| DEQ-OOGM staff monitor the environmental impacts of
well drilling operations, brine disposal wells, oil and gas production
facilities, and gas storage wells. Permits have been issued for over 56,000 oil
and gas wells in the state. Their activities include permit application reviews,
field reviews, compliance inspections, enforcement, and spill response. The
Division has implemented a computerized system that allows the electronic entry
and tracking of oil and gas well applications, field inspection activities,
compliance cases, and production information. This system also electronically
issues oil and gas permits and well transfers. Formal hearings are held before
the Supervisor of Wells to receive evidence pertaining to the administration of
Part 615, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA
451, as amended (NREPA), and promulgated rules |
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