IN THE MATTER OF THE ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION BY EDWIN L. COX AND BERRY R. COX ROUTT COUNTY, COLORADO

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Cause No. 1V Type: ENFORCEMENT Order No. 1V-10 (FORMERLY 1-43)

REPORT OF THE COMMISSION

This cause came on for hearing before the Commission on October 20, 1986 at 9:00 a.m., in Room 110 State Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado, after giving Notice of Hearing as required by law, on the Commission's own motion concerning the violation by Edwin L. Cox and Berry R. Cox of Rule Nos, 305 and 306 of the Rules and Regulations of the Commission.

FINDINGS

The Commission finds as follows:

1. Due notice of the time, place and purpose of the hearing has been given in all respects as required by law.

2. The Commission has jurisdiction over the subject matter embraced in said Notice, and of the parties interested therein, and jurisdiction to promulgate the hereinafter prescribed order.

3. On August 7, 1985, permit No. 85-1025 was issued to Edwin L. Cox and Berry R. Cox to drill well No. 1-36 Cox Tow Creek State, located in the NE1/4 NE1/4 Section 36, Township 6 North, Range 87 West, 6th P.M. On December 2, 1985, a Geologic Wellsite Report was received by the Commission indicating the well had been drilled to a total depth of 6064 feet. The office of Edwin L. Cox and Berry R. Cox was contacted on April 4, 1986 and a local representative was contacted on May 1, 1986 requesting reports due on said well. The Director, by letter on August 21, 1986, informed Edwin L. Cox and Berry R. Cox that unless the required reports were submitted by September 21, 1986, the matter would be brought before the Commission. There was no response from Edwin L. Cox and Berry R. Cox.

4. Reports were filed with the Commission prior to the hearing and the cooperation of the Coxs was noted. However, it was acknowledged by the representative for the Coxs of their failure to comply with request. The Commission determined that a violation of the Rules and Regulations did occur and a penalty of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) should be assessed.

O R D E R

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, that Edwin L. Cox and Berry R. Cox, in accordance with 34-60-121p is hereby assessed a fine of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00), which is to be remitted to the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission within 30 days upon receipt of this order.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that the provisions contained in the above order shall become effective forthwith.

ENTERED this 30th day of October, 1986, as of October 20, 1986.

OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

By Frank J. Piro, Secretary