Michigan Compiled Laws
451-1994-III-3-2-617 - Part 617 Unitization (324.61701...324.61738)
Section 324.61703 - Petition; Filing; Contents.

Sec. 61703.
Any interested lessee may file a verified petition with the supervisor requesting an order for the unit operation of a pool, pools, or parts of 1 or more pools. The petition shall contain all of the following:
(a) A description of the proposed unit area containing the pool, pools, or parts of 1 or more pools to be operated.
(b) The names of all persons owning or having an interest in oil and gas in the proposed unit area and the names of all surface owners in the proposed unit area, as disclosed by the records in the office of the register of deeds for the county in which the unit area is situated, and their addresses, if known. If the address of any person is unknown, the petition shall state that information.
(c) A statement of the type of the operations contemplated in order to comply with this part.
(d) A recommended plan of unitization applicable to the proposed unit area which the petitioner considers fair, reasonable, and equitable.
(e) A verified statement indicating in detail what action the petitioner has taken to contact and obtain the approval of all persons of record owning or having an interest in oil and gas in the proposed unit area who have not approved the proposed plan of unitization. If the question of whether the plan for unit operations has been approved as provided for in section 61706 is to be considered at a supplemental hearing pursuant to section 61707, this verified statement need not be part of the petition and may be filed separately prior to the supplemental hearing.
History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 316, Imd. Eff. Nov. 3, 2016 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)

Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)

451-1994-III-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111)

451-1994-III-3-2 - Subchapter 2 Regulation of Oil and Gas Wells (324.61001...324.62103)

451-1994-III-3-2-617 - Part 617 Unitization (324.61701...324.61738)

Section 324.61701 - Definitions.

Section 324.61702 - Supervisor of Wells; General Duties; Fees.

Section 324.61703 - Petition; Filing; Contents.

Section 324.61704 - Notice to Interested Persons; Contents; Notice of Protest; Order.

Section 324.61705 - Order for Unit Operations; Terms and Conditions; Plan for Operations.

Section 324.61706 - Effective Date of Order; Finding.

Section 324.61707 - Supplemental Hearings and Orders; Ineffective Order; Time.

Section 324.61708 - Amendment of Orders; Approval; Limitations.

Section 324.61709 - Signed Writings; Admissible as Evidence.

Section 324.61710 - Unit Area Embracing Previously Established Area.

Section 324.61711 - Unit Area Less Than Whole Pool.

Section 324.61712 - Operations Upon Unit Area Considered Operation on Separate Tracts.

Section 324.61713 - Lease Obligations; Effect on Unit Operation.

Section 324.61714 - Order for Unit Operation Not to Affect Title; Property; Acquisition.

Section 324.61715 - Unit; Legal Powers; Operator of Unit; Powers.

Section 324.61716 - Operation of Well Without Authority Prohibited.

Section 324.61717 - Property Rights as Amended or Modified.

Section 324.61718 - Lien for Costs; Responsibility for Costs; Subrogation.

Section 324.61719 - Lessee's Obligation; Liability.

Section 324.61720 - Allocation of Unit Production.

Section 324.61721 - Division Order or Contract Not Affected by Unit Order.

Section 324.61722 - Unit Production or Proceeds Not Income of Unit; Unit as Administrative Agent Only.

Section 324.61723 - Agreements in Restraint of Trade Prohibited.

Section 324.61724 - Consent to or Participation in Plan or Program of Unitization by Governmental Subdivision or Agency.

Section 324.61725 - Rules, Regulations, or Orders; Public Hearings; Notice.

Section 324.61726 - Hearings; Jurisdictional Requirements of Notice.

Section 324.61727 - Service of Notice; Filing Receipts; Filing Undelivered Notices; Filing Affidavit of Service.

Section 324.61728 - Compliance With MCL 24.201 to 24.328; Persons Authorized to Conduct Hearings and Other Actions.

Section 324.61729 - Appellant to Comply With Order, Rule, or Regulation; Bond.

Section 324.61730 - Judicial Review.

Section 324.61731 - Subpoena of Witnesses and Documentary Evidence; Incriminating Evidence; Perjury.

Section 324.61732 - Failure or Refusal to Comply With Subpoena; Refusal to Testify or Answer; Penalty.

Section 324.61733 - Fees and Travel Expense of Witnesses.

Section 324.61734 - Witnesses; False Swearing or Affidavit; Penalty.

Section 324.61735 - Enforcement of Part.

Section 324.61736 - Violation of Part; Penalty.

Section 324.61737 - Violation of Part; Aiding or Abetting; Penalty.

Section 324.61738 - Orders of Supervisor; Recording; Notice.