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Title 30 Mines and Minerals

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Contents: 202 provisions
  1. 30-1-101. Recording mining claims required; requisites of certificate.
  2. 30-1-102. Imperfect certificates void.
  3. 30-1-103. Prerequisites to filing location certificates.
  4. 30-1-104. Additional location certificate to be filed upon change of surface boundaries or addition of new territory.
  5. 30-1-105. Location certificates shall describe but 1 claim.
  6. 30-1-106. Repealed by Laws 1981, ch. 91, § 2.
  7. 30-1-107. Repealed by Laws 1981, ch. 91, § 2.
  8. 30-1-108. Locators' rights of possession and enjoyment; "mineral boundaries" defined.
  9. 30-1-109. Relocation of abandoned claims.
  10. 30-1-110. Location certificate for placer claims.
  11. 30-1-111. Assessment work for placer claims; character and kind.
  12. 30-1-112. Assessment work for placer claims; amount of work required; suspension by act of congress.
  13. 30-1-113. Assessment work for placer claims; upon contiguous claims.
  14. 30-1-114. Assessment work for placer claims; effect of failure to perform.
  15. 30-1-115. Assessment work; rental fee; affidavit required upon completion or payment.
  16. 30-1-116. Patents to placer claims.
  17. 30-1-117. Use of water.
  18. 30-1-118. Mining claims subject to right-of-way; construction of ditch or flume.
  19. 30-1-119. Protection of surface proprietors.
  20. 30-1-120. Repealed by Laws 1982, ch. 75, § 5; 1983, ch.
  21. 30-1-121. Repealed by Laws 1982, ch. 75, § 5; 1983, ch.
  22. 30-1-122. Defrauding, cheating or swindling by "salting".
  23. 30-1-123. Protection of livestock from mining shafts.
  24. 30-1-124. Length of lode claim.
  25. 30-1-125. Width of lode claim.
  26. 30-1-126. W.S. 30-1-101 through 30-1-126 not applicable to coal mines.
  27. 30-1-127. Charge for assays at university.
  28. 30-1-128. Construction or operation of railroads or roads by mining companies.
  29. 30-1-129. Eminent domain for underground right-of-way easements; right of condemnation generally.
  30. 30-1-130. Eminent domain for underground right-of-way easements; duty to show good faith and necessity.
  31. 30-1-131. Provisions for indemnity in certain contracts; invalidity.
  32. 30-1-132. Provisions for indemnity in certain contracts; definition.
  33. 30-1-133. Provisions for indemnity in certain contracts; exemption.
  34. 30-2-101. Definitions.
  35. 30-2-102. Minimum standards.
  36. 30-2-103. General penalty.
  37. 30-2-104. Restrictions upon visitation.
  38. 30-2-105. Alcohol or controlled substances and intoxication by either prohibited.
  39. 30-2-106. Action for damages; injury to person or property; loss of life; exception.
  40. 30-2-107. Prohibited acts generally.
  41. 30-2-108. Bathhouses; when required; specifications; requirements as to use; penalty for failure to provide.
  42. 30-2-201. Appointment and qualifications of inspector and
  43. 30-2-202. Duties of inspector; duties of deputy inspectors.
  44. 30-2-203. Arbitrary action prohibited; information
  45. 30-2-204. Police powers generally.
  46. 30-2-205. Rules and regulations; uniform code of signals; penalty for false signals.
  47. 30-2-206. "Interested person" defined; filing of requests prerequisite to notice and information.
  48. 30-2-207. Access to mining operations, etc.; penalty for
  49. 30-2-208. Inspections; when held; duties of inspector or deputy; authority to clear unsafe mine or portion thereof.
  50. 30-2-209. Inspections; reports; posting and distribution; interim reports.
  51. 30-2-210. Notice of violation; correction of condition
  52. 30-2-211. Accident investigation; rescue; reports; generally.
  53. 30-2-212. Accident investigation; fatal accidents; procedure; coroner's inquest; notification of inquest.
  54. 30-2-213. Judicial review of decision of inspector;
  55. 30-2-301. Board of mines renamed mining council; created;
  56. 30-2-302. State mining council to act in conjunction with inspector.
