Class Description In the class today we will be discussing how to properly file the P-17 report. The P-17 form is used by an operator when they are surface commingling. We will be discussing the amounts needed to process a P-17, and when a P-17 fee is not required. 2

Overview THIS SESSION WILL EXPLAIN HOW TO FILL OUT THE P17 FORM 3

Statewide Rules 26, 27 & 55 Revised P17 Effective Jan

Why file Surface Commingle and an Exception to Metering Reports (P-17’s)? Statewide Rules (SWR) SWR 26 SWR 27 SWR

P-17 Instruction 6 When to File Who needs to File Compliance Where and What to File Purpose of Filing Fees 6

P-17 Form Instructions Off-Lease 7 7 RRC Identifier Location plat Effective month of deletion

P-17 Terms Common Separation and Storage 8 8 Deduct Metering District and County

Fee Requirements $375 for each meter exception WHEN IS A FEE REQUIRED? WHEN IS A FEE NOT REQUIRED? 9

Filling out the P-17 Check New# /Amended# Check existing, add or delete” Which ever is applicable Effective Date Month/Year Driving Force of the form P-17 FEE $375 (Filing Fee $150 + $225 Surcharge Fee) DISTRICT COUNTY 10

Section 1 Operator 11

Section 2 Gatherer 12

Section 3 Application that Applies  OIL  CASING HEAD GAS  GAS WELL GAS  CONDENSATE 13

Section 3 Application Applies 14

Section 3 15

Turbine or Coriolis Meter 16

Turbine Meter 17

Coriolis Meter 18

Section 4 Notice Requirements 19

Section 4 Notice MUST be sent by Certified Mail to Royalty Interest and Working Interest Application will be held for 21 days from the date NOA was mailed If mail is returned, then you MUST Publish the application in the newspaper of the county where the tank is located for 4 consecutive weeks. The affidavit must then be sent to Austin 20

Example of a 21-day Notice 21

Example of Affidavit of Publication 22

P-17 Section 5 & 6 Use section 5 if the wells proposed for commingling have an operator’s name other than the applicant listed in Section 1. Check the box in Section 6 if all the oil wells are being commingled DO NOT check box if well numbers are listed in the well no section of Section 7. Identify leases as shown on Commission Records IF # IS NOT ASSIGNED USE DRILLING PERMIT NUMBER Certification P-17 Section 7 23

Example of Delete 24

Example of Add 25

Example of Pending 26

Copy of a Protest Letter 27

Example of a Plat 28

Frequently asked questions 29

Continued questions 30

P-17 Certificate 31

P-17 Quick Tips COMPLETED FORM FEE INCLUDED ORIGINAL COPY 32

QUESTIONS?? 33

P-17 Darlene Williams (512) Production General Phone Line (512) Contact Information 34