AGENCY: Department of Natural Resources. Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining. Oil and Gas Conservation

SERIES: 8634
TITLE: Wells Records Program operator change file
DATES: 1986-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by company name

DESCRIPTION: This is a record of the change of ownership of the wells in the state. This file enables the division to track all changes of ownership and to determine when a well changes hands. Information in the file includes the operating company name, the address, the lease number, the lease name, the well location, the section, township, and range where the well is located, the permit number, the county, the name of the new operating company, and the date the change is effective.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain until superseded

DISPOSITION

May Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

APPROVED: 08/1987

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office permanently after superseded.

APPRAISAL

Administrative

This record is used for quick reference and to track down prior owners of wells for purposes such as audits. This record has long term use and should be preserved. In the division's long range plans, this system will be superseded by a data system. However, until that occurs, the paper copy should be retained.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Protected