Groundwater Advisory Determination for a Seismic Survey

How to request a Groundwater Advisory Determination for a Seismic Survey, which outlines groundwater protection measures for seismic surveys regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas.

To request a Groundwater Advisory Determination for a Seismic Survey for groundwater protection in your project area, submit the following documents:

• a letter on your company’s letterhead that includes:
  • your company’s name, address, and phone number;
  • the contact person;
  • email address (if available);
  • the name of the proposed seismic program;
  • the county or counties in which the project is located;
  • the depth of the shot holes; and
  • the size (in pounds) of the explosive charge used in each shot hole; and
• a map showing the shot-hole locations and the land survey lines

You may send the required documents via e-mail to gau@rrc.state.tx.us, by regular U.S. mail or by an overnight express service.

Once a complete application is received, the estimated processing time for a Seismic letter is 10 business days.

Contact us if you have questions.