OCD Permitting

OCD Notices, Requests, Permits and Reports

As of July 1, 2019, the Oil Conservation Division requires the online electronic submittal and fee application for specific forms.

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Form
Family		 Submission Description Fee

C-103

 [C-103] EP Notice of Spud (NoticeSpud)
    • Additionally referred to as: Electronic Permit Notice of Spud (NoticeSpud).
    • File for well lease types, State and Private.
[C-103] EP Drilling / Cement (Drilling)
    • Additionally referred to as: Electronic Permit Drilling / Cement (Drilling).
    • File for well lease types, State and Private.
[C-103] EP Perforations / Tubing (Tubing)
    • Additionally referred to as: Electronic Permit Perforations / Tubing (Tubing).
    • File for well lease types, State and Private.
[C-103] NOI APD Extension (C-103B)
    • Additionally referred to as: NOI - APD Extension Request (C-103B).

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Description Required to Note
Tag Attachment Type Submit Approve
C-103B Main Form True True * An operator of a well on federal land shall use the BLM Form 3160-5 in lieu of division Form C-103
[C-103] NOI Change of Plans (C-103A)
    • Additionally referred to as: NOI - Change of Plans for Drilling or Completion (C-103A).
    • 19.15.7.14 A. Form C-103 as a notice of intention.   (1) An operator shall file form C-103 and obtain the division’s approval prior to:
        (a) effecting a change of plans from those the division previously approved on form C-101 or form C-103;
        (b) altering a drilling well’s casing program or pulling casing or otherwise altering an existing well’s casing installation;

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Description Required to Note
Tag Attachment Type Submit Approve
C-103A Main Form True True * An operator of a well on federal land shall use the BLM Form 3160-5 in lieu of division Form C-103
C-102 C-102 False False * With change of location or pool changes
Plan Revision Plan Revision True True
NGMP Natural Gas Management Plan False False * Introduced by NMCA 19.15.27.9 D
BLM COA BLM Conditions Of Approval False False
[C-103] Sub. APD Cancellation (C-103C)
    • Additionally referred to as: APD Cancellation (C-103C).
    • 19.15.7.14 B. Form C-103 as a subsequent report.   (2) The operator shall use form C-103 in reporting such completed operations as:
        (i) other operations that affect the well’s original status but that are not specifically covered in 19.15.7.14 NMAC.

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Description Required to Note
Tag Attachment Type Submit Approve
C-103C Main Form True True * An operator of a well on federal land shall use the BLM Form 3160-5 in lieu of division Form C-103
[C-103] NOI Recompletion (C-103E)
    • Additionally referred to as: NOI - Work to Perform a Downhole Commingle or Re-Complete to add Completion (C-103E).
    • 19.15.7.14 A. Form C-103 as a notice of intention.   (1) An operator shall file form C-103 and obtain the division’s approval prior to:
        (c) making multiple completions in a well;
        (g) downhole commingling in well bores, within pools or areas that the division has established as pre-approved pools or areas.

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Description Required to Note
Tag Attachment Type Submit Approve
C-103E Main Form True True * An operator of a well on federal land shall use the BLM Form 3160-5 in lieu of division Form C-103
C-102 C-102 False False * Required when adding a new formation/zone
Work Plan Work Plan True True
Wellbore Schematic Wellbore Schematic False False
NGMP Natural Gas Management Plan False False * Required when adding a zone or additional perforations
BLM COA BLM Conditions Of Approval False False
[C-103] NOI Plug & Abandon (C-103F)
    • Additionally referred to as: NOI - Plug & Abandon (C-103F).
    • 19.15.7.14 A. Form C-103 as a notice of intention.   (1) An operator shall file form C-103 and obtain the division’s approval prior to:
        (e) plugging and abandoning a well;
    • 19.15.7.14 A. Form C-103 as a notice of intention.   (2) In the case of well plugging operations, the notice of intention shall include a detailed statement of the proposed work including plans for shooting and pulling casing; plans for mudding, including the mud’s weight; plans for cementing, including number of sacks of cement and depths of plugs; restoration and remediation of the location; and the time and date of the proposed plugging operations.

