Notice to Lessees and Operators (NTL) of Federal Oil, Gas,
and Sulphur Leases in the Outer Continental Shelf

Submitting Semiannual Well Test Results Electronically

NOTE: NTL 2001-N02 is also available for download in Adobe's Portable Document Format (PDF).

This Notice to Lessees and Operators (NTL) announces and explains how you can electronically submit Semiannual Well Test results.

Background

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) regulations (30 CFR 250.1102(b)(3)) require lessees/operators to conduct well tests at least once every 6 months for each producing completion and submit the results on form MMS-128, Semiannual Well Test Report. Currently, most operators comply with this requirement by completing and submitting numerous paper copies of form MMS-128. Following a successful pilot program, MMS is now prepared to accept these data electronically from all interested operators.

Acceptable Formats

In addition to paper forms, MMS will now accept flat files in either a fixed-length format or comma-delimited format ASCII file. Operators interested in submitting electronic semiannual well test results should review the attached instructions, which explain the acceptable formats in more detail.

Since all data required on form MMS-128 are public information, most operators are comfortable with submitting the flat files as e-mail attachments. If you prefer, you may also mail the file(s) on a 3.5-inch floppy disk or a CD.

Regional Addresses and Contacts

You should submit the data to the appropriate region at the e-mail or mailing address shown below. If you have questions about this method or need further assistance, the regional office telephone numbers are also provided.
 

Gulf of Mexico OCS Region Minerals Management Service Rate Control Unit, MS 5331 1201 Elmwood Park Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70123-2394    rate.control.unit@mms.gov     (504) 736-2480

Alaska OCS Region Minerals Management Service Field Operations 949 E. 36th Ave., Suite 300 Anchorage, AK 99508-4363 770 fieldops_alaska@mms.gov     (907) 271-6065

Pacific OCS Region Minerals Management Service Production, Development and Reservoir Analysis Section, MS 7100 770 Paseo Camarillo Camarillo, CA 93010 pdra@mms.gov     (805) 389-7707

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 Statement

The information collection referred to in this NTL provides a reporting option for form MMS-128. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements of this form and assigned OMB control number 1010-0017. This NTL does not impose additional information collection requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Date: 6 September 2001

Carolita U. Kallaur Associate Director for Offshore Energy and Minerals Management

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