{"data":{"id":"us-va/4vac25-160-60","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"4VAC25-160-60","heading":"Applications for exceptions to minimum well spacing requirements","body":"Applications for an exception to statewide spacing under § 45.2-1616 of the Code of Virginia or under a field rule issued by the board shall contain the following:\n\n1. The name and address of the applicant and the applicant's counsel, if any;\n\n2. In the case of an application for an exception to spacing established in a field rule, identification of the order governing spacing in the field;\n\n3. A statement of the proposed location of the well in relation to wells permitted or for which a permit application is pending before the Division of Gas and Oil at the time of filing within the distances prescribed in § 45.2-1616 of the Code of Virginia;\n\n4. A description of the formation or formations to be produced by the well proposed for alternative spacing and the wells identified in subdivision 3 of this section;\n\n5. A description of the conditions justifying the alternative spacing;\n\n6. An affidavit demonstrating that due diligence was used to locate and serve persons in accordance with 4VAC25-160-40; and\n\n7. When required, proof of notice by publication in accordance with 4VAC25-160-40 C.","path":["Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources","Agency 25. Department of Energy","Chapter 160. Virginia Gas and Oil Board Regulations"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title4/agency25/chapter160/section60/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:46:22Z","sha256":"3a387446e7b77a7ecab13e391f5dcf3934c1aad48bed5c73fc256e56be9a171f","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/4vac25-160-50","next":"us-va/4vac25-160-70"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}