.idaho.gov
208-334-0243