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Description Required to Note
Tag Attachment Type Submit Approve
C-103F Main Form True True * An operator of a well on federal land shall use the BLM Form 3160-5 in lieu of division Form C-103
Plugging Plan Plugging Plan True True
Current Wellbore Schematic Current Wellbore Schematic True True
Proposed Wellbore Schematic Proposed Wellbore Schematic True True
BLM COA BLM Conditions Of Approval False False
[C-103] NOI Workover (C-103G)
    • Additionally referred to as: NOI - Remedial Workover (C-103G).
    • 19.15.7.14 A. Form C-103 as a notice of intention.   (1) An operator shall file form C-103 and obtain the division’s approval prior to:
        (f) performing remedial work on a well that, when completed, will affect the well’s original status (this includes making new perforations in existing wells or squeezing old perforations in existing wells, but does not apply to new wells in the process of being completed nor to old wells being deepened or plugged back to another zone when the division has authorized the recompletion by an approved form C-101, application for permit to drill, re-enter, deepen plug back or add a zone, nor to acidizing, fracturing or cleaning out previously completed wells, nor to installing artificial lift equipment);

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Description Required to Note
Tag Attachment Type Submit Approve
C-103G Main Form True True
Work Plan Work Plan True True
Current Wellbore Schematic Current Wellbore Schematic True True
Proposed Wellbore Schematic Proposed Wellbore Schematic True True
[C-103] Sub. Shut In (C-103H)
    • Additionally referred to as: Subsequent Report - Shut In (C-103H).
    • 19.15.7.14 B. Form C-103 as a subsequent report.   (2) The operator shall use form C-103 in reporting such completed operations as:
        (i) other operations that affect the well’s original status but that are not specifically covered in 19.15.7.14 NMAC.

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Description Required to Note
Tag Attachment Type Submit Approve
C-103H Main Form True True * An operator of a well on federal land shall use the BLM Form 3160-5 in lieu of division Form C-103
BLM COA BLM Conditions Of Approval False False
[C-103] NOI Temporary Abandonment (C-103I)
    • Additionally referred to as: NOI - Temporary Abandonment (C-103I).
    • 19.15.7.14 A. Form C-103 as a notice of intention.   (1) An operator shall file form C-103 and obtain the division’s approval prior to:
        (d) placing a well in approved temporary abandonment;

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Description Required to Note
Tag Attachment Type Submit Approve
C-103I Main Form True True
Work Plan Work Plan True True
Current Wellbore Schematic Current Wellbore Schematic True True
Proposed Wellbore Schematic Proposed Wellbore Schematic True True
[C-103] Sub. Drilling (C-103N)
    • Additionally referred to as: Subsequent Report - Spud and Casing Report (C-103N).
    • 19.15.7.14 B. Form C-103 as a subsequent report.   (2) The operator shall use form C-103 in reporting such completed operations as:
        (a) commencement of drilling operations;
        (b) casing and cement test;

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Description Required to Note
Tag Attachment Type Submit Approve
C-103N Main Form True True * An operator of a well on federal land shall use the BLM Form 3160-5 in lieu of division Form C-103
[C-103] Sub. Plugging (C-103P)
    • Additionally referred to as: Subsequent Report - Plugging (C-103P).
    • 19.15.7.14 B. Form C-103 as a subsequent report.   (2) The operator shall use form C-103 in reporting such completed operations as:
        (e) plugging and abandonment;

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Description Required to Note
Tag Attachment Type Submit Approve
C-103P Main Form True True * An operator of a well on federal land shall use the BLM Form 3160-5 in lieu of division Form C-103
Plugging Report Plugging Report True True
Wellbore Schematic Wellbore Schematic True True * Subsequent wellbore schematic needs to reflect downhole conditions and any adjustments made during plugging operations. If no changes were made from NOI refile previous wellbore schematic for completed P&A record.
[C-103] Sub. Release After P&A (C-103Q)
    • Additionally referred to as: Subsequent Location After P&A (C-103Q).
    • 19.15.7.14 B. Form C-103 as a subsequent report.   (2) The operator shall use form C-103 in reporting such completed operations as:
        (i) other operations that affect the well’s original status but that are not specifically covered in 19.15.7.14 NMAC.
    • 19.15.7.14 F. Report on plugging of well.   (2) The division shall not approve a plugging report until the operator demonstrates compliance with Subsection B of 19.15.25.10 NMAC.

