NTL 1997-G16 - Production Within 500 Feet of a Unit or Lease Line - August 1, 1997

This Notice to Lessees and Operators conveys and clarifies Minerals Management Service (MMS) policy regarding the production of a well completion within 500 feet of a unit or lease line. The MMS regulations contained in 30 CFR 250.171(b) require that prior approval be obtained from the Regional Supervisor, Production and Development, before commencing production from a well completion located within 500 feet of a unit or lease line for which the unit, lease, or royalty interests are not the same. An operator seeking such approval must furnish letters expressing acceptance or objection from operators of offset properties.