Seismic Survey Regulations

Seismic Survey Regulations and Fee

May 12, 2014

Introduction

• How Seismic Surveys Work

• Balancing what interests to Protect

• Today’s Items for Consideration

• Ordinance Amendments• License Agreement• Permit Fee Resolution

How Seismic Surveys Work

Source and Receiver Layout

Maps Produced

Vibroseis Truck – “Mini-Vibe”

Receivers – “Geophones”

Vibroseis Monitors

Video of Demonstration

Balancing Interests

• Protect Public and Private Property Interests• Buildings• Old / Deteriorated Infrastructure• Gas Lines

• Preserve Private Property and Oil & Gas Interests• Mineral Interests• Private Property Contracts

Proposed Seismic Survey Regs

• Chapter 4, Section 13 – Ordinance Amendments• Definitions• Permit / License Agreement Required• Application Requirements• Prohibitions

• Explosives• Sourcing in ROW or City-Owned Properties• Clearing Trees >1” in ROW or City-Owned Properties

• Chapter 14, Section 6 – Permit Fee• Seismic Survey Permit Fee - $5,000

Questions

Proposed License Agreement• No Explosives• Source and Receiver Map• Mini-Vibe Truck• Minimum Source Setbacks• Peak Particle Velocity• Frequency• Monitoring• Traffic Control• Private Owner’s Consent and Waivers• Notice to Public• Repair Damage• Surety • Insurance• Indemnity

U.S. Bureau of Mines – Vibration Guidelines

Vibroseis Trucks

Seitel – Area Requested

ITM – Area Requested