Chapter NR 134
OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION
NR 134.04 Application for an exploration license. NR 134.07 License revocation or suspension. NR 134.09 Application for approval. NR 134.10 Notice procedures. NR 134.13 Confidentiality. NR 134.01NR 134.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a licensing procedure and minimum standards for oil and gas exploration in this state for the specific protection of waters of the state, both surface and ground, as provided in ss. 281.11 and 281.12, Stats. NR 134.01 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, October, 1985, No. 358, eff. 11-1-85; corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, October, 1999, No. 526. NR 134.02NR 134.02 Applicability. The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all oil and gas exploration as defined in s. NR 134.03. NR 134.02 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, October, 1985, No. 358, eff. 11-1-85. NR 134.03NR 134.03 Definitions. In this chapter: NR 134.03(1)(1) “Abandonment” means filling or sealing a drillhole in accordance with the procedures specified under s. NR 134.05. NR 134.03(2)(2) “Department” means department of natural resources. NR 134.03(3)(3) “Driller” means a person who performs core, rotary, percussion or other drilling involved in exploration for oil and gas. NR 134.03(4)(4) “Drilling site” means the area disturbed by exploration including the drillhole. NR 134.03(5)(5) “Explorer” means any person who engages in exploration or who contracts for the services of drillers for the purpose of exploration.