  57. 30-2-303. Regular and special meetings of mining council; record of proceedings.
  58. 30-2-304. Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 88, § 2.
  59. 30-2-305. Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 88, § 2.
  60. 30-2-306. State mining council; examinations for
  61. 30-2-307. State mining council; nature of examination
  62. 30-2-308. Mine foremen; when required; duties; mines to be supervised by certified personnel.
  63. 30-2-309. Mine foreman and mine examiner certificates;
  64. 30-2-310. Temporary permit; when permitted; expiration; subsequent examination required.
  65. 30-2-311. Revocation of certificate after notice and
  66. 30-2-312. Optional certifications of surface mine foremen
  67. 30-2-401. Safety rules; posting; responsibility for observance.
  68. 30-2-402. Annual report to inspector; contents.
  69. 30-2-403. Record of accidents to be kept; inspection of
  70. 30-2-404. Notification of change in ownership, etc., of mining property.
  71. 30-2-405. Notice as to commencement of operations.
  72. 30-2-406. Barrier pillars required; penalty for failure to leave.
  73. 30-2-407. Abandonment or closing down of mine; procedures to be followed.
  74. 30-2-408. Maps of mines to be made; contents; semiannual revision; maintenance and filing.
  75. 30-2-409. Survey and platting of underground workings by
  76. 30-2-501. Blasting to be done by certified shot-firers or
  77. 30-2-502. Shots missed or not fired; report; search to recover undetonated explosive.
  78. 30-2-503. Prohibited acts.
  79. 30-2-601. Sale of explosives; date of manufacture to be marked; sale within 12 months of manufacture.
  80. 30-2-602. Storage of flammable materials; smoking restricted; fire doors.
  81. 30-2-603. Flammable liquids; flame safety and electric lamps.
  82. 30-2-604. Requirements as to surface magazines; storage of
  83. 30-2-605. Requirements as to underground magazines; use of nonmetallic tools.
  84. 30-2-606. Requirements as to explosives carried underground.
  85. 30-2-607. Only permissible explosives or blasting devices to be used; requirements as to use.
  86. 30-3-101. Applicability of W.S. 30-3-101 through 30-3-509.
  87. 30-3-102. Reasonable safety regulations and precautions;
  88. 30-3-103. Protective gear and clothing to be worn; clothing and devices to meet safety standards.
  89. 30-3-104. Working alone prohibited; exception.
  90. 30-3-105. Bulletin boards to be maintained for posting rules and regulations.
  91. 30-3-106. Permissible methane detector required;
  92. 30-3-107. Inspections for safety hazards.
  93. 30-3-108. Requirements as to buildings generally; fire resistant structures required.
  94. 30-3-109. Check-in and check-out system.
  95. 30-3-110. Pits and quarries.
  96. 30-3-111. Stairways and platforms.
  97. 30-3-112. Roofs of mines; minimum standards; supports; inspection.
  98. 30-3-113. Rock dusting in coal mines.
  99. 30-3-114. Construction, installation and maintenance of track.
  100. 30-3-115. Haulage roads; clearance space; shelter holes.
  101. 30-3-116. Abandoned workings; posting at entrances; sealing or ventilation.
  102. 30-3-117. Abandoned workings; precautions required when working place approaches.
  103. 30-3-118. Surface outlets; rules specifying surface opening and escapeway requirements.
  104. 30-3-201. Aerial trams, belts and conveyors.
  105. 30-3-202. Bins and chutes.
  106. 30-3-203. Boilers and compressed air receivers; inspections.
  107. 30-3-204. Machinery; standard safety methods and devices required.
  108. 30-3-205. Cutter chains; enumeration of equipment to be
  109. 30-3-206. Use of internal combustion engines prohibited; exception.
  110. 30-3-207. Locomotives generally.
  111. 30-3-208. Man-trips operated by locomotives; belt lines; illumination of stations.
  112. 30-3-209. Standards and use of hoisting equipment established by rule.
  113. 30-3-210. Cages; standards and use established by rule.
  114. 30-3-301. Telephone service or communication facilities;
  115. 30-3-302. Fire-fighting equipment; fire prevention regulations.
  116. 30-3-303. Fire danger to be minimized; when open flame prohibited.
