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Seismic Survey Regulations and Fee May 12, 2014
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Transcript of 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
