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Oil and Gas Regulations

These documents are for informational purposes only and are not to be used as the official copy of the rule. Official copies can be obtained from the Secretary of State's Office at:

West Virginia Secretary of State
Building 1, Suite 157K
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 558-6000

West Virginia Code and State Rules

  • West Virginia Legislature Homepage
  • West Virginia Legislature: West Virginia State Code
  • Chapter 22. Environmental Resources. Article 1. Division of Environmental Protection
  • Chapter 22A. Miners' Health, Safety and Training
  • Chapter 22B. Environmental Boards
  • Chapter 22C. Environmental Resources; Boards, Authorities, Commissions and Compacts
  • West Virginia Secretary of State: Code of State Rules

Rules and Regulations

  • New requirements under W. Va. Code § 22-6-22
  • Horizontal Well Act: Full Legislation
  • Horizontal Well Act: Penalty Memorandum Advisory
  • Marcellus Shale Completion Returns Directive
  • Pit Reclamation Memo
  • Compositional Breakdown of Fracturing Solutions
  • Industry Marcellus Guidance Document
  • Oil and Gas Regulations
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