The New Mexico Oil Conservation Division is pleased to announce upcoming improvements to how Facilities and Pits are tracked. Key changes include:
- Facility & Pit Statuses will be simplified to Active, Cancelled, Inactive, Pending.
- Facilities and Pits that are not in Cancelled or Re-vegetation Report Approved status (e.g. Built, Deactive, Restore) will be updated to Active status.
- Facilities and Pits will stay Active until either a Cancellation Request (Cancelled) or a Re-vegetation Report (Inactive) is approved by OCD.
- Facility & Pit Stages will be standardized across OCD Permitting.
- Changes will reflect the most recent documentation and related next steps.
- Inspections and Site Characterizations will no longer impact the status and do not show.
- Historic data will be identified.
- Operators registering certain Facilities like Upstream Compressor Stations, Tank Batteries, Flare Stacks, and Natural Gas Gathering Systems will see additional questions:
- Construction Complete Date
- Has the facility commenced operations? Yes/No
- Commencement Date (If applicable)
If you have questions or require further assistance, please contact cory.smith@emnrd.nm.gov.