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Description Required to Note
Tag Attachment Type Submit Approve
Marker Photographs Marker Photographs True True
Site Photographs Site Photographs False False
Pipeline Layout Pipeline layout including legal description and surface ownership False False * Required if leaving pipeline(s)
Radiation Survey Results of radiation survey along pipeline route False False * Required if leaving pipeline(s)
Pipeline Material Type Type of material used the pipeline False False * Required if leaving pipeline(s)
Pipeline Flushing Procedure Procedure used for flushing pipeline False False * Required if leaving pipeline(s)
Explanation of Benefit Explanation why it is more beneficial to leave the pipeline False False * Required if leaving pipeline(s)
Proof of Notice Proof notices sent to all surface owners where the pipeline is located False False * Required if leaving pipeline(s)
[C-103] Sub. Workover (C-103R)
    • Additionally referred to as: Subsequent Report - Remedial Workover (C-103R).
    • 19.15.7.14 B. Form C-103 as a subsequent report.   (2) The operator shall use form C-103 in reporting such completed operations as:
        (c) altering a well’s casing installation;
        (g) remedial work;
        (h) installation of artificial lifting equipment;
    • 19.15.7.14 G. Report of remedial work.   ... The operator shall file the report on form C-103 and present a detailed account of the work done and the manner in which the operator performed the work; the daily production of oil, gas and water both prior to and after the remedial operation; the size and depth of shots; the quantity and type of crude, chemical or other materials the operator employed in the operation; and any other pertinent information. Among the remedial work an operator shall report on form C-103 are the following:
        (1) report on shooting, fluid fracturing or chemical treatment of a previously completed well;
        (2) report of squeeze job;
        (3) report on setting of liner or packer;
        (4) report of installation of pumping equipment or gas lift facilities; or
        (5) report of any other remedial operations that are not specifically covered herein.

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Description Required to Note
Tag Attachment Type Submit Approve
C-103R Main Form True True * An operator of a well on federal land shall use the BLM Form 3160-5 in lieu of division Form C-103
Work Plan Work Plan True True
Pressure Test-Charts Pressure Test - Mechanical Integrity Chart False False * Required if casing changes
Updated Wellbore Schematic Updated Wellbore Schematic False False * Required if casing changes
[C-103] Sub. (Re)Completion Sundry (C-103T)
    • Additionally referred to as: Subsequent Report - Completion or Recompletion Sundry (C-103T).
    • 19.15.7.14 B. Form C-103 as a subsequent report.   (2) The operator shall use form C-103 in reporting such completed operations as:
        (f) plugging back or deepening within the same pool;

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Description Required to Note
Tag Attachment Type Submit Approve
C-103T Main Form True True * An operator of a well on federal land shall use the BLM Form 3160-5 in lieu of division Form C-103
Completion Work Completion Work True True
Wellbore Schematic Wellbore Schematic False False
[C-103] Sub. Temporary Abandonment (C-103U)
    • Additionally referred to as: Subsequent Report - Temporary Abandonment (C-103U).
    • 19.15.7.14 B. Form C-103 as a subsequent report.   (2) The operator shall use form C-103 in reporting such completed operations as:
        (d) work to secure approved temporary abandonment;
    • 19.15.7.14 E. Report of temporary abandonment.   The report shall present a detailed account of the work done on the well, including location and type of plugs used, if any, and status of surface and downhole equipment and any other pertinent information relative to the well’s overall status.

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Description Required to Note
Tag Attachment Type Submit Approve
C-103U Main Form True True
Work Plan Work Plan True True
Pressure Test-Chart Pressure Test - Mechanical Integrity Chart True True
Updated Wellbore Schematic Updated Wellbore Schematic True True
[C-103] Sub. For Delivery (C-103V)
    • Additionally referred to as: Subsequent Report - For Delivery (C-103V).
    • 19.15.7.14 B. Form C-103 as a subsequent report.   (2) The operator shall use form C-103 in reporting such completed operations as:
        (i) other operations that affect the well’s original status but that are not specifically covered in 19.15.7.14 NMAC.

