Oklahoma SB1472 mandates oil and gas operators to notify surface rights owners 30 days before transferring interests and allows surface owners to.
Oklahoma SB1472 requires oil and gas operators to provide surface rights owners with written notice at least 30 days before considering any transfer of operator, lease, or well interest. Surface owners can request information from the operator or proposed successor operator. Surface owners have standing in Commission proceedings for transfer approvals, plugging orders, and requests for additional financial assurance. They can file petitions for inadequate due diligence, request a stay pending investigation, seek additional financial assurance, and file complaints for violations.
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