Delaware Code
Chapter 61. MINERALS IN SUBMERGED LANDS
§ 6104. Permits for surveys.

(a) Upon compliance of an applicant with § 6103 of this title, the Secretary may issue to the applicant a permit to conduct a geological, geophysical and seismic survey, including the taking of cores and other samples, in areas of the tide and submerged lands of this State described on the permit. The Secretary may prohibit such surveys on any area if it determines that a lease, if applied for, should not be granted as to such areas. The Secretary shall include in a permit conditions and payment proper to safeguard the interests of the State.
(b) Permits issued under this section shall be valid for not more than 2 years, but may be renewed for like periods upon application to the Secretary and upon showing due compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
(c) The Secretary shall require the permittee to provide the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control with complete information with respect to the area or areas of proposed operations, type of exploration and a schedule showing the period or periods during which such explorations will be conducted. Such information shall be treated as confidential unless released by the permittee.

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Title 7 - Conservation

Chapter 61. MINERALS IN SUBMERGED LANDS

§ 6101. Definitions.

§ 6102. Jurisdiction to lease.

§ 6103. Surveys.

§ 6104. Permits for surveys.

§ 6105. Filing of records of drilling; confidential nature of records.

§ 6106. Unlawful disclosure of information; penalties; jurisdiction of offenses.

§ 6107. Public hearings; notice.

§ 6108. Determination of whether lease is in the public interest.

§ 6109. Maximum area.

§ 6110. Form of lease or permit.

§ 6111. Exclusive right to drill and remove minerals.

§ 6112. Royalty.

§ 6113. Lien on production.

§ 6114. Rental for leased land.

§ 6115. Bonds.

§ 6116. Cessation of production.

§ 6117. Slant and adjacent drilling.

§ 6118. Restoration of visible lands to original condition.

§ 6119. Pollution and contamination prohibited.

§ 6120. Extension of lease where permits required.

§ 6121. Commencing of operations for drilling.

§ 6122. Nonconflicting uses.

§ 6123. Assignability of lease.

§ 6124. Protection against drainage.

§ 6125. Surrender by lessee.

§ 6126. Cancellation of lease; judicial proceedings.

§ 6127. Lease shall conform to all laws, rules and regulations.

§ 6128. Notice of offer to lease; bid award; fee.

§ 6129. Execution of lease.

§ 6130. Proceeds to General Fund.

§ 6131. Discriminatory bidding requirements prohibited.

§ 6132. Retention or protection of fill.

§ 6133. Interest leaseable.

§ 6134. Joint exploration.

§ 6135. Sulphur.

§ 6136. Jurisdiction over matters affecting health and safety.

§ 6137. No permit or lease to violators of this chapter.

§ 6138. Rules, regulations, orders.

§ 6139. Federal approval.

§ 6140. Delegation of authority.

§ 6141. Existing rights.

§ 6142. Violations; enforcement; civil and criminal penalties.

§ 6143. Cease and desist order.