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Description Required to Note
Tag Attachment Type Submit Approve
C-103V Main Form True True * An operator of a well on federal land shall use the BLM Form 3160-5 in lieu of division Form C-103
[C-103] NOI General Sundry (C-103X)
    • Additionally referred to as: NOI - General Sundry (C-103X).
    • 19.15.7.14 A. Form C-103 as a notice of intention.   (1) An operator shall file form C-103 and obtain the division’s approval prior to:
    • Only use this form type when no other C-103 form type is available. If a determination is made that another C-103 form type is more appropriate, then the submission will be rejected.

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Description Required to Note
Tag Attachment Type Submit Approve
C-103X Main Form True True * An operator of a well on federal land shall use the BLM Form 3160-5 in lieu of division Form C-103
BLM COA BLM Conditions Of Approval False False
[C-103] Sub. General Sundry (C-103Z)
    • Additionally referred to as: Subsequent Report - General Sundry (C-103Z).
    • 19.15.7.14 B. Form C-103 as a subsequent report.   (2) The operator shall use form C-103 in reporting such completed operations as:
    • Only use this form type when no other C-103 form type is available. If a determination is made that another C-103 form type is more appropriate, then the submission will be rejected.

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Description Required to Note
Tag Attachment Type Submit Approve
C-103Z Main Form True True * An operator of a well on federal land shall use the BLM Form 3160-5 in lieu of division Form C-103

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19.15.7.8 D. (3)       form C-103 - sundry notices and reports on wells;

