S.C. Code Regs. 121-8.8 - Change of Operator

A. Any person or persons requesting to become the new operator of any permitted well or wells shall submit to the Commission the following:

(1) A properly completed application, on forms provided by the Commission;

(2) An Affidavit of Ownership and Organizational Report as described in Section 121-8.3(A);

(3) A bond in complete compliance with Section 121-8.6 of these regulations; and

(4) A letter from the present operator requesting the Commission to approve the applicant as new operator of such well or wells, unless the present operator has been removed as operator in accordance with a unit operating agreement.

B. The Commission shall approve or deny the application for change of operator within thirty (30) days of receipt of the above information. In the event the permit is denied, the applicant may request and will be granted a hearing, provided such request is made to the Commission in writing within fifteen (15) days of the denial of the permit.

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S.C. Code Regs. 121-8.8