NAC522.540. Confidentiality of well records.

     1. Records concerning a well will not be kept confidential by the division unless the owner of the well requests confidentiality in writing or marks “confidential” on the logs of an exploratory well. Upon receiving such a request or log, the division will keep the records confidential for 6 months after their receipt unless the owner provides a written authorization for an earlier release.

     2. An operator who plans to drill a series of exploratory wells within a given region or area may apply to the division to have the records for all his exploratory wells kept confidential. Such an application must specifically describe the area to be explored and the number and location of exploratory wells contemplated. Upon approval of the application, the administrator will keep all records of the project confidential for 6 months after receipt of the record. The operator may amend the plan of the project with the written approval of the administrator.

     (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Minerals, eff. 7-22-87)