Drilling Permits Online Filing User's Guide

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Comments or questions about drilling permit applications should be sent to: drillingpermits-info@rrc.state.tx.us

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. About the Online Drilling Permits

• 1.4.1 System Login
• 1.4.2 Main Menu Selection
• 1.4.3 Summary Permit Application Header Information
• 1.4.4 Tabs
• 1.4.5 Message Area
• 1.4.6 Permit Application Status

Chapter 2. Drilling Permit Filing Procedures

• 2.1.1 W-1: General Information Page
• 2.1.2 Field List Page
• 2.1.3 Field Details
• 2.1.3.1 Basic Details
• 2.1.3.2 Wellbore Profile
• 2.1.3.3 Statewide Rules
• 2.1.4 Exceptions Page
• 2.1.4.1 SWR 37 Lease Line Exception
• 2.1.4.2 SWR 37 Between Well Exception
• 2.1.4.2 SWR 37 Interior Lease Line Exception
• 2.1.4.3 SWR 38 Exception
• 2.1.4.5 SWR 38(d)(3) Exception
• 2.1.4.6 SWR 39 Exception
• 2.1.5 Attachments Page
• 2.1.6 Comments Page
• 2.1.7 Review Page
• 2.1.8 Payment
  
  

Chapter 3. Queries