47-307. USE OF INFORMATION. The Idaho geological survey is hereby authorized to utilize in its study of regional geology, mineral deposits, industrial minerals and aggregates, oil and gas resources, and groundwater resources, in its dissemination of geological and mineral data, and in its publication of reports and maps on the geology and mineral resources of the state, any information derived from samples and records deposited with it. The Idaho geological survey shall not disclose any record, or any information contained therein, if the record or information is exempt from disclosure under the Idaho public records act, chapter 1, title 74, Idaho Code, or is subject to a confidentiality agreement between the Idaho geological survey and the owner or owners of the records or information. Should a confidentiality or data-sharing agreement exist, the terms of that agreement shall control any disclosure by the Idaho geological survey. For information that becomes publicly available or that is not exempt from disclosure under the Idaho public records act, the existence of a confidentiality or data-sharing agreement will not extend the period of confidentiality beyond that available under the Idaho public records act. Subject to any confidentiality or data-sharing agreement, the Idaho geological survey is authorized to share such records or information obtained under section 47-306, Idaho Code, or information derived therefrom, with the Idaho oil and gas conservation commission and the Idaho department of lands, in furtherance of the respective authorized functions of the commission and the Idaho department of lands. The sharing of information between the Idaho geological survey, the oil and gas conservation commission and the Idaho department of lands shall not render the shared information subject to disclosure to other persons under the Idaho public records act.
History:
[(47-307) 1931, ch. 115, sec. 7, p. 196; I.C.A., sec. 46-307; am. 2009, ch. 11, sec. 16, p. 26; am. 2016, ch. 194, sec. 2, p. 542.]
Structure Idaho Code
Chapter 3 - OIL AND GAS WELLS — GEOLOGIC INFORMATION, AND PREVENTION OF WASTE
Section 47-307 - USE OF INFORMATION.
Section 47-311 - PUBLIC INTEREST.
Section 47-312 - ACT NOT CONSTRUED TO RESTRICT PRODUCTION — WASTE PROHIBITED.
Section 47-313 - LANDS SUBJECT TO THIS ACT.
Section 47-315 - AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION.
Section 47-316 - PERMIT TO DRILL OR TREAT A WELL — FEES.
Section 47-317 - DRILLING LOCATIONS.
Section 47-318 - WELL SPACING.
Section 47-320 - INTEGRATION OF TRACTS — ORDERS OF DEPARTMENT.
Section 47-321 - UNIT OPERATIONS.
Section 47-322 - OIL AND GAS METERING SYSTEMS.
Section 47-323 - COMMINGLING OF PRODUCTION.
Section 47-324 - REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Section 47-325 - FALSIFICATION OF RECORDS — LIMITATION OF ACTIONS.
Section 47-327 - CONFIDENTIALITY OF WELL AND TRADE INFORMATION.
Section 47-328 - RULES FOR COMMISSION — ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES.
Section 47-329 - POWERS OF COMMISSION — WITNESSES — PENALTY.
Section 47-330 - OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION FUND CREATED — TAX.
Section 47-331 - OBLIGATION TO PAY ROYALTIES AS ESSENCE OF CONTRACT — INTEREST.
Section 47-332 - REPORTS TO ROYALTY OWNERS.
Section 47-333 - ACTION FOR ACCOUNTING FOR ROYALTY.
Section 47-334 - USE OF SURFACE LAND BY OWNER OR OPERATOR.
Section 47-335 - PRODUCERS — MONTHLY STATEMENTS — IDAHO STATE TAX COMMISSION.
Section 47-336 - INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR CONSERVATION OF OIL AND GAS RATIFIED.