  117. 30-3-304. Use of arc, spark or open flame prohibited;
  118. 30-3-305. First-aid equipment and training standards established by rule.
  119. 30-3-401. Electric installations and equipment.
  120. 30-3-402. Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
  121. 30-3-403. Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
  122. 30-3-404. Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
  123. 30-3-405. Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
  124. 30-3-406. Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
  125. 30-3-407. Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
  126. 30-3-408. Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
  127. 30-3-409. Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
  128. 30-3-410. Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
  129. 30-3-411. Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
  130. 30-3-501. Ventilation regulations generally; quantity of air required; record of measurements.
  131. 30-3-502. Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
  132. 30-3-503. Booster fans prohibited; exceptions; safeguards required when used.
  133. 30-3-504. Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
  134. 30-3-505. Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
  135. 30-3-506. Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
  136. 30-3-507. Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
  137. 30-3-508. Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
  138. 30-3-509. Prevention of dust; standards established by rule.
  139. 30-4-101. Repealed by Laws 2015, ch. 42, § 2.
  140. 30-4-102. Repealed by Laws 2015, ch. 42, § 2.
  141. 30-4-103. Title.
  142. 30-4-104. Interstate Mining Compact.
  143. 30-4-105. Membership.
  144. 30-4-106. Applicability.
  145. 30-4-107. Expenses.
  146. 30-4-108. General power of governor; withdrawal.
  147. 30-5-101. Definitions.
  148. 30-5-102. Waste prohibited; power of commission to allocate allowable production.
  149. 30-5-103. Oil and gas conservation commission;
  150. 30-5-104. Oil and gas conservation commission; powers and duties; investigations; rules and regulations.
  151. 30-5-105. Oil and gas conservation commission; hearings; conducted by examiners; procedures.
  152. 30-5-106. When hearings held before commission.
  153. 30-5-107. Hearings; W.S. 30-5-105 through 30-5-107 subordinate to Administrative Procedure Act.
  154. 30-5-108. State oil and gas supervisor; appointment;
  155. 30-5-109. Rules and regulations governing drilling units.
  156. 30-5-110. Agreements for waterflooding or other recovery
  157. 30-5-111. Rules of practice and procedure; hearings; emergency orders; notice; public inspection.
  158. 30-5-112. Summoning witnesses and production of record; no abridgment of rights; failure to testify.
  159. 30-5-113. Time within which suit to be brought by person adversely affected; appeals; procedure.
  160. 30-5-114. Suits by commission for violation or threatened
  161. 30-5-115. Notice of intention and permit required to drill well; fee.
  162. 30-5-116. Disposition of monies; permissible expenditures;
  163. 30-5-117. Construction of act generally.
  164. 30-5-118. Applicability of act.
  165. 30-5-119. Penalties for violation of act, orders of commission; penalties cumulative.
  166. 30-5-120. Additional forfeiture or civil penalty for
  167. 30-5-121. Waste of natural gas prohibited.
  168. 30-5-122. Sale of natural gas for wasteful purposes prohibited.
  169. 30-5-123. Penalty for violation of sections 30-5-121 and 30-5-122.
  170. 30-5-124. Purchase or taking ratably oil and gas for
  171. 30-5-125. Purchase or taking ratably oil and gas for
  172. 30-5-126. Purchase or taking ratably oil and gas for
  173. 30-5-127. Payment of penalties.
  174. 30-5-128. Unitization of areas to restore or enhance the
  175. 30-5-129. Oil and gas bonding; rules for operators; requirements; reports; assessments.
  176. 30-5-201. Governor authorized to join in interstate compact.
  177. 30-5-202. Authority of governor to execute agreements; provision for withdrawal from compact.
  178. 30-5-203. Governor designated official representative;
  179. 30-5-204. Construction of W.S. 30-5-201 through 30-5-204.
  180. 30-5-301. Payment for production; time for payment; payor.
  181. 30-5-302. Payment for production; interest on late payments.
  182. 30-5-303. Payment for production; penalty for violation; jurisdiction; costs and fees.
  183. 30-5-304. Definitions.
  184. 30-5-305. Collection; reporting and remittance of royalties.
  185. 30-5-401. Definitions.
  186. 30-5-402. Entry upon land for oil and gas operations and
  187. 30-5-403. Application for permit drill; additional notice.
  188. 30-5-404. Surety bond or guaranty; approval; objections; release of surety bond or guaranty.
  189. 30-5-405. Surface damage and disruption payments; penalty for late payment.
  190. 30-5-406. Surface damage negotiations; notice of damages to oil and gas operator; right to bring action.
  191. 30-5-407. Remedies cumulative.
  192. 30-5-408. Waiver.
  193. 30-5-409. Statute of limitations for civil action.
  194. 30-5-410. Applicability.
  195. 30-5-501. Oil and gas activities at geologic sequestration sites.
  196. 30-5-502. Certification of carbon dioxide incidentally stored during enhanced recovery operations.
  197. 30-6-101. State miner's hospital board.
  198. 30-6-102. Account created; expenditures; report.
  199. 30-6-103. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 6, § 3.
  200. 30-6-104. Requirements for obtaining benefits.
  201. 30-7-101. Repealed by Laws 2009, Ch. 168, § 205.
  202. 30-8-101. Enhanced oil recovery commission created; duties.

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30-8-101. Enhanced oil recovery commission created; duties.

(a) The Wyoming enhanced oil recovery commission is created. The commission shall consist of eight (8) members. The governor and the state geologist shall serve as ex officio members of the commission. One (1) legislative member shall be appointed by the management council of the legislature who shall serve as an ex officio member of the commission. The governor shall appoint the remaining members of whom one (1) shall be from the public at large with experience in the oil and gas industry, one (1) shall be a member of the oil and gas conservation commission, two (2) shall represent the oil and gas industry and one (1) shall be a representative of the University of Wyoming. The gubernatorial appointments shall be confirmed by the senate. Appointed members shall serve three (3) year terms. Members of the commission shall not receive any fees, salary or other compensation for services rendered but are entitled to receive per diem and mileage on the same basis and at the same rate as state employees and reimbursement for any other actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of commission duties. The governor may remove any appointed member as provided in W.S. 9-1-202. Except for the legislative member, initial appointments or any vacancy occurring between sessions of the legislature may be filled by the governor in accordance with W.S. 28-12-101(b). The commission shall be staffed by executive branch agencies as designated by the governor. (b) The commission, in conjunction with the University of Wyoming school of energy resources and oil and gas industry research entities, shall develop: (i) A research program for energy research and enhanced oil and gas recovery at the University of Wyoming school of energy resources. The program shall focus on and facilitate a meaningful and measurable increase in recoverable reserves and production of oil and natural gas in Wyoming through the effective and efficient transfer of relevant technology, information and knowledge to entities, regardless of size, producing Wyoming reserves; (ii) A program focusing on technology transfer, to help industry with access to and application of enhanced oil and gas recovery and improved oil and gas recovery technology. The program shall be designed to promote research and technology transfer efforts in both conventional and unconventional oil and gas reservoirs. (iii) Repealed by Laws 2015, ch. 39, § 2. (iv) Repealed by Laws 2015, ch. 39, § 2. (c) In developing programs under subsection (b) of this section, the commission shall direct development to economically viable solutions. (d) The commission: (i) Shall provide guidance and oversight and coordinate with the University of Wyoming school of energy resources to efficiently carry out the programs developed pursuant to subsection (b) of this section; (ii) May seek and utilize government and private grants to further the duties of the commission and purposes of this section; (iii) Shall facilitate the development of formal agreements between the University of Wyoming school of energy resources and the oil and gas industry through which the industry is provided access to the school's expertise and work product in exchange for providing access to data and required facilities; (iv) Shall promote and facilitate the transfer of new technologies throughout the oil and gas industry in this state; (v) May establish advisory task forces to evaluate the responsiveness of programs developed under this section, the effectiveness of technology transfer and funding from nonstate sources. (e) Repealed By Laws 2008, Ch. 44, § 2. (f) As used in this section: (i) "Commission" means the Wyoming enhanced oil recovery commission; (ii) "Enhanced oil and gas recovery" means all existing and potential technology to recover oil and gas beyond traditional primary and secondary methods, including technology to optimize development and recovery of oil and gas resources in new fields. (iii) Repealed by Laws 2015, ch. 39, § 2.

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