CMM Interstate & Federal Regulations 5

Question 1

Which federal regulation governs the measurement of oil production from federal leases and prescribes standards for metering equipment?

Accepted Answer

30 CFR Part 3170

Answer

30 CFR Part 3170 (Onshore Oil and Gas Operations) establishes federal standards for oil and gas measurement, including meter calibration and testing requirements.

Question 2

The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Underground Injection Control (UIC) program regulates hydraulic fracturing injection wells under which class?

Accepted Answer

Class II

Answer

Class II UIC wells include injection wells associated with oil and gas production, such as those used for saltwater disposal and enhanced recovery operations.

Question 3

Under federal coal leasing regulations, royalties from federal coal production are split between the federal government and states in what proportion?

Accepted Answer

50% federal / 50% state

Answer

Federal coal royalties are shared 50/50 between the U.S. Treasury and the state in which production occurs under the Mineral Leasing Act.

Question 4

The BLM's Onshore Oil and Gas Order No. 4 specifically governs:

Accepted Answer

Measurement of oil

Answer

Onshore Oil and Gas Order No. 4 establishes standards and requirements for the measurement of oil from federal and Indian leases.

Question 5

When a federal lease expires due to cessation of production, an operator may prevent termination by commencing reworking operations within:

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

Federal lease regulations generally allow operators 60-90 days to commence reworking or drilling operations after cessation of production to maintain the lease.

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CMM Interstate & Federal Regulations 5