35-11-315. Unitization of geologic sequestration sites; agreements; application for permit; contents.

(a) Any interested person may file an application with the Wyoming oil and gas conservation commission requesting an order providing for the operation and organization of a unit of one (1) or more parts as a geologic sequestration site and for the pooling of interests in pore space in the proposed unit area for the purpose of conducting the unit operation. The application shall contain:

(i) A copy of any permit or draft permit issued by the department allowing geologic sequestration or any application for such permit;

(ii) A description of the pore space and surface lands proposed to be so operated, termed the "unit area";

(iii) The names, as disclosed by the conveyance records of the county or counties in which the proposed unit area is situated, and the status records of the district office of the bureau of land management of:

(A) All persons owning or having an interest in the surface estate and pore space in the unit area including mortgages and the owners of other liens or encumbrances; and

(B) All owners of the surface estate and pore space not included within but which immediately adjoins the proposed unit area or a corner thereof.

(iv) The addresses of all persons and owners identified in subparagraphs (iii)(A) and (B) of this subsection, if known. If the name or address of any person or owner is unknown, the application shall so indicate;

(v) A statement of the type of operations contemplated in order to effectuate the purposes specified in W.S. 35-11-314 to comply with environmental requirements and to facilitate the use and production of Wyoming energy resources;

(vi) A proposed plan of unitization applicable to the proposed unit area which the applicant considers fair, reasonable and equitable and which shall include provisions for determining the pore space to be used within the area, the appointment of a unit operator and the time when the plan is to become effective;

(vii) A proposed plan for determining the quantity of pore space storage capacity to be assigned to each separately owned tract within the unit and the formula or method by which pore space will be allocated the economic benefits generated by use of pore space in the unit area;

(viii) A proposed plan for generating economic benefits for the use of pore space within the unit area;

(ix) A proposed operating plan providing the manner in which the unit area will be supervised and managed and, if applicable, costs allocated and paid, unless all owners within the proposed unit area have joined in executing an operating agreement or plan providing for such supervision, management and allocation and, if applicable, payment of costs. All operating plans shall comply with all applicable environmental requirements.