19.15.7.14       SUNDRY NOTICES AND REPORTS ON WELLS (Form C-103): Form C-103 is a dual purpose form the operator files with the appropriate division district office to obtain division approval prior to commencing certain operations and to report various completed operations.
            A.       Form C-103 as a notice of intention.
                        (1)       An operator shall file form C-103 and obtain the division’s approval prior to:
                                    (a)       effecting a change of plans from those the division previously approved on form C-101 or form C-103;
                                    (b)       altering a drilling well’s casing program or pulling casing or otherwise altering an existing well’s casing installation;
                                    (c)       making multiple completions in a well;
                                    (d)       placing a well in approved temporary abandonment;
                                    (e)       plugging and abandoning a well;
                                    (f)       performing remedial work on a well that, when completed, will affect the well’s original status (this includes making new perforations in existing wells or squeezing old perforations in existing wells, but does not apply to new wells in the process of being completed nor to old wells being deepened or plugged back to another zone when the division has authorized the recompletion by an approved form C-101, application for permit to drill, re-enter, deepen plug back or add a zone, nor to acidizing, fracturing or cleaning out previously completed wells, nor to installing artificial lift equipment); or
                                    (g)       downhole commingling in well bores, within pools or areas that the division has established as pre-approved pools or areas.
                        (2)       In the case of well plugging operations, the notice of intention shall include a detailed statement of the proposed work including plans for shooting and pulling casing; plans for mudding, including the mud’s weight; plans for cementing, including number of sacks of cement and depths of plugs; restoration and remediation of the location; and the time and date of the proposed plugging operations. The operator shall file a complete log of the well on form C-105 with the notice of intention to plug the well, if the operator has not previously filed the log (see 19.15.7.16 NMAC); the division shall not release the financial assurance until the operator complies with this requirement.
            B.       Form C-103 as a subsequent report.
                        (1)       The operator shall file form C-103 as a subsequent report of operations in accordance with 19.15.7.14 NMAC as applicable to the particular operation being reported.
                        (2)       The operator shall use form C-103 in reporting such completed operations as:
                                    (a)       commencement of drilling operations;
                                    (b)       casing and cement test;
                                    (c)       altering a well’s casing installation;
                                    (d)       work to secure approved temporary abandonment;
                                    (e)       plugging and abandonment;
                                    (f)       plugging back or deepening within the same pool;
                                    (g)       remedial work;
                                    (h)       installation of artificial lifting equipment; or
                                    (i)       other operations that affect the well’s original status but that are not specifically covered in 19.15.7.14 NMAC.
            C.       Report of commencement of drilling operations. Within 10 days following the commencement of drilling operations, the operator shall file a report of commencement on form C-103. The report shall indicate the hour and the date the operator spudded the well.
            D.       Report of results of test of casing and cement job; report of casing alteration. The operator shall file a report of casing and cement test within 10 days following the setting of each string of casing or liner. The operator shall file the report on form C-103 and include a detailed description of the test method employed and the results obtained by the test and any other pertinent information 19.15.16.10 NMAC requires. The report shall also indicate the top of the cement and the means by which the operator determined the top. It shall also indicate any changes from the casing program previously authorized for the well.
            E.       Report of temporary abandonment. The operator shall file a notice of work to secure approved temporary abandonment within 30 days following the work’s completion. The report shall present a detailed account of the work done on the well, including location and type of plugs used, if any, and status of surface and downhole equipment and any other pertinent information relative to the well’s overall status.
            F.       Report on plugging of well.
                        (1)       The operator shall file a report of plugging operations within 30 days following completion of plugging operations on a well. The operator shall file the report on form C-103, which shall include the date the operator began plugging operations and the date the operator completed the work, a detailed account of the manner in which the operator performed the work including the depths and lengths of the various plugs set, the nature and quantities of materials employed in the plugging operations including the weight of the mud used, the size and depth of all casing left in the hole and any other pertinent information. (See 19.15.25 NMAC regarding plugging operations.)
                        (2)       The division shall not approve a plugging report until the operator demonstrates compliance with Subsection B of 19.15.25.10 NMAC. The operator shall contact the appropriate division district office when the operator has restored the location in order to arrange for a division representative’s inspection of the plugged well and the location.
            G.       Report of remedial work. The operator shall file a report of remedial work performed on a well within 30 days following the work’s completion. The operator shall file the report on form C-103 and present a detailed account of the work done and the manner in which the operator performed the work; the daily production of oil, gas and water both prior to and after the remedial operation; the size and depth of shots; the quantity and type of crude, chemical or other materials the operator employed in the operation; and any other pertinent information. Among the remedial work an operator shall report on form C-103 are the following:
                        (1)       report on shooting, fluid fracturing or chemical treatment of a previously completed well;
                        (2)       report of squeeze job;
                        (3)       report on setting of liner or packer;
                        (4)       report of installation of pumping equipment or gas lift facilities; or
                        (5)       report of any other remedial operations that are not specifically covered herein.
            H.       Report on deepening or plugging back within the same pool. An operator shall file a report of deepening or plugging back within 30 days following completion of the operations on a well. The operator shall file the report on form C-103 and present a detailed account of work done and the manner in which the operator performed the work. If the operator recompletes the well in the same pool, the operator shall also report the daily production of oil, gas and water both prior to and after recompletion. If the well is recompleted in another pool, the operator shall file forms C-101, C-102, C-104 and C-105 in accordance with 19.15.7.12 NMAC, 19.15.7.13 NMAC, 19.15.7.15 NMAC and 19.15.7.16 NMAC.
            I.       Other reports on wells. The operator shall submit reports on other operations that affect the well’s original status but that are not specifically covered in 19.15.7.14 NMAC to the division on form C-103 10 days following the operation’s completion.

19.15.7.36       FORMS REQUIRED ON FEDERAL LAND:
            A.       An operator shall use federal forms in lieu of state forms when filing application for permit to drill, deepen or plug back and sundry notices and reports on wells and well completion or recompletion report and log for wells on federal lands in New Mexico. However, the operator shall submit two extra copies of each of the forms to the BLM, which, upon approval, will transmit the forms to the division. An operator of a well on federal land shall use the following BLM forms in lieu of division forms:
BLM Form No.Title of Form (Same for both agencies)Form No.
3160-3 (Nov. 1993)Application for Permit to Drill, Deepen or Plug BackC-101
3160-5 (Nov. 1983)Sundry Notices and Reports on WellsC-103
3160-4 (Nov. 1983)Well Completion or Recompletion Report and LogC-105

            B.       The above forms as the BLM may revise are the only forms that an operator may file in place of division forms.
            C.       After a well is completed and ready for pipeline connection, the operator shall file form C-104 along with a copy of form C-105 or BLM form No. 3160-4, whichever is applicable, with the division on wells drilled in the state, regardless of land status. Further, the operator shall file production reports using division forms; the division will not accept federal forms for reporting production.
            D.       An operator’s failure to comply with 19.15.7.36 NMAC shall result in the division’s cancellation of form C-104 for the affected well